Conservative before surgery: at the ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre in 1140 Vienna, orthopaedics, neurology and physiotherapy work hand in hand for back and neck complaints. Instead of being passed from appointment to appointment, you receive a joint assessment, a clear treatment plan and therapy that is continuously coordinated between your doctor and physiotherapist.
Back pain rarely has just one cause. Muscles, joints, intervertebral discs and nerves interact – and that is exactly why more than one perspective is needed. At the spine centre of the ANDRUKONIS Praxisgemeinschaft (shared practice), three disciplines work together under one roof:
Examination, diagnosis and medical treatment of spinal conditions – from the lumbar to the cervical spine.
Assessment when nerves are involved – for example with pain radiating into the leg or arm, numbness or loss of strength.
Active and manual treatment, targeted training and a home programme that fits your everyday life.
Peter Andrukonis is a physiotherapist specialising in Schroth scoliosis therapy and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS). For scoliosis and postural problems, targeted active therapy can stabilise the spine and relieve symptoms.
Most spinal complaints can be treated well without surgery. That is why conservative options are consistently exhausted first – with medical treatment, physiotherapy and exercise. If surgery really makes sense, this is discussed openly with you.
If your symptoms are mainly in the neck, you will find more under our focus area cervical spine; if back pain radiates into the buttocks or groin, our focus area hip is also worth a look. All areas at a glance: treatment focus areas.
Acute or chronic, in the lower back or between the shoulder blades
In the lumbar and cervical spine
Pain radiating into the leg, tingling or numbness
Tension, headaches and pain extending into the arm
Pain when walking that eases when sitting
With Schroth therapy
Acute, sudden shooting back pain
Online or by phone – for acute complaints, the aim is a prompt appointment.
Orthopaedic examination, plus a neurological examination if nerves are involved.
In writing, with a clear recommendation on the type and frequency of therapy.
Physiotherapy, group therapy and – where appropriate – device-based and medical treatments.
A final examination and a programme that lets you continue training on your own.
For longer-lasting complaints there is the RÜCKENSTARK programme: your treating doctor and your physiotherapist review your progress together every two weeks and adjust the plan. There are no additional costs – only the respective therapy is charged.
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 and traumatology. Focus: conservative spine therapy, CT-guided infiltrations & nerve root blocks.
Physiotherapist. Focus: manual therapy, atlas correction, sports physiotherapy.
Physiotherapist. Focus: Schroth scoliosis therapy, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS).
Physiotherapist. Focus: back pain & intervertebral discs, ESP spinal rehabilitation, RÜCKENSTARK programme.
Physiotherapist. Focus: spine therapy, DNS stabilisation therapy, dry needling.
Physiotherapist. Focus: spine therapy, manual therapy (IAOM), orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Physiotherapist. Focus: spine therapy, manual therapy, TMJ therapy (CMD).
Physiotherapist. Focus: core stability & back prevention, Mulligan & myofascial release.
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. You can book an orthopaedic appointment directly. With an existing prescription you can also come straight to physiotherapy – otherwise the prescription can be issued on site.
For acute complaints, the aim is an appointment within a few days. Book online or give us a call.
In most cases, no. Our principle is „conservative before surgery“. Whether surgery might make sense will be discussed openly with you by your treating doctor.
Any existing findings, X-ray or MRI images including reports, a list of your medication and – if available – your e-card.
Yes. Neck and cervical spine complaints are a focus area of their own, including in connection with jaw problems (TMJ/CMD).
