Spinal Fusion Treatment in Turkey
About Spinal Fusion
Key Highlights
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Provides long-term stability to the spine.Effectively reduces or eliminates chronic back or neck pain.Corrects spinal deformities like scoliosis or spondylolisthesis.Prevents further nerve damage by stabilizing unstable segments.Can significantly improve mobility and quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Degenerative disc disease causing severe, unremitting pain.
- Spondylolisthesis (slippage of one vertebra over another).
- Spinal fractures from trauma or osteoporosis.
- Spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosis.
- Spinal instability following a laminectomy or other surgery.
- Certain spinal infections or tumors requiring stabilization.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scan).
- Discuss all current medications with your doctor; you may need to stop blood thinners.
- Stop smoking several weeks before surgery, as it severely hinders bone healing.
- Arrange for help at home during the initial recovery period.
- Follow pre-operative fasting instructions (typically nothing to eat or drink after midnight).
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots, and adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve damage, which could lead to pain, weakness, or paralysis.
- Failure of the bone to fuse properly (pseudarthrosis).
- Hardware problems like breakage, loosening, or irritation.
- Adjacent segment disease, where vertebrae above or below the fusion degenerate faster.
- Persistent pain at the bone graft donor site (if autograft is used).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically lasts 3 to 5 days for monitoring and initial pain management.
- You will be encouraged to walk with assistance very soon after surgery to promote healing.
- Wearing a back brace may be required for several weeks to support the spine.
- Physical therapy is crucial and usually begins a few weeks post-surgery to rebuild strength and flexibility.
- Avoid bending, twisting, and lifting heavy objects (more than 5-10 lbs) for several months.
- Full recovery and bone fusion can take 6 months to a year or more, with gradual return to normal activities.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 months to 1 year for full fusion
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering spinal fusion in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for spinal fusion 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 fusion. 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 fusion compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Spinal Fusion in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing spinal fusion.
Istanbul, Turkey
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