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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Disc Replacement Surgery Cost Average | $13,700 - $37,500 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Montgomery Surgery Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Chevy Chase | Chevy Chase | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Dimensions Surgery Center | Bowie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Msc Ambulatory Surgical Center | Bethesda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fort Washington Medical Center | Fort Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Howard University Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Virginia Hospital Center | Arlington | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgcenter of Southern Maryland | Clinton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Four Corners Ambulatory Surgical Center | Silver Spring | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Prince William Ambulatory Surgery Center | Manassas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
MSC Ambulatory Surgical Center | Frederick | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hotchkiss Ambulatory Surgical Center | Waldorf | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Frederick Memorial Hospital | Frederick | Acute Care Hospital |
Landover Ambulatory Surgery | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Reston Hospital Center | Reston | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital Center | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Center for Universal Surgery | Frederick | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Nouvelle Surgery Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Suburban Outpatient Surgery Center | Bethesda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Burtonsville Surgical Center | Burtonsville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Premier Surgery Center of DC | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center | Fredericksburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Rockville | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tower Oaks Surgery Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Potomac | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church | Acute Care Hospital |
Fallsgrove Surgery Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Neurocare Ambulatory Surgery Center | Silver Spring | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lakeforest Ambulatory Surgery Center | Gaithersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Bethesda | Bethesda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Shady Grove Ambulatory Surgery Center | Gaithersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Providence Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Forbes Ambulatory Surgery Center | Seabrook | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria | Acute Care Hospital |
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital | Rockville | Acute Care Hospital |
Bethesda Ambulatory Surgical Center | Bethesda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Friendship Ambulatorysurgery Center | Chevy Chase | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Silver Spring Surgery Center | Silver Spring | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lakeforest Ambulatory Surgery Center | District Heights | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bethesda Surgery Center | Bethesda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Hendi Ambulatory Surgery Center | Chevy Chase | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Center for Advanced Surgical Procedures | Ashburn | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria | Acute Care Hospital |
Women's Health Ambulatory Health Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Potomac Ambulatory Surgery Center | Fairfax | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Southern Maryland Hospital | Clinton | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid-pike Surgical Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
River Road Surgery Center | Bethesda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Thomas Johnson Surgery Center | Frederick | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Beltsville Ambulatory Surgery Center | Beltsville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mary Washington Hospital | Fredericksburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Groman and Rubin Ambulatory Surgery Center | Silver Spring | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mt Airy Surgery Center | Mount Airy | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Laurel Regional Hospital | Laurel | Acute Care Hospital |
Main Street Ambulatory Surgical Ctr | Laurel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
ASC Renew Maryland Science and Tech Center | Bowie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Civista Partners Ambulatory Surgery Center | Waldorf | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Doctors Community Hospital | Lanham | Acute Care Hospital |
Prince William Hospital | Manassas | Acute Care Hospital |
Suburban Hospital | Bethesda | Acute Care Hospital |
Potomac Hospital | Woodbridge | Acute Care Hospital |
Capital Area Surgery Center | Frederick | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Children's Ambulatory Center at Montgomery County | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Montgomery General Hospital | Olney | Acute Care Hospital |
Massachusetts Avenue Surgery Center | Bethesda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Rockville Ambulatory Surgery | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Charles County Surgical Center | White Plains | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northern Virginia Surgery Center | Fairfax | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Inova Woodburn Surgery Center | Annandale | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fairfax Surgical Center | Fairfax | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fredericktown Ambulatory Surgical Facility | Frederick | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
White Flint Surgery | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Greenbelt Surgery Center | Berwyn Heights | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Enk Surgicenter | Laurel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fauquier Hospital | Warrenton | Acute Care Hospital |
Calvert Memorial Hospital ASC | Prince Frederick | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Warren Memorial Hospital | Front Royal | Acute Care Hospital |
Metro Ambulatory Surgical Center | Temple Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Holy Cross Hospital | Silver Spring | Acute Care Hospital |
Congressional Ambulatory Surgery Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Civista Medical Center | La Plata | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Adventist Hospital | Takoma Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Quince Orchard Surgery Center | Gaithersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Center for Ambulatory | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Calvert Memorial Hospital | Prince Frederick | Acute Care Hospital |
Capital Surgery Center Lls | Bowie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
University Center for Ambulatory Surgery | Riverdale | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Frederick Surgical Center | Frederick | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | Fairfax | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center of Maryland | Silver Spring | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pembrooke Square Surgery Center | Waldorf | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Rockville Ambulatory Surgery Center | Rockville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Reston Surgery Center | Reston | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Nih Clinical Center | Bethesda | Acute Care Hospital |
George Washington University Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Greater Southeast Community Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Inova Surgery Center @ Franconia-springfield | Alexandria | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Rivertowne Surgery Center | Oxon Hill | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ambulatory Surgery Center of Bethesda | North Bethesda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Amber Meadows Surgery Center | Frederick | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Prince George's Hospital Center | Cheverly | Acute Care Hospital |
Disc or Disk Replacement Surgery Cost and Procedure Introduction
Disk replacement surgery is an "open” procedure, which is performed in a hospital and requires a two to four day stay in the hospital. Disk replacement procedures are conducted using general anesthesia. The surgery is performed by a vascular surgeon along with an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon. During the procedure, the surgeon removes the damaged spinal disks and replaces them with an artificial disk made from medical-grade metal or a combination of medical-grade metal and plastic. Disk replacement surgery is usually recommended for patients with ongoing back pain, who are not excessively overweight, have not had any spinal injuries, and do not have any spinal deformity. This procedure is an alternative to spinal fusion surgery.
Patient Preparation for Disk Replacement Surgery
A physical examination will be performed along with X-rays, MRIs, and/or CT scans to determine the extent and location of the damage. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant). Also tell your doctor if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. You will need to make arrangements for transportation after the surgery is complete. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.
What to Expect During and After Disk Replacement Surgery
Disk replacement surgery takes two to three hours. After arriving at the hospital, an intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and general anesthesia. (You will be unconscious and pain-free.) Your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. The surgeon will make an incision in your abdomen to reach the damaged disk. Organs, blood vessels and nerves are moved out of the way, at which point the surgeon will remove the damaged disk and replace it with the artificial disk. The surgeon will then close the incision.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will be taken to a hospital room. You'll stay in the hospital from two to four days, or until your pain in under control with oral medication. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incisions, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. Recovery from disk replacement is quicker than back surgeries which involve healing bones — a few weeks to a few months. If you notice any of the following, call the number the hospital gave you: Fever, excessive sweating, difficulty urinating, redness, bleeding or worsening pain.
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