Modern technologies allow the surgeons at Top Ihilov Clinic to return patients to a full life, including sports activities, even in severe cases of intervertebral hernia, when the vertebra has undergone irreversible changes. The effectiveness of the surgery is evidenced by the patients themselves who have undergone intervertebral disc prosthetics at the clinic: reviews indicate that back pain disappears immediately, and the ability to move as freely as before the illness returns. Unlike traditional surgery, where several adjacent discs are fused together, the modern approach does not restrict movement at all. The success rate of the surgery performed by the surgeons at Top Ihilov Clinic is up to 98%. High effectiveness rates are not the only argument for undergoing intervertebral disc prosthetics at this clinic; the cost of the surgery here is significantly lower than in European countries or the USA.Indications for Intervertebral Disc Replacement
The surgery is performed only if conservative treatment for intervertebral hernia has not yielded any results. When MRI studies show that the vertebra continues to deteriorate, and when the patient suffers from back pain caused by nerve compression in the spinal cord for more than six months, doctors recommend surgery to implant a disc prosthesis.
Before the surgery, the patient undergoes an examination to determine any allergies to certain medications and to assess the condition of the cardiovascular and other systems that will be stressed during the surgical intervention. A consultation with an orthopedist and an anesthesiologist is mandatory.
Essence of the Procedure
General anesthesia is used for the surgery. The spinal surgeon makes a minimal incision (3-5 cm), separating the muscles and tissues. Through the incision, the damaged disc is removed. Using a microscope, the surgeon frees the compressed nerve and proceeds to implant the prosthesis.
At Top Ihilov Clinic, a unique M6-L implant is used for vertebral prosthetics. The prosthesis consists of a movable rod made of medical plastic and two plates on either side made of a special cobalt alloy. The use of plastic makes the structure sufficiently elastic and mobile, while the metal components ensure its durability.
This implant is placed in the disc space, where the removed disc was located. After a certain period following the surgery, bone tissue grows over the prosthesis, thereby strengthening it and ensuring its stability.
The surgery is performed under the control of neuronavigation equipment, specifically the O-ARM system, which captures every moment of the surgery from different angles. The surgeon can set parameters for the X-ray images that help him track each stage of the operation and avoid even the slightest inaccuracies. After the implant is placed, the tissues are sutured, and the patient is moved to a recovery room under medical supervision. The surgery lasts about two hours. On the second or third day, the patient can already stand up. The length of stay in the hospital is about three to four days. The period for complete restoration of spinal mobility is about six months. Before discharge, the doctor provides detailed recommendations to facilitate a successful rehabilitation.
Intervertebral Disc Prosthetics: Prices
The cost of prosthetics largely depends on the diagnostic data of the specific patient.
Top Ihilov Clinic is a public institution, and the cost of treatment here corresponds to the rates established by the State of Israel. According to patient reviews, when undergoing intervertebral hernia prosthetics in Israel, they saved a significant amount, as the same surgery in the USA or Europe costs 30-50% more.
Advantages of Treatment at Top Ihilov
- Experienced surgical team. The clinic employs leading spinal surgeons in the country, who have performed dozens of successful spinal surgeries.
- High success rate. Thanks to the latest techniques and equipment, in 98% of cases, intervertebral disc prosthetics are successful.
- Minimization of medical errors. The surgery is performed using ultra-precise neuronavigation equipment, which eliminates the possibility of medical error.
- Full restoration of movement. The unique intervertebral disc prosthesis allows the patient to fully restore their motor activity, including returning to sports activities.
- Comfortable pricing. The most optimal combination of price and quality of treatment.