Quality-indicators of hospitals and clinics in Switzerland:

Knee replacement (artificial knee joint), infection rate

For knee replacement (artificial knee joint), meaningful, risk-adjusted infection rates are currently available for 6 Swiss hospitals. 2'629 patients were monitored in these hospitals. The average hospital infection rate in knee replacement was 0.9%; the highest infection rate observed in a clinic was 4.2%. The lowest risk-adjusted infection rate in knee replacement was measured in the Hirslanden Klinik Birshof, Münchenstein (0% hospital infection cases).

Related key figures: Knee Replacement Patient Number -- Reoperations

The best hospitals with regard to knee replacement (artificial knee joint), infection rate

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0,0%
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0,4%
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0,7%
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0,8%
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2,1%
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4,2%

Profile of the key figure knee replacement (artificial knee joint), infection rate

About the indicator «Infection rates»

Measured as the ratio of expected and observed numbers of infections after certain types of surgery.

Strengths:

Infections are risky and associated with more distress. A low infection rate is an indicator of good hygiene and a high quality treatment process. The infection rates are risk adjusted by Swissnoso using three additional measurements. This elaborate form of risk adjustment fulfills high scientific standards.

Limits:

Unfortunately, infection rates are not available for all interventions. It is not sure that results are transferable to similar interventions. Also, infection rates are only meaningful when a sufficient number of cases is reached. Especially with interventions with a low risk of infections the needed number of cases is very high and is only reached by large hospitals. For small hospitals it is often not possible to give a meaningful statement (while small case numbers are per se unfavorable, especially with complex interventions).

There are patient-ratings about this topic

Ratings from patients about this topic:

 verified rating about the Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
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inpatient treatment in Jun.2023, date of rating: 24.09.2023

 verified rating about the Sonnenhofspital, Bern
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Very good care. Well organized 

About the surgery:
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Knee prosthesis went without any problems, quick recovery, good advice (surgeon: Dr. Mees Chardtin)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2020, date of rating: 21.05.2023

 verified rating about the Spital Uster
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Everything was perfectly organized from entry to exit. Very nice staff. Very good care. Very good food 

About the surgery:
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Artificial knee joint (surgeon: Dr. Jean-Claude Küttel)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2022, date of rating: 09.12.2022

 verified rating about the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
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I had a knee TEP (complete artificial knee joint) three years ago and have been free of symptoms ever since. 

About the surgery:
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The explanation and preparation for the operation was perfect. The surgery went very well and so did the healing process and subsequent rehabilitation. (surgeon: Dr. Laurent Harder)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2019, date of rating: 10.11.2022

 verified rating about the Klinik Hirslanden Zürich
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Unfortunately, my knee prosthesis has to be replaced after 15 months. Got a second opinion. The comment from the new surgeon was "Unfortunately, this was not a masterpiece". No compliments for the Endoclinic. 

About the surgery:
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Very well for 5 months after the operation, then severe pain began. I was accused of not doing enough training, no further check was made. According to the physiotherapist, the exercises were too difficult for a 75-year-old patient. (surgeon: Dr. Felix Rapp)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2020, date of rating: 13.06.2021

 verified rating about the Klinik Seeschau, Kreuzlingen
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very good reception, care and support. Everything was super clean, great food. There are no objections from me, only the dress boxes in the newly renovated rooms are bit small (not Enough shelves)! The location of the clinic is great. Thank you. 

About the surgery:
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artificial knee joint - without problems - recovery was very good and fast - recommenced (surgeon: Dr. Stefan Heinz)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2016, date of rating: 25.06.2019

 verified rating about the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
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Even as a general patient you are in very good hands in this clinic. Staff very friendly and helpful. Medical care very good. The physiotherapy, however, an absolute no go! Almost no appointment was met. A lady said, you can learn to climb stairs in rehab. 

About the surgery:
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New knee joint on the right. (surgeon: Dr. T. Briem)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2018, date of rating: 20.09.2018

 verified rating about the Regionalspital Surselva, Ilanz
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Great. High qualification, doctors, care, kitchen, service 

About the surgery:
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artificial knee joint inserted, no problem, fast mobilization, good wound healing (surgeon: Dr. Martin Maleck)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2017, date of rating: 12.03.2018

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In a shared room, qualified and friendly staff, very attentive 

About the surgery:
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Knee prosthesis surgery. No problems so far. (surgeon: Dr. Pietro Poglia)
transl. from french, inpatient treatment in Jan.2018, date of rating: 25.02.2018

 verified rating about the Spital Limmattal, Schlieren
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very friendly doctors, physiotherapists and nursing 

About the surgery:
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Artificial knee, trouble-free progress, quickly recovered, full exposure was possible right from the start, was treated in a very friendly manner (surgeon: Dr. Thomas Michniowski)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2017, date of rating: 25.04.2017

 verified rating about the Klinik Permanence, Bern
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Trouble-free surgery on the knee. Friendly staff. Twin room for semi-private no longer up-to-date. 

About the surgery:
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Meniscectomy
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2013, date of rating: 23.01.2017

 unverified rating about the Spitäler Schaffhausen (Gruppe)
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Good service and all-round care. Was very satisfied. Thank you to everyone involved 

About the surgery:
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Artificial knee joint. Everything went smoothly (surgeon: Dr. Bartkowicki)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2023, date of rating: 12.02.2023

 unverified rating about the Rosenklinik, Rapperswil-Jona
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great, friendly 

About the surgery:
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Knee joint replaced, healed super after 3 months (surgeon: Dr. Jud)
transl. from german, date of rating: 30.03.2022

 unverified rating about the Klinik Pyramide am See, Zürich
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Knee prosthesis revision. Had to be "revised" again after 10 months. Failed craftsmanship. 

About the surgery:
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Loosened total prosthesis replaced, worn out ligaments detached. Guided knee TP by Link. Unfortunately, despite pain and problems during the rehab, the treatment was considered final. I was offered a new prosthesis with limited movement or stiffening. (surgeon: Dr. Andreas Oberholzer)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2020, date of rating: 09.01.2022

 unverified rating about the Merian Iselin Klinik, Basel
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From the preliminary anesthetic talk to the operating theater to the nursing staff, you can confidently look forward to your procedure. There was never a hectic rush ... everything was explained in an exemplary manner and in the nursing service you can always feel the love for the job and the patient 

About the surgery:
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Robot-assisted knee prosthesis. Very good course. No pain whatsoever! Mobilization on the day of the operation, already four-point walk on the 3rd day. (surgeon: Dr. David Brauers)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2021, date of rating: 23.11.2021

 unverified rating about the Klinik Villa im Park, Rothrist
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Top professional clinic and very good staff. Great kitchen 

About the surgery:
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Robotic knee prosthesis (surgeon: Dr. Lukas Schatzmann)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2021, date of rating: 18.07.2021

 unverified rating about the Spital Einsiedeln
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great doctors good staff my knee prosthesis does not cause any problems at all 

About the surgery:
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No complications (surgeon: Dr. renato sommucal)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2020, date of rating: 11.03.2021

 unverified rating about the Spital Bülach
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Very good doctors, friendly and comprehensive care. Replacement knee joint and hip surgery a few years ago. Both operations went without complications and with perfect results. I would choose the Bülach Hospital again at any time.  (surgeon: Dr. Els)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2021, date of rating: 11.03.2021

 unverified rating about the Spitäler Schaffhausen (Gruppe)
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partially very arrogant staff, easy hearing room, neglected 

About the surgery:
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new knee joint, surgery without problems, rapid recovery, friendly physiotherapist (surgeon: Dr. Christoph Brumm)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2020, date of rating: 12.07.2020

 unverified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Aarau
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High risk of infection, got a hospital bug.... 

About the surgery:
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Artificial knee joint replaced. Discharged home with wound not yet healed... then infection and re-hospitalisation......untrustworthy
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2019, date of rating: 16.11.2019

 unverified rating about the Klinik Gut St. Moritz
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Clinic can not handle mistakes 

About the surgery:
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Knee prosthesis, bad result!
transl. from german, date of rating: 30.09.2018

 unverified rating about the Spital Thun
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Pleasant stay, as everything was done according to the program. 

About the surgery:
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New knee joint, result very good. (surgeon: Dr. Oliver Mini)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2018, date of rating: 30.07.2018

 unverified rating about the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
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Professional treatment, very good service 

About the surgery:
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knee prosthesis
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2017, date of rating: 25.02.2018

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital St. Gallen
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Had an infection on the knee and they saved my knee. 

About the surgery:
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I came with a knee infection from an artificial knee joint, and they have inserted a new one and got rid of the infection. A great compliment to the surgery team.
transl. from german, date of rating: 31.10.2017

 unverified rating about the Sonnenhofspital, Bern
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It took several hours until the nurse reached a doctor. 

About the surgery:
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Knee replacement. With complications.
transl. from german, date of rating: 07.04.2017

 unverified rating about the Privatklinik Lindberg, Winterthur
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small fine private hospital - where focus is on the human being 

About the surgery:
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2 new knees (surgeon: Dr. Martin Bühler)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2016, date of rating: 09.09.2016

 unverified rating about the Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
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In addition to the prosthesis easing after a few weeks, painkillers were injected, to which I responded allergic to, despite previous warning on my part, which resulted in a serious fall 

About the surgery:
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artificial knee prosthesis (surgeon: Dr. St. Preiss)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2012, date of rating: 30.06.2016

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Nidwalden, Stans
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Super support 

About the surgery:
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knee TEP, excellent outcome (surgeon: Dr. Andreas Remiger)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2015, date of rating: 04.12.2015


The data on this page was last updated on October 24, 2022.