Treatment for a herniated disk at Asklepios Nord Clinic in Hamburg, Germany covers comprehensive diagnostics to advanced surgery. A full outpatient diagnostic package with Prof. Dr. Kremer costs around €900-1,100. Surgical options like endoscopic procedures typically run €11,500. The clinic is a certified neurosurgery center with world-renowned expertise in intraoperative MRI.
Comprehensive Diagnostics
The clinic offers a detailed assessment to pinpoint the issue. The comprehensive outpatient diagnostic package typically costs around €900-1,100. This includes several key components:
- Chief-physician examination with Prof. Dr. Paul Kremer
- Detailed medical history and physical exam
- Neurological examination and spine mobility check
- MRI or CT scan analysis and an individual treatment plan
This package gives patients a clear diagnosis and a precise roadmap for treatment.
Advanced Surgical Treatments
Asklepios Nord provides three main surgical techniques for herniated disks. All procedures include a 3-5 day hospital stay. The inpatient surgical package costs around €11,500. This covers the operation, service fees, and the hospital stay.
- Endoscopic spine surgery is minimally invasive. Surgeons use small openings for access. This technique promotes a faster recovery.
- Microsurgical spine operation uses specialized microscopes. This allows for extreme precision and minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
- Disc prosthesis implantation replaces the damaged disc with an artificial one. The clinic uses intraoperative MRI and computed navigation for accuracy.
Expert Neurosurgical Team
Prof. Dr. Paul Kremer leads the neurosurgery department. He has 26 years of experience as a chief neurosurgeon. He is a world-renowned expert in intraoperative MRI technology. His training includes prestigious work at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also develops advanced microsurgical methods.
Clinic Accreditation and Features
The Asklepios Nord Clinic holds the DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification. It is recognized as a top German hospital by Focus magazine. The facility is a leading neurosurgery center in Germany. A key feature is its intraoperative MRI for real-time imaging during surgery. It is also the only Hamburg hospital certified by CERTKOM for painless anesthesia. The clinic's location is convenient, just 10 minutes from the airport.
Patients receive a complete care pathway from initial diagnosis through advanced surgical treatment. To explore these options for a herniated disk, contacting the clinic for an individual consultation is the next step.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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