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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Cervical Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost Average | $12,800 - $35,200 | Free Quote |
Lumbar Anterior Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost Average | $20,800 - $57,000 | Free Quote |
Cervical Anterior Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost Average | $19,200 - $52,600 | Free Quote |
Lumbar Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost Average | $27,900 - $76,700 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center of Midwest City | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
DDSI South AEC | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Community Hospital of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Mercy Health Canadian County Ambulatory Surgical Center | Yukon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Grady Memorial Hospital | Chickasha | Acute Care Hospital |
Integris Southwest Medical Center | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Purcell Municipal Hospital | Purcell | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Anthony Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Norman Regional Hospital | Norman | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lakeside Women's Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Guthrie Surgical Center | Guthrie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Physicians Surgery Center | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tower Day Surgery | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Oklahoma Heart Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Norman Specialty Hospital | Norman | Acute Care Hospital |
Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Westport Surgical Center | Norman | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St. Anthony Midtown Ambulatory Surgery Center | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bone and Joint Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Mercy Health Center | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Southern Plains Ambulatory Surgery Center | Chickasha | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Southwest Ambulatory Surgery Center | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Deaconess Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Mcbride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
St Anthony North Ambulatory Surgical Center | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Integris Canadian Valley Regional Hospital | Yukon | Acute Care Hospital |
Medical Center ASC | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Oklahoma City Surgery Center | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
ESEC | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Integris Baptist Medical Center | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Foundation Surgery Center of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopedic Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Moore Medical Center | Moore | Acute Care Hospital |
Edmond Medical Center | Edmond | Acute Care Hospital |
Midwest Regional Medical Center | Midwest City | Acute Care Hospital |
Oklahoma University Medical Center | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Northwest Surgery Hospital | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Acute Care Hospital |
Park View Hospital | El Reno | Acute Care Hospital |
Oklahoma Surgicare | Oklahoma City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Spinal Fusion Cost and Procedure Introduction
A spinal fusion is a procedure during which two or more vertebrae are joined (fused). Spinal fusions are performed to alleviate a number of problems: spinal stenosis, fractures, herniated discs, injuries, infection and tumors. Spinal fusions can be done using a bone from your pelvis or a bone bank. It can also be done with a metal implant, which will hold the vertebrae together until new bone can grow. These procedures are conducted using general anesthesia. Patients spend a few days in the hospital afterward for observation. You will need to follow a physical rehabilitation program after you get home.
Patient Preparation for Spinal Fusion
A physical examination will be performed along with blood or other diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and MRIs. 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, let your doctor know if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention. And finally, tell your doctor 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. It is also important to prepare your home for when you get home from the hospital and during recovery. Move necessary items to areas which will not require you to bend or reach. 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 Spinal Fusion
The surgery can take several hours. After arriving at the hospital, an intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Also, your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. The procedure is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). The surgeon will make a cut over the vertebrae that need to be fused. After preparing the bone graft, the surgeon will place it between the vertebrae. Metal plates, rods or screws may be used to hold the vertebrae in place while the bone graft heals. Sometimes, the surgeon will use a synthetic substance to aid in bone growth and speed the fusion. Finally, the incision will be closed with stitches or staples.
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. 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. If you notice any of the following, call the number the hospital gave you: Fever, excessive sweating, difficulty urinating, redness, bleeding or worsening pain. It usually takes several months for the bones to fuse, and you’ll need to wear a brace until your spine is aligned correctly.
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