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Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery in Nigeria

Major cities offering the best spine surgery include Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja and Enugu or Kanu. Here is a list of the top hospitals in Nigeria:

  1. National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi (NOHI), Lagos: Oldest and premier dedicated orthopedic hospital, NOHI is a major referral center for complex musculoskeletal conditions

  2. University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan: Largest university teaching hospitals, UCH has established Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic departments that handle a wide range of spinal conditions.

  3. Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos: Comprehensive Orthopaedics and Traumatology department and a Neurosurgery unit that performs various spinal procedures

  4. Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja: They have a developing specialist capabilities, serving important regional points.

  5. Reddington Hospital, Lagos: Private hospital in Lagos that has invested in modern medical equipment and attracts experienced specialists.

Considerations for Choosing the Best Option

  1. Look for consultant orthopedic surgeons who focus on spinal trauma, spine surgery and deformity correction.

  2. Consultant neurosurgeons who specialize in spinal neurosurgery including spinal tumors or spinal cord compressions.

  3. Nigerian spine specialists with fellowship training abroad such as in India, UK, US or Canada.

  4. Inquire directly with the hospitals listed above for the best available surgeon and also get to know about their facilities.

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Cost of Spine Surgery in Nigeria

Procedure

Availability

 

Typical Cost (NGN)

Laminectomy

Widely available

₦1.2-2.5 million

Discectomy

Teaching hospitals

₦800,000-1.5 million

Basic Spinal Fusion

Limited centers

₦2-4 million

 
 

Post-Operative Care  

  • Average hospital stay: 7-14 days  

  • Rehab limitations: Few certified spinal physiotherapists.

Cost Comparison of Spine Surgery in Nigeria

Procedure

Nigeria

 

India

South Africa

Discectomy

₦1M

$4,500

$6,000

Lumbar Fusion

₦3M

$7,000

$9,500

 
 

Note: Nigerian prices don't include potential emergency transfers.

FAQs Related to Spine Surgery

Which hospitals are safest?

Top 3:  

  1. Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)  

  2. EKO Hospital (Lagos)  

  3. National Hospital Abuja  


Are minimally invasive techniques available?

Only at Reddington Hospital Lagos (very limited cases).


What emergency plans should I make?
  • Keep medical evacuation insurance  

  • Identify backup hospitals in Ghana/India


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