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Spine Surgery Pathways in Canada

  1. Public Healthcare System  

  • Eligibility: Canadian residents with provincial health coverage  

  • Process:  

  1. GP referral to neurosurgeon (3-6 month wait)  

  2. Consultation & MRI (4-8 month wait)  

  3. Surgery scheduling (additional 6-18 months)  

The advantages include fully covered, high-quality academic hospitals. Whereas the downside of this surgery are painful waits often lead to worsened conditions  

  1. Private Pay Options 

Clinic 

Location 

Specialty 

Price Range

Cambie Surgery Centre

Vancouver 

Minimally invasive discectomy

$14,500-$22,000

Shouldice Hospital

Toronto 

Basic spinal procedures 

$12,000-$18,000

Montreal Neurological Institute

Montreal

Complex reconstructions

$25,000-$35,000
 

Surgical Innovation in Canada  

▸ Robotic Assistance: Available at 7 academic hospitals  

▸ Advanced Imaging: Intraoperative CT at Toronto Western Hospital  

▸ Recovery Tech: Virtual reality rehab programs in development  

Why choose Yapita Health
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InvasiveSurgery
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Countries
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Risks & Considerations

Public System Challenges:  

  • 23% of patients deteriorate while waiting (Canadian Medical Association)  

  • Limited access to newer techniques like artificial discs  

Private System Notes:  

  • Out-of-pocket costs not covered by provincial plans  

  • Fewer options for complex deformity corrections  

 Recovery Timeline

 Public Hospital Pathway  

  • Pre-op wait: 12+ months → 3-5 day hospital stay → 6-12 month rehab  

 Private Clinic Pathway  

  • Surgery within weeks → 1-2 day hospital stay → 3-6 month rehab

FAQs Related to Spine Surgery
Can medical tourists access Canada's public system?

No - Only private pay options available to foreigners  

Which province has shortest waits?

Alberta (avg. 14 months) vs Quebec (avg. 28 months)  

Are artificial discs available?

Limited to 3 centers (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal) at $28,000-$35,000 CAD  

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