Spinal surgery
The spine is a complex structure and must support, protect and move the body. Diseases of individual components of the spine often lead to restricted movement, stiffness or movement pain.
Thanks to modern surgical techniques, various diseases of the spine can be operated on without damaging the tissue. Various surgical measures often have to be combined in order to successfully treat the spinal disease. State-of-the-art surgical techniques and implants are available for this purpose.
The services of spinal surgery
Endoscopic and microsurgical treatment of herniated discs and narrowing of the spinal canal
Motion-preserving operations (e.g. disc replacement with mobile implants)
Treatment of vertebral fractures (e.g. in the event of accidents or osteoporosis (vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty))
Position corrections for curvatures (scoliosis/kyphosis)
Spinal fusion for wear and tear
Treatment and therapy of spinal metastases
Our specialised practices for spinal medicine
Spine practice Dr Wälchli
Dr Wälchli at the PRISMA specialist centre offers highly specialised diagnostics and individual treatment strategies for diseases and injuries of the spine. Using state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedures and an interdisciplinary approach, the team ensures gentle and effective treatment.
Prodorso
The interdisciplinary and interprofessional Prodorso Centre for Spinal Medicine has been part of Zollikerberg Hospital since 2023. The entire spectrum of surgical and non-surgical spinal medicine is offered in the heart of Zurich.
Management and organisation of spinal surgery
Dr. med. Filippo Mandelli
Chief Physician, Clinic Management, Clinic for Spinal Surgery
Spital Zollikerberg
Klinik für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg
Dr. med. Beat Wälchli
Senior Consultant, Clinic for Spinal Surgery
Spital Zollikerberg
Klinik für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg