Treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome in Germany
The best hospitals for Cauda Equina Syndrome in Germany are listed below. The rank is based on multiple factors, including price, quality of the doctors, cost of treatment and the success rate from our user reviews.
Treatment costs in Germany
Diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome | €1.600 | |
Decompression Surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome | €11.950 | |
Spine rehabilitation | €12.800 |
Best Hospitals
Rotkreuz Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology and Spine surgery
The Department of adult and pediatric orthopedics, Traumatology and spine surgery at the Rotkreuz Hospital Frankfurt am Main consists of 36 doctors, 52 nurses, and treats approximately 4805 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its ...
Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Department of Spine Surgery
The Department of Spine surgery at the Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main consists of 11 doctors, 19 nurses, and treats approximately 1357 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Minimal invasive endoscopic surgeries Spinal ...
Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Department of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery
The Department of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at the Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main consists of 3 doctors, 15 nurses, and treats approximately 773 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery for brain tumors (benign, ...
St. Anna Hospital Herne
Department of Spine Surgery
The Department of Spine Surgery at the St. Anna Hospital Herne consists of 55 doctors, 248 nurses, and treats approximately 21891 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Diagnosis and therapy of injuries to the lumbosacral region, ...
University Hospital Heidelberg
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Heidelberg consists of 34 doctors, 87 nurses, and treats approximately 2495 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Open surgical and endovascular treatment of vascular ...
University Hospital Freiburg
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Freiburg consists of 60 doctors, 115 nurses, and treats approximately 3735 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery for chronic pain disorders Surgery for movement ...
University Hospital Rechts der Isar
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Rechts der Isar consists of 25 doctors, 96 nurses, and treats approximately 2867 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery for chronic pain disorders Surgery for ...
University Hospital Ulm
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Ulm consists of 31 doctors, 76 nurses, and treats approximately 2679 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery for chronic pain disorders Surgery for movement ...
University Hospital Mainz
Department of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery
The Department of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at the University Hospital Mainz consists of 22 doctors, 53 nurses, and treats approximately 2975 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Electrical stimulation of core areas for pain ...
University Hospital Bonn
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Bonn consists of 25 doctors, 83 nurses, and treats approximately 2149 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Diagnosis and treatment of head injuries Diagnosis and treatment ...
Saarland University Medical Center
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the Saarland University Medical Center consists of 29 doctors, 93 nurses, and treats approximately 2735 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery for brain tumors (benign, malignant, including ...
Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital is a specialized medical department that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. The department is staffed by a team of experienced neurosurgeons who ...
University Hospital Tuebingen
Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Tuebingen consists of 30 doctors, 34 nurses, and treats approximately 3171 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery of cerebrovascular ...
University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main consists of 35 doctors, 38 nurses, and treats approximately 1780 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgical and endovascular treatment of vascular ...
Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria Hospital Berlin
Department of Spine Surgery
The Department of Spine Surgery at the Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria Hospital Berlin consists of 25 doctors, 39 nurses, and treats approximately 1920 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery for chronic pain disorders Surgery for ...
University Hospital Mannheim
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Mannheim consists of 26 doctors, 32 nurses, and treats approximately 1453 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery of chronic pain disorders Surgery of movement ...
Charité - University Hospital Berlin
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the Charité - University Hospital Berlin consists of 42 doctors, 91 nurses, and treats approximately 4678 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Care for patients with neurostimulators for brain ...
Beta Clinic Bonn
Department of Spine Surgery
The Department of Spine Surgery at the Beta Clinic Bonn consists of 2 doctors, 8 nurses, and treats approximately 460 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery of peripheral nerves Diagnosis and treatment of deformities of the ...
Helios Hospital Wiesbaden
Department of Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery at the Helios Hospital Wiesbaden consists of 10 doctors, 16 nurses, and treats approximately 981 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Surgery of chronic pain disorders Surgery of movement ...
Sana Hospital Offenbach
Department of Spine Surgery
The Department of Spine Surgery at the Sana Hospital Offenbach consists of 14 doctors, 27 nurses, and treats approximately 1632 inpatients per year. The specialized clinic provides the following medical services for its patients: Arthroscopic surgeries Diagnosis and therapy of deformities of ...
Testimonials
Jose A.
EcuadorJose A. from Ecuador in 2024 at the Rotkreuz Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Ahmed D.
KuwaitAhmed D. from Kuwait in 2024 at the Beta Clinic Bonn
Abdulrahman k.
OmanAbdulrahman k. from Oman in 2023 at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Ibrahim M.
EgyptIbrahim M. from Egypt in 2024 at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Khalid S.
AlgeriaKhalid S. from Algeria in 2024 at the Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital
Talal A.
Saudi ArabiaTalal A. from Saudi Arabia in 2024 at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Mohamed A.
Saudi ArabiaMohamed A. from Saudi Arabia in 2023 at the Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Ali R.
OmanAli R. from Oman in 2024 at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Omar M.
LibyaOmar M. from Libya in 2024 at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Jacob S.
Saudi ArabiaJacob S. from Saudi Arabia in 2023 at the Rotkreuz Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious medical condition that occurs when the bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord, known as the cauda equina, becomes compressed. The cauda equina consists of multiple nerve roots that branch out from the lower end of the spinal cord and extend into the lumbar and sacral regions of the spine. These nerves control the function of the lower back, pelvis, and lower extremities, including sensation and motor function.
CES is typically caused by significant pressure or compression on the cauda equina nerve roots, often due to a herniated disc, spinal tumor, infection, severe trauma, or spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal). This compression can lead to a range of serious neurological symptoms, which can include:
Severe Lower Back Pain: Intense and often intractable pain in the lower back.
Bilateral Leg Weakness: Weakness in both legs, which can progress to paralysis.
Loss of Sensation: Numbness or tingling in the buttocks, groin, perineum, and inner thighs.
Loss of Bowel or Bladder Control: Inability to control bowel movements or urination, which may lead to incontinence.
Sexual Dysfunction: Loss of sexual function and sensation.
Difficulty Walking: Impaired gait and difficulties with balance.
Diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Diagnosis typically involves a detailed medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging such as MRI or CT scans to visualize the spine and confirm the compression of the cauda equina.
Treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a medical emergency that requires immediate surgical intervention to relieve the compression on the cauda equina nerves and prevent permanent neurological damage. The standard treatment for CES is surgery to decompress the nerves.
Best hospitals for Cauda Equina Syndrome in Germany
Here are some well-regarded hospitals in Germany for the management and treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome:
Nordwest Hospital Frankfurt am Main.
University Hospital Rechts der Isar.
Clinic Baumstark.
University Hospital Heidelberg.