Back surgery (spinal surgery) at Spire Methley Park Hospital

Treatment to relieve pain from compressed nerves in your spine.

At Spire Methley Park Hospital, our highly skilled consultants perform back surgery to remove or repair damage to your spine using trusted and clinically proven techniques and innovations.

Sometimes also called

  • Discectomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar decompression
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Spinal decompression surgery
  • Spinal fusion test

The procedure(s) listed above are examples only and may not be available at all Spire hospitals.


At a glance

  • 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

Why Spire?

  • Fast access to a wide range of treatments
  • Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
  • Clear, inclusive pricing
  • Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission

By Wallace Health I Medically reviewed by Adrian Roberts.
Page last reviewed: October 2023 I Next review due: October 2027

Back surgery: what to expect at Spire Methley Park Hospital

At Spire Methley Park Hospital, we have a choice of expert neurosurgeons who perform back surgery to help you return to your everyday activities as quickly as possible. They’ll provide you with a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to you and your needs. Our dedicated nurses and physiotherapists will provide expert aftercare to help you get the most from your operation.

Pricing for Back surgery (spinal surgery) at Spire Methley Park Hospital

Back surgery (slipped disc) lower back
Initial consultation [2] We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote.
Treatment price[3] from £9,360
Aftercare[4] Included
Price[1] from £9,360
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

from £267
Representative example
Loan amount £8,360
Deposit £1,000
Loan period 36 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £9,612
Back surgery (trapped nerve release)
Initial consultation [2] We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote.
Treatment price[3] from £11,160
Aftercare[4] Included
Price[1] from £11,160
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

from £248
Representative example
Loan amount £9,910
Deposit £1,250
Loan period 48 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £11,904
Back surgery (slipped disc) lower back and facet joints
Initial consultation [2] We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote.
Treatment price[3] from £9,946
Aftercare[4] Included
Price[1] from £9,946
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

from £286
Representative example
Loan amount £8,946
Deposit £1,000
Loan period 36 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £10,296

[1]The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.

  • [2]Initial Consultation” covers your initial appointment with your Consultant. The price displayed is a guide only as consultant fees may vary.
  • [3]“Treatment” includes all the pre-assessment tests and the cost of the treatment, Consultant and Anaesthetist fees, nursing care, medication and food during your stay in hospital and any standard prosthesis. Your hospital stay is included as long as your Consultant advises is necessary.
  • [4]“Aftercare” includes your care after you leave hospital, including consultations and physiotherapy visits (up to the number stated in your treatment letter), removal of stitches, change of dressings and the medication you need for up to 14 days after you leave hospital. Note that some home aids are not included.

Disclaimer

Spire Healthcare Limited is registered in England and Wales 1522532. Registered office: 3 Dorset Rise, London EC4Y 8EN. Spire Healthcare Limited acts as a credit broker and offers credit products from Omni Capital Retail Finance. Spire Healthcare Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registration number: 689975. Your application will be subject to a credit check using a recognised credit reference agency as part of our assessment process. Credit is subject to status, UK residents aged 18 years and over. For more information please visit http://www.omnicapitalretailfinance.co.uk/

Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd finance options are subject to individual status and terms and conditions apply. Finance is provided by Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd which is a credit intermediary. Spire Healthcare does not receive payment for introducing patients to lenders. All named here are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd is registered in England and Wales 7232938. Registered address: 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Firm Reference Number: 720279.

Spire Methley Park Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure 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.

Procedures offered for back surgery at Spire Methley Park Hospital

At Spire Methley Park Hospital, our consultants are highly skilled at performing back surgery for a variety of conditions. Your consultant will be able to recommend the best type of surgery for your needs. This may include one or more of the following:

  • Discectomy – to remove part of a slipped disc and relieve associated symptoms
  • Laminectomy – to remove part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
  • Spinal fusion – to strengthen your back

We’re able to offer surgical techniques and innovations that have been designed to improve outcomes. These include:

  • Minimally invasive discectomy, which uses smaller incisions than traditional techniques, intended to improve recovery time
  • Synthetic bone substitutes for spinal fusion so there’s no need to remove and use bone from elsewhere in your body

At Spire Methley Park Hospital, we have high-quality facilities, including two operating theatres with laminar flow. These theatres regulate air flow to reduce the risk of infection.

Preparing for back surgery at Spire Methley Park Hospital

Getting here

We're on Methley Lane (the A639) - approximately 1.5 miles from junction 30 of the M62. The hospital is well served by rail stations with Castleford station 3 miles away, Wakefield 7 miles away and Leeds station 10 miles away. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

During your consultations, you’ll meet one of our expert consultants who’ll:

  • Discuss your medical history
  • Recommend tests and scans if required, such as an X-ray, an MRI or a CT scan, so they can look at your back in more detail
  • Discuss which type of surgery you’ll need for your condition and what it’ll involve
  • Outline the risks and benefits of surgery
  • Explain about the general anaesthetic and how it may affect you

All of your consultations will take place in one of our 10 consultation rooms which are all accessible making things easier for you if you have difficulty walking. These consultations give you an opportunity to ask questions and get advice about what’s best for you.

Once you’ve decided to go ahead with back surgery, your consultant and your physiotherapist will explain your recovery plan.

Back (spinal fusion) surgery

Watch how back surgery takes place

Back surgery: your procedure

Prior to coming in for surgery, you'll be required to attend the hospital for a pre-operative assessment. This will involve undergoing various pre-procedure checks, including blood pressure and heart rate.

When you come in for your operation, you’ll be with us for one to four days. You’ll stay in one of our 35 large, bright, private en-suite rooms, which has a locked space for your belongings and entertainment to keep you occupied as you start your recovery.

If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in your private room while you have your operation.

Here’s what will happen on the day of your back surgery:

  • You’ll meet your surgery team and anaesthetist
  • Your anaesthetist will administer the general anaesthetic, which will send you to sleep for the operation

Q & A

Alwyn Jones, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Talking about back surgery

Back surgery: your recovery

You’ll start your recovery back in your private room. All of our private rooms have:

  • TV
  • En-suite
  • Armchair

After surgery, you’ll probably feel some pain or discomfort – this is normal after surgery. Our nursing team will give you painkillers to help you with this and may provide medications to prevent infection and reduce the risk of blood clots.

One of our physiotherapists will help get you moving again and provide you with some exercises you can do throughout your recovery to help you get the best possible outcome.

Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for back surgery:

1-4 days

Leave hospital

2-6 weeks

Able to drive

4-6 weeks

Return to light work

Up to 12 weeks

Return to manual labour work

2-3 months

Return to your usual activities

  • 1-4 days


    Leave hospital

  • 2-6 weeks


    Able to drive

  • 4-6 weeks


    Return to light work

  • Up to 12 weeks


    Return to manual labour work

  • 2-3 months


    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.

How to get to us

We're on Methley Lane (the A639) - approximately 1.5 miles from junction 30 of the M62.

The hospital is well served by rail stations with Castleford station 3 miles away, Wakefield 7 miles away and Leeds station 10 miles away.

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Spire Methley Park Hospital,

Methley Lane
Methley
Leeds
LS26 9HG

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