Medicine 2023: New Therapies
Munich Clinic

Conservative, minimally invasive and surgical treatments at the Munich East Spine Center

This year, doctors will be able to help their patients even better than before. Neurosurgeon Dr. Samer reports on medical innovations, state-of-the-art techniques, and treatment methods for back pain patients.

Spinal canal: New multi-catheter eliminates constrictions without surgery

In cases of the dreaded spinal stenosis, doctors often recommend surgery. But now it's also possible to treat the condition without an operation. A new video catheter, which performs several functions simultaneously, can avoid the dreaded procedure in many cases. Through a small natural opening at the back of the sacrum, the doctor inserts the ultra-thin catheter into the epidural space. This is the area that surrounds the spinal cord.

Unlike conventional spinal catheters, which were only used to inject medication, the new multi-catheter can do much more. Using a control unit, the physician can move the flexible catheter tip 360 degrees and guide it with millimeter precision to any desired point under direct visualization.

Using a tiny lens, the high-tech device transmits high-resolution images directly from inside the spinal column to a monitor, magnified many times over. For the first time, the doctor can navigate with pinpoint accuracy and see exactly where changes are present. Additionally, fine instruments can be inserted through two working channels.

Dr. med. Samer Ismail

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Since 2012, we have been certified as a highly specialized spine center throughout Germany and at the WZMO we treat all acute and chronic diseases and pain conditions of the spine.

Instruments: Munich Clinic Spine Center Munich East

A small inflatable balloon can be used to loosen narrow passages and loosen adhesions.

A radio frequency electrode loosens adhesions and scar tissue, removes scar tissue, and soothes inflamed nerve roots and pain-conducting fibers.

An electric micro-knife cuts through tissue and removes larger adhesions.

A built-in rinsing and suction mechanism cleans the epidural space and suctions away removed tissue.

Medications injected through the catheter loosen adhesions, shrink intervertebral disc tissue, and eliminate inflammation.

Minimally invasive spinal therapies in Munich at the WZMO

Neurosurgeon and back specialist Dr. Samer Ismail from the Munich East Spine Center, who already uses the method, says: "This allows virtually all the steps of the procedure to be performed from the inside, just like in open surgery, without having to open the back. This is possible under local anesthesia and twilight sedation for spinal stenosis, herniated discs, chronic back pain, inflamed nerve roots, and pain following previous surgeries, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.".

For example, pain in inflamed nerve roots can be gently soothed, medication can be delivered precisely to the source of the pain, and excess tissue can be suctioned away. Even the "shrinking" of herniated discs is possible. Unlike surgery, the minimally invasive treatment of herniated discs at the clinic in Munich requires neither general anesthesia nor an overnight stay.

New patients are also welcome: Your Center for Spinal Medicine in Munich

Are you looking for a clinic in Munich due to spinal problems? At our spinal center, you will be welcomed by a friendly and exceptionally well-organized team and receive expert advice and treatment from specialists in neurosurgery. To offer you the best possible therapy, we first take a detailed medical history and understand the progression of your symptoms. Therefore, it is important to gather this information beforehand.

a comprehensive anamnesis interview

The identification of pre-existing conditions, for example, using existing X-rays or diagnoses from your family doctor. Please bring along any documents you have available.

the use of imaging techniques (MRI)

If necessary, the use of electroneurography and lumbar puncture

Are you most afraid of the "tube"? Don't worry, we completely understand. Many patients initially feel uneasy when a CT scanner is used. At our practice in Munich, we therefore use state-of-the-art technology that not only offers you more space than other machines, but also allows you to relax while listening to music or watching videos. And a friendly smile and an encouraging word are always part of our daily routine.

Acute back pain? Need advice? We're ready!

Are you already suffering from severe pain and suspect something more serious? Then don't wait too long, contact us as soon as possible. Book your appointment online or call us during our office hours.

You have no acute symptoms, but occasionally need a specialist in spinal medicine? We would be happy to accept you as a new patient and conduct an initial consultation so that we already know each other in case of an emergency and can treat you immediately.

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