Informations for patients

Hans-Rudolf Weiss, MD has a long experience and special skills in the management of patients with spinal deformities like scoliosis (lateral deformation of the spine), kyphosis (sagittal deformation of the spine) and the management of patients with spinal instabilities as well. In the medical center called Gesundheitsforum Nahetal Dr. Weiss besides his medical practice has opened a physical therapy and rehabilitation department for the treatment of patients with spinal deformities as well (www.tz-im-forum.com).

The prescription of specific braces and brace adjustment is also possible during an appointment together with a specialized and experienced company.

Surface topography is available in the facilities for diagnosis and follow-up of patients with spinal deformities in order to allow a reduction of the need for x-rays.

A long experience and special skills Dr. Weiss as well has with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM; Acupuncture, Qi Gong, Phytotherapy). He is author of several books on the conservative management of spinal deformities and of one book on Qi Gong as well.