Safety, Flying, Practice Organisation & International Patients

First ensure your personal safety and move away from the dangerous situation. Block debit cards, credit cards and, if necessary, your mobile phone. Report the incident to the Policia Nacional or Guardia Civil and obtain a denuncia; this is often needed for insurance, banks or replacement documents. If identity documents have been stolen, contact your consulate or embassy. If you are injured, I recommend medical examination and documentation.

After an injury, operation or acute illness, a fit-to-fly or ready-to-fly certificate may be useful or required. This applies to fractures, plaster casts, major joint injuries, recent operations, thrombosis risks or restricted mobility. Warning signs before flying are severe pain, swelling, shortness of breath, circulatory symptoms or marked mobility restriction. At Medicum Palma, I assess fitness to fly and issue certificates when appropriate.

Acute complaints or sports injuries can significantly affect a holiday. At Medicum Palma, I treat international patients, residents, expats and holidaymakers in German, Dutch, English and Spanish for musculoskeletal complaints. If needed, MRI, CT or X-rays can be organised at short notice. The aim is fast diagnosis and individual treatment so that you can continue your stay.

There are several German-speaking orthopaedists and trauma surgeons in Mallorca. The choice depends on whether surgical treatment, a second opinion or conservative therapy is desired. My focus is conservative orthopaedics and sports medicine with back, joint and tendon complaints, infiltrations, shockwave, acupuncture, osteopathy and SpineMED. I do not operate myself; if necessary, I refer to experienced surgeons.

After an injury, flying should be assessed if severe pain, marked swelling, fresh fractures, plaster casts, major joint injuries or thrombosis risks are present. Shortness of breath, circulatory problems or restricted mobility are also warning signs. Airlines may require a fit-to-fly certificate. At Medicum Palma, I assess medical acceptability, necessary measures and certificates.

Flying with a plaster cast is not always straightforward. After fresh injuries, swelling can increase and a closed cast can become too tight. Airlines have their own requirements, especially for recent fractures or long-haul flights. Warning signs are increasing pain, tingling, numbness, pale or cold fingers or toes. Before flying, it should be checked whether the cast needs to be adjusted or split.

Leg swelling after a flight can be harmless, but should be taken seriously if it is one-sided or painful. Warning signs are a feeling of tightness, calf pain, warmth, redness or increasing swelling. Thrombosis must then also be considered. Elevate the leg, drink enough and move carefully. One-sided painful swelling should be assessed promptly.

Thrombosis can occur after immobility, injury, surgery or long flights. Warning signs are one-sided calf pain, swelling, a feeling of tightness, warmth, redness or pain when stepping. Additional shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing or circulatory symptoms are dangerous; seek medical help immediately. If thrombosis is suspected, targeted vascular diagnostics are required.

Yes. Existing images can often be included directly, saving time and avoiding duplicate examinations. Ideally, bring digital images on CD, USB stick or as a download link together with the written report. They often already provide important conclusions. If additional imaging is needed, I can arrange MRI, CT or X-rays in Mallorca at short notice.

For an appointment in my private practice, you usually do not need a referral. You can make an appointment directly. Medical letters, operation reports, MRI, CT or X-ray findings and a medication overview are helpful. This can speed up diagnostics. Whether it is a sports injury, back pain, joint complaint or second opinion - I take time for examination and next steps.

Acute complaints often occur unexpectedly - on holiday, during sport or in everyday life. Therefore we try to offer appointments as promptly as possible to patients with acute pain or injuries. Availability depends on season, weekday and workload. Especially with sports injuries, back complaints or problems before the return flight, rapid assessment is useful. Contact us as early as possible.

Many patients come from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and other European countries. Treatment is usually provided on a private invoice basis. Invoices can often be submitted to private health insurers or international travel health insurers. Reimbursement depends on the tariff and contract. I am happy to provide medical documents and invoices.

Mallorca is a destination for golfers, cyclists, triathletes, water-sports enthusiasts, residents and long-term visitors. My focus is conservative orthopaedics and sports medicine, with the aim of treating complaints without surgery whenever possible. This includes acupuncture, osteopathy, shockwave, infiltrations, PRP, manual medicine, SpineMED and other procedures. I treat patients in German, English, Dutch and Spanish and am well connected when surgery is needed.