Surgical treatment of scoliosis in Istanbul typically costs from $18,500 to $32,000. Fees depend on the curve severity, the number of fused vertebrae, and the choice of implants. In the US, similar procedures cost around $115,000 on average. Istanbul offers savings of around 80%. Standard packages often include titanium implants, neuromonitoring, hospital stays, and local transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary hub for complex spinal surgery with significantly more specialized centers than Ankara. Choosing clinics affiliated with global leaders provides immense value. For instance, Anadolu Medical Center maintains a Johns Hopkins Hospital affiliation. Expert surgeons like Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu emphasize safety by bundling advanced diagnostics like 3D CT scans and neuromonitoring into surgical packages.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Surgical treatment of scoliosis | from $17,928 | from $45,000 | from $30,000 |
| Conservative treatment of scoliosis | from $1,500 | from $3,500 | from $2,500 |
| ApiFix system implantation | from $13,000 | from $25,000 | from $25,000 |
| Scoliosis surgery | from $22,500 | - | - |
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation
Day 3: Surgery
Day 4 to Day 10: Post-Operation
Week 2 to Week 6: Rehabilitation
Week 7: Return to work/school
Week 12: Return to sports and other activities
Week 24: Final Result
Please note that each case is individual and the timeline may vary based on the patient"s health condition and recovery speed.
Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.
Prof. Öztürk founded the Liv Spine Center, certified as a 'Center of Excellence' by AOSpine – a recognition for top spine treatment facilities.
Dr. Erman Cekic specializes in spinal surgery with extensive experience in scoliosis treatment at OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic.
Specializes in scoliosis and kyphosis development research – Dr. Ermis has published multiple studies on spinal deformities.