Treatment of Cervical Osteophytes in Israel

Treatment at Top Ichilov

For cervical osteophytes, doctors select the optimal treatment option for the patient, which consists of conservative and/or surgical methods.

Conservative therapy for cervical osteophytes at Top Ichilov:

• Medication treatment. To relieve pain syndrome, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants are used at the clinic. If the pain from osteophytes is chronic, the use of antidepressants is also permitted.
• Physiotherapeutic treatment. Treatment methods such as electrophoresis and ultrasound phonophoresis allow for the introduction of medications into the affected area to relieve pain and inflammation. Physiotherapy for cervical osteophytes is used to eliminate muscle spasms, pain, and improve metabolic processes in tissues.
• Physical therapy. Therapeutic exercises are an integral component of the comprehensive treatment of cervical osteophytes. Exercises are also actively used during the rehabilitation period, which helps strengthen the muscles surrounding the spine.
• Acupuncture and manual therapy. To relieve muscle tension and pain sensations, Top Ichilov also conducts sessions of manual therapy and acupuncture.
• Wearing orthopedic devices. This therapy is conducted to restore the affected vertebrae to a normal state.

Surgery for osteophytes at Top Ichilov clinic:

The surgical methods for treating cervical osteophytes include:

• Facetectomy – a procedure in which the doctor removes the facet cartilage tissue where the osteophytes are located. This operation prevents further appearance of osteophytes in the cervical spine.
• Foraminotomy – a procedure that increases the space in the area where the nerve root exits from the cervical spine. Cervical foraminotomy significantly alleviates symptoms of nerve compression due to osteophytes. After the surgery, symptoms such as pain, stiffness, tingling, and weakness in the upper limbs disappear.
• Laminectomy – a procedure to remove the bony plate. This surgery is rarely performed for osteophytes. It is appropriate in cases of spinal canal stenosis, as in some cases osteophytes compress it, ultimately leading to myelopathy and dysfunction of the intestines and bladder.
• Laminotomy – a procedure to widen the space between nerve roots. This operation eliminates spinal cord compression.
• Corpectomy – removal of part of the vertebra and adjacent intervertebral discs. This surgery eliminates spinal cord compression. To restore the integrity of the spine after cervical corpectomy, a bone graft is installed.

All surgeries on the cervical spine at Top Ichilov are performed using minimally invasive techniques. Such surgeries are minimally traumatic and do not involve significant blood loss. To learn how osteophytes in the cervical spine are treated in Israel, reviews can also be read on our resource. You will find stories of real patients who managed to overcome this problem at our clinic.

Conservative treatment or minimally invasive surgery — what is right for you?

Send your examination results (MRI, X-ray, CT) — the expert group at Top Ichilov will select the optimal scheme and calculate the cost. In most cases, it is possible to avoid surgery or choose the least invasive operation.

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of the cervical spine in Israel takes 3 days. During this time, doctors manage to establish a diagnosis and prescribe a comprehensive treatment plan.

First day – doctor's consultation

The diagnosis of any disease at Top Ichilov begins with a consultation with the attending physician. Notably, you can obtain a second opinion from an Israeli specialist without visiting Israel. For this, you will need to send diagnostic data to our clinic, after which a video consultation with our doctor will be scheduled. If after the video consultation you decide to receive treatment at our clinic, the initial in-person consultation will be free for you.

During the initial examination, the doctor thoroughly reviews the medical documents, asks the patient about the symptoms of the disease, and examines the patient. The doctor then refers the patient for instrumental studies of the cervical spine.

Second day – instrumental diagnostics

• X-ray studies of the cervical spine.
• CT and MRI.
• Myelography.
• Electromyography.
• Electroneurography.
• Other research methods.

Third day – doctors' conclusion

On the third day of diagnostic procedures, the expert group of doctors at Top Ichilov carefully studies the diagnostic data, establishes an accurate diagnosis, and determines the treatment strategy for cervical osteophytes.

Osteophytes in the cervical spine in Israel: prices

Advantages of treatment at Top Ichilov

1. Qualified doctors with extensive experience.
2. Advanced medical equipment for diagnosing and surgically treating spinal diseases.
3. Minimally invasive and robotic surgeries on the spine, after which patients recover in just a few days.
4. Flexible pricing policy, with the possibility of staged payment for each service rendered.
5. Extensive experience working with foreign patients. Availability of an international department and a staff of professional translators (if necessary).
6. Support for foreign patients at all stages of diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
7. The opportunity to combine treatment with leisure in Israel.