Treatment to relieve pain from compressed nerves in your spine.
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, we offer back surgery using trusted and clinically proven techniques in our clean and modern facilities to repair damage to your back and help you enjoy your usual activities again.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
1-4 days
Procedure duration
At least an hour, varies according to type of surgery
Type of anaesthetic
General
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, our orthopaedic (bone and muscle) consultants and neurosurgeons have wide experience in performing back surgery in our clean and modern facilities. They’ll offer you a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to you, to relieve your symptoms and help you get back to your everyday activities. Our dedicated nurses and physiotherapists will provide you with expert aftercare to help you get the most from your operation.
It’s common for this treatment to be done privately, and with our inclusive prices and access to payment plans you’ll find it easier and more affordable, whether or not you have medical insurance.
Back surgery (slipped disc) lower back | |||
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Initial consultation | £200 | ||
Treatment price | £8,843 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £9,043 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£251 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £7,843 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £9,036 |
Back surgery (slipped disc) lower back and facet joints | |||
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Initial consultation | £225 | ||
Treatment price | £10,353 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £10,578 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£228 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £9,103 |
Deposit | £1,250 |
Loan period | 48 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £10,944 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Cardiff Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, we offer trusted and clinically proven surgical techniques for a variety of conditions. Your consultant will be able to recommend which type of surgery is best for you. This may include one or more of the following:
We’re able to offer surgical techniques and innovations that have been designed to improve outcomes. These include synthetic bone substitutes for spinal fusion so there’s no need to remove and use bone from elsewhere in your body
We also have two laminar flow operating theatres that regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.
Getting here
Spire Cardiff Hospital is located a short distance from Junction 30 of the M4 and is well signposted. Public transport options are available. We have free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
Your initial consultation will take place in one of our 21 accessible consulting rooms, so don’t worry if you have difficulty walking. During your consultations, we’ll:
Once you’ve decided to go ahead with back surgery, your consultant and your physiotherapist will explain your recovery plan.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll meet your healthcare team, including your anaesthetist and your consultant again. You’ll be shown to one of our large, bright, private rooms. You’ll be with us for one to four days, depending on the type of surgery you have.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge or restaurant while you have your surgery.
Before surgery, you’ll be given a general anaesthetic, so you’ll be unconscious throughout the procedure. Once it's taken effect, your consultant will begin your surgery.
After surgery, you can begin your recovery in your private room. All our rooms have:
It’s normal to feel some pain or discomfort after back surgery, so to make your recovery easier, you’ll be given:
Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for back surgery:
Day 1
3 months
Leave hospital
Able to drive
Return to light work
Return to manual labour work
Return to your usual activities
Leave hospital
Able to drive
Return to light work
Return to manual labour work
Return to your usual activities
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
We're a 15 minute taxi ride from Cardiff Central railway station.
Croescadarn Road
Pontprennau
Cardiff
CF23 8XL
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Cardiff Hospital.
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/back-care/back-surgery
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/laminectomy/about/pac-20394533
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/spinal-fusion/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lumbar-decompression-surgery/recovery/
https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spinal-fusion/postoperative-care-spinal-fusion-surgery