An anterior discectomy with fusion is usually advised for patients with a herniated disk or bone spur that is causing pain and pressure on nerve roots and/or spinal cord. Patients often experience pain, especially in the legs, which is worse when standing or walking. Unless there is a weakness, it is often reserved until after non-surgical measures such as physiotherapy, pain management, and injections have been exhausted.
For the first two weeks, you will be advised to take things gently but stay active. Once the wound has healed, you can gradually build up your strength between weeks 2 and 6. Many people are able to start commuting back to work around 4 weeks, and by 3 months can return to non‑impact sports. Because the breastbone needs time to fully heal, impact activities may need to be delayed for up to a year, and in some cases avoided altogether.
Clear self-pay options
As well as working with all major insurance companies, we also welcome patients who wish to pay for themselves.
Below is an outline of our self-pay fixed price package for this procedure.
Fixed price package
- Pre-admission tests
- Private ensuite room
- Theatre procedure including prothesis
- Professional fees (surgical and anaesthetics)
- Meals, nursing care and discharge medication
- No extra cost for additional unplanned stay
- Return to theatres if complications arise
(Please see package terms and conditions for further details).
When enquiring, please quote V2950.
Ready to take the first step?
Call our self-pay team on +44 (0)20 7244 4886