Having a slipped disc in the lumbar spine may require what is called titanium implant. In hospitals, this is regarded as TLIF. Find out more about how much you have to pay for the procedure.
Price
In the Philippines, the price of lumbar titanium implant or TLIF may start from ₱880,000 to ₱ 1.3 million depending on where you will have the surgery. Note that there will be different factors affecting the price.
TLIF or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is used to treat slipped or herniated disc, spinal injury, degenerative disease or deformities and fractures. The parts of the vertebrae are fused using titanium implant screws (common).
In other cases, cervical and thoracic titanium implants are also performed depending on where the problem is.
Price of implants like a cervical plate or titanium screw may range from Php 57,000 to Php 230,000 depending on the number needed.
Hospitals
One may go to any hospitals where the procedure is available. For example, De Los Santos Medical Center, St. Luke’s and Makati Medical Center has the facility for the procedure.
A cheap surgery for titanium implant on the spine may be availed from a public hospital like Philippine Orthopedic Center. Request for a quote for budget preparation.
An orthopedic surgeon’s price for the procedure usually starts at around Php 175,000. Other expenses include the operating room, anesthesiologist, implants and room for recovery.
Philhealth is also useful or spine titanium implant surgeries. The case rate may vary but the doctor’s fees are covered with deductions. Your senior citizen ID could also be used for discounts.
Promo packages for TLIF surgery may be availed from a hospital with special spine services program.
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