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Cervical disc replacement

A worn or slipped disc in the neck is replaced with an artificial disc that keeps the neck moving.

Pending doctor check

What it is

Through a small cut at the front of the neck, the damaged disc is removed and an artificial disc is put in its place. Unlike fusion, the joint keeps moving, which may protect the discs above and below.

Who needs it

Younger, active people with arm pain or numbness from one or two worn or slipped discs in the neck, without major arthritis in the joints.

Typical hospital stay
Usually 2 to 3 days in hospital. Your hospital confirms it for your case.
Recovery time
Most people return to light activity in 2 to 3 weeks.

What affects the cost

Every patient gets their own estimate, in writing, from the hospital. These are the things that move it.

  1. 01

    The hospital and the city

    Room types, equipment and running costs differ from one hospital to the next.

  2. 02

    The doctor

    A surgeon's fee follows their experience and how complex the operation is.

  3. 03

    The technique and the materials

    Keyhole or robotic surgery, and the make of any implant, can change the price.

  4. 04

    Your health

    Other conditions, earlier treatment and the tests you need before treatment all count.

  5. 05

    How long you stay

    Days in hospital, any time in intensive care and the weeks you spend recovering in India.

  6. 06

    What else you need

    Physiotherapy, medicines to take home and follow-up visits are added only if your doctor asks for them.

The estimate is not final until the doctor has examined you in India. If anything changes, we explain it before you agree to it.

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Questions about this treatment

Who is not suitable?

People with severe arthritis of the neck joints, an unstable spine or weak bones are usually better suited to fusion.

How long does the artificial disc last?

Modern artificial discs are designed to last many years. The surgeon explains the type used.

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