The specialists at the Spine Centre offer specialist assessments and treatments for all spinal conditions: from the most common degenerative problems to traumatic conditions.
For which conditions can you contact the Spine Centre?
The Spine Centre at the Ars Medica Clinic is a centre of excellence dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders.
Our mission is to improve patients' quality of life in a tangible way through a highly specialised, personalised and multidisciplinary approach.
The Centre has three locations: its main location at the prestigious Ambrosart complex in Manno; its Locarno location, within Centromedico Locarno; its Bellinzona location, at the modern Castello Medical Centre in Bellinzona.
Our specialists work in close synergy, always putting the patient at the centre of the treatment process. Close collaboration with our Clinic's Pain Therapy Centre allows us to offer patients the most appropriate care for their situation.
The specialists at the Spine Centre offer specialist assessments and treatments for all spinal conditions: from the most common degenerative problems to traumatic conditions.
For which conditions can you contact the Spine Centre?
The natural ageing process of the intervertebral discs can lead to disc degeneration. Disc herniation can be caused by genetic and physical factors.
The treatment of disc herniation is mainly conservative, with the aid of medication and physiotherapy. When conservative treatment does not improve the pain, or if neurological deficits (weakness, loss of sensation) occur, surgical treatment is the most appropriate option.
Osteoarthritis of the spine encompasses a wide range of problems, including discopathy and facet joint disorder, which are attributable to ageing and degeneration of the joints. All these conditions can cause pain in the lumbar and cervical regions. If you experience persistent pain, it is essential to seek specialist assessment in order to identify the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
Scoliosis and kyphosis are the most common deformities. They can occur during childhood or as a degenerative consequence of ageing.
The narrowing of the spinal canal is a problem linked to osteoarthritis of the spine, which compresses the nerve structures, causing pain, difficulty walking and neurological disorders. Treatment varies depending on the severity of the stenosis and the clinical picture.
Traumatic or osteoporosis-related fractures require specialist assessment to prevent neurological complications and chronic pain. Our Emergency Department offers urgent assessments in cases of suspected vertebral fracture and works with our specialists to ensure rapid and targeted treatment if a vertebral fracture is found.
Previous operations can cause overload of adjacent segments and postural changes, leading to new problems.
Conservative and minimally invasive treatments can reduce pain and improve function, even for diagnostic purposes. A specialist assessment is essential to direct the patient towards the most appropriate treatment for different clinical situations.
