Anterior Cervical Fusion Treatment in Turkey
About Anterior Cervical Fusion
Key Highlights
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Direct decompression of spinal nerves and cord from the front, often with less muscle disruption.Effective relief from chronic neck pain, arm pain (radiculopathy), and neurological symptoms like numbness or weakness.Restores spinal stability and alignment, preventing further damage.High success rates for improving mobility and quality of life when conservative treatments fail.Utilizes advanced techniques like surgical microscopy and intraoperative imaging for precision.
Who is this surgery for?
- Cervical radiculopathy: Arm pain, numbness, or weakness due to a herniated disc or bone spur pinching a nerve root.
- Cervical myelopathy: Compression of the spinal cord causing balance issues, clumsiness in hands, or gait disturbances.
- Symptomatic degenerative disc disease with significant neck pain unresponsive to therapy.
- Spinal instability from trauma (fracture) or following a previous surgery.
- Cervical spinal deformity (e.g., kyphosis) causing pain or neurological deficit.
- Certain types of spinal tumors or infections requiring stabilization.
How to prepare
- Complete pre-operative medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and imaging (MRI, CT scan).
- Disclosure of all medications; cessation of blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as directed by the surgeon.
- Management of chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension to optimize surgical safety.
- Pre-operative counseling with the neurosurgeon and anesthesiologist to discuss the plan and address concerns.
- Arranging for post-operative support at home for the initial recovery period.
- Fasting (no food or drink) for 8-12 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, infection, bleeding, or blood clots (DVT/PE).
- Specific risks: Temporary or permanent hoarseness or swallowing difficulty due to nerve manipulation.
- Nerve injury potentially leading to worsened pain, weakness, or paralysis (rare).
- Spinal cord injury (very rare but serious).
- Graft-related issues: Non-union (failure of bones to fuse), graft displacement, or donor site pain.
- Hardware complications: Plate or screw loosening, breakage, or irritation.
- Adjacent segment disease: Increased stress on vertebrae above or below the fusion over time.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically involves 1-3 days for pain management, monitoring, and initial mobilization.
- A cervical collar may be prescribed for several weeks to support the neck and promote fusion.
- Pain is managed with prescribed medications; a soft diet may be recommended initially if swallowing is sore.
- Gradual return to light activities; heavy lifting, twisting, and strenuous exercise are restricted for months.
- Physical therapy is often initiated after the initial healing phase to restore strength and range of motion.
- Follow-up appointments and imaging (X-rays) are scheduled to monitor the fusion's progress.
- A full recovery and return to all normal activities, including physically demanding jobs, can take 3-6 months or longer.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering anterior cervical fusion in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for anterior cervical fusion in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform anterior cervical fusion. MediFyr helps you compare neurosurgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for anterior cervical fusion compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Anterior Cervical Fusion in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing anterior cervical fusion.
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