Private Spinal Fusion

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Private Spinal Fusion

Private spinal fusion is a major surgery.  It is often a last resort kind of surgery.  Reasons one might have a private spinal fusion is due to deformities of the spine, herniated disk or spinal weakness or instability.  There are several different techniques done for spinal fusion.  Your surgeon will know which one is best for your situation.  

This procedure can be done at any level in the spine.  Bone or bonelike material are used between the vertebrae and will sometimes need metal plates, screws or rods to stabilize and heal as a single unit.  It prevents any movement between the vertebrae(s) that have been fused together.

Over 90% of spinal fusion patients achieve a solid fusion and have benefits from the surgery, although it varies by person.  There are many factors that increase and/or inhibit the success rate such as other deficiencies in other levels of the spine, condition the fusion is treating ie. Scoliosis, tumor or infection, and whether or not the  person did their rehab.  Other reasons that might inhibit the success rate could be related to preexisting depression, poor psychological well-being, smoking, obesity, age or hypertension.

If you are interested in a consultation, we can make arrangements for that.  The cost is $600 for the records and MRI images to be reviewed by a neurosurgeon and include a discussion with him on whether or not a private spinal fusion is the appropriate surgery for your needs.  Keep in mind, a recent MRI less than 6 months old is preferred.  We charge a $200 fee to make these arrangements. Contact us today to set your consultation up! 

Health Vantis

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877-344-3544

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Private Spinal Decompression

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Private Spinal Decompression

If you have compressed nerves in your lumbar spine, a private spinal decompression surgery might be beneficial to you.  Spinal decompression is done to treat spinal stenosis, a slipped disc and sciatica, spinal injuries and metastatic spinal cord decompression.  

If lumbar decompression surgery is recommended, you might have one of these procedures: laminectomy, discectomy, foraminotomy, osteophyte or spinal fusion.  In many cases, a combination of these procedures might be used.  Knowing which procedure is right for you is determined by your neurosurgeon.  Most of the time they prefer a stepped approach starting with less invasive procedures before jumping into surgery.

If you are interested in a consultation, we can make arrangements for that.  The cost is $600 for the records and MRI images to be reviewed by a neurosurgeon and include a discussion with him on whether or not a private spinal decompression is the appropriate procedure for your needs.  Keep in mind, a recent MRI less than 6 months old is preferred.  We charge a $200 fee to make these arrangements. Contact us today to set your consultation up! 

Health Vantis

www.healthvantis.ca

877-344-3544

info@healthvantis.com

Private Laminectomy of the Spine

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Private Laminectomy of the Spine

Back pain can be caused by many things.  In some individuals it can be caused by the narrowing of the spinal canal.  The narrowing is a result of bone spurs or tissues associated with arthritis that tighten the spaces through which the nerves pass.  This leads to pain and nerve irritation.  A laminectomy will remove areas of the vertebral bone (lamina) that are compressing the nerve to alleviate the pain.  Bone spurs and ligaments that are pressing on nerves may also be removed during the surgery.

Most back surgeries do not provide 100% success rate. Research shows that 70-80% of laminectomy patients find relief of pain after surgery.  Surgery does not correct the underlying problem that caused the spinal tissues to wear down, therefore, symptoms may come back.  Recovery can take up to 4-6 weeks and for some, a few months depending on age and general health. Private Laminectomy is a relatively easy surgery for a surgeon and does not normally require an overnight stay.

If you are interested in a consultation, we can make arrangements for that.  The cost is $600 for the records and MRI images to be reviewed by a neurosurgeon and include a discussion with him on whether or not a private laminectomy of the spine is the appropriate surgery for your needs.  Keep in mind, a recent MRI less than 6 months old is preferred.  We charge a $200 fee to make these arrangements. Contact us today to set your consultation up! 

Health Vantis

www.healthvantis.ca

877-344-3544

info@healthvantis.com

Private Microdiscectomy of the Spine

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Private Microdiscectomy of the Spine

Microdiscectomy of the spine is done to correct a herniated disc.  Herniated discs are when the disc is torn and the gel-like inner material herniates or pokes out.  This results in the disc compressing the spinal nerves that cause back pain.  To relieve pain, a microdiscectomy can be done, where a portion of the disc, bone and/or ligaments are removed, creating space and freeing the herniation.  

Microdiscectomy of the spine  is considered a minimally invasive procedure and can be done on an out patient basis. Almost all of the joints, ligaments and muscles are left intact making it a relatively easy recovery.  The results can last for many years.  In one study, it was found that 84% of people who had the surgery rated their results as good or excellent after 4 years.

Candidates for microdiscectomy are those with worsening pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in the legs and when all other treatments have been exhausted and no longer work.  Costs to have a microdiscectomy on a private basis start around $17,000. 

If you are interested in a consultation, we can make arrangements for that.  The cost is $600 for the records and MRI images to be reviewed by a neurosurgeon and include a discussion with him on whether or not a microdiscectomy is the appropriate surgery for your needs.  Keep in mind, a recent MRI less than 6 months old is preferred.  We charge a $200 fee to make these arrangements. Contact us today to set your consultation up! 

Health Vantis

www.healthvantis.ca

877-344-3544

info@healthvantis.com