Orthopädiezentrum München OST (OZMO), or Orthopaedic Centre Munich Ost, is a clinic in Germany that offers conservative and surgical treatment in the fields of orthopaedics and traumatology.
The clinic is renowned far beyond Germany. They have a team of doctors with extensive experience and offer state-of-the-art protocols for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. Every year, more than 8,000 surgeries are performed within the walls of the clinic.
The doctors at OZMO are considered the best in Germany. They have valuable knowledge and experience in the most complex spinal surgeries, including minimally invasive ones. They also are experts in conservative treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
Orthopaedic Centre OST has been in operation since 2010 and its founders are top specialists in the fields of orthopaedics, traumatology and neurosurgery:
Peter Diehl is head of the Department of Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Knee Surgery and a specialist in minimally invasive surgery.
Samer Ishmael is one of the best neurosurgeons in Germany and the head of the neurosurgery department at OZMO.
Meinhard Balensiefen is the head doctor in the Department of Endoprosthetics and an expert in trauma and sports medicine.
The OZMO Clinic provides medical care in all areas of orthopaedics and traumatology, the most common of which are:
The OZMO Clinic is chosen by professional athletes for the treatment of complex injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. Dr Balensiefen is an official treating physician of the German Ice Hockey Federation. He is an acknowledged expert in joint endoprosthetics, hand and foot surgery and sports medicine.
The renowned German ice hockey player Jennifer Hars was treated at the clinic. On 10 September 2013, he had a successful meniscus surgery performed by Professor Peter Diehl. After undergoing a rehabilitation programme, the athlete was able to return to sports activities after only 6 weeks.
The OZMO Clinic has all the facilities required for the quality examination of patients – digital X-ray equipment, high-sensitivity MRI and ultrasound, 4D spinal diagnostic technology and other unique equipment. The clinic also conducts arthroscopic diagnostics – joint examination through an endoscope and a special camera tool.
The Orthopaedic Department of the OZMO Clinic provides all types of conservative treatment and surgical interventions for diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The peculiarity of treatment in the clinic is the use of the most effective modern methods in combination.
When surgery is necessary, doctors most often use minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopy or arthroscopy, which not only reduces the risk of complications but also greatly shortens treatment time and therefore the cost, which is particularly important for international patients.
At the OZMO Orthopaedic Centre, joints (hips, knees, shoulders, etc.) are treated by arthroscopy. In most cases, no hospitalization is necessary after the surgery.
The OZMO clinic offers such procedures:
The head physician of the department, Professor Peter Diehl, is a recognised expert in orthopaedics and traumatology. The professor researches and implements innovative methods for minimally invasive shoulder and knee surgeries and is also a first-class specialist in stem cell therapy.
The Orthopaedics Department diagnoses and treats acquired and congenital orthopaedic diseases and complex syndromes in children of all ages. The following services are available at the OZMO Orthopaedic Clinic to examine children: open MRI, ultrasound, radiography, podiatry, gait analysis and 4D examination of the spine.
At the Spine Surgery Unit, doctors favour minimally invasive techniques. In addition to surgery, the centre offers all types of conservative therapy for spinal disorders. The main focus areas in the treatment of spinal disorders are:
The Spine Surgery Unit also specialises in intervertebral disc prosthetics. PLIF, TLIF, ALIF, XLIF techniques are used to stabilise the cervical and lumbar spine – spinal surgery techniques in which two or more vertebrae are connected using special fixators, preventing them from shifting further.
The treatment of intervertebral hernias is one of the main areas of activity at the OZMO Clinic. Most often, doctors use conservative methods such as shockwave therapy. If surgery is necessary, they resort to effective minimally invasive methods and microsurgery. For example, in the case of small hernias, surgeons perform endoscopic nucleoplasty. During this procedure, the hernia is removed with a special rotating spiral through a small incision. The clinic also performs microsurgical decompression and implantation of an interosteal fixation.
The chief physician of the surgical department is Samer Ishmael, MD, one of the best neurosurgeons in Germany. The doctor's high degree of specialisation is confirmed by the prestigious certificate "Spinal Neurosurgeon" issued by the German Society for Neurosurgery. Only 25 neurosurgeons in Germany hold this certificate. Dr Samer Ismail performs complex spine surgery. The neurosurgeon has performed more than 12,000 surgical procedures.
The service, quality and atmosphere at the Orthopaedic Centre are in keeping with a 5-star hotel. The range of services includes a daily change of bed linen, bathrobe and towels, concierge service and press delivery. The clinic offers multi-bedded rooms, single and double rooms, and superior rooms. Each ward has its bathroom, TV set, telephone and Internet access. All patients have a comfortable and electrically adjustable bed.
The food at the OZMO clinic is prepared by a special culinary team. There are several menus to choose from – standard, dietary, vegetarian and dairy menus.
| Procedure | Cost |
| Diagnosis of a chordoma of the sacrum | from €2,350 |
| Surgical resection of a chordoma of the sacrum | from €4,000 |
| Diagnosis of a femoral sarcoma | from €1,354 |
| Procedure | Cost |
| Removal of femoral sarcoma and endoprosthesis | from €30,000 |
| Surgical treatment of osteomyelitis | from €14,500 |
| Surgical treatment of neurinoma of the neck | from €5,700 |
