Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Thai HABumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
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At a glance
Key planning information for spinal fusion abroad.
$5,500 fromLowest listed price (India)
4 hrsProcedure time
4–6 daysHospital stay
37 hospitalsList spinal fusion
19Countries with hospitals listed
Spinal Fusion abroad is listed from US$5,500 to US$30,000 at 37 hospitals in India, Thailand, Singapore, Germany and Costa Rica, with 19 countries listed in total. The operation takes 4 hours, with 4 to 6 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Spinal Fusion:
What is Spinal Fusion?
Spinal Fusion is a surgical procedure to fix two vertebrae together. This permanently fuses two bones together and as a result there is no movement between these bones. Other surgical procedures such as laminectomy are usually done prior to a spinal fusion. A graft is used to join the bones permanently together. If the graft is taken from another body part, commonly from the pelvic bone, it is called an autograft. The graft may also be taken from a bone bank known as allograft. In rare cases, synthetic bone substitutes may also be used. Screws, plates or cages are used to join the vertebrae together so that the bones do not move when they are healing.
Spinal Fusion is a surgical procedure to fix two vertebrae together. This permanently fuses two bones together and as a result there is no movement between these bones. Other surgical procedures such as laminectomy are usually done prior to a spinal fusion. A graft is used to join the bones permanently together. If the graft is taken from another body part, commonly from the pelvic bone, it is called an autograft. The graft may also be taken from a bone bank known as allograft. In rare cases, synthetic bone substitutes may also be used. Screws, plates or cages are used to join the vertebrae together so that the bones do not move when they are healing.
What are the Different Types of Spinal Fusion?
The different types of spinal fusion may be used in combination with one another. They are:
How is Spinal Fusion Performed?
During spinal fusion, the vertebrae are exposed through an incision. Tissue layers above the bone are put aside. Small parts of bone are then placed beside the vertebrae. A spinal fusion using an autograft is more successful than a spinal fusion performed with an allograft. However, an autograft may cause more stress on the surgery and blood loss.
Spinal instrumentation may also be received by some patients. Rods, wires and screws are attached to the spine. This is used to keep the vertebrae in place during the fusion. Alternatively, an external brace may be applied after the spinal fusion surgery.
Once the surgery is complete, a drainage tube is placed out of the incision area to drain out fluid for some days.
How to Prepare for Spinal Fusion?
The different types of spinal fusion may be used in combination with one another. They are:
- Posterolateral Fusion
In this procedure the bone grafts are placed between the transverse processes of the spine. The vertebrae are joined with the help of screws and wires through the pedicles of the vertebra, which is attached to a metallic rod on the sides of the vertebrae. - Interbody Fusion
In this procedure the bone grafts are placed between the vertebra. There are three types of interbody fusion:- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), in which the surgery is performed through an anterior abdominal incision.
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF), in which the surgery is performed through a posterior incision
- Transforaminal Lumber Interbody Fusion (TLIF) in which the surgery is performed through a posterior incision on one side of the spine.
How is Spinal Fusion Performed?
During spinal fusion, the vertebrae are exposed through an incision. Tissue layers above the bone are put aside. Small parts of bone are then placed beside the vertebrae. A spinal fusion using an autograft is more successful than a spinal fusion performed with an allograft. However, an autograft may cause more stress on the surgery and blood loss.
Spinal instrumentation may also be received by some patients. Rods, wires and screws are attached to the spine. This is used to keep the vertebrae in place during the fusion. Alternatively, an external brace may be applied after the spinal fusion surgery.
Once the surgery is complete, a drainage tube is placed out of the incision area to drain out fluid for some days.
How to Prepare for Spinal Fusion?
- The patient should inform the doctor about any medical conditions and ailments.
- The doctor should be informed about any medication that the patient is taking.
- Certain medication that the patient is taking may be stopped by the doctor a couple of weeks before the surgery.
- The patient should stop smoking a couple of weeks before the surgery to enable a quick recovery.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has been consuming alcohol.
About Spinal Fusion
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 4 hours
Days admitted
4 to 6 days
Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
Recovery
- The drain tube is removed 24 to 72 hours after the surgery.
- Pain medication may be given in the form of pills or intravenous injections.
- The patient is taught how to move, sit, stand and walk in a proper without causing harm to the spine.
- The patient may need to be fed though an intravenous tube for 2 to 3 days.
- The patient may need to wear braces after the surgery.
- After the surgery, the patient may recover entirely or partially.
- Spine problems in future are possible for any patient after a spinal surgery.
- Pain medication may be given in the form of pills or intravenous injections.
- The patient is taught how to move, sit, stand and walk in a proper without causing harm to the spine.
- The patient may need to be fed though an intravenous tube for 2 to 3 days.
- The patient may need to wear braces after the surgery.
- After the surgery, the patient may recover entirely or partially.
- Spine problems in future are possible for any patient after a spinal surgery.
Risks
- The risks involved in spinal fusion include:
- Infection in the vertebrae
- Injury to the spinal nerve that can cause bladder and/or bowel incontinence, pain, weakness, loss of sensation, etc
- Blood clotting
- Adverse reaction to medication and anesthesia
- Bleeding
- Breathing difficulty
- Stroke
- After a spinal fusion, the spinal column may be stressed.
- Infection in the vertebrae
- Injury to the spinal nerve that can cause bladder and/or bowel incontinence, pain, weakness, loss of sensation, etc
- Blood clotting
- Adverse reaction to medication and anesthesia
- Bleeding
- Breathing difficulty
- Stroke
- After a spinal fusion, the spinal column may be stressed.
After care
- The patient may need to undergo physiotherapy after some days.
- Normal activities should be avoided for several weeks after the surgery.
- Strenuous activities should be avoided for 6 to 8 months after the surgery.
- The incision area should be kept dry and clean.
- For the scar to heal, the incision area should be protected from sunburn for a year after the surgery.
- Normal activities should be avoided for several weeks after the surgery.
- Strenuous activities should be avoided for 6 to 8 months after the surgery.
- The incision area should be kept dry and clean.
- For the scar to heal, the incision area should be protected from sunburn for a year after the surgery.
Cost of Spinal Fusion by country
Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Country | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| Spinal Fusion in Costa RicaLast updated Mar 2010 | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Spinal Fusion in GermanyLast updated Feb 2012 | $16,500 | $27,500 |
| Spinal Fusion in IndiaLast updated May 2010 | $5,500 | $8,000 |
| Spinal Fusion in SingaporeLast updated Mar 2010 | $7,200 | $10,500 |
| Spinal Fusion in ThailandLast updated Mar 2010 | $7,000 | $10,500 |
Price starting from $5,500 up to $30,000 · last updated Feb 2012.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Spinal Fusion abroad
Spinal Fusion is listed by 37 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Private HospitalBangalore, India
NABHPrice on request
A 200-bed facility located at Gateway Center in Northwest Bangalore. The hospital opened in 2008 and provides comprehensive tertiary-level services, such as cardiac operations, orthopedics and neuroscience, as well as secondary-level medical care.
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Hospital GroupMadrid, Spain
ISOPrice on requestHM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestThe first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
A JCI accredited, multi-specialty medical center which is a part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group. The hospital provides medical care in virtually all medical specialties. International patients are catered for through the Acibadem International Patients Center.
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University HospitalHeidelberg, Germany
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Heidelberg University Hospital is one of Europe`s leading medical centers. World-renowned experts provide comprehensive care of the highest international standards in all medical specialties.
DoctorsAUProf. Andreas Unterberg
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Private HospitalMalaga, Spain
Xanit Hospital Internacional is a modern private hospital located in the suburbs of Malaga, Spain. The hospital is modern (opened in 2005), and the staff include over 200 specialists in all medical specialties.
PricesSpinal Fusion $18,200
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Private HospitalCancun, Mexico
Hospital Galenia holds the Certificate of Medical Attention Establishments granted by Joint Commission International (JCI), Accreditation Canada International (ACI) and is certified by the Mexican General Health Council (CSG).
DoctorsRMDr. Rafael Maciel Morfin
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Private Facility and University HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestMedipol Mega Hospital Complex is a modern medical facility with four specialist hospitals and an extensive selection of high caliber medical devices available for use. The hospital provides treatments in a wide variety of medical fields in its 470 bed facility.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestA modern, JCI accredited, full service hospital, established in 2009. Acibadem Maslak is part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group, so international patients are taken care of through the group's International Patient Center.
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