The latest study in Spine Journal proves:

Operative treatment shows clearly better results for a herniated disc as conservative treatment

Study published in the current Spine Journal You can view and print the study in Spine Journal here

More articles:

Service for Scandinavia / Skandinavisk Patientservice 26.04.2008.

Third publication for Hoogland and co-authors in SPINE JOURNAL 07.01.2008. The most important journal for the study of the spine will publish re-operation paper

Professional facility for pro-golfers 22.10.2007. Martina Eberl strengthens her spine with MedX

Cooperation with the Vanden Berge Golf Academy 12.09.2007. Dr. Michael Schubert new medical advisor

Extra service voor Nederland! 06.09.2007. Taal probleem? U wordt in het Nederlands geholpen!

New Endoscopy Workshop dates online 25.07.2007.

A three year odyssey of a patient in pain - because no Doctor helped 13.07.2007.

Nadia Yassine: "I need a strong back for my campaign!" 04.06.2007. Dr. Michael Schubert freed the Moroccan opposition leader and book author from her wheelchair - by means of Endoscopy

Alpha Klinik supports run against cancer 12.04.2007.

Two level Artificial Disc Replacement 22.03.2007. A new life after 16 years of pain: A letter to Drs. Zeegers

Endoscopy Workshops 15.02.2007. Dr. Hoogland´s interactive endoscopy workshops for spine surgeons will take place on February 23-24, April 13-14 and July 13-14.2007.

Kilimanjaro calling! A journey from Dr. Hooglands operating table to the peak of the shining mountain in Tansania 22.11.2006. Inspiring patient story about pain, fear, ambition and the big happy end

"Familie Journal" 26.10.2006. Danish patients discover the minimal invasive, endoscopic methods offered in the Alpha Klinik.

"Familie Journal" 26.10.2006. The popular Danish journal reports on cases from the Alpha Klinik.

Olympia here I come! 07.08.2006. Mexicos hope for Olympia 2008 buffing up after spine surgery at Alpha Klinik

He has helped me! 24.07.2006. Slipped Disc: "Forever Young" fitness guru Dr. Strunz operated by Dr. Hoogland

16.000th spine operation at the Dr. Hoogland section 11.05.2006. Dr. Schubert freed Rumanian farmer from his complains

The light at the end of the tunnel 26.04.2006. Dutchman W. Dammer is back on track after a two level ADR

Raising safety standards for spine patients 16.03.2006. Dr. Hoogland and his team maximize safety with latest technology

Ori Ichaki – Israeli pro-basketball player underwent spine surgery at Alpha Klinik 26.01.2006. Dr. Michael Schubert freed the 24 year old from his complains in a 45-minute endoscopic surgery

DISC ABRASION = A very good alternative for chronic back pain 16.01.2006.

Sultan of Kedah undergoes treatment in the Alpha Klinik 08.11.2005.

New Life for the Vertebral Disc Dr. Hoogland´s book now available in stores and online.

Australia’s national squad goalkeeper Michael Petkovic operated by dr. Hoogland 02.09.2005.

Dutch cabaret artist “Maxi” Peter de Jong returns for second surgery 17.08.2005. De Jong broke down with a painful rug-hernia. Successful operation on 11th August

Dieter Seidenkranz is now officially „Germany’s strongest Man“, 16.08.2005. Back-patient crowned „Strongman 2005“

Alpha Klinik in NYC 06.07.2005.

Turkish National Team Football Player: buffing up at Alpha 04.07.2005.

Extra service voor Nederland! 30.06.2005. Taal probleem? U wordt in het Nederlands geholpen!

Swinging for charity: 29.04.2005. The Eagles-Hoogland-Trophy Solidarity with people in affliction

Strong-Man pain-free after Endoscopic Surgery 17.03.2005. Strongman and strongactor Dieter Seidenkranz has undergone an Endoscopic Spine surgery after an injury of his spine and longlasting back-pain.

Stranded extreme paddler underwent neck surgery 01.03.2005. Europe Tour 2000 – 10.000 km with the folding canoe around Europe

FOCUS ON THE SPINE – Changing Gold Standards 22.02.2005. Spine-Specialists met in Munich to discuss and introduce the newest trends and methods / Spinal diseases increase world-wide / lack of exercise viewed as chief cause / Specialisation becomes increasingly important / The future of spine-surgery belongs to minimal-invasive methods /

IITS- meeting 2004 in Munich 22.02.2005. International Intradiscal Therapy Society

Dutch hockey-player - successful operation 22.02.2005. On Monday Dutsch national hockey-team player Helene Hendriks underwent spine surgery at the Dr. Hoogland Spine Center / Alpha Klinik.

Cabaret artist Maxi Peter de Jong operated 22.02.2005. Dutch cabaret artist, Peter de Jong, more familiar to his audience as Maxi - the "larger" part of favoured duo Mini & Maxi - was operated on by Dr. Hoogland on two herniated levels of the cervical spine.

ALPHA KLINIK RECIVES A HEAVY-WEIGHT GUEST 22.02.2005. Dr. Hoogland declares Wladimir Klitschko as „armed for the ring”

Alpha Klinik Munich 1000th artificial disc replacement 22.02.2005. Spine-Specialists met in Munich to discuss and introduce the newest trends and methods / Spinal diseases increase world-wide / lack of exercise viewed as chief cause / Specialisation becomes increasingly important / The future of spine-surgery belongs to minimal-invasive methods /

OPERATION ANWAR SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED 19.01.2005. BREAKING NEWS

Haifa´s Soccer-Star Giovanni Rosso 19.01.2005. MINIMAL-INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY

Thank you Drs. Zeegers! 18.01.2005.

GREAT NEWS FOR THE CERVICAL SPINE 24.08.2004. Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR)

Spine specialist rescues Spine specialist 18.08.2004. A factual report from the Alpha Klinik

FOCUS ON THE SPINE – Changing Gold Standards 29.07.2004. International Spine Meeting in Munich

The Beckenbauer - Hoogland Golf Trophy 23.06.2004. Press release

IITS - meeting 2004 in Munich 02.02.2004. International Intradiscal Therapy Society