Spine Treatment and Surgery Center

Private Spinal Medicine and Spinal Surgery Center in Budapest!

As a result of the cooperation between Parliament Medical Center and EMINEO Private Hospital, a new Spine Medicine and Surgery Center has been established, offering the highest standard of professional care for patients suffering from degenerative spine diseases.

Our goal is to help our patients maintain and regain their mobility and live a pain-free life.

Dr. Attila Álmos Balogh, PhD – Neurosurgeon

He has comprehensive international professional knowledge and more than 25 years of domestic and international experience in the field of spinal and brain surgery. Every year, he performs numerous complex surgical procedures on patients with brain and spinal problems. His mission is to provide his patients with the safest and most effective solution for their recovery. Our profile covers the entire spectrum of conservative and invasive therapeutic spinal surgery procedures.

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Spinal medicine and spinal surgery

Our expert care is based on three pillars: thorough examination, precise surgical solutions, and empathy!

What kinds of complaints can you come to us with?

Lower back, back, and neck pain
Pain radiating from the lower back to the lower limbs and feet, numbness
Pain and numbness radiating from the neck to the upper limbs and hands
Gait disturbance
Muscle weakness in the upper or lower limbs
Urinary and bowel dysfunction (following urological examination)

How do we diagnose spinal disorders?

The purpose of the patient examination is to determine the nature (joint or nerve-related pain), location, and extent of the abnormality causing the symptoms and complaints, and to identify the affected section of the spine, which we map using targeted imaging tests (MRI, CT).

Patient examination
CT/MRI examinations
Supplementary functional X-ray examinations
EMG, ENG examinations

About spinal disorders in general

Our spine is a static structure that supports and moves the body and protects the nerve elements hidden within it (spinal cord, nerves). The spine is made up of numerous vertebrae (bones), cartilage, connective tissue, and muscle elements.

Degenerative processes attack and destroy these elements, which can result in nerve compression, causing pain or even serious neurological symptoms (paralysis, sensory or vegetative disorders).

Glossary of spinal complaints

Lumbago: Spasms and muscle stiffness, as well as pain in the lower back. Typically very severe pain that occurs with every movement.
Neuralgia: Radiating nerve pain. Neck or lower back pain, stiffness, and spasms radiating to the upper or lower limbs, sometimes to the fingers or toes.
Cervicobrachialgia: Neck pain radiating to the upper limbs.
Lumboischialgia: Nerve pain radiating from the lower back to the buttocks and lower limbs (commonly known as sciatica, sciatic nerve inflammation, sciatic nerve pain).
Myelon compression: Pressure (compression) on the spinal cord.
Myelopathy: Signs of permanent damage to the spinal cord on MR images.
Paresis: Muscle weakness.
Plegia: Muscle paralysis.
Hypaesthesia: Numbness.
Paraesthesia: Painful numbness.
Incontinence: Urinary or fecal incontinence (vegetative disorder).

What conditions do we treat?

Joint or nerve-related spinal pain
Herniated disc, nerve compression
Spinal and nerve canal stenosis, nerve compression
Vertebral slippage, spinal instability
Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment

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What treatment options are available for spinal disorders?

Conservative therapy

Medication
Pain relief and anti-inflammatory injection treatment
Infusion therapy (5 sessions)
Joint and nerve block treatment
Physiotherapy
Physical and physiotherapy
Rheumatology consultation
Lifestyle counseling
Dietary assistance

*In the case of diabetes, a diabetology consultation is also required for infusion therapy, which we provide on site. Oral medication or infusions can be used to prepare for more effective surgical treatment, but in some cases the symptoms disappear and surgery is not necessary.

When treating back pain, the goal is to identify the cause of the pain and eliminate it using the available treatments. When pain arises, we often expect painkillers to be the solution, but they do not help in the long term. It is important to find the cause of the pain. Contact us with confidence and we will help you eliminate your pain!sokszor csak egy fájdalomcsillapítótól várjuk a megoldást, azonban az hosszútávon nem segít. Fontos, hogy megkeressük a fájdalom okát. Keressen minket bizalommal és segítünk megszüntetni fájdalmát!

The surgical procedure

Once the neurosurgeon has determined the surgical indication (degree of urgency), we assess the patient’s physical capacity and suitability for anesthesia through an anesthesiological examination. In the event of an existing condition that could jeopardize the success of the surgery, we request a further consultation and, if necessary, recommend treatment (e.g., untreated diabetes or high blood pressure, kidney or heart failure, etc.) prior to the planned surgery.

The stitches are removed 10-14 days after the operation. After spinal surgery, strict aftercare and lifestyle changes are necessary for healing and long-term good results.

After spinal surgery, it is generally recommended to take extra care of the spine (avoiding sitting, bending, lifting weights, and performing physical therapy for approximately 4-6 weeks). Following surgical correction of weakened bone structure or extensive degenerative abnormalities, it may be necessary to wear a spinal brace or soft neck collar, and in cases of excess weight, to lose weight and seek dietary and lifestyle advice.

Surgeries are performed at the EMINEO Private Hospital.

Degenerative Spinal Diseases

Degenerative spinal diseases refer to conditions involving wear and tear and damage to the vertebrae, intervertebral discs, and joints in the spinal column. These problems often occur as a result of aging and strain, but genetic factors, injuries, and lifestyle habits (such as sitting for long periods of time or obesity) can also contribute to their development. Complaints and symptoms most often appear in the lumbar or cervical spine region in the form of pain, muscle stiffness, and numbness. The pain may be of neural or joint origin, but in most cases it is caused by a combination of the two.

Cause: Most often, during the protrusion of the cervical or lumbar discs, resulting in narrowing of the nerve canal, or possibly due to slippage or displacement of the vertebrae, pressure on the surrounding nerves, and in rarer cases, pressure on the nerves of the thoracic spine, which can cause nerve pain radiating toward the rib cage. Point-like pain between the shoulder blades, next to the neck or spine, may also indicate protrusion of the cervical disc and nerve compression.

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Disc protrusion is a more general term that describes any situation in which part of the disc protrudes beyond its normal boundaries. Compared to a herniated disc, disc protrusion remains within the disc capsule (annulus fibrosus), but the protrusion puts pressure on the surrounding nerves. The symptoms may be less severe than in the case of a herniated disc, but pain may still occur due to compression of nearby nerve structures.

Both herniated discs and disc protrusions can develop as a result of degenerative changes in the spine, trauma, excessive strain, or other factors. Symptoms and severity can vary greatly depending on the location and extent of the disc degeneration and the degree of compression of the affected nerves.

Diagnosis and treatment of herniated discs and disc protrusion

Both herniated discs and disc protrusion may require rest, pain relief, lifestyle changes (weight loss, avoiding/interrupting sedentary work, posture-improving exercises), and physical therapy. In advanced cases, if conservative treatment is ineffective, surgery may be necessary to remove the herniated disc and relieve pressure on the nerves or spinal cord.

This occurs when the inner core of the disc (nucleus pulposus) ruptures through the hard outer shell of the disc (annulus fibrosus) and protrudes to such an extent that it puts pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord. Herniated discs are often categorized according to the direction and location of the protrusion, for example, central or lateral, within the nerve canal (foraminal) or outside the nerve canal (extraforaminal).

What are the symptoms of a herniated disc?

radiating pain neck or back pain, numbness, pain, tingling

muscle weakness in the area served by the affected nerve in the shoulder, hands, or knees, possibly in the feet.

In severe cases, urinary or even fecal incontinence may occur.

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine develops a lateral curvature. This distortion can cause pain and difficulty moving, especially in severe cases.

Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips forward or backward relative to the adjacent vertebrae. This displacement can occur in different regions of the spine, but is most common in the lumbar (lower back) region. Spondylolisthesis is often classified into different grades or types based on the degree of slippage and the underlying causes.

Degenerative spondylolisthesis develops as a result of age-related wear and tear of the spine, which can lead to the breakdown of the intervertebral discs and facet joints.

Spondylolisthesis can be classified based on the degree of vertebral slippage. The most commonly used classification system is the Meyerding classification, which divides spondylolisthesis into five grades, from grade I (25% slippage) to grade V (100% slippage).

What are the symptoms of spondylolisthesis?

The severity of symptoms can vary, but the most common symptoms include

lower back pain, pain radiating to the limbs

numbness

muscle weakness

changes in gait, unsteadiness

In more severe cases, spondylolisthesis can lead to spinal curvature, which can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness in the legs.

Diagnosis and treatment of vertebral slippage

The diagnosis usually involves a physical examination, review of medical history, and imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs to confirm the extent of the slippage and determine whether there is any nerve compression.

Treatment options depend on the severity of the spondylolisthesis and the associated symptoms. Conservative treatments may include rest, physical therapy, pain relief, and bracing. In more severe cases, or if conservative methods do not provide relief, surgery may be considered to stabilize the affected vertebrae and relieve pressure on the nerves.

It is essential for individuals with spondylolisthesis to work closely with healthcare professionals to determine the best treatment plan based on their specific condition and needs. The goal of treatment is generally to relieve pain, improve spinal stability, and restore normal function and quality of life.

Spondylosis is a condition caused by wear and tear of the discs between the vertebrae and the formation of bony growths (osteophytes) in the joints. This process can cause pain, stiffness of the spine, narrowing of the spinal canal and nerve canal, and compression of the nerve elements.

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