Welcome to the Clinic for Hand Surgery

Dear patients,
Dear visitors,

we cordially welcome you to the online portal of the Clinic for Hand Surgery.
 
Distinguished as one of Germany's foremost centers for hand surgery, our institution boasts a legacy of excellence, exemplified by our remarkable record of over 6,000 annual surgical procedures. Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of hand-related conditions, extending seamlessly to encompass the complexities of the elbow joint, as well as the specialized care required for congenital malformations.
 
The Clinic for Hand Surgery proudly holds accreditation as a European Hand Trauma Center, a testament to our unwavering commitment to upholding the exacting standards set forth by the Federation of the European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH).
 
Embedded within the framework of the Severe Injury Procedure for the Hand (SAV Hand) under workplace accident insurance, our clinic is entrusted with the specialized care of occupational accidents involving the elbow and hand. Furthermore, we have earned distinction for our rehabilitation department, which bears the coveted QReha certification.
 
Our dedication to excellence is underscored by our Director and his esteemed team, who are recognized as first-class hand surgeons in Germany according to various German medical lists.

Here at the Clinic for Hand Surgery, our approach is underpinned by a wealth of clinical experience and underpinned by the very latest in diagnostic and therapeutic resources. Our mission is simple yet profound: to restore the functionality of the hand and elbow, an endeavor further enriched by our specialized post-operative hand therapy.
 
We offer an array of specialized consultation hours, each meticulously designed to meet diverse patient needs. These include a dedicated pediatric hand surgery consultation, catering to children with congenital malformations, growth abnormalities, and other conditions impacting hand function. Additionally, we provide expert elbow and rehabilitation consultations. For detailed information, please explore our comprehensive range of treatments.

Prof. Dr. med. Jörg van Schoonhoven
Director Clinic for Hand Surgery