Surgery for scoliosis

General information During surgery to treat scoliosis, metallic screw-rod systems are inserted for correction. This system can be mounted either from the front (ventral) or from the back (dorsal). After the spinal column curvature has been corrected, the surgically treated spinal column section must be stiffened. This ensures a lifelong correction, but the mobility in … Surgery for scoliosis

Surgical technique – anterior access route | Surgery for scoliosis

Surgical technique – anterior access route In this operation the patient is positioned on the back or side. The intervertebral discs and the front parts of the spine are then accessed through a lateral incision from the chest or abdomen. Access is always from the side to which the spinal curvature is directed. Then the … Surgical technique – anterior access route | Surgery for scoliosis

Epidural infiltration

Definition Epidural infiltration (infiltrations close to the spinal cord) is a conservative injection therapy used to treat orthopedic spinal disorders that lead to irritation-inflammation of the nerve structures located in the spinal canal (spinal cord, nerve roots). Inflammation of the spinal cord and nerve roots always occurs when the space for these nerve structures in … Epidural infiltration

Symptoms | Epidural infiltration

Symptoms The development of complaints depends on two things: The extent of the pressure damage: The stronger the pressure on the nerve structures, the greater the discomfort. The speed of the pressure damage: The faster the pressure on the nerve structures develops, the greater the complaints. In the assessment of imaging procedures (e.g. MRI), in … Symptoms | Epidural infiltration

Risks | Epidural infiltration

Risks As with any medical procedure, epidural infiltration can also lead to complications. These can be caused by the treating physician as well as by unfortunate coincidences. For example, if the doctor uses a needle to damage a vessel in the area of the spinal column or spinal cord, bleeding may occur. Depending on the … Risks | Epidural infiltration

Effect of epidural infiltration | Epidural infiltration

Effect of epidural infiltration Note: This section is for very interested readers The effect of epidural infiltration is based on the injected drugs. Mostly cortisone and a local anesthetic are injected. The cortisone has an anti-inflammatory effect at the site of the injection. It is a substance that occurs naturally in the body and is … Effect of epidural infiltration | Epidural infiltration

Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Synonyms Discus prolapse Protrusio NPP Disc prolapse Lumbar disc prolapse Intervertebral Disc Protrusion This page provides self-help assistance for patients with a lumbar disc herniation in the lumbar spine. An overview is given of what patients themselves can contribute to their improvement and long-term recurrence prophylaxis (prevention of recurrence of symptoms) in addition to medical … Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Physiotherapy for a slipped disc | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Physiotherapy for a slipped disc If a patient comes to physiotherapy with the diagnosis of a slipped disc, the therapist will first make a new diagnosis to be able to respond to the individual situation of the patient. In an anamnesis we try to find out causes for the incorrect load, possible previous illnesses are … Physiotherapy for a slipped disc | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Exercises and techniques | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Exercises and techniques Together with the therapist, strategies are worked out how the patient can protect his back in everyday life (workplace design, back-friendly lifting…). The correct handling of the back is developed in the back school. Possibly this can also take place in group therapy. The mobility of the back should be restored in … Exercises and techniques | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Therapy on the device | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Therapy on the device For therapy, devices (e.g. leg press up to the Theraband) can also be used to train muscular deficits caused by the herniated disc, e.g. in the leg or arm muscles, or to strengthen the back/belly itself. The patient should always receive a precise instruction in the equipment, the execution and the … Therapy on the device | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Breathlessness in case of a slipped disc of the BWS | Slipped disc of BWS – What are the symptoms?

Breathlessness in case of a slipped disc of the BWS Breathlessness can occur as a symptom of a herniated disc of the thoracic spine. If shortness of breath occurs, other causes must first be considered. If life-threatening illnesses such as a heart attack or pulmonary embolism could be ruled out, and if a herniated disc … Breathlessness in case of a slipped disc of the BWS | Slipped disc of BWS – What are the symptoms?

Summary | Slipped disc of BWS – What are the symptoms?

Summary Symptoms that arise in the context of a slipped disc of BWS are manifold. There can be pain as well as disturbances of sensitivity and motor function. In particular, sensations and paralysis of certain muscle groups are common. Pain can be felt in the back as well as on the chest and is usually … Summary | Slipped disc of BWS – What are the symptoms?