Surgical decompression Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of surgical decompression in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Surgical decompression relieves pressure on a nerve or the spinal cord. This page covers decompression of the lower back. In the UAE, the price depends on:

• Procedure: hemilaminectomy, laminectomy or discectomy.
• Levels: one or more.
• Microscope: or minimally invasive equipment.
• Stay and physiotherapy

Decompression is also performed elsewhere (for example nerve decompression in the wrist). See also the spine decompression surgery page.

North Bristol NHS Trust describes lumbar microsurgery, including hemilaminectomy (removing bone on one side), to free nerves trapped by narrowing or disc material. Most patients go home the same day after 60 to 90 minutes of surgery.

Leg pain improves in 75 to 90%. The spinal lining tears in 1 to 5%, infection affects about 1%, and nerve damage less than 1%.

Spinal procedures are planned care, so basic UAE plans require insurer prior approval and apply co-payments.