Has surgery on your intervertebral disc or spine been recommended to you? Such a decision should be well considered. At the ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre in 1140 Vienna, you receive an independent medical second opinion – from orthopaedics and neurology together.
Many spinal operations are so-called elective procedures: they are possible but not mandatory. There are often conservative alternatives that have not yet been exhausted. A second opinion helps you put the recommendation into perspective and decide with confidence – for or against surgery.
Surgery recommendation, findings and images (MRI, CT, X-ray).
Orthopaedic and – if nerves are affected – neurological.
Findings, symptoms and previous treatment are reviewed in context.
You receive an understandable assessment of whether surgery is medically necessary or which conservative options are available.
Dr. Daniel Dugandzic is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. With a focus on procedures such as CT-guided infiltrations and nerve root blocks, he knows the conservative options that may be considered before surgery.
Spinal surgery is not performed at ANDRUKONIS – the advice is therefore independent. Our principle is „conservative before surgery“. If surgery makes sense from a medical point of view, you will be told so just as clearly.
In the RÜCKENSTARK programme, you receive a structured treatment plan and regular coordination between doctor and physiotherapist.
The second opinion is charged as an elective doctor (Wahlarzt) service. You can submit the invoice to your health insurance for a refund. Details can be found under Prices & refunds.
Specialist in orthopaedics, focus on CT-guided infiltrations and nerve root blocks.
Physiotherapist, manual therapy, atlas correction and sports physiotherapy.
Physiotherapist, Schroth scoliosis therapy and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS).
Appointments can be booked online around the clock or arranged by phone.
The ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre is located in Vienna’s 14th district, Spallartgasse 19/1, 1140 Vienna – easy to reach by U3 (Hütteldorfer Straße or Kendlerstraße). Neck and jaw complaints are also treated at our location Pius-Parsch-Platz 6a, 1210 Vienna.
In the Praxisgemeinschaft, orthopaedics, neurology and physiotherapy work next door to each other – for coordinated treatment from acute lumbago to a herniated disc.
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No. A second opinion is your right. However, many patients like to share the result in order to plan the next steps together.
For procedures on the lumbar and cervical spine, for example for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
The aim is a prompt appointment so that you have clarity before your scheduled surgery date.
