Cervical Discectomy

Cervical discectomy is a spinal operation that relieves neck pain and nerve pressure in the cervical (upper) spine. During cervical discectomy, an orthopedic surgeon removes a damaged disc and fills in the space with a bone graft. After the bone graft fuses, the patient will be fully recovered. Cervical discectomy affords a permanent solution for neck pain due to disc degeneration, and the success rate is quite high. In the US, the operation can cost upwards of $50,000, while in the UK the average price is about £30,000. Patients can save money by finding a highly skilled surgeon overseas.

Spinal surgeons in Latin America go through rigorous training and have strict licensing standards. Many doctors have studied in the US or Europe, so they know the current techniques and use the latest equipment. Before surgery, the doctor will take x-rays and MRIs to see the extent of the disc damage. The bone graft material is then harvested from another part of the patient's body, usually the pelvis. During surgery, the doctor will carefully remove the damaged tissue and insert the bone graft. For a cervical discectomy, patients only need to spend at most three nights in the hospital. Full recover time is about 5 weeks. The total cost of cervical discectomy in Mexico and Costa Rica is about $11,000 or £7,500, while food and lodging are very inexpensive as well.

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