Treatment to relieve pain from compressed nerves in your spine.
At Spire Elland Hospital, we offer back surgery using trusted and clinically proven techniques in our clean and modern facilities to repair damage to your back and help you enjoy your usual activities again.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
1-4 days
Procedure duration
At least an hour, varies according to type of surgery
Type of anaesthetic
General
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Elland, our orthopaedic (bone and muscle) consultants and neurosurgeons have wide experience in performing back surgery in our clean and modern facilities. They’ll offer you a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to you, to relieve your symptoms and help you get back to your everyday activities. Our dedicated team will provide you with expert aftercare to help you get the most from your operation.
It’s common for this treatment to be done privately, and with our inclusive prices and access to payment plans you’ll find it easier and more affordable, whether or not you have medical insurance.
Back surgery (slipped disc) lower back | Fees |
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Initial consultation | from £200 |
Treatment | £7,970 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | £8,170 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£223 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,970 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £8,028 |
Back surgery (trapped nerve release) | Fees |
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Initial consultation | from £200 |
Treatment | £7,500 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | £7,700 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£208 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,500 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £7,488 |
Back surgery (slipped disc) lower back and facet joints | Fees |
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Initial consultation | from £200 |
Treatment | £7,910 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | £8,110 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£221 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,910 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £7,956 |
The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.
Spire Elland Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
At Spire Elland, we offer trusted and clinically proven surgical techniques for a variety of conditions. Your consultant will be able to recommend which type of surgery is best for you. This may include one or more of the following:
We’re able to offer surgical techniques and innovations that have been designed to improve outcomes. These include:
We also have two laminar flow operating theatres that regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.
Getting here
Spire Elland Hospital is situated just two minutes’ drive from the M62 motorway. Public transport options are available. We have free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
Your initial consultation will take place in one of our 13 accessible private rooms, so don’t worry if you have difficulty walking. During your consultations, we’ll:
Once you’ve decided to go ahead with back surgery, your consultant and your physiotherapist will explain your recovery plan.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll meet your healthcare team, including your anaesthetist and your consultant again. You’ll be shown to one of our 37 large, bright, private rooms. You’ll be with us for one to four days, depending on the type of surgery you have.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge while you have your surgery.
Before surgery, you’ll be given a general anaesthetic, so you’ll be unconscious throughout the procedure. Once it’s taken effect, your consultant will begin your surgery.
After surgery, you can begin your recovery in your private room. All of our rooms have:
It’s normal to feel some pain or discomfort after back surgery, so to make your recovery easier, you’ll be given:
Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for back surgery:
Day 1
3 months
Leave hospital
Able to drive
Return to light work
Return to manual labour work
Return to your usual activities
Leave hospital
Able to drive
Return to light work
Return to manual labour work
Return to your usual activities
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
At Spire our highly skilled surgeons and expert aftercare team use trusted and clinical proven surgical techniques to repair damage to your back and help you enjoy your usual activities again.
Elland Lane
Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9EB
Main Switchboard: 01422 324000
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01422 324069
Spire Elland Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slipped-disc/#surgery
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/back-care/back-surgery
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng59
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5089132/
https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/recovering-from-surgery/discectomy/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ipg341/resources/replacing-worn-spinal-discs-in-the-neck-with-artificial-discs-pdf-314426413
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/back-care/back-surgery
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng59
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5089132/
https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/recovering-from-surgery/discectomy/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ipg341/resources/replacing-worn-spinal-discs-in-the-neck-with-artificial-discs-pdf-314426413