Self Funded Spinal Surgery
At St Vincent’s Private Hospital we empower individuals to take control of their spinal health without relying on private health insurance. Our goal is to provide transparent and effective treatment.
Spinal surgery explained
Spinal surgery refers to a range of medical procedures performed to treat conditions affecting the spine, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, fractures, or degenerative diseases. Your surgeon will discuss with you the best treatment pathway for your condition.
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Discectomy
A surgical procedure to remove a herniated (slipped) portion of a spinal disc that is causing nerve compression and pain. The goal is to relieve pain and improve neurological function. It can be performed through an open incision or minimally invasively.
Who is discectomy for?
It is typically recommended for patients who experience persistent pain, numbness, or weakness in limbs caused by a herniated spinal disc. It may also be recommended if treatments such as physical therapy, medication, and rest have not provided relief.
Are there different levels of surgery?
Most discectomy procedures only remove 1 disc however some patients may require 2 or more discs removed. This may increase the length and costs of surgery.
What is the recovery time?
Your doctor will advise you on your recovery post-surgery but typically patients will likely start walking within 1-2 days followed by a 2 week period of rest and recovery. A full recovery can take up to 8 weeks.
Laminectomy
A surgical procedure to remove part of the bony roof of the spinal canal (lamina), to relieve nerve compression and spinal stenosis. This procedure is performed to alleviate pain, numbness, and weakness in limbs caused by conditions such as herniated disc, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spinal disorders.
Who is laminectomy for?
Patients who are experiencing pain or numbness that travels through the arms and legs due to damaged vertebrae where other treatments such as physical therapy or pain medications have failed to improve their condition.
Are there different levels of surgery?
Most laminectomy procedures only impact 1 vertebrae however some patients may require 2 or more vertebrae operated on. This may increase the length and costs of surgery.
What is the recovery time?
Your doctor will advise you on your recovery post-surgery but typically patients will likely start walking within 1-2 days followed by a 2 week period of rest and recovery. A full recovery can take up to 8 weeks.
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