Orthopedic & Orthopedic Surgery

Our Department of Orthopedic & Orthopedic Surgery specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases, disorders, and injuries (including fractures) of the skeletal system: spine, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and peripheral nerves. These conditions include:

• Soft tissure injuries and diseases
• Sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery
• Degenerative joint disease and joint replacement
• Open and closed treatment of broken bones
• Torn knee ligaments and cartilage
• Hand surgery including carpal tunnel syndrome
• Ruptured disc
• Arthritic changes causing compresssion of the nerve root and spinal cord

	Ralf Ueker, M.D.	Heidleberg , Germany Practing since 1976 1986 Degree in General Surgery, Degree in Orthopaedic Surgery 1991,Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine-Acupuncture Contract officer of Condor for flight related medical problems. Honorary Physician of SOS Children’s Village International. Languages:German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian and Turkish
	D. Gilbert, M.D.