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IISZ-Symposium Knieschmerzen 27.03.2025
January 6, 2025
Chronische Knieschmerzen sind eine häufige Herausforderung in der täglichen Praxis, insbesondere bei älteren Patienten. In vielen Fällen wurden konservative Behandlungsoptionen bereits umfassend ausgeschöpft, sodass die Frage aufkommt, welche weiteren Ansätze möglich sind. Nehmen Sie am 27. März 2025 am IISZ Mini-Symposium teil, bei dem wir genau diese wichtigen Fragen erörtern und die neuesten Entwicklungen in der modernen Schmerzmedizin vorstellen werden. Diese hybride Veranstaltung ermöglicht es Ihnen, entweder onsite oder online teilzunehmen. Verpassen Sie nicht die Gelegenheit, Ihr Wissen zu erweitern und sich mit Experten auf diesem Gebiet auszutauschen. Melden Sie sich hier frühzeitig an – die Plätze sind begrenzt:
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Publikationen
Radicular pain
Konrad Maurer November 8, 2024
Radicular pain is pain that originates in the back or neck and radiates into the legs or arms. This is a typical problem for many patients who come to the IISZ every day. Why does it sometimes make sense to consider an infiltration? Dr. Emmanuel Coradi explains the reasons.
Schmerzprobleme Therapien Diagnostik
Knee Pain
Jürg Schliessbach January 1, 2025
Chronic knee pain is a common problem and affects around 15-20% of the population in Europe. There are numerous causes of chronic knee pain, including osteoarthritis (wear and tear of the knee joint), conditions following injury or surgery, inflammation, nerve damage and many more. The IISZ uses minimally invasive methods to diagnose and treat chronic knee pain.
Therapien Schmerzprobleme
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Autologous conditioned plasma
Jürg Schliessbach October 28, 2024
Targeted injections of autologous conditioned plasma can be used to treat degenerative changes or inflammatory conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
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Pain after back surgery
Jürg Schliessbach, Emmanuel Coradi October 28, 2024
Even after a carefully planned and surgically correctly performed back operation, it can happen that persistent chronic back pain remains. This back pain is often accompanied by radiation to the legs. This condition is commonly known as “persistent spinal pain syndrome” or PSPS (formerly also “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome”, FBSS).
Schmerzprobleme Therapien
7 facts about back pain
Jürg Schliessbach October 28, 2024
Back pain is one of the most common pain problems. In this article you will learn 7 important facts about causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Schmerzprobleme
Discogenic pain
Jürg Schliessbach October 28, 2024
When people think of intervertebral disc pain, they generally think of a disc herniation. But many people don't know: The intervertebral disc has sensitive nerves and can cause pain even without a herniated disc. These so-called “discogenic” (from the Latin discus) symptoms represent a separate clinical phenomenon.
Schmerzprobleme
Spinal stenosis
Jürg Schliessbach October 28, 2024
Spinal stenosis means a narrowing of the spinal canal. This can constrict the spinal cord or the branching nerve roots. The typical symptoms are pain, tingling or discomfort in the legs and muscular fatigue, particularly with increaseing walking distance.
Schmerzprobleme
Opioids for chronic pain
Jürg Schliessbach October 28, 2024
Opioids are active substances that work in a similar way to opium, which is found in the opium poppy. While they are among the most potent painkillers for acute pain, their use for chronic pain must be carefully considered and constantly reviewed. This is because the long-term use of opioids is not without risks.
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Drug therapy for neuropathic pain
Jürg Schliessbach October 28, 2024
Drug-based pain treatment is often an important component of neuropathic pain therapy. Different classes of drugs are often used here than for acute pain following injury or surgery. Many of these active substances belong to the antidepressant or antiepileptic groups.
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Neuromodulation
Jürg Schliessbach October 28, 2024
Neuromodulation is the treatment of chronic pain by implanting a neurostimulator in the spinal canal. This consists of two parts: first, electrodes are placed which deliver a targeted electrical current to the point in the central nervous system where the pain signals are entering. Second, a battery is then implanted under the skin. As this is are surgical procedures, we do this treatment in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Zurich (USZ).
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Cryoneurolysis
Jürg Schliessbach October 28, 2024
Cryoneurolysis is a treatment in which a nerve is interrupted by the local application of strong cold. It can be used, among other things, when conservative and medicinal treatments are not sufficient and when it is known that a peripheral nerve is responsible for the pain.
Therapien
Pain after whiplash injury
Emmanuel Coradi October 27, 2024
Whiplash is an injury to the cervical spine. It is caused by sudden, jerky bending and hyperextension of the head as a result of an unexpected force. Whiplash is also known as a whiplash phenomenon or acceleration trauma to the cervical spine.
Schmerzprobleme
Chronic back pain
Emmanuel Coradi October 27, 2024
Back and lower back pain are very common and affect almost everyone at some point in their lives. These complaints often occur suddenly and subside after a few days or weeks. However, around 8% of the adult Swiss population suffers from chronic, long-lasting back pain, which can usually be traced back to a specific cause.
Therapien Schmerzprobleme
Painful polyneuropathy - Diffuse pain in feet and hands
Emmanuel Coradi October 27, 2024
Painful polyneuropathy is a common condition caused by damage to the peripheral nerves and manifests itself in various forms and degrees of severity. It usually occurs as a result of underlying diseases such as diabetes, vitamin deficiency or infections, but autoimmune diseases or toxic influences can also contribute. If left untreated, painful polyneuropathy often leads to a considerable reduction in quality of life. Early diagnosis and targeted treatment are crucial to alleviate pain and prevent further nerve damage.
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