Treatment of Osteophytes in the Cervical Spine in Israel

Treatment at Top Ihilov

For osteophytes in the cervical spine, doctors select the optimal treatment option for the patient, which consists of conservative and/or surgical methods.

Conservative therapy for cervical osteophytes at Top Ihilov:

• Medication therapy. To eliminate pain syndrome, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants are used in the clinic. If the pain from osteophytes is chronic, the use of antidepressants is also permissible.
• Physiotherapy. Treatment methods such as electrophoresis and ultrasound phonophoresis allow the introduction of medications into the affected area to relieve pain and inflammation. Physiotherapy for cervical osteophytes is used to eliminate muscle spasms, pain, and improve metabolic processes in tissues.
• Therapeutic exercise. Therapeutic gymnastics is an integral component of the comprehensive treatment of cervical spine osteophytes. Exercises are also actively used during the rehabilitation period, which helps strengthen the muscles surrounding the spine.
• Acupuncture and manual therapy. To relieve muscle tension and pain sensations, Top Ihilov also conducts sessions of manual therapy and acupuncture.
• Wearing orthopedic devices. This therapy is conducted to restore the affected vertebrae to a normal state.

Surgery for osteophytes at Top Ihilov Clinic:

Surgical methods for treating cervical osteophytes include:

• Facetectomy – a surgery in which the doctor removes the facet cartilage tissue where the osteophytes are located. This operation prevents further appearance of osteophytes in the cervical spine.
• Foraminotomy – a surgery that increases the space in the area where the nerve root exits from the cervical spine. Cervical foraminotomy significantly alleviates symptoms of nerve compression due to osteophytes. After the surgery, symptoms such as pain, stiffness, tingling, and weakness in the upper limbs disappear.
• Laminectomy – a surgery to remove the bony plate. This surgery is rarely performed for osteophytes. It is appropriate in cases of spinal canal stenosis, as in some cases osteophytes compress it, ultimately leading to myelopathy and dysfunction of the intestines and bladder.
• Laminotomy – a surgery to widen the space between nerve roots. This operation eliminates spinal cord compression.
• Corpectomy – removal of a portion of the vertebra and adjacent intervertebral discs. This surgery eliminates spinal cord compression. To restore the integrity of the spine after cervical corpectomy, a bone graft is installed.

All surgeries on the cervical spine at Top Ihilov are performed using minimally invasive techniques. Such surgeries are minimally traumatic and do not involve significant blood loss. You can read reviews about how osteophytes are treated in the cervical spine in Israel on our resource. You will find stories of real patients who managed to get rid of this problem at our clinic.

Conservative treatment or minimally invasive surgery — what is right for you?

Send us your examination results (MRI, X-ray, CT) — the expert group at Top Ihilov will select the optimal scheme and calculate the cost. In most cases, it is possible to avoid surgery or choose the least invasive operation.

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of the cervical spine in Israel takes 3 days. During this time, doctors manage to establish a diagnosis and prescribe a comprehensive treatment plan.

First Day – Doctor Consultation

The diagnosis of any disease at Top Ihilov begins with a consultation with the attending physician. Notably, you can obtain a second opinion from an Israeli specialist without visiting Israel. To do this, you will need to send diagnostic data to our clinic, after which you will be scheduled for a video consultation with our doctor. If after the video consultation you decide to be treated at our clinic, the initial in-person consultation will be free for you.

During the initial examination, the doctor carefully studies the medical documents, asks the patient about the symptoms of the disease, and examines the patient. The doctor then refers the patient for instrumental studies of the cervical spine.

Second Day – Instrumental Diagnosis

• X-ray studies of the cervical spine.
• CT and MRI.
• Myelography.
• Electromyography.
• Electroneurography.
• Other research methods.

Third Day – Doctors’ Conclusion

On the third day of diagnostic procedures, the expert group of doctors at Top Ihilov carefully studies the diagnostic data, establishes an accurate diagnosis, and determines the treatment strategy for cervical osteophytes.

Osteophytes in the Cervical Spine in Israel: Prices

Advantages of Treatment at Top Ihilov

1. Qualified doctors with extensive experience.
2. Advanced medical equipment for diagnosing and surgically treating spinal diseases.
3. Minimally invasive and robotic surgeries on the spine, after which patients recover in just a few days.
4. Flexible pricing policy, with the option of installment payments for each service rendered.
5. Extensive experience working with foreign patients. Availability of an international department and a team of professional translators (if necessary).
6. Support for foreign patients at all stages of diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
7. The possibility of combining treatment with leisure in Israel.