Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment in Turkey
About Spinal Cord Stimulation
Key Highlights
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Provides significant, long-term relief for chronic neuropathic pain.Minimally invasive procedure with a reversible and adjustable system.Reduces or eliminates the need for high-dose pain medications and their side effects.Offers a trial period to assess effectiveness before permanent implantation.Can improve mobility, sleep, and overall quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) with persistent leg or back pain.
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Types I and II.
- Chronic neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy or post-herpetic neuralgia.
- Arachnoiditis or other causes of chronic radiculopathy.
- Peripheral vascular disease causing ischemic pain (angina or limb ischemia).
- Persistent pain unresponsive to conservative treatments like medication and physical therapy.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive neurological evaluation and pain assessment by the neurologist.
- Review and optimization of current medications; some blood thinners may need to be paused.
- Pre-operative tests, which may include blood work, ECG, and imaging studies (MRI/CT).
- Psychological screening to ensure suitability and realistic expectations.
- Discussion of the two-stage process: a temporary trial followed by permanent implantation if successful.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure if sedation or anesthesia is used.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the implant site or in the epidural space.
- Bleeding, hematoma, or spinal fluid leak (rare).
- Lead migration, breakage, or malfunction requiring revision surgery.
- Undesirable changes in stimulation (over- or under-stimulation).
- Allergic reaction to implant materials or local anesthesia.
- Rare risk of nerve injury, paralysis, or dural puncture headache.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay of 1-2 days for monitoring after permanent implant surgery.
- Avoid heavy lifting, bending, or twisting for 4-6 weeks to allow lead stabilization.
- Keep the incision sites clean and dry; watch for signs of infection.
- Gradual return to normal activities as approved by the neurologist.
- Regular follow-up appointments for device programming and optimization.
- Learn to use the patient programmer to adjust stimulation within prescribed settings.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for full activity restriction
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering spinal cord stimulation in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for spinal cord stimulation 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 spinal cord stimulation. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists 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 spinal cord stimulation compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Spinal Cord Stimulation in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing spinal cord stimulation.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Had my gallbladder out last week....
Had my gallbladder out last week. The surgery itself was fine, but the first two days after were rough. Dr. Madhumitha was really on top of my pain meds, adjusting them a few times until it was manageable. She checked on me every morning and evening at MGM, which helped a lot. I'm home now and the recovery is going okay, just taking it slow.