Three specialized areas with one goal: your back health
The Deutsches Wirbelsäulen- und Skoliosezentrum at Sportklinik Hellersen
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Back pain, a herniated disc, misalignments such as scoliosis, or spinal instability — the causes of back problems are as varied as the people who suffer from them. This makes it all the more important to have treatment that not only meets the highest medical standards but is also tailored to the individual patient.
This is precisely what the Deutsches Wirbelsäulen- und Skoliosezentrum (DWSZ) at Sportklinik Hellersen stands for. From conservative therapy to minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures to complex surgical interventions, the highly specialized departments pool their expertise and together cover the entire spectrum of modern spinal medicine.
Close interdisciplinary cooperation allows the treatment method that is medically necessary and individually appropriate to be selected for each patient. The focus is always on providing the gentlest possible, patient-centered care based on state-of-the-art technology, many years of experience, and a well-coordinated team of experts.
Conservate Orthopedics: Non-surgical treatment
Not every back condition requires surgical treatment — often, targeted, non-invasive measures can provide lasting relief. Conservative orthopedics under the direction of Chief Dr. Stefan Nolte focuses on gentle, holistic therapy.
Among other things, precisely placed injections, manual medical procedures — special hand movements to release blocked or irritated structures — and individually tailored pain and movement therapies are used. The spectrum is complemented by modern techniques such as interventional spinal therapy, in which medication is administered to the affected areas of the spine under imaging control.
A special feature of conservative treatment at the Deutsches Wirbelsäulen- und Skoliosezentrum is the close cooperation with the surgical departments. Already during the diagnostic phase, all therapeutic options are considered jointly and weighed up in an interdisciplinary manner. This allows an early determination of whether the conservative approach is promising or whether minimally invasive or surgical procedures are necessary.
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Spinal surgery: Minimally invasive, microscopic and highly precise
When conservative therapies are no longer sufficient, spinal surgery offers a modern and tissue-sparing treatment option. Under the direction of Chief Dieter Henigin, minimally invasive microsurgical procedures are used, which have proven particularly effective in cases of herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, or chronic nerve compression syndromes.
With the aid of a surgical microscope, even the finest structures can be precisely visualized and treated in a targeted manner. At the same time, the surrounding tissue is largely spared thanks to the small incisions made in the skin. The powerful magnification allows for extremely precise procedures with minimal stress for the patient. Even more complex procedures can thus be performed in a differentiated manner, preserving structures and with optimal visual control.
Specialized spinal surgery: Expertise for complex clinical pictures
The expertise of the specialists in special spinal surgery lies in the treatment of particularly challenging diagnoses – such as deformities, curvatures, or age-related changes due to wear and tear. Under the direction of Chief Dr. Oliver Meier, vertebral fractures, higher-grade instabilities, and structural deformities, among other conditions, are treated.
The aim of the differentiated surgical procedures is to restore the statics of the spine, correct malpositions, and ensure long-term stability. Thanks to the team's extensive surgical experience, even complex disease progression can be precisely assessed and treated individually – for a long-term improvement in quality of life.
The range of treatments is complemented by state-of-the-art minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures. Many conditions, such as herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, or osteoporotic fractures, can be treated in a particularly tissue-sparing manner via a small incision of only 8 millimeters. The muscles and stabilizing structures remain largely intact, enabling rapid rehabilitation and minimal postoperative discomfort.
