Pain and heaviness in the legs when walking that eases as soon as you sit down or bend forward – that is typical of spinal stenosis. At the ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre in 1140 Vienna, the symptoms are precisely assessed and – whenever possible – treated without surgery.
In spinal stenosis, the spinal canal through which the spinal cord and nerve roots run is narrowed. This usually develops over years due to wear and tear: discs lose height, facet joints and ligaments thicken. The lumbar spine is most commonly affected, the cervical spine less often.
Similar symptoms can also be caused by circulatory disorders in the legs or hip problems. The orthopaedic specialist therefore thoroughly examines the spine, hip and legs and assesses existing MRI images. In case of sensory disturbances or weakness, the neurologist on site can be consulted.
Exercises that relieve the spinal canal, improve mobility and strengthen the trunk muscles.
Cycling or interval walking training to gradually extend your walking distance.
With medication or as part of medical pain therapy.
Posture, breaks and aids that make getting around easier again.
Dr. Daniel Dugandzic is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. His focus is on CT-guided infiltrations and nerve root blocks – procedures that can complement conservative treatment for herniated discs and nerve pain.
In case of increasing paralysis, bladder or bowel disorders, or if walking distance remains severely limited despite consistent conservative treatment, surgery can make sense. If surgery has been recommended to you, a medical second opinion is possible.
Medical services are charged as elective doctor (Wahlarzt) services – you can submit the invoice to your health insurance for a refund. For physiotherapy you need a doctor’s prescription. With an existing prescription you can come straight to physiotherapy – alternatively, the prescription can be issued by an orthopaedic specialist on site. Current prices 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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Not necessarily. Many patients benefit from conservative treatment. Whether and when surgery makes sense depends on your symptoms, findings and goals.
For many people, yes: the slightly forward-bent posture relieves the spinal canal. Which form of exercise suits you is discussed individually.
Yes, please bring the report and images with you.
