Cervical Spondylitis Treatment in Turkey
About Cervical Spondylitis
Key Highlights
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Provides significant and long-lasting relief from chronic neck and arm pain.Decompresses pinched nerves and the spinal cord to restore neurological function.Stabilizes the cervical spine, preventing further degeneration and damage.Can improve mobility, range of motion, and overall quality of life.Modern techniques like disc replacement may help preserve natural neck movement.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, persistent neck pain unresponsive to conservative treatments (medication, physiotherapy).
- Neurological symptoms like numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or hands.
- Diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis or myelopathy (spinal cord compression).
- Significant disc herniation causing nerve root compression (radiculopathy).
- Spinal instability or deformity in the cervical region.
How to prepare
- Complete pre-operative medical evaluations, including blood tests and imaging (MRI, X-ray).
- Discontinue certain medications, especially blood thinners, as advised by the surgeon.
- Maintain a healthy diet and refrain from smoking to promote optimal healing.
- Arrange for assistance at home during the initial recovery period.
- Discuss anesthesia options and any allergies with the anesthesiologist.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve injury, potentially leading to worsened pain, weakness, or paralysis (rare).
- Difficulty swallowing or hoarseness (more common with anterior approach surgery).
- Non-union or failure of spinal fusion (pseudoarthrosis).
- Adjacent segment disease, where levels above or below the fusion degenerate faster.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically lasts 1-3 days for monitoring and initial pain management.
- A cervical collar may be prescribed for several weeks to support and immobilize the neck.
- Gradual return to light activities; avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise as directed.
- Attend prescribed physiotherapy sessions to strengthen neck muscles and improve flexibility.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing and fusion progress via X-rays.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take 6 months to a year
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cervical spondylitis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cervical spondylitis 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 cervical spondylitis. 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 cervical spondylitis compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 2,719 – USD 6,526 | 1-3 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take 6 months to a year | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 20,131 – USD 48,315 | 1-3 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take 6 months to a year | Know More |
Top hospitals for Cervical Spondylitis in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing cervical spondylitis.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Follow-up visit for my cervical disc...
Follow-up visit for my cervical disc replacement. Dr. Dwivedi remembered my daughter's board exam results and asked about them first. His staff coordinated with insurance for my scans - clinical excellence matched by human touch.