The Sint Maartenskliniek in Ubbergen, east of Nijmegen, has been the clinic for posture and movement for many years. With its specialization in the treatment of complex conditions, but also for regular complaints and procedures, the Sint Maartenskliniek is the leading clinic at home and abroad in this field. It is also a center for the treatment of rheumatism, osteoporosis, orthopedic care and rehabilitation. It is therefore not surprising that patients from all over the country would like to be treated in Nijmegen. A closer introduction is therefore appropriate.
History
The Sint Maartenskliniek, popularly known as De Maartenskliniek, was founded in 1936 by Sisters of the Choorstraat from Den Bosch, as a Catholic institution for adults and children with a musculoskeletal disorder. The foundation was then laid on the hill in Ubbergen for the pedological clinic for orthopedics patients, later also for people with rheumatism. Although the clinic is located in the municipality of Ubbergen, the outside world talks about the Sint Maartenskliniek in Nijmegen. There is also an independent branch as part of the Zuwe Hofpoort hospital in Woerden
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The name is taken from the legend of the Roman legionnaire Martin of Tours, who lived from about 316 to 397. When he at one point saw a beggar who was suffering from cold, he tore his cloak in two pieces and then gave one part to the beggar. to give. After a later canonization, he went down in history as Saint Martin, the saint who cared for someone in need.
Clinic
Approximately 1,600 people work in the clinic, including 85 specialists and assistants in training. The patients largely come from the immediate vicinity of Nijmegen and Woerden, but many patients also come from afar, attracted by the great appreciation and reputation that the clinic also enjoys nationally. Given the high level of expertise in the field of orthopedics in particular, many complex operations and treatments are performed here. An important element of the clinic is also the attention to scientific research, including in the field of treatment protocols.
Specializations
The Sint Maartenskliniek is particularly specialized in the following fields:
- Orthopedics
- Rheumatic conditions
- Revalidation
- Sports medical advice and treatment
Orthopedics, hip operations and knee operations
In the orthopedics center in Nijmegen, together with the branch in Woerden, almost 1,000 hip operations, 1,000 knee operations and 600 spine operations are performed annually. In the case of hip surgery, the placement of a joint prosthesis is the most common operation, while in the case of the spine, procedures such as the fixation of cervical or spinal vertebrae and hernia operations are common.
The Sint Maartens Clinic can also be used in the field of trauma and acute care, not only as a result of a serious accident but also for the treatment of bone fractures that have occurred during sports or otherwise. In the orthopedic intervention center, patients are treated without long waiting times under local anesthesia and/or other methods of pain relief.
Rheumatism and rheumatic diseases
Rheumatism is often seen as a disease, but it is in fact a collective name for a large number of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Hence the logical and, above all, practical combination of rheumatism and orthopedics in one treatment environment. The two locations together treat approximately 10,000 rheumatism patients each year. Because rheumatism is a chronic disease and cannot in fact be cured, it is important that the rheumatism patient learns how to deal with the consequences of the disease.
Revalidation
An important part of the clinic is the rehabilitation center where the available knowledge and expertise is used to serve the average of 800 patients, a significant portion of whom are children. To minimize the negative effects of a disability as a result of, for example, an accident, congenital defect or infarction, proper rehabilitation is of great importance. An important group treated in the Sint Maartenskliniek is the group of children and young adults who cannot participate in society or can only participate to a limited extent due to congenital abnormalities . It is especially important for this vulnerable group to achieve the maximum possible.
Sports medical advice and treatment
A relatively new part of the Sint Maartenskliniek is the Sports Medical Center (SMC), which has received the official quality mark (SCAS) for sports healthcare since 2014. Here one will find a concentration of knowledge and expertise in the field of treatment and guidance of athletes, whether or not they are less able-bodied. A team of doctors, physiotherapists and dieticians specialized in sports provide optimal guidance from amateur athletes to top athletes.
Maartenskliniek, training institute for rheumatology and orthopedics
With so much knowledge and expertise in-house, it is logical that the Sint Maartenskliniek is highly regarded as a training institute for rheumatology and orthopedics. Traditionally, physician assistants have been trained as orthopedic surgeons, where the highest quality standards must be met. In addition, knowledge is shared through collaboration with various hospitals in the country, such as the Maasziekenhuis Pantein in Boxmeer, the UMC Sint Radboud in Nijmegen, RMC Groot Klimmendaal and the Rijnstate hospital, both in Arnhem.
Patient appreciation of Sint Maartenskliniek
It goes without saying that such high quality also requires high appreciation from patients; On the Zorgkaart Nederland, the Sint Maartenskliniek receives an 8.8, an exceptionally high score. This appreciation is reflected in the many comments from patients, where, in addition to the quality of the doctors, there are also very positive comments about the quality of the night and ward staff, the overall ambiance and location of the hospital and the good accessibility and parking facilities. .
