Orthopedic Lexicon
This orthopedic guide provides you with concise and easy-to-understand information on orthopedic conditions, examinations, and therapies—from the foot and ankle through the knee and hip to the spine.
Use these filters to quickly look up, by body region and topic area, those articles that match your current symptoms. For an individual assessment and therapy planning, please schedule a personal appointment with us at the Orthopädiezentrum Wien.
Discography
Discography is a diagnostic procedure used to assess the intervertebral discs of the spine. It is used to determine the exact cause of back pain and to identify the affected discs. During discography, a contrast medium is injected into the disc to…
Facet joint injection
Facet joint injection is a minimally invasive treatment method for alleviating pain caused by inflammation or osteoarthritis of the facet joints in the spine. Facet joints are small joints that connect the vertebrae and enable the mobility of the…
Infiltration of the Occipital Nerve
The infiltration of the occipital nerve is a minimally invasive treatment method for alleviating pain caused by irritation or inflammation of the occipital nerve. This nerve block is often used for occipital neuralgia, which can cause severe…