Degenerative Scoliosis Treatment in Turkey
About Degenerative Scoliosis
Key Highlights
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Provides significant relief from chronic back and leg pain caused by nerve compression.Corrects spinal deformity, improving posture, balance, and overall alignment.Addresses the root cause of spinal stenosis and instability in the lumbar spine.Can prevent further progression of the curvature and associated neurological decline.Uses advanced surgical techniques and instrumentation for precise correction and stabilization.Aims to restore mobility and significantly enhance the patient's quality of life./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, disabling back and/or leg pain (neurogenic claudication or radiculopathy) unresponsive to extensive conservative treatment (e.g., physical therapy, medications, injections).
- Progressive worsening of the spinal curvature leading to noticeable postural deformity or imbalance.
- Significant spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) causing nerve compression and neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, or difficulty walking.
- Spinal instability or spondylolisthesis (slippage of vertebrae) associated with the degenerative curve.
- Impaired quality of life, including difficulty performing daily activities, due to pain and deformity.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation including detailed imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scans) to plan the surgical approach.
- Pre-operative optimization of health: managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and quitting smoking to improve healing.
- Pre-operative physical therapy or conditioning to strengthen core muscles.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the surgeon and physician.
- Nutritional assessment and possible supplementation to support bone health and recovery.
- Detailed discussion with the surgical team about the procedure, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots (DVT/PE), and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Nerve injury, which could lead to weakness, numbness, pain, or, in rare cases, paralysis.
- Hardware-related issues such as implant failure, loosening, or discomfort.
- Pseudarthrosis (failure of the spinal bones to fuse properly), potentially requiring revision surgery.
- Adjacent segment disease, where spinal levels above or below the fusion degenerate faster.
- Persistent pain, incomplete symptom relief, or the need for additional procedures.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring pain, neurological status, and mobility initiation with physical therapy.
- Wearing a back brace for several weeks to months to support the spine as it heals.
- Gradual increase in activity; walking is encouraged early, but bending, lifting, and twisting are restricted.
- Attending prescribed outpatient physical therapy to rebuild strength, flexibility, and proper body mechanics.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the surgeon for X-rays to monitor fusion progress and hardware position.
- A full recovery and return to all normal activities, including light work, may take 6 to 12 months, with fusion solidifying over 1-2 years.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering degenerative scoliosis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for degenerative scoliosis in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 degenerative scoliosis. 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 degenerative scoliosis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Degenerative Scoliosis in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing degenerative scoliosis.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Amit Miller, 68, is a retired...
Amit Miller, 68, is a retired history teacher and avid gardener. For the past five years, he's watched his posture slowly collapse into a painful, forward-leaning curve. The degenerative scoliosis in his lumbar spine caused constant, deep back pain, leg numbness while standing, and made tending his beloved rose garden a chore that left him exhausted and frustrated. His spine surgeon explained that the asymmetric collapse was pinching his nerves and recommended a spinal fusion to stabilize the curve, decompress the nerves, and restore his alignment. Amit was terrified of a major surgery at his age but felt he was losing his independence. The surgery was long and the initial recovery in the hospital was tough, requiring physical therapy to relearn basic movements. After three months of diligent rehab, the radiating leg pain was gone. While his back remains stiff, the debilitating pain has subsided. He can now stand at his potting bench for an hour, a small victory that feels enormous. His emotional journey moved from a fear of becoming a burden to his family to a profound gratitude for regained autonomy and the simple joy of being back in his garden.