Spine Care in China
Spine surgery,
explained honestly.
What can be treated, what it costs compared to home, and what the journey actually looks like — week by week. No promises, just facts.
Confidential · No obligation · International patients welcome
What We Treat
Conditions & procedures
Disc herniation & sciatica
The most common case we see. Many patients told they "just have to live with it" are good candidates for minimally invasive endoscopic removal.
Spinal stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal, common after 60. Chinese high-volume centers are world leaders in endoscopic decompression techniques.
Degenerative disc disease
Chronic low back pain from worn discs. Options range from motion-preserving disc replacement to single-level fusion.
Spinal deformity & scoliosis
Complex corrective surgery — the domain of a small number of ultra-high-volume centers, several of which are in our network.
Failed or recurrent surgery
Revision cases require surgeons who see them weekly, not yearly. Matching matters more here than anywhere else.
Not sure surgery is needed?
Good. Neither are we — until a senior specialist has reviewed your imaging. Many cases we review are directed to conservative care first.
Free Case AssessmentTreatment Options
Surgery is the last option,
not the first.
The right treatment depends on your diagnosis, symptoms, overall health and goals. Your specialist reviews every path — and many cases never reach the operating room.
Non-surgical care
- Medication & pain management
- Structured physical therapy
- Rehabilitation programmes
- Targeted injections where appropriate
Minimally invasive procedures
- Endoscopic decompression (PELD / UBE)
- Selected disc-related procedures
- Image-guided interventions
- Day-surgery pathways for fit patients
Spine surgery
- Decompression
- Fusion — including complex revision
- Motion-preserving disc replacement
- Selected reconstructive procedures
Cost, Honestly Compared
Same operation. Different bill.
| Procedure | US (self-pay) | UK (private) | China — total via HanBridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopic discectomySingle level, minimally invasive | $30,000–60,000 | £9,000–15,000 | from $7,500Hover for breakdown
Where the money goes
Hospital packagefrom $6,000
Surgery, implants & hospital stay — paid directly to the hospital, never to us
HanBridge coordination$1,500 fixed
Translation, logistics, on-site support & 12-month follow-up — quoted in writing before you commit
|
| Single-level lumbar fusionIncluding implants | $80,000–150,000 | £18,000–30,000 | from $13,500Hover for breakdown
Where the money goes
Hospital packagefrom $12,000
Surgery, implants & hospital stay — paid directly to the hospital, never to us
HanBridge coordination$1,500 fixed
Translation, logistics, on-site support & 12-month follow-up — quoted in writing before you commit
|
| Artificial disc replacementMotion-preserving | $50,000–90,000 | £15,000–25,000 | from $11,500Hover for breakdown
Where the money goes
Hospital packagefrom $10,000
Surgery, implants & hospital stay — paid directly to the hospital, never to us
HanBridge coordination$1,500 fixed
Translation, logistics, on-site support & 12-month follow-up — quoted in writing before you commit
|
Totals for standard cases = hospital package (surgery, implants, hospital stay — paid directly to the hospital, never to us) + HanBridge's fixed $1,500 coordination fee (translation, logistics, on-site support, 12-month follow-up). Hover any price for the breakdown. Your written quote after specialist review is final and fixed.
The Journey
From MRI to recovery,
week by week.
You send your MRI and medical summary. We translate and organise everything for specialist review.
Written opinion in hand: diagnosis review, recommended approach, indicative hospital package cost.
Optional video consultation with your matched surgeon. Visa guidance issued — most patients travel visa-free or on a simple medical visa.
You land in Wuhan. We meet you at the airport. Pre-operative checks, then surgery — typically within days of arrival.
Inpatient recovery and early rehabilitation with daily English-speaking support. Most minimally invasive patients fly home around this point.
Scheduled video follow-ups with your surgical team, plus a complete English medical file for your home physician.
Spine FAQ
The questions
everyone asks.
It depends on the procedure. Through HanBridge, standard cases run from $7,500 all-in for a single-level endoscopic discectomy, from $11,500 for artificial disc replacement, and from $13,500 for a single-level lumbar fusion — hospital package paid directly to the hospital, plus our fixed $1,500 coordination fee. Your written quote after specialist review is final and fixed.
From $13,500 all-in for a standard single-level case ($12,000 hospital package + $1,500 coordination) — versus £18,000–30,000 privately in the UK and $80,000–150,000 self-pay in the US. Multi-level and complex cases are quoted individually, in writing, before you commit to anything.
Endoscopic procedures: typically 7–10 days. Fusion surgery: 2–3 weeks. Your surgeon clears you for flying in writing, and we plan the itinerary around it — including aisle seating and airport assistance.
Network hospitals offer both premium Chinese implants and international brands (Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes, Stryker). Your written quote lists the exact implant system proposed — you can specify international brands if you prefer.
Your package includes 12 months of video follow-up, and your home physician receives a complete English operative report and imaging set. For rare complications, we coordinate remote review with your surgical team and, where needed, priority readmission arrangements.
Most are pragmatic once they see complete documentation. We encourage you to involve your GP or physiotherapist early — and we can arrange a doctor-to-doctor call between your home physician and your Chinese surgeon before you commit.
Start with your MRI.
Send your case — an honest, personal reply within 24 hours. Free, and no obligation.