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Herniated Disc

Endoscopic disc removal (PELD/PETD) and artificial disc replacement available at major spine centres.

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Treatment Options
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Recommended Centers
$4,500
Starting From
7-21 days
Typical Wait

Treatment Plans for Herniated Disc

Compare evidence-based options at top Chinese hospitals — transparent pricing, typical wait, and recovery time.

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement

Motion-preserving alternative to fusion for cervical disc disease.

Wait Time
7-14 days
Hospital Stay
3-5 days
Recovery
4-6 weeks
Estimated Price
Approx. $14,000
View Detailed Introduction — Procedure, Price Comparison & More
Price Comparison: China vs. USA
🇨🇳 China
$11,000
🇺🇸 USA
$45,000+
Save up to $34,000 per treatment
Procedure Steps
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Pre-op: cervical MRI + flexion-extension X-ray + CT
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General anesthesia + anterior cervical approach
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Skin crease incision (3-4cm)
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Discectomy + endplate preparation
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Implant sizing (Mobi-C / Prestige LP / ProDisc-C)
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Artificial disc insertion under fluoroscopy
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Range-of-motion testing
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Soft collar for comfort (not immobilization)

What is Cervical Disc Replacement?

Unlike fusion, artificial disc replacement preserves motion at the operated level, reducing stress on adjacent segments and potentially preventing adjacent segment disease — the main long-term issue with fusion.

Why China?

  • Cost: $11,000-$18,000 vs. $40,000-$70,000 in the US
  • Same devices: Mobi-C, Prestige LP, ProDisc-C all available
  • Motion preservation: Avoids fusion and adjacent segment degeneration

Who is a candidate?

  • Single or 2-level cervical disc disease (C3-C7)
  • Radiculopathy or myelopathy from disc herniation/spondylosis
  • No facet arthropathy or instability at target level

Outcomes

7-year follow-up: superior to ACDF for overall success. Adjacent segment disease rate: 4% (vs 14% with ACDF). Return to activity: 4-6 weeks.

Prices are indicative ranges in USD based on partner hospital published rates. Final quote depends on your medical records and selected hospital — request a free personalized estimate.

Why China for Herniated Disc

PELD pioneered in Asia — 1cm incision, same-day discharge. Cost 1/4 of US.

About Herniated Disc

Common Symptoms
  • Radiating leg pain (sciatica)
  • Numbness
  • Weakness
  • Bowel/bladder issues (severe)
Common Causes
  • Age-related degeneration
  • Heavy lifting
  • Trauma
  • Genetic
Diagnostic Methods
  • Spine MRI
  • CT myelogram
  • EMG/NCS