The Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain treats herniated disks. Options include a neurosurgical consultation for around €550, a lumbar spine MRI for about €600 to €1,300, and surgeries like microdiscectomy. These typically range from €25,000 to €35,000. Patient care is led by Dr. Bartolomé Oliver, a neurosurgeon with 49 years of experience.
Complete Diagnostic Evaluation
Diagnostics at Teknon start with basic tests. A complete blood count is available. A full neurosurgical consultation with Dr. Oliver is the next step. Advanced imaging is used to precisely locate the problem. The clinic provides several key tests:
- Neurological evaluation and consultation.
- Lumbar spine MRI for detailed imaging.
- Pre-operative imaging and assessment.
- Additional tests like scintigraphy and ultrasound.
A complete pre-surgical assessment package costs around €1,500 to €2,500.
Advanced Treatment Options
The clinic offers both non-invasive and surgical solutions. Dr. Oliver has performed over 280 herniated disk surgeries. He determines the best approach for each patient. The available treatments are:
- Non-surgical radiosurgery using the Novalis system. This is a day procedure with no incisions.
- Microdiscectomy, a minimally invasive surgery. It uses a microscope and requires a 3-5 day hospital stay.
- Laminectomy, a decompression surgery to relieve pressure.
- Spinal fusion, which stabilizes the spine. Robotic surgery assistance is available for this procedure.
The surgical packages often include the operation, anesthesia, and the hospital stay.
Expert Surgeon and Accredited Clinic
Dr. Bartolomé Oliver is an MD, PhD and a specialist in spine neurosurgery. He brings 49 years of experience to each case. Dr. Oliver is the President of the European Skull Base Society. He has international training and over 150 scientific publications. The Centro Médico Teknon is JCI and EFQM accredited. It is part of the Quirónsalud group. The clinic uses advanced technology like the Da Vinci robotic system. It has a 4.7 patient rating and supports international patients. To explore treatment for a herniated disk, you can request a consultation with the clinic.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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