Neurology
Starting from
$2,000
Up to $12,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
5–10 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
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Advanced treatment for herniated discs combining non-surgical pain management, endoscopic discectomy, and artificial disc replacement, performed by experienced spine specialists at internationally certified hospitals. Patients seeking relief from chronic back and leg pain find world-class care and rapid recovery timelines abroad.
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Average coordinated costs across our partner centres. Final pricing depends on clinical complexity and chosen hospital.
| Country | Avg. cost | vs. cheapest |
|---|---|---|
🇮🇳 India New Delhi · Chennai · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Mumbai · Kochi | $3,000 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $7,000 | +133%chevron_right |
Costs are indicative estimates and vary by procedure specifics, hospital, and clinical complexity. Request a personalised estimate for your specific case.
This treatment category covers several different operations with different levels of invasiveness, recovery times, and costs. The country averages above blend all of them together — use the breakdown below for a more realistic, procedure-specific estimate.
A rigid endoscope and specialized instruments are inserted through a tiny (under 1cm) incision to remove the herniated portion of the disc pressing on a nerve, working through the natural foramen without cutting through back muscle. It is the least invasive surgical option for a herniated disc.
Typical recovery · 2–4 weeks
Usually performed as day surgery or with a single overnight stay; most patients walk within hours and return to light activity within 1–2 weeks, with most feeling substantially recovered by 2–4 weeks. Watch for numbness, tingling, or weakness, which can signal nerve irritation, and any fever or wound discharge suggesting infection.
India
$2,300–$5,500
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
The portion of a herniated disc pressing on a nerve root is removed through a small (roughly 1–1.5 inch) incision using an operating microscope for magnification, relieving leg or arm pain caused by nerve compression. It remains the most established and widely performed surgical treatment for a herniated disc.
Typical recovery · 4–6 weeks
Most patients go home the same day or after one overnight stay; desk work is often possible within 2–4 weeks and routine activity by about 6 weeks, with heavier work or sports closer to 12 weeks. Report any wound redness, fever, worsening weakness, or loss of bladder/bowel control immediately, as these can indicate infection or a rare recurrent disc fragment.
India
$3,000–$6,000
Turkey
$4,500–$9,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
The damaged disc is removed entirely and replaced with an artificial disc implant that preserves motion at that spinal segment, rather than fusing the vertebrae together. It is generally offered to younger patients with single-level disease who want to avoid the stiffness and adjacent-segment stress associated with fusion.
Typical recovery · 6–8 weeks
Hospital stay is typically 1–3 days; most patients resume light activity within 2–3 weeks and are substantially recovered by 6–8 weeks, generally faster than spinal fusion since no bone-healing period is required. Long-term success depends on implant positioning and preserved motion, so periodic imaging follow-up is recommended.
India
$7,000–$16,000
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
An anti-inflammatory steroid and local anesthetic are injected into the epidural space around the compressed nerve root under X-ray (fluoroscopic) guidance, reducing inflammation and pain without surgery. It is generally used first-line before surgery is considered, and can be repeated a limited number of times per year.
Typical recovery · 1–2 days
Performed as an outpatient procedure lasting 15–30 minutes; most patients rest for the remainder of the day and resume normal activity within 24–48 hours. Relief typically lasts weeks to several months and effects vary by patient; rare risks include a temporary increase in pain, headache, or infection at the injection site.
India
$300–$800
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
$500–$900
Cost ranges are indicative estimates for international patients and vary with implant choice, number of levels treated, surgeon, and hospital. Request a personalised quote for your specific case.
Clinical detail: AAOS OrthoInfo, Mayo Clinic Health System, Cleveland Clinic. Cost ranges cross-checked across multiple independent medical-tourism sources per country where marked; ranges flagged "pending verification" could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
Gurugram, India
Medanta Hospital branch. Located in Delhi NCR, it serves Gurugram Sector 14 and surrounding areas. Established in 2022, it operates 250 beds with 100 doctors across cardiology, oncology, haematology, neurology, orthopaedics and fertility, holds NABH and NABL accreditation, and offers procedures including liver transplantation and living-donor liver transplant.
100+
Specialists
250+
Beds
Most patients undergoing endoscopic discectomy are ambulatory within hours of surgery and can be discharged the next day. Full return to light activity is typically possible within 2–4 weeks, making it ideal for international patients with limited travel time.
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