Artificial Disc Replacement Treatment in Turkey
About Artificial Disc Replacement
Key Highlights
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Preserves natural spinal motion and flexibility compared to fusion.May reduce stress and degeneration on adjacent spinal segments.Often results in a quicker recovery and return to normal activities.Can provide significant, long-term relief from chronic neck or back pain.Utilizes advanced biocompatible materials designed for durability.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe degenerative disc disease (DDD) confirmed by imaging (MRI, CT).
- Chronic discogenic pain in the neck or lower back unresponsive to conservative care (e.g., physical therapy, medications, injections).
- Herniated disc with associated radiculopathy (nerve pain, numbness, or weakness).
- Patients with single or two-level disc pathology, typically between C3-C7 or L4-S1.
- Absence of significant spinal instability, deformity (e.g., scoliosis), or advanced arthritis (facet joint disease).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation, including spine-specific imaging (MRI, X-rays).
- Complete pre-operative blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray as required.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners, NSAIDs) as advised by the surgeon.
- Pre-operative counseling to discuss expectations, risks, and the recovery process.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
- Arranging for post-operative assistance and transportation for discharge.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Implant-related risks: device wear, dislocation, subsidence (sinking into bone), or failure.
- Nerve injury, which could lead to persistent pain, weakness, or numbness.
- Damage to surrounding structures (e.g., blood vessels, esophagus in cervical surgery).
- Persistent pain or the development of adjacent segment disease.
- Heterotopic ossification (unwanted bone growth around the implant).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically involves 1-3 days for monitoring pain and mobility.
- Wearing a soft cervical collar or lumbar brace for initial support as prescribed.
- Pain is managed with medications; mobility is encouraged soon after surgery.
- Gradual return to light activities; heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are restricted for several weeks.
- Formal physical therapy often begins 4-6 weeks post-op to strengthen core/spinal muscles.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing and implant position via X-rays.
- Full recovery and return to all normal activities, including sports, may take 3-6 months.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering artificial disc replacement in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for artificial disc replacement 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 artificial disc replacement. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons 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 artificial disc replacement compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Artificial Disc Replacement in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing artificial disc replacement.
Istanbul, Turkey
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