Spinal Fusion Surgery
Joining two or more vertebrae to eliminate painful motion. Used for degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, and fractures.
Cost comparison
90%
savings compared to US pricing
10.0× cheaper
Procedure details
Duration
2–6 hours (depends on levels fused)
Hospital stay
3–7 days
Recovery
3–6 months for bone fusion, 6–12 months for full recovery
When is this surgery needed?
- Degenerative disc disease unresponsive to conservative care
- Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra)
- Spinal stenosis with nerve compression
- Spinal fractures or tumours
Why is it cheaper in India?
- ✓Spinal implant costs (pedicle screws, rods, cages) 60-80% lower in India
- ✓Lower surgical team and facility fees
- ✓Government price caps on spinal implants
Quality & safety
India's top spine centres (AIIMS, Kokilaben, Fortis, Narayana Health) have neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spine surgeons trained at US/UK/EU fellowships. Intraoperative neuromonitoring and navigation systems are available at major centres.
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