Spinal Stenosis

The narrowing of the spinal column is a serious condition called spinal stenosis. At minimum, spinal stenosis can cause pain in the back, abdomen, and legs. If the spinal nerves become too compressed as the column narrows, sufferers can lose bladder and bowel control, or have difficulty walking. To date, decompression surgery on the vertebrae remains the best treatment option for spinal stenosis. Nevertheless, the procedure has risks, and not everyone is a good candidate for the operation. Spinal surgery costs tens of thousands of dollars/pounds in the US and UK, but in Latin America, the operation is more affordable, around $5,000 or £4,000.

Colombia, Panama, and Mexico have some of the best hospitals for back surgery and physical therapy. There are several surgical treatments available for spinal stenosis. Laminectomy, laminectomy combined with metal spine supports, metal rods, and disc replacement are possible means to reduce the pain of spinal stenosis. Back surgeons in Latin America are as up-to-date on spinal research as their US and UK counterparts, and many spinal doctors have medical degrees from universities in the US and UK. Patients who opt for spine surgery in Latin America can expect a high level of care both before and after the surgery. It is very affordable to extend one's stay in Latin America to recover from spinal stenosis surgery.

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