The spine is a remarkably dense and complex structure, where nerve roots, vertebrae, bones, and intervertebral discs are all packed closely together. Even the smallest change in this area can place pressure on a major nerve root and significantly affect how the spine functions.
The clinic specialises in spinal surgery and cares for people with serious spinal conditions who struggle to function because of pain or weakness in their arms and legs. Our goal is to carry out spinal surgery effectively and safely — improving function and relieving pain — and to give patients the best possible chance of returning to normal life. The clinic also provides a second opinion where needed for people facing complex spinal problems.
Treatments performed at the clinic include:
Spinal Stenosis Correction (Lumbar Fixation)
Lumbar fixation surgery is used where instability between the vertebrae causes pain and difficulty functioning. The pressure on the spinal nerves leads to leg pain, difficulty standing and walking, and in more severe cases numbness or night-time pain. By fusing the affected vertebrae, the surgery relieves pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, prevents further neurological decline, eases pain, and helps restore movement and quality of life.
Disc Herniation Surgery
Between each pair of vertebrae sits a disc — a tough outer shell filled with a gel-like fluid that acts as the spine’s shock absorber. Over time, strain or incorrect movement can cause the disc to rupture and bulge beyond its normal border, pressing on the spinal cord or the nerve roots branching off it. Most disc herniations in the lower back or neck are treated conservatively with physiotherapy and medication. Where pain is severe, or there is nerve damage or weakness, the herniated disc may need to be surgically removed to release the nerve and relieve symptoms.
Discectomy
This procedure removes the disc, either partially or completely, depending on where the pressure is. It is carried out under general anaesthesia, takes around an hour, and is usually performed as day surgery.
Vertebral Fixation
The surgical approach is tailored to the patient’s age, medical background, and the degree of pressure on the spine. Performed under general anaesthesia with the patient lying face down, the surgery returns the affected vertebra to its correct position and fixes it to the neighbouring vertebrae, correcting any related nerve-root damage where needed.
Cervical (Neck) Disc Herniation Surgery
A herniated disc in the neck can cause pain in the arms and legs, weakness, and limited function. Cervical fixation stabilises the spine while relieving the pressure on the nerves and spinal cord, bringing rapid relief of symptoms.
Surgery for Vertebral Fractures
A fractured vertebra can seriously affect quality of life, mobility, and function, and — because the spinal cord runs through this area — can sometimes be life-threatening. Fractures are often caused by trauma, bone-weakening conditions such as osteoporosis, or long-term use of certain
medications. In adults with osteoporotic fractures (most commonly post-menopausal women, but also men), the vertebra is stabilised using a minimally invasive cement injection under local anaesthesia. The procedure is short — around half an hour on average — requires no open surgery, and typically brings rapid relief of back pain, a quick recovery, and a swift return home.
Scoliosis Correction
Scoliosis correction is usually carried out in children and adolescents to straighten a curvature of the spine — a condition about ten times more common in teenage girls than boys. Scoliosis is often painless but causes noticeable discomfort and changes to body shape, such as an uneven waistline or shoulders of differing height. Surgery straightens the spine and restores its natural shape while protecting the nerves running through the spinal cord.
Spinal Trauma
Fractures and dislocations of the vertebrae — typically caused by road accidents or falls in younger people, and by vertebral collapse in older patients — are serious injuries. Treatment involves fusing the affected vertebrae in the neck or back and releasing any trapped spinal nerves. Patients with a spinal cord injury are first assessed clinically and with X-rays in the emergency room, then operated on to stabilise the spine, usually with minimally invasive, percutaneous surgery that avoids opening the back.
The hospital is independent of the HMO, and members of all HMOs are accepted there.
Members of Meuhedet HMO and Maccabi are admitted to the clinic by presentation of a referral only or by payment according to the hospital's price list.
As part of the agreements also with Clalit and Leumit HMOs, Forms 17 will be given to the outpatient clinics, or a payment will be made according to the hospital's price list.
