The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- neurological examination
- functionality x-ray
- neuropsychological tests (on indications):
- ENMG (electroneuromyography)
- SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
- CT/MRI of the spine
- myelography
- preoperative care
- decompressive laminectomy with stabilization
and discotomy (1 segment) - postoperative control
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray of the cervical spine (if available)
- MRI/CT scan of the cervical spine (if available)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Spine Surgery at the Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg under the lead of Dr. med. Lars Flöter specializes in treatment of acute and chronic back pain, various degenerative diseases (e.g., herniation of intervertebral disks, spinal canal stenosis and spine instabilities) as well as oncological spine diseases. Another objective of the Department is treatment of spine fractures caused by accidents or osteoporosis.
The range of services offered by the Department of Spine Surgery at the Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg includes the following modalities:
- Simple decompression of the spinal canal in case of spinal canal narrowing
- Removal of herniated discs
- Sparing dynamic stabilization of the spine
- Total fixation of spine elements in case of instability
- Combined interventions (decompression and stabilization)
- Intervertebral disc prostheses (in certain cases)
Curriculum vitae
Berufserfahrung
- 2012 Selbständige Tätigkeit - Belegarzt Neurochirurgie Spital Uri
- 2011 Leitender Arzt - Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Spital Schwyz
- 2010–2011 Oberarzt - Neurochirurgie, Kantonsspital Winterthur
- 2007–2010 Oberarzt - Orthopädie/Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten
- 2004–2006 Neurochirurgie, Kantonsspital Aarau
- 2003–2004 Neurochirurgie ICU, Universitätsspital Zürich
- 2002–2003 Neurochirurgie, Kantonsspital Winterthur
- 2001–2002 Urologie, Kantonsspital Aarau
- 2001 Neurochirurgie, Kantonsspital Aarau
- 2000–2001 Innere Medizin, Spital Muri
- 1999–2000 Neurochirurgie, Kantonsspital Aarau
Ausbildung
- 2006 FMH-Prüfung Neurochirurgie (mündlich), Bern
- 2005 EANS-Prüfung (Theoretischer Teil), Prag
- 1993–1999 am Institut für Humangenetik, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, im Rahmen des Human Genome Projects Thema: „Aufbau eines YAC-Contigs im Bereich 5q32 - 5qter“
- 1990–1997 Humanmedizin an der Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
Mitgliedschaften
- seit 2006 Ordentliches Mitglied der SGNC
Photo of the doctor: (c) Privatklinik Lindberg
About hospital
As a member of the Swiss Leading Hospitals, the Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg in Winterthur ranges amongst the leading medical facilities in Switzerland. With more than 100 accredited doctors of various specialties, the Lindberg Hospital offers a broad range of medical services. Focal areas of the Hospital are orthopedics including traumatology, general surgery, plastic/reconstructive surgery and abdominal surgery as well as urology, otolaryngology, endocrinology and gynecology.
The Obesity Center at the Lindberg Hospital is the center of competence in the field of overweight and its consequences within the Genolier Swiss medical network.
Annually, the Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg in Winterthur treats around 2,500 patients on an inpatient basis.
High-class medical care and treatment, competent nursing care in a private and family atmosphere, excellent hotel services, conscientiousness and an absolute discretion are self-evident components of the Lindberg Hospital.
The Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg in Winterthur is qualified and certified in accordance with requirements of the Swiss Leading Hospitals (SLH). Thus, the Hospital ensures that all services are performed in a transparent, needs-oriented and competent manner.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg offers its patients beautiful, completely renovated double or single rooms, equipped with the latest infrastructure. In addition, the Hospital also offers junior and senior suites, which are even more spacious and comfortable thanks to separate living room and a large bathroom.
Meals and Menus
All meals are served in the patient room or optionally in the in-house restaurant Trois Tilleuls on the ground floor.
- Breakfast 08.00
- Lunch 12.00
- Dinner 18.00
Please inform the room service team when ordering if you would like to eat your lunch in the restaurant. The restaurant is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00 and offers you diverse regional and Mediterranean dishes.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Television
The private rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. In two-bed rooms, you can watch various TV or radio channels on a 22-inch TV. You will find the complete list of channels on your bedside table.
Newspapers
Upon request, the room service team will daily provide you with a selection of newspapers for breakfast. The appropriate employees will gladly take your pre-orders and ensure that you will daily receive you favorite newspapers. Similarly, you can also order foreign-language newspapers and magazines. Do not hesitate to contact the room service team for more information. The costs incurred shall be settled at the time of your departure. Besides, you can find many other newspapers and magazines in the "Le Shop".
Religion
Representatives of diverse religions may be requested at any time.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.