Spinal Rigidity Treatment in Turkey
About Spinal Rigidity
Key Highlights
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Provides long-term stability to an unstable or painful spinal segment.Can significantly reduce or eliminate chronic back or neck pain.Corrects spinal deformities, improving posture and alignment.Prevents further neurological damage by stabilizing the spine.Offers a permanent solution when non-surgical treatments are ineffective.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe degenerative disc disease causing instability.
- Spondylolisthesis (slippage of one vertebra over another).
- Spinal fractures that cannot heal with bracing alone.
- Spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosis.
- Spinal instability following a previous surgery (failed back surgery syndrome).
- Certain spinal infections or tumors that compromise stability.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scan).
- Discussion of all medications; stopping blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised.
- Smoking cessation, as smoking severely impairs bone healing and fusion.
- Pre-operative physiotherapy to strengthen core muscles.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery as instructed.
- Arranging for post-operative help and transportation.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots (DVT/PE), and anesthesia reactions.
- Nerve injury, potentially leading to weakness, numbness, or paralysis.
- Failure of the bone to fuse (pseudarthrosis), requiring additional surgery.
- Hardware complications like breakage, loosening, or irritation.
- Adjacent segment disease, where vertebrae above or below the fusion degenerate faster.
- Persistent pain at the bone graft site (if autograft is used).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay for monitoring pain, neurological function, and mobility initiation.
- Wearing a back brace for several weeks to months to support the fusion.
- Strict activity restrictions: no bending, lifting, or twisting for the initial period.
- Gradual return to activities guided by a structured physiotherapy program.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Follow-up appointments and imaging to monitor bone fusion progress.
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Typical hospital stay:
4-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for basic activities, up to 12 months for full fusion and strenuous activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering spinal rigidity in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for spinal rigidity 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 rigidity. 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 rigidity 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 8,701 | 4-7 days | ~ 3-6 months for basic activities, up to 12 months for full fusion and strenuous activity | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 20,131 – USD 64,420 | 4-7 days | ~ 3-6 months for basic activities, up to 12 months for full fusion and strenuous activity | Know More |
Top hospitals for Spinal Rigidity in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing spinal rigidity.
Istanbul, Turkey
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