{"id":145,"date":"2015-09-28T16:00:31","date_gmt":"2015-09-28T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plethorathemes.com\/healthx\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2024-03-29T18:37:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T23:37:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;0&#8243; full_height=&#8221;0&#8243; row_padding=&#8221;no_padding&#8221; cols_padding=&#8221;no_cols_padding&#8221; elevate=&#8221;elevate&#8221; background=&#8221;transparent&#8221; el_class=&#8221;folded_section&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; color_set=&#8221;skincolored_section&#8221; background=&#8221;transparent&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1564603736944{background-color: #088eff !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;]<!-- ========================== TEASER BOX ==========================-->\n<div class=\"teaser_box wpb_content_element text-center   boxed same_height_col  with_button    \">\n\n\n  <div class=\"figure transparent\">\n\n      <a href=\"#state-of-the-art\" debug title=\"\" target=\"\"> \n\n        \n\n        \n\n        <i class=\"fa fa-user-md\"><\/i>\n\n\n    <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"content text-center   with_button \">\n    \n    <div class=\"hgroup\">\n       <h4 class=\"neutralize_links\">\n       State-of-the-Art Implants\n       <\/h4>\n       <p>Our surgeons use the latest 3rd generation artificial disc implants such as the ESP and M6.<\/p> \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"link centered\">\n        <a href=\"#state-of-the-art\"  target=\"\" class=\"btn btn-xs btn-secondary\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- END======================= TEASER BOX ==========================-->[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; color_set=&#8221;skincolored_section&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1564603744363{background-color: #1c98ff !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;]<!-- ========================== TEASER BOX ==========================-->\n<div class=\"teaser_box wpb_content_element text-center  transparent boxed same_height_col  with_button    \">\n\n\n  <div class=\"figure transparent\">\n\n      <a href=\"#why-onz\" debug title=\"\" target=\"\"> \n\n        \n\n        \n\n        <i class=\"fa fa-plane\"><\/i>\n\n\n    <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"content text-center   with_button \">\n    \n    <div class=\"hgroup\">\n       <h4 class=\"neutralize_links\">\n       Why ONZ Germany?\n       <\/h4>\n       <p>People fly in from all over the world to access the technology and surgical expertise that is not available in their home countries.<\/p> \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"link centered\">\n        <a href=\"#why-onz\"  target=\"\" class=\"btn btn-xs btn-secondary\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- END======================= TEASER BOX ==========================-->[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; color_set=&#8221;skincolored_section&#8221; background=&#8221;transparent&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1564603753093{background-color: #38a5ff !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;]<!-- ========================== TEASER BOX ==========================-->\n<div class=\"teaser_box wpb_content_element text-center  transparent boxed same_height_col  with_button    \">\n\n\n  <div class=\"figure transparent\">\n\n      <a href=\"#our-process\" debug title=\"\" target=\"\"> \n\n        \n\n        \n\n        <i class=\"fa fa-table\"><\/i>\n\n\n    <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"content text-center   with_button \">\n    \n    <div class=\"hgroup\">\n       <h4 class=\"neutralize_links\">\n       Our Unique Process\n       <\/h4>\n       <p>From the evaluation &amp; treatment plan to post-op rehabilitation, we have you covered.<\/p> \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"link centered\">\n        <a href=\"#our-process\"  target=\"\" class=\"btn btn-xs btn-secondary\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- END======================= TEASER BOX ==========================-->[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; 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Our surgeons are highly experienced in all types of spine surgery including endoscopic procedures and anterior and posterior fusions with minimally invasive techniques. Our surgeons are unbiased and will recommend the best treatment for your unique case.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column align=&#8221;text-left&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;PROVEN TECHNOLOGY&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; align=&#8221;align_right&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221;][vc_column_text]In Germany, all medical devices (which includes spinal implants) must have undergone extensive scientific evaluation and have a proven track record. Germany has a long tradition of over 25 years using non-fusion technology. We only use surgical techniques that have been approved by the German authorities and provide an advantage to other methods.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"plethora_button wpb_content_element   text-left btn_block\">\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/onzspine.com\/artificial-disc-replacement\/\" debug class=\" btn btn-primary  \" title=\"See Artificial Disc Replacement\"  target=\"_self\">\n\n        \n        See Artificial Disc Replacement\n        \n\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row color_set=&#8221;light_section&#8221; full_width=&#8221;0&#8243; full_height=&#8221;0&#8243; sep_top=&#8221;separator_top sep_angled_positive_top&#8221; particles=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"section_header subtitle_bottom   fancy text-left\">\n\n    <h2>Rehab at MEDICOS auf Schalke<\/h2>\n\n\n        <p >Official health-partner and contact point for ONZ patients and Germany\u2019s professional soccer players<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]ONZ patients benefit from the unique rehabilitation competence of \u201cMEDICOS auf Schalke,\u201d Europe&#8217;s largest and top rehabilitation center. Here patients undergo physiotherapy and rehab while staying with their support partner at a 4-star Marriott Hotel which is physically connected to the rehab center.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;PROVIDING THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR RECOVERY&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; align=&#8221;align_right&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221;][vc_column_text]Personalized patient care is what sets Medicos apart. The ONZ Team works together with Dr. Ulrich Vieregge and his staff at Medicos to provide daily massages and other types of physio therapy which provide the necessary foundation for the very best outcome in the healing process.<\/p>\n<p>At Medicos, patients receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lymphatic Drainage<\/li>\n<li>Physiotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Physical Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Deep Tissue Massage<\/li>\n<li>Wound Management<\/li>\n<li>Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Electrotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Daily Visits with Physician to address any issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<!-- ========================== TEASER BOX ==========================-->\n<div class=\"teaser_box wpb_content_element text-center image_hover skincolored_section    with_button    \">\n\n  <div class=\"figure \">\n\n\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/onzspine.com\/rehab-at-medicos\/\" debug title=\"The Patient\u2019s &amp;amp; Visitor\u2019s Guide\" target=\"\"> \n\n        \n         <div class=\"figure  stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/onzspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/onz_germany_medicos.jpg')\"><\/div> \n        \n          \n\n        \n\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"content text-center boxed  with_button \">\n    \n    <div class=\"hgroup\">\n       <h4 class=\"neutralize_links\">\n       Medicos auf Schalke\n       <\/h4>\n       <p>Building the foundation for recovery<\/p> \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"link centered\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/onzspine.com\/rehab-at-medicos\/\" The Patient\u2019s &amp;amp; Visitor\u2019s Guide target=\"\" class=\"btn btn-xs btn-secondary\"><strong>More on Medicos<\/strong><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- END======================= TEASER BOX ==========================-->[vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwaWQlM0QlMjJvdXItdGVhbSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row color_set=&#8221;white_section&#8221; full_width=&#8221;0&#8243; full_height=&#8221;0&#8243; sep_top=&#8221;separator_top sep_angled_positive_top&#8221; sep_bottom=&#8221;separator_bottom sep_angled_positive_bottom&#8221; particles=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"section_header subtitle_bottom   fancy text-left\">\n\n    <h2>Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n        <p >Experienced Spine Specialists<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"team_members_grid row\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-3\">\n      <div class=\"team_member teaser_box centered same_height_col \">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/profile\/dr-thomas-bierstedt\/\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/onzspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ONZ-Dr-Thomas-Bierstedt.jpg')\" data-colorset=\"\" class=\" figure stretchy_wrapper ratio_1-1\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ONZ-Dr-Thomas-Bierstedt.jpg\" title=\"Dr. Thomas Bierstedt\" class=\"hide\" \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n\n        <div class=\"content boxed  with_button \">\n\n          <div class=\"hgroup\">\n            <h4>Dr. Thomas Bierstedt<\/h4>\n             <p>Neurosurgeon<\/p> \n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"team_social\">\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"desc\">\n            <p>Dr. Bierstedt conducts 350\u2013400 spinal surgeries annually of all degrees of difficulty, about 50% are motion-preserving interventions, e.g. artificia [...]<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/profile\/dr-thomas-bierstedt\/\" data-colorset=\"\" class=\" btn btn-xs btn-secondary\">View Profile<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-3\">\n      <div class=\"team_member teaser_box centered same_height_col \">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/profile\/dr-bernd-illerhaus\/\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/onzspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ONZ-Dr-Bernd-Illerhaus.jpg')\" data-colorset=\"\" class=\" figure stretchy_wrapper ratio_1-1\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ONZ-Dr-Bernd-Illerhaus.jpg\" title=\"Dr. Bernd Illerhaus\" class=\"hide\" \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n\n        <div class=\"content boxed  with_button \">\n\n          <div class=\"hgroup\">\n            <h4>Dr. Bernd Illerhaus<\/h4>\n             <p>Neurosurgeon<\/p> \n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"team_social\">\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"desc\">\n            <p>Dr. Illerhaus performs some 400 spine interventions annually. 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He performs about 350 s [...]<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/profile\/dr-guido-ostermann\/\" data-colorset=\"\" class=\" btn btn-xs btn-secondary\">View Profile<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"col-sm-6 col-md-3\">\n      <div class=\"team_member teaser_box centered same_height_col \">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/profile\/malte-petersen\/\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/onzspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/onz-germany-malte-petersen.jpg')\" data-colorset=\"\" class=\" figure stretchy_wrapper ratio_1-1\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onzspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/onz-germany-malte-petersen.jpg\" title=\"Malte Petersen\" class=\"hide\" \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n\n        <div class=\"content boxed  with_button \">\n\n          <div class=\"hgroup\">\n            <h4>Malte Petersen<\/h4>\n             <p>International Patient Director<\/p> \n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"team_social\">\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"desc\">\n            <p>For over 25 years Malte has been working as a mediator between thousands of international spine patients, hospitals, and surgeons in Germany. 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To be quite honest, I didn't want to leave!\u00a0 Dr. Bierstedt gave me my life back and I'll forever be in debt to him.\n\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\n\t          \t<strong>Tommy Tompkins (42)<\/strong> \n\t          \t2-level Lumbar ADR L3-5\n          \t<\/div>\n\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n\t\t\t   I couldn't believe it. I was up and walking within a few hours of surgery!\n\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\n\t          \t<strong>Louis (37)<\/strong> \n\t          \tMinimally Invasive Laminotomy\n          \t<\/div>\n\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n\t\t\t   This is what I've been told: There is nothing we can do for you. Live with it. Take drugs. Then I met Dr. Bierstedt and he proved them wrong.\n\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\n\t          \t<strong>Christopher (43)<\/strong> \n\t          \tCervical ADR C5\/6 and C6\/7\n          \t<\/div>\n\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n\t\t\t   It was truly a life changing experience in the best positive sense I will never forget and the results to date are flawless. As a patient, I would do it again without hesitation. Definitely the BEST decision of my life!\n\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\n\t          \t<strong>Becky (32)<\/strong> \n\t          \tADR\n          \t<\/div>\n\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n\t\t\t   I've gone on 16 hour hikes with a backpack and not a single moment of discomfort. I feel now that nothing can stop me. The doctors at ONZ essentially gave me my life back!\n\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\n\t          \t<strong>Mike Manchulenko<\/strong> \n\t          \t3-level lumbar ADR L3-S1\n          \t<\/div>\n\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n\t\t\t   I can't say enough! 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Our goal is to get you back on your feet and ready for more advanced rehab at the Medicos auf Schalke rehab center. 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