Specialist · Shoulder Surgery
Prof. Markus Scheibel
Specialist for Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Sports Surgery in Zurich
Schulthess Hospital· Lengghalde 2, 8008 Zurich

Prof. Scheibel has gained a great reputation above all as a specialist for the shoulder, but is also considered an experienced expert in elbow surgeries. In both areas, the outstanding competence of this specialist, who has received numerous awards, is frequently in demand at specialist conferences.
Areas of focus
- Open and arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Shoulder endoprosthetics
- Elbow surgery
- Elbow endoprosthetics
About Prof. Markus Scheibel
As a specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery/special trauma surgery, Prof. Dr. Scheibel focuses on the entire spectrum of conservative and surgical treatment of all acute injuries and degenerative diseases of the shoulder, shoulder girdle and elbow joint as well as the necessary therapies for the consequences of accidents and degenerative changes.
Prof. Dr. Scheibel has many years of experience in the field of shoulder surgery. In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Dr. Scheibel is active as an organizer of national and international events and currently holds the office of Secretary General of the D-A-CH Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (DVSE). The exchange with other experts and the transfer of techniques and methods are essential for Prof. Dr. Scheibel with regard to the continuous improvement of patient-oriented care.
Special offers / services / rooms
- Free hospital-run Shuttle Service from Zurich Stadelhofen (in front of the railway building) for patients and visitors
- Hospital parking garage
- Art at the Hospital
- Bistro / restaurant
- Case management
- Room service for patients with supplementary insurance
Therapeutic services
- Shoulder prostheses
- Hemi or total prosthesis
- Inverse shoulder prostheses
- Resurfacing (shaft-free implants)
- Elbow prostheses
- Arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder and elbow joint
- Conservative treatment
- Further surgical treatment, depending on the findings and the condition
- Aftercare and follow-up
Diagnostic services
- Clinical / physical examination
- X-ray examination
- Ultrasound diagnostics
- CT
- MRI
- MRI, also with contrast medium for further clarification
- Arthroscopic diagnosis
Additional services
- Shoulder pain
- Shoulder fracture
- Osteoarthritis
- Impingement syndrome
- Shoulder stiffness – frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff rupture
- Shoulder luxation and shoulder instability
- Clavicle fracture
- Calcareous shoulder
- Acromioclavicular joint fracture
- Elbow pain
- Elbow conditions
- Elbow injury
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Synovial membrane impingement (plica syndrome)
- Joint mouse
- Cartilage damage or bony attachments (osteophytes)
- Collateral ligament damage
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Location
How to reach Prof. Markus Scheibel
Schulthess Hospital
Shoulder and Elbow surgery
Specialisation
The medical spectrum of Prof. Markus Scheibel
Diseases
- Torn Ligament in the Ankle (opens in a new tab)
- Ligament injury (opens in a new tab)
- Cubital Arthrosis (Elbow Arthrosis) (opens in a new tab)
- Frozen Shoulder (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Impingement (opens in a new tab)
- Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder (opens in a new tab)
- Muscle strain (opens in a new tab)
- Bursitis of the Shoulder (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis (Omarthrosis) (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder inflammation (opens in a new tab)
- Tendon injury (opens in a new tab)
- Sports Injuries (opens in a new tab)
- Tennis Arm (Tennis Elbow) (opens in a new tab)
- Sulcus ulnaris syndrome (cubital tunnel syndrome) (opens in a new tab)
- Supinator loge syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Broken bone (opens in a new tab)
- Glenoid fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Fracture of the humeral head (opens in a new tab)
- Compartment Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Muscle tear (opens in a new tab)
- Bruise (opens in a new tab)
- Prosthesis Infection (opens in a new tab)
- Broken rib (opens in a new tab)
- Clavicle Fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Joint Dislocation (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Dislocation (opens in a new tab)
- Rotator Cuff Tear (opens in a new tab)
- Elbow Pain (opens in a new tab)
- Impingement Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder pain (opens in a new tab)
- Biceps tendon injury (opens in a new tab)
- Plate fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Golfer's Elbow (Golfer's Arm) (opens in a new tab)
- Sports Injuries in Children
Treatments
- Sports Medicine Treatment (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Cartilage Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Muscle Transfer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Elbow prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Joint-Preserving Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- ACP Therapy Using Autologous Plasma on the Shoulder and Elbow (opens in a new tab)
- Sports Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Prof. Markus Scheibel
Specialist for Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Sports Surgery in Zurich

