Who does not know back pain? Low back pain is one of the most common diseases worldwide. Over 85 percent of people are affected at some point in their lives. There are many different causes of back pain. Thus, a one-size-fits-all treatment strategy is therefore unsatisfactory and ineffective.

This Science Café describes back pain from the point of view of those affected and presents current diagnostic methods and common treatment approaches. In addition, the speakers will discuss current research approaches aimed at improving the treatment of back pain in the long term. Among other things, they will present a project in which the choice of treatment is optimized by means of machine learning.

Speakers

• Dr Christian Lanz, Head of Neurology, Schulthess Clinic
• Dr Ute Kretzschmar, Senior Consultant Neurology, Schulthess Clinic
• Dr Tamas Fekete, Head of Spinal Surgery, Schulthess Clinic
• Dr Fabio Galbusera, Head of Spine Research Group, Schulthess Clinic

Moderator
Dr Zina-Mary Manjaly, Head of Neurology, D- HEST ETH Zurich & Schulthess Klinik