What is Back Surgeon?
Spine surgeons are doctors who specialize in treating conditions that affect the spine. Both orthopedic Surgeons and Neurosurgeons are trained in and may specialize in spinal procedures. In some cases, specialization training may involve a combined team of both orthopedics and neurosurgeons.
Best Back Surgeon In South Africa
Dr. Emmanuel (EK) Thobejane
Spine Surgeon, Pretoria, South Africa
Consultant, 19 years of experience, ZUID-AFRIKAANS HOSPITAL, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA Highlights
- Dr. Emmanuel (EK) Thobejane is a well-known Neuro and Spine Surgeon in South Africa.
- He has 19 years of experience in his field.
- His areas of expertise are Advanced Spinal Surgery, Interventional pain management, Spinal tumor treatment, Minimally invasive spine surgery, etc.
Dr. Louis Nel
Spine Surgeon, Pretoria, South Africa
Consultant, 23 years of experience, ZUID-AFRIKAANS HOSPITAL, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA Highlights
- Dr. Louis Nel is a well-known Neurosurgeon who specializes in Spine Surgery.
- He has been practicing for the past 23 years.
- His area of expertise is Lumbar and cervical spine arthroplasty with multiple disc prostheses.
Dr. Sudhir Dookie
Spine Surgeon, Umhlanga, South Africa
Consultant, 10 years of experience, BUSAMED GATEWAY PRIVATE HOSPITAL, UMHLANGA Highlights
- Dr. Sudhir Dookie is a qualified Specialist Neurosurgeon.
- He attained his medical degree from the University of Natal in 2006 and later furthered his studies by specializing in the Department of Neurosurgery, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital.
- He completed this specialist training to qualify as a Neurosurgeon in 2015 by becoming a Fellow of the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa.
Dr. Johannes Davis
Spine Surgeon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Consultant, 20 years of experience, , MEDICLINIC STELLENBOSCH, STELLENBOSCH Highlights
- Dr. Johannes Davis is a well-known Orthopaedic and Spine surgeon in South Africa.
- He qualified as an Orthopaedic surgeon in 2009 and held an MMed (Orth) degree from Stellenbosch University and the FCOrth (SA) qualification from the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons South Africa.
- After completing his Orthopaedic training, he further developed his interest in spinal surgery through an internationally acclaimed, long-term AO Spine fellowship.
How much does back surgery cost in South Africa?
For self-paying patients, we give a quotation subject to expected events. A typical lumbar decompression is between R80-120 000 whereas fusion surgery can be around R250 000 all in all.
How long can back surgery last?
Benefits of Awake Spine Surgery
A traditional spinal fusion surgery with general anesthesia takes about four hours and requires a hospital stay of three to four days as well as IV painkillers.
Can you recover from back surgery?
After surgery, you can expect your back to feel stiff and sore. You may have trouble sitting or standing in one position for a very long. It may take 4 to 6 weeks to get back to doing simple activities, such as light housework. It may take 6 months to a year for your back to get better completely.