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Herniated Disc Spinal Surgery

3 nights private hospital room / 4 nights hotel

Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the fragments of a dislodged spinal disc that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord to relieve numbness and back pain (sciatica), leg pain, and muscular weakness of the lower extremities caused by a herniated disc.
From 6,000 USD

Operation Details:

Length: 1- 2 hours
Anesthesia: General
Hospital Stay: In-patient for 3 nights
Advantages: Significant pain relief, relieves muscular weakness and a better overall quality of life
Recovery: Back to Work (Office) 2 weeks
Bicycling/Swimming 2 weeks
Strenuous Activities 6 - 8 weeks

Preparation:

Cease aspirin, herbal medicines, vitamin A or any anti-inflammatory medications 10 days prior to surgery to prevent bleeding and stop smoking as long as possible prior to surgery.

Package Inclusion:


- Medical Fees: Professional Fees / Operating Room / Hospital Charges
- Special Equipments / In-patient medications and medical supplies
- 3 Nights in Hospital’s Private Room ( includes sofa-bed for 1 Relative ) + Meals (for patient)
- In-patient Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation
- 4 Nights in Hotel Twin/Double Room Accommodation + Breakfast
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Roundtrip Airport/Hotel/Hospital Transports

Itinerary:

Day 1 Preoperative Laboratory Testing / Initial Consultation
Day 2 Admission / Spinal Herniated Disc Surgery
Day 3-4 In-patient Evaluation / In-patient Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Day 5 Discharge from Hospital / Transfer to Hotel
Day 6-7 Free time in Bangkok
Day 8 Suture removal and/or Follow-up visit with the attending doctor before flying back home

Patient Eligibility:

The package is applicable for elective, uncomplicated patients. Patients with the following conditions are considered to be complex or high risk cases and will not qualify for the package:
- Blood or bleeding disorders
- Patients with underlying medical conditions such as HIV, Uncontrolled Diabetes, Hepatitis B, etc.
 
* This package is available in Bangkok only. For more information and/or appointment booking, please contact us at +668.697.38074 or send us an email at info@thewellnesstravel.com

Disclaimer: Packages are fully customizable and price may change after consultation (or variable exchange rate) - please ask our TWTC customer service representatives for assistance in creating your perfect medical/wellness experience.





 
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