Osteoarthritis of the hip is treated at Leech Private Clinic (Privatklinik Leech) in Graz, Austria, using surgical and conservative methods. Initial orthopaedist consultations may cost around $140–$300, while lab tests are typically around $300. The clinic holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates under a system where patients choose their own specialist surgeon.
The clinic features an in-house imaging center to speed up the diagnostic process. Patients receive a physical examination and imaging to determine the degree of joint wear. Available diagnostic services include:
For advanced osteoarthritis, Dr. Josef Raschid and other attending physicians perform total hip endoprosthesis. The surgery takes place in one of three modern operating theaters. The clinic provides 24/7 nursing care and immediate physiotherapy during the hospital stay. Following the procedure, patients can transition to a three-week orthopaedic rehabilitation program at the partner clinic, Private Hospital Laßnitzhöhe. This program focuses on muscle strengthening, joint mobilization, and reducing the need for walking aids.
Leech Private Clinic offers conservative alternatives for patients who are not ready for surgery or have moderate symptoms. These therapies aim to manage chronic pain and preserve joint function. Options include:
International patients at the clinic receive support with visa invitations, interpreters, and a binding cost estimate before travel. You may request a consultation through Bookimed to receive an individual treatment plan from a specialist.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with an orthopaedist | $140 - $270 | |
| Lab tests | $260 | |
| Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) | $140 - $270 |
Privatklinik Leech, founded in 1973, is a private surgical clinic in the centre of Graz, the capital of Styria in southern Austria. It belongs to SANLAS Holding, a Styrian healthcare group founded in 1980 that today runs twelve health facilities across rehabilitation, care, prevention, acute medicine and surgery. Leech works as a "Belegarzt" clinic: patients are treated by the specialist of their choice from a team of around 100 doctors, who use the clinic's operating theatres, nursing team and infrastructure. With 44 beds in single and double rooms, three operating theatres and a round-the-clock recovery unit, the clinic combines a broad surgical range with the comfort and personal atmosphere of a small private hospital in the heart of the city.
The clinic covers almost every surgical field apart from obstetrics, including:
Dental treatment under general anaesthesia is also available.
Several of the clinic's procedures address cancer, including breast-conserving operations for breast tumours, the treatment of eye tumours, and the removal of skin moles and tumours with subsequent pathological assessment. The clinic also offers gastroscopy and colonoscopy, internal medicine with cardiology, angiology and gastroenterology, neurology, dermatology and interventional pain therapy. On-site computed tomography and X-ray support fast and accurate diagnosis.
A dedicated day clinic allows many treatments to be carried out in a single day, without an overnight stay, including:
Every room is equipped with:
Wireless patient monitoring is available in every room for safety after an operation. Patients also have access to a cafeteria, a lounge and a quiet garden courtyard.
The clinic settles accounts directly with many statutory and all Austrian private insurers, as well as numerous foreign insurance providers. Self-paying patients from Austria and abroad receive an individual quotation in advance, so they can decide on treatment with full cost certainty. Patients who need rehabilitation afterwards can continue their recovery at the group's rehabilitation clinic in nearby Laßnitzhöhe.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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