Lumbar Corpectomy Surgery in Korea
March 11, 2024
Lumbar corpectomy is a treatment for back pain, which involves the fusion of two vertebral bodies together. We have networked with pre-screened healthcare facilities to provide quality treatment to people who are looking for affordable spine surgery abroad. Lumbar Corpectomy in Korea is available at an affordable cost.
Lumbar Corpectomy Overview
- It is a surgical treatment for back pain caused by to compression of the spinal cord and nerves.
- This compression occurs when diseased or damaged vertebrae bone block and pinch the spinal cord.
- Spinal fractures, tumours, or infections are the major reasons for the damage of the vertebrae, which in turn cause compression of the spinal nerves.
- In this procedure:
- The damaged or diseased vertebrae bone, along with the discs above and below the bone, are removed.
- The vertebral space after the removal is cleared and prepared to receive a bone graft.
- The space is then closed by inserting a bone graft tightly into the space.
- A metal plate called Zplate is fixed as a bridge between the bone graft and the adjoining vertebrae. This plate keeps the area secure while the bone heals.
- During the healing process, the bone graft fuses with the adjoining vertebrae, creating one solid bone segment.
Cost Includes
- Passport and visa assistance.
- Pre and post-operative instructions.
- 24 X 7 assistance of a destination manager.
- English-speaking medical staff or an interpreter.
- Private transportation for all medical appointments.
- Private transportation between the airport and the hospital/hotel.
- Required hospital stay for the patient and one accompanying guest.
- Assistance in tourism-related activities if desired and approved by the surgeon.
- All medical expenses, such as surgeon’s fees, anaesthesiologist’s fees, pre and post-operative expenses, etc.
Cost Excludes
- Airfare.
- Any non-standard tests that might be required.
- Charges for any complication that might arise during or after the surgery.
Trip Planner
- Before deciding on the surgery, a pre-operative evaluation of the patient’s condition is required. For patients considering treatment of spinal problems in Korea, the evaluation is based on a medical questionnaire.
- The patients might be required to share X-rays, MRI, and CT scans of the spinal cord, depending on the surgery team’s requirement.
- We will assist you in all the preparatory steps.
- Entry requirements: A passport is required by everyone. Citizens of the USA do not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. Canadians do not require a visa for a stay of 180 days.
For other countries, please contact us as soon as you decide on the surgery. - Medical tourists are advised to carry a photo identity card with them.
- Carry all your health-related documents while traveling to Korea.
- Airport of Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Lumbar Corpectomy Surgery in Korea is offered at a JCI-accredited hospital in Seoul. The surgery team consists of internationally trained and experienced surgeons. We endeavor to provide high-quality treatment to our overseas patients.