Spine Surgery in Turkey
Turkey's spine surgery centres offer advanced minimally invasive techniques for treating herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and other spinal conditions. These techniques result in less pain, smaller incisions, and faster recovery.
Common Spine Procedures
- Microdiscectomy: Removing herniated disc material pressing on nerves
- Laminectomy: Relieving pressure from spinal stenosis
- Spinal Fusion: Joining two or more vertebrae for stability
- Disc Replacement: Replacing a damaged disc with an artificial one
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Using a camera through a tiny incision
Minimally Invasive Advantages
Modern minimally invasive spine surgery uses specialised instruments through small incisions of 1-2cm. Benefits include less blood loss, reduced muscle damage, shorter hospital stay, and faster return to activity.
Spine surgery in Turkey costs £3,000-£10,000 depending on complexity, compared to £8,000-£25,000 in the UK. Hospital stays range from 1-5 days.