Neurology

The Neurology/Neurophysiology Department of the Paraplegic Centre is highly specialised in nerve conditions affecting the spinal cord and the peripheral nervous system. Differentiated clinical and instrument-based diagnostics in the form of nerve measurements enable us to have a clear overview of damage to the nervous system, describe the damage and identify the cause.

We conduct research into spinal cord, bladder, bowel and sexual function and work in close cooperation with other teams belonging to Balgrist University Hospital (spinal surgery, neurourology, radiology, orthopaedics and rheumatology). Patients are generally referred to us by other specialists working in Switzerland or further afield.

We aim to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to each individual patient and give as accurate a prognosis as possible.

Treatment may be provided at the Paraplegic Centre at Balgrist University Hospital and encompasses conservative neurorehabilitation methods and the possibility of surgical procedures on the axial skeleton and peripheral nervous system.

We have also many years of experience in using botulinum toxin (Botox®) to treat movement disorders and spasticity. Thanks to our extensive experience in dealing with spinal cord injuries, you can rest assured that you will receive expert, professional care.