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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Disk Laminectomy Cost Average | $15,800 - $43,300 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Vista Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presidio Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Canyon Pinole Surgery Center | Pinole | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marin Specialty Surgery Center | Greenbrae | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital | Menlo Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Brentwood Surgery Center | Brentwood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus | Concord | Acute Care Hospital |
Post Street Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Luke's Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Pleasanton Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Premier Surgery Center | Concord | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Surgery Center | Oakland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | Berkeley | Acute Care Hospital |
San Mateo Surgery Center | San Mateo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
North Bay Regional Surgery Center | Novato | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Leandro Surgery Center | San Leandro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Aspen Surgery Center | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Abj Surgery Center | San Mateo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mt. Diablo Surgery Center | Concord | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Novato Community Hospital | Novato | Acute Care Hospital |
Sutter Delta Medical Center | Antioch | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Rose Hospital | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo | Acute Care Hospital |
Omni Surgicenter | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez | Acute Care Hospital |
Ak Surgery Center | San Leandro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marin General Hospital | Greenbrae | Acute Care Hospital |
Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center | South San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Hospital | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgecenter of Palo Alto | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Ramon Surgery Center | San Ramon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Webster Surgery Center | Oakland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Surgery Center | Corte Madera | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Trivalley Outpatient Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center | San Rafael | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital | Fremont | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Laguna Honda Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Hacienda Surgery Center | Pleasanton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St. Mary's Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Physicians Surgery Center | Daly City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Eden Medical Center | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
San Leandro Hospital | San Leandro | Acute Care Hospital |
San Francisco General Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Outpatient Surgery Center | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Heights Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Seton Medical Center | Daly City | Acute Care Hospital |
Chinese Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Willow Surgery Center | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Alameda Hospital | Alameda | Acute Care Hospital |
Fremont Ambulatory Surgery Center | Fremont | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
University of California San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Tresanti Medical Corporation | San Ramon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Blackhawk Surgery Center, A Medical Corp. | Danville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Greenbrae Surgery Center | Greenbrae | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley Memorial Center | Livermore | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgical Suite | San Francisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Ramon Regional Medical Center | San Ramon | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayspine Surgery Center | Richmond | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Laurel Grove Hospital | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Medical Center | Burlingame | Acute Care Hospital |
East Bay Medical Surgical Center | Castro Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Sequoia Surgical Pavilion | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Shadelands Surgery Center | Walnut Creek | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Doctors Medical Center - San Pablo Campus | San Pablo | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Procedure Center | Redwood City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Spinal Instrumentation Cost and Procedure Introduction
A spinal instrumentation is a procedure to keep the spine rigid after spinal fusion. The process uses hooks, rods and wire to redistribute stress and keep the spine in proper alignment while the bones fuse. Spinal instrumentation is also performed to correct deformities of the spine. A neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon with experience in spinal operations will perform this operation. These procedures are conducted using general anesthesia in a hospital. 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 Instrumentation
A physical examination will be performed along with blood or other diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans and myleograms. 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 Instrumentation
The surgery can take several hours. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen level will be monitored during the operation. The procedure is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). The surgeon makes a cut over the area of the spine that needs to be stabilized. The incision can be made from the front (anterior) or the back (posterior), depending on your exact situation. The surgeon will then attach the rods, wire or hooks. 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 moved to a hospital room, where you’ll be observed. You’ll gradually increase your movement before going home. 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 stable.
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