Diagnostic tests for syringomyelia (program ID: 284583)

Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach

Moenchengladbach, Germany

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Chief physician

Specialized hospital

Head Physician

Dr. med.

Andrej Bitter

Specialized in: spinal surgery

Department of Spinal Surgery

Specialization Curriculum vitae

The Department of Spinal Surgery annually examines more than 690 patients with suspected syringomyelia. To make an accurate diagnosis, specialists examine the state of the spinal cord using modern imaging systems, including tomography and myelography, as well as conduct functional and laboratory examinations. The department is headed by Dr. med. A Bitter, who specializes in microsurgical spinal interventions.

The program includes:

Initial presentation in the clinic
clinical history taking
review of medical records
physical examination
general neurological examination
neuropsychological tests:
- electroneuromyography (ENMG)
laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- inflammatory indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
CT scan of spinal cord (on indication 650 €)
MRI scan of spinal cord (on indication 1200 €)
nursing services
consultation of all leading experts
development of individual treatment plan
written statement

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Medical records
MRI/CT scan (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Spinal Surgery at the Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach is part of the specialized Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders, in which spinal surgeons, orthopedists, and trauma surgeons work in close cooperation for the benefit of patients. The department provides both conservative and surgical treatment of all back pain syndromes, which can be caused by disc herniation or protrusion, inflammatory changes, osteoporosis, tumors, etc. The department specializes in the particularly sparing treatment with minimally invasive surgical techniques. It uses all modern technologies and tools, including the O-Arm surgical imaging system. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Andrej Bitter.

The specialists of the department are first-class experts in the conservative treatment of back diseases. In the majority of patients, the spinal pain syndrome can be successfully treated with conservative methods. The key to the success of conservative treatment is the effective combination of drug therapy, special thermotherapy and therapeutic exercises.

When the patient requires surgical treatment is required, the department offers the very latest medical technologies, which ensure an optimal result and the best possible safety for the patient. The department is also equipped with state-of-the-art mobile tomograph, the so-called O-Arm. This system is used to treat patients with implants. When performing surgery, the position of the surgical instruments and the implant is imagined on the realtime X-ray. Thanks to this, the position of the implant can be determined as accurately as possible and spinal cord can be additionally protected as well.

Thanks to the intensive, interdisciplinary cooperation with the Departments of Orthopedics,Traumatology, Interventional Pain Therapy and Intensive Care Unit within the framework of the Center for Musculoskeletal Care, as well as the Savita Center for Health and Movement, the patients of the department receive the best treatment. It goes without saying that the treatment is provided in accordance with the current standards of the professional medical societies.

The diagnostic and therapeutic range of the department:

Disc protrusions and herniated discs
Inflammatory changes
Osteoporosis
Tumors
Spinal stenosis
Degenerative changes in the vertebrae and intervertebral discs
Dislocated vertebrae
Vertebral fractures
Spinal curvature (scoliosis)
Other spinal diseases

Curriculum vitae

Higher Education and Professional Career

1991 - 1997 Medical studies, Faculty of Medicine, I. N. Ulianov Chuvash State University.
1992 - 1997 Work as a Freelance and Resident Massage Therapist, specializing in spinal diseases.
1997 - 2002 Doctor specializing in Neurology and Manual Therapy in Cheboksary, Russia.
2003 Work at the Medical Institute Mibeg in Cologne.
2004 Preparation for board certification in Neurosurgery, Evangelical Hospital Duisburg.
2005 Preparation for board certification in Neurosurgery, Fulda Hospital.
2005 - 2010 Preparation for board certification, and in 2009 – board certification in Neurosurgery, Duisburg Hospital.
2011 Doctoral thesis defense, University of Essen. Subject: "Advantages of pterional access for meningioma extirpation".
2010 - 2011 Senior Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, Evangelical Hospital Bethel Bielefeld.
2011 - 2013 Senior Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, Sana Hospital Duisburg.
Since 2013 Head Physician of the Department of Spinal Surgery at the Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach.

Qualifications

Board certification in Neurosurgery.
Theoretical foundations in Radiation Protection.
Theoretical foundations in Manual Therapy.

Certificates

Master Certificate from the German Society for Spine Surgery (DWG).

Memberships in Professional Societies

German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC).
German Society for Spine Surgery (DWG).
AO Spine.

Photo of the doctor: (c) Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach

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