Slipped disc in the cervical spine.

Considerably less pain

A disc operation on the cervical spine is considered successful if it has been possible to clearly reduce pain in the patient's arms. The "Visual Analog Scale" (VAS) is an internationally recognised method of measurement. All of the departments of the Schön Klinik were able to achieve the desired aim – a considerable alleviation of pain &ndash.

*Because of insufficient samples no evaluation is possible after three months.

Less stressed

The "Neck Disability Index" (NDI) is internationally prevalent and measures symptoms in the cervical spine region such as restrictions because of neck and arm pain. The degree to which the patient is affected drops after surgical intervention on the spine.

*Because of insufficient samples no evaluation is possible after three months.

A value between 0 and 20 corresponds to no restriction,

between 21 and 40 a slight restriction,

between 41 and 40 an average restriction,

between 61 and 80 a severe restriction,

between 81 and 100 a complete restriction.

Operation success that lasts.

Interventions on the cervical spine should reduce pain and bring more quality of life. The questionnaire shows that patients were also able to profit in their everyday lives and the positive effects continue even after discharge from the clinic.

*Because of insufficient samples no evaluation is possible after three months.

All data can be found and scientifically evaluated from the Schön Klinik Quality Report 2010.

Slipped disc in the lumbar spine.

Sustained success in fighting pain.

It was possible to help patients with severe leg pain who were admitted to a Schön Klinik following a slipped disc. And with a lasting effect. Most patients are almost pain free even after three months following surgical intervention.

*Because of insufficient samples no evaluation is possible after three months.

An operation brings more quality of life.

The "Oswestry Disability Index" (ODI) measures treatment successes in disorders of the lumbar spine. The operation resulted in a decrease in impairment from a moderately severe to an obviously lower level.

*Because of insufficient samples no evaluation is possible after three months.

A value between 0 and 20 corresponds to minimal impairment,

A value between 21 and 40 corresponds to a moderate impairment,

A value between 41 and 60 corresponds to a severe impairment,

A value between 61 and 80 corresponds to impairment causing disability,

a value greater than 81 corresponds to being bed-ridden.

Demonstrable successes.

The questionnaire "EuroQol-Quality of life" (EQ-5D) provides figures for health-related quality of life. A clearly higher EQ-5D value three months after discharge shows that the intervention had positive effects on overall health status.

*Because of insufficient samples no evaluation is possible after three months.

All data can be found and scientifically evaluated from the Schön Klinik Quality Report 2010.