Orthopedist
Traumatologist Dr. Marco Seita
A. Conservative orthopedic therapy
- Diagnosis & treatment of all joints/ ligaments/ tendons/bone diseases and the various spinal segments
- Special osteoarthritis treatments (including orthokine/hyaluronic acid) for all joints and spine
- Special orthopedic pain therapy
- Osteology, osteoporosis – diagnosis and therapy
- Pediatric Orthopedy *
- Treatment of acute and chronic sports injuries and accidents
- Sports Medicine *
- Manual therapy and chiropractic
- Acupuncture
- Neural therapy
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
- Use of alternative therapies (naturopathy/special electromagnetic field therapy)
- Advanced orthopedic specialist’s examination supported by direct ultrasound diagnosis/ electro-mystic assessment
- special orthopedic laboratory diagnostics
provided by affiliate center (50m) next to USP – Palmaplanas:
- X-ray diagnosis of all joints/spine including functional images
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Kn. scintigraphy
- Bone density measurement (Osteodensitometry)
Direct cooperation:
- Physiotherapy
- Orthopedic appliances (orthosis/support bandages/insoles/shoe modifications/orthopedic footwear/spine-bodice etc.)
- Psychosomatic – psychiatric therapeutic cooperation Clinica Dr. Scheib
- Establishing cooperation with a fitness center for the purpose of a special spine and health training
B. Operative Orthopedic therapy
- Arthroscopic surgery on knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle with the use of joint-preserving arthroscopic procedures such as: abrasation/repairing of cartilage defects/ cartilage and bone transplantation/reconstructive procedures of tendons and ligaments
- Conversion operations (osteotomies)
- Joint Replacement (TEP) ** with protheses of a German manufacturer, hip/knee/ fingers/toes
- herniated disc: – Minimally invasive (percutaneous, laser) / – nucleotomy (open)
- Hand and foot operation
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Finger cracking
- hallux valgus/Meta tarses/hammer toes
Traumatology/accident surgery
Operation and recovery of all bone and soft tissue injuries including also by osteosynstesis (fixation by plates and screws) in close cooperation with associating colleagues.
All operations are performed as an outpatient and inpatient at the USP Palmaplanas Clinic in Palma http://www.usppalmaplanas.com/wps/portal/usppln in Palma.
In case of serious illness needing operation the colleagues of the directly affiliated private hospital “USP Palmaplanas” is available 24 hours a day.
C. Other Services
Preventive Medicine
- Medical Health Coaching according to an individual performance diagnosis and a subsequent creation of a specific health programme
- Special Sports Medical-care programs for individual patients/clients as well as for groups
The Clinic: USP Palmaplanas
The new and modern equipped clinic convinces by its simple and direct access via the motorway (Via Cintura-exit Valldemossa). On several floors, a top medical care with high updated technology is offered. There all further examinations/treatments can be provided immediately. The operational and stationary area is equipped with most modern technology. German speaking and multilingual professionals are available in all areas and will assist the patients (anesthesiologist, surgical nurses, nursing staff, administration).