In our second opinion consultation, we have found that in 8 out of 10 cases we can recommend an alternative course of action.
„If you have a hammer, then the world is made of nails.“ This proverb describes the phenomenon of operational blindness. Doctors are not immune to this phenomenon, and so they often argue in favor of the hammer, here the operation.
With Dr. Gall, Schmerzwerkstatt München has a neurosurgeon who has simultaneously accumulated years of experience in both surgical and pain management procedures. This provides him with a complete toolkit, which reduces the risk of operational blindness to the benefit of our patients.
When should I have spinal surgery?
A spinal surgery is literally a life-changing event and should always be the last option. In addition to the operational risk, it should also be borne in mind that surgery often does not lead to pain relief. Our treatment goal at the Schmerzwerkstatt München is therefore to achieve realistic pain reduction with a significant improvement in quality of life.
Often, satisfactory pain relief can be achieved through multimodal pain therapy by an individual combination of several interrelated therapy components.
We place great emphasis on precise diagnosis. You have the time to talk about yourself and your symptoms. Details that previously remained unknown are also important. In addition to imaging procedures and a careful physical examination, we also use diagnostic blockages when necessary to precisely identify the pain-causing structures. Only with knowledge of the exact cause of the pain is effective therapy possible.
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