Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a treatment option for patients who suffer from pain due to broken vertebrae and discs. Rather than replace damaged bones and disc material, the spinal surgeon can simply fuse the deformed vertebrae so that they don't cause pain when the patient moves his back. The two main methods of spinal fusion are posterolateral fusion and interbody fusion. In the former, the doctor keeps the disc intact and uses bone graft material to fuse the vertebrae on the posterior of the spine; he may further stabilize the spine with screws and wires. In the latter method, the doctor removes the disc and replaces it with bone cementing material. In the US and UK, spinal fusion costs around $60,000 or £25,000. Patients can save money by finding treatment abroad.

In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, spinal fusion costs less than $12,000 or £8,000. Spinal, orthopedic, and neurosurgeons in Latin America often study in some of the best schools in the US and UK. Doctors use the same instruments and bone grafting materials that doctors in the US and UK use. Patients will be impressed with how clean and modern the operating facilities are, and how friendly and caring the hospital staff are. Recovery time for spinal fusion surgery is several days, and while patients recuperate, they will be attended by compassionate nurses and doctors who speak English. Food and lodging are inexpensive in Latin America, so a patient can extend his stay affordably.

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