The aim is to optimise cooperation between general practitioners, orthopaedic clinics and physiotherapists in order to ensure the best possible treatment and avoid unnecessary operations. "Today, it is already possible to assess whether an operation is necessary at all based on the symptoms. In my experience, 80 percent of herniated discs that are operated on today can be treated conservatively. This avoids risks and unnecessary operations," says Prof. Grifka.
Together with AOK Bayern, Prof. Grifka has developed a concept for targeted treatment. AOK policyholders with acute, severe back pain as a result of a slipped disc can register for this. Patients are assessed by several general practitioners and internists in Regensburg and the surrounding area and included in the OTH Regensburg study concept. As part of the initial examination, depending on individual needs, a week-long inpatient hospital treatment and subsequent outpatient physiotherapy are carried out, among other things.
Participating doctors and practices in Regensburg: Dr Alexander Baer, Gemeinschaftspraxis am Rennplatz; Prof. Dr Carl Rauscher, Dr Klaus Neumann, Isarstraße; Dr Thomas Bächer, Maximilianstraße; Dr Daniela Cameron, Günzstraße; Dr Peter Koch, Altstadtpraxis Obere Bachgasse; Dr Alexandra Herta Maria Golla-Ebert, Donaustaufer Straße; Dr Franz Audebert, Dr Henriette Lang, Alte Mälzerei Medical Centre, Galgenbergstraße.
Dr Karl Ulrich Kratzer is involved in Hemau, Dr Ina Barbara Winter in Pentling and Dr Kristin Hower (Dr König-Huber's practice) in Nittenau.
