Procedure comparison
Lumbar Spinal Fusion vs Cervical Disc Replacement
For cervical disc disease: fusion locks the segment; artificial disc replacement preserves motion at that level.
| Factor | Lumbar Spinal Fusion | Cervical Disc Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost | On request | $10,130 – $81,240 |
| Hospital stay | 5 days | 2 days |
| Recovery time | 180 days | 35 days |
| Reported success rate | 88% | 93% |
| Approach | — | open |
| Anaesthesia | — | General |
| Hospitals offering it | 0 | 72 |
Cost is a hospital-reported range across destinations; your quote depends on hospital, surgeon and case complexity. Success rates vary by how each program defines and measures them — always ask.
Which is right for you?
Choose Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Significant instability, deformity, or multi-level degeneration.
Lumbar Spinal Fusion in detailChoose Cervical Disc Replacement
Single- or two-level disease with preserved alignment — motion preservation reduces stress on adjacent levels.
Cervical Disc Replacement in detailNot sure which fits your case?
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- Procedure Lumbar Spinal Fusion overview Cost, recovery, hospitals and outcomes for lumbar spinal fusion.
- Procedure Cervical Disc Replacement overview Cost, recovery, hospitals and outcomes for cervical disc replacement.
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