Spinal Decompression Treatment in Turkey
About Spinal Decompression
Key Highlights
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Alleviates chronic back, neck, leg, or arm pain caused by nerve compression.Can improve mobility, strength, and sensation in affected limbs.Often performed using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.Targets the root cause of symptoms like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.May prevent permanent nerve damage when performed in a timely manner.
Who is this surgery for?
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal).
- Herniated or bulging intervertebral discs.
- Degenerative disc disease with nerve root compression.
- Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra).
- Bone spurs (osteophytes) pressing on nerves.
- Failed conservative management (e.g., physical therapy, epidural injections).
- Progressive neurological deficits like weakness or loss of bladder/bowel control (cauda equina syndrome - a surgical emergency).
How to prepare
- Complete pre-operative medical evaluations, including blood tests and imaging (MRI, CT scan).
- Discontinue certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by your surgeon.
- Maintain a healthy diet and refrain from smoking to promote healing.
- Arrange for post-operative support and transportation for discharge.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically nothing to eat or drink after midnight before surgery).
- Discuss anesthesia options and any allergies with your medical team.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or in the spine (discitis).
- Bleeding, hematoma, or blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Nerve injury, potentially leading to worsened pain, weakness, or paralysis.
- Cerebrospinal fluid leak (dural tear).
- Recurrence of symptoms or failure to relieve pain.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Adjacent segment disease (increased stress on neighboring spinal levels).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring pain and neurological function.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Limited bending, lifting, and twisting; use of a brace may be recommended.
- Gradual introduction of walking and prescribed physical therapy exercises.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and remove sutures/staples.
- Gradual return to light activities; full recovery and return to strenuous work/sports take longer.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering spinal decompression in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for spinal decompression 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 decompression. 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 spinal decompression compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Spinal Decompression in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing spinal decompression.
Istanbul, Turkey
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