Osteoarthritis treatment at Leech Private Clinic in Graz, Austria, focuses on restoring mobility through specialist-led surgery and structured recovery programs. A consultation with an orthopaedist may cost around $100–$300, while lab tests are typically $300, and a 3-week rehabilitation package is around $5,200. The clinic uses the Belegarzt system, which allows patients to select their own attending specialist for tailored care.
Before beginning treatment, patients undergo a thorough evaluation to determine the stage of joint wear. These diagnostics help the surgeon choose between conservative therapy or surgical intervention.
The clinic specializes in joint preservation and replacement for hip, knee, and shoulder osteoarthritis. Dr. Josef Raschid, a specialist in orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery, provides surgical care using three modern operating theatres. The facility features a dedicated endoscopy unit for minor procedures.
The recovery program at the cooperation clinic is designed for patients who have undergone joint surgery. The package includes medical support and therapy to help patients return to daily activities.
Leech Private Clinic holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is a member of the Association of Private Hospitals in Austria. Patients seeking care for joint pain can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss their treatment plan with Dr. Josef Raschid.
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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.
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