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John is a healthy and active 70-year-old from Auckland, New Zealand. He first contacted us in mid-2019 for a second opinion after being advised locally for a spine fusion, which he wanted to avoid if possible. We guided John through our remote assessment process to ensure our surgeons received all the correct diagnostics they needed. […]
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Our patients searched far and wide to compare the best solutions from around the world. By personality they are strong and determined, and did not settle for the first medical opinion they received. They share their experience with photos and videos, so others can follow their journey having spine surgery overseas.
All patients in this section are part of our support network, available to talk with approved candidates. They carry our flag because we supported them in their time of need.
Jason’s Surgery Video: 4 Discs Replaced with Dr. Bernd Illerhaus
The video above contains footage of Jason’s actual surgery (beginning at 19:46). Meet Jason Wimmer, a 48 year old building inspector from Melbourne, Australia. He and wife Hilary live on a large acreage and enjoy their outdoor lifestyle with their family of six. His spine journey began after an outdoor accident in early 2017. […]
Canadian Firefighter’s 3-level Disc Replacement (Mike’s Story)
What started as an ache in Mike’s lower back soon progressed to the feeling of electric shocks running down his legs. He had to give up skiing, running and other outdoor activities. Watch his story here…
Disc Replacement with Dr. Illerhaus: Why I Chose Germany for Surgery Again (Carmen’s Story)
After already leaving Texas (USA) for a Total Hip Replacement in Germany, Carmen was no stranger to their high level of orthopaedic care. This time she made the journey for Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR or TDR) with Dr. Bernd Illerhaus.
4 Spinal Discs Replaced in the Same Surgery (Savant’s Story)
Savant contacted 15 doctors in 7 countries after multiple previous spine surgeries didn’t help him. See why he chose Spine Connection and ONZ Germany. On the first day we met he arrived with a walking cane, and we assisted him every step of the way.
Young 24-year-olds Experience with Spinal Disc Replacement in Germany (Ali’s Story)
Ali is one of our younger patients who travelled to Germany for ADR. He is strong willed and travelled with his good friend Mohammad who also had surgery on the same day.
My Experience with M6 ADR Surgery in Germany (Mohammad’s Story)
Mohammad first contact us in July 2016, from Melbourne Australia, with his good friend Ali. They were both destined to have the exact same surgery in Germany on the same day.
Why Steve chose Germany for Artificial Disc Replacement (Steve’s Story).
Steve is a 46 year old Company Director from Christchurch, New Zealand. He injured his lower back in a gym accident in 2013, describing the immediate pain as an “electric shock”.
“Mum & Dad, I’m leaving New Zealand for Spine Surgery in Germany” (Jamie’s Story)
Jamie is a 36-year-old family man from New Zealand. He contacted us in September 2015, after 10+ years of pain caused by a Skiing accident when he was younger.
New Zealand Nurse Avoids Spine Fusion Thanks to German Spine Specialists (Robyn’s Story)
Robyn is a former ICU Nurse based in Port Nelson, New Zealand. She contacted us in June 2015 for a third opinion regarding her debilitating spine condition.
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