Spinal fusion surgery abroad
From £11,835 at accredited European hospitals
What is Spinal Fusion surgery?
Spinal fusion is a surgery designed to stabilise the spine by joining two or more vertebrae together. During the procedure, the surgeon places bone graft material between the vertebrae. Screws, rods, or plates may be used to hold everything in place while the bones grow and fuse over time, much like how a broken bone heals.
Fusion can help reduce pain caused by excessive movement between vertebrae or from worn-down discs or joints. Although it limits motion at the fused segment, it often improves overall function and quality of life by reducing instability and nerve irritation.
Through My Medical Gateway, spinal fusion surgery is available at accredited hospitals in Spain, with packages starting from £11,835.
Who is a candidate for Spinal Fusion Surgery?
You may be a candidate for spinal fusion if you have:
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal instability (from arthritis, fractures, or spinal deformities)
- Spondylolisthesis (vertebra slipping out of place)
- Severe spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis or kyphosis
- Certain spinal fractures
- Chronic back or neck pain that hasn’t improved with nonsurgical treatments.
Additional candidacy criteria:
- Significant symptoms affecting daily life
- Tried conservative treatments (physical therapy, injections, medications) for several months
- Findings on MRI/X-ray that match your symptoms
- Good general health to undergo anaesthesia and healing.
Your My Medical Gateway-partnered specialist will carry out a thorough assessment, including review of imaging, before any treatment is confirmed. You will not proceed to surgery without a formal consultation and your fully informed consent.
Spinal fusion recovery timeline
Recovery varies based on age, health, and the complexity of the surgery, but a typical timeline looks like:
0 to 2 Weeks
- Pain and stiffness are common
- Walking short distances encouraged
- Limited bending, lifting, twisting.
2 to 6 Weeks
- Gradual increase in daily activities
- Return to light household tasks
- Some patients return to desk work.
6 to 12 Weeks
- Bone begins to fuse
- Physical therapy often starts
- Continued improvement in mobility and pain.
3 to 6 Months
- Most patients resume normal activities
- Fusion continues to strengthen.
6 to 12 Months
- Full fusion typically achieved
- Final improvement in strength and comfort.
What is included in a My Medical Gateway Treatment Package?
Treatment packages typically include:
- Pre-operative assessment and consultations with your specialist
- The surgical procedure, including all implant components, hardware and surgical equipment
- Hospital accommodation for the duration of your inpatient stay, typically 3 to 7 nights
- Nursing care and initial in-hospital physiotherapy
- Post-operative follow-up with your surgical team.
Flights and accommodation in the destination country are not included in the prices shown.
Benefits of spinal fusion surgery
- Reduced or eliminated pain from unstable or damaged spinal segments
- Improved spinal stability
- Better ability to perform daily activities
- Decreased nerve irritation (in some cases)
- Long-term structural correction for deformities like scoliosis.
Risks of spinal fusion surgery
Every surgery has risks, and spinal fusion is no exception. Possible risks include:
- Infection
- Bleeding or blood clots
- Nerve injury (rare)
- Failure of the bones to fuse (“non-union”)
- Hardware problems (loosening or breakage)
- Continued or new pain
- Reduced flexibility in the fused part of the spine
- Adjacent segment disease (nearby discs wearing faster over time).
This is just an outline. Your specialist orthopaedic surgeon will be able to talk to you about these issues in more detail and make sure that there is informed consent.
Accredited Hospitals for Spinal Fusion surgery
Spinal fusion surgery is available at 3 My Medical Gateway accredited hospitals in Spain, all part of the HM Hospitales group. Prices shown are for the Treatment Package only, excluding flights and accommodation.
Our Specialist Spinal Fusion Surgeons
Every spinal fusion procedure through My Medical Gateway is performed by a named, qualified specialist orthopaedic surgeon at your chosen accredited hospital. All surgeons practise within nationally regulated healthcare systems and are credentialled in their field.
Why choose My Medical Gateway?
My Medical Gateway is not a comparison site. We work with a carefully selected group of Accredited European hospitals offering spinal fusion surgery. Every hospital has been assessed for clinical quality and safety before being made available to patients.
Spinal fusion is a significant procedure with a longer recovery than most other spinal operations. Our team will ensure you are connected with a specialist who has the experience to advise on whether fusion is the right approach for your specific condition, and will support you throughout your treatment journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Private spinal fusion surgery in the UK typically costs between £15,000 and £25,000 or more depending on the number of levels fused, the hospital and the complexity of the procedure. Through My Medical Gateway, packages at accredited hospitals in Spain start from £11,835, excluding flights and accommodation.
Spinal fusion surgery typically takes between 2 and 6 hours depending on the number of vertebral levels being fused, the surgical approach used and whether any additional decompression procedures such as laminectomy are performed at the same time.
No. Spinal fusion permanently joins two or more vertebrae together, and once the bones have fused the procedure cannot be reversed. This is why careful patient selection, thorough pre-operative assessment and a detailed discussion of the risks and expected outcomes are so important. Your specialist will ensure you have a clear understanding of what the procedure involves and what life after fusion is likely to look like before you agree to proceed.
Yes. Spinal fusion can be performed following previous spinal surgery such as discectomy or laminectomy. In some cases, the instability that follows a laminectomy (particularly where multiple levels have been decompressed) may make fusion more likely to be recommended. Your specialist will review your full surgical history and current imaging before making any recommendation.
Spinal fusion surgery is currently available at 3 My Medical Gateway accredited hospitals in Spain. Each hospital page shows full pricing and package details.
All spinal fusion procedures through My Medical Gateway are performed by named, specialist orthopaedic surgeons practising within nationally regulated healthcare environments. You will be introduced to the surgeon performing your procedure during your pre-operative consultation, before any treatment is confirmed. You are encouraged to ask about their qualifications, experience with spinal fusion and the specific surgical approach they will use. The hospital will not proceed with any treatment without your fully informed consent.