Spine Conditions Consultations

Spine Conditions Consultations at Nieborowice Hospital provide specialist assessment of spine disorders and spine injuries, with a clear treatment plan — from conservative management to surgical options when indicated.

Spine Conditions Consultations at Nieborowice Hospital are dedicated to the diagnosis and management of spine disorders and spine injuries. Patients attend the clinic for persistent neck or low back pain, radiating pain to the arms or legs, suspected disc disease, spinal canal stenosis, or symptoms that reduce everyday function and quality of life.

During the visit, the doctor takes a detailed history, performs a focused clinical examination, and reviews available medical documentation and imaging (e.g., X-ray, MRI, CT). When needed, we recommend additional diagnostic tests to clarify the cause of symptoms and to plan treatment appropriately.

When conservative treatment is insufficient, we offer access to modern operative treatment options. Where clinically appropriate, patients may be qualified for surgical management following the consultation, or referred to Neurosurgery Consultations — also available at Nieborowice Hospital — when neurosurgical assessment is the most suitable next step.

The consultations cover diagnosis and treatment planning for conditions such as:

  • lumbar and cervical disc disease (disc herniation / disc degeneration),

  • spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal),

  • chronic spine-related pain syndromes,

  • osteoporotic vertebral fractures,

  • spondylolisthesis.

Clear diagnosis and a structured plan

Clinical assessment with interpretation of documentation and imaging, followed by a practical next-step plan.

Access to surgical options when needed

When conservative management is not sufficient, we discuss operative options and qualify patients when indicated.

Coordinated pathway within one hospital

If neurosurgical evaluation is the best next step, we can refer patients to Neurosurgery Consultations at Nieborowice Hospital.

Our Team

Spine Conditions Consultations at Nieborowice Hospital are provided by a specialist team focused on the diagnosis and treatment of spine disorders and pain syndromes. Consultations include clinical assessment, review of documentation and imaging, and a structured plan of further management — including access to surgical treatment or referral for neurosurgical evaluation when indicated.

Team: Mariusz Śmigiel, MD, PhD; Tomasz Olszewski, MD

How to book a consultation?

It’s simple:

Contact our registration desk

Call us or fill in the online form to choose a convenient appointment time.

Prepare your medical records

Bring any imaging results, histopathology reports, and previos discharge summaries (if available).

Attend your appointment

The doctor will review your documents, answer your questions, and discuss possible tratment options.

Why choose us?

Spine symptoms often have multiple possible causes — the key is to identify what is driving the pain and choose the right treatment sequence.

Step-by-step decision making

You receive clear guidance on what to treat conservatively, what requires targeted rehabilitation, and when surgery should be considered.

Treatment matched to symptoms and imaging

We interpret MRI/CT findings in the context of your clinical presentation, not as a standalone result.

Safety and continuity of care

We plan follow-up and next steps so that treatment is consistent and progress is monitored.

Do you have questions or need a consultation?

Fill in the form — we will contact you to arrange a convenient appointment time. During the visit, the doctor will review your medical documentation, answer your questions, and discuss possible treatment options.

🟡 It’s worth bringing with you:
– imaging results (CT, MRI, ultrasound),
– a histopathology report (if applicable),
– previous hospital discharge summaries.