Ski areas in Tyrol: The number of accidents explode - this is how the clinics react!

Ski areas in Tyrol: The number of accidents explode - this is how the clinics react!

Krankenhaus Schwaz, 6130 Schwaz, Österreich - An alarming increase in injuries to winter sports enthusiasts has been observed in the past few weeks. Around 2,100 skiers have had to be admitted to the Schwaz hospital since Christmas, as reported. Compared to the previous year, this is a significant plus, because at that time it was only about 1,900 accidents. Injuries such as ligament tears, cuts and various fractures occur particularly frequently. Trauma surgeon Martin Handle explains that the majority of the accidentally unsuccessful holidaymakers are, but locals are also not immune to injuries.

In the Schwaz hospital, the increasing number of injuries reacted. A new "helicopter service" takes care of injured athletes who have to be admitted by helicopter. Such a helicopter lands up to 25 times a day on the hospital roof. The Red Cross also took additional measures; A winter ambulance is in use during the day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to be able to react quickly to emergencies.

comprehensive supply around the clock

The department for orthopedics and traumatology in the Schwaz district hospital is available for the patient around the clock. Around 28,000 freshly injured people are treated there every year and around 3,000 surgical interventions are carried out, such as "https://www.kh-schwaz.at/de/teams-experten/orthopaedie traumatology/"> kh-schwaz.at . In addition to regional injuries, accident -related guests from popular tourism regions such as the Zillertal, the Achental and Alpbachtal are also treated. The close cooperation between different specialist disciplines enables an individual coordination of the therapy plans to ensure the best possible care for patients.

The hospital has taken on a pioneering role in Tyrol with the merging of trauma surgery and orthopedic care. In the areas of minimally invasive surgery, such as For example, with artificial joint replacement, the BKH Schwaz relies on the latest methods that result in faster recovery and less pain for the patients. From 2017, a new day -clinical unit will also be installed in order to meet the increasing requirements after shorter lounger times.