“As a neurosurgeon, I recommend all winter sports enthusiasts to wear a helmet. And back protectors are helpful in avoiding serious injuries to the thoracic and lumbar spine," says Dr. Armin Helm
break. The neurosurgeon and spine specialist works in the Apex Spine Center in Munich.

When in doubt, it's better to call for help: Here, members of the Allgäu mountain rescue service practice emergencies and provide a colleague with a vacuum rail for transport.

Sun, snow and the risk of falling: the consequences can be dramatic, especially in the case of injuries to the brain and spine. In the AZ report, neurosurgeon Dr. Armin Helmbrecht the risks

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