Free yourself from pain. Get your life back.
Get immediate access to the most advanced spinal surgery in France.,
with comprehensive support at every stage.
Your Solution to Waiting Lists and Limited Treatments
We understand your frustration. Here's how we offer a fast, safe, and more effective alternative for your spinal health.
The Problem:
Concerns about medical travel
Fear growing and stress oppressive having to organize everything on my own for surgery abroad.
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More than just an intermediary, your trusted partner
Traveling for surgery is a significant step. Our concierge service is designed to eliminate all stress and offer you complete peace of mind.
SPINAL SURGERY
French Medical Excellence at Your Fingertips
Our partner surgeons are pioneers in the use of 3D navigation and robotic assistance for millimeter precision. These minimally invasive techniques mean less pain, faster recovery, and a quicker return to your active life.
You have access to implants that are not available in Canada, designed to preserve mobility and offer a long-lasting solution, unlike traditional spinal fusion.
The TOPS™ System
Posterior arch prosthesis
IntraSPINE®
Interlaminar Implant
BDyn
Dynamic posterior stabilization
CP-ESP & LP-ESP
Disc prostheses
Endoscopy
Surgery performed through 1 or 2 holes
Minimally invasive surgery
Surgery performed through a tube
Our Spinal Surgeries: Innovation at the Service of Your Mobility
SOS Medical Tourism offers Quebec patients privileged access to cutting-edge surgical innovations available in France for cervical and lumbar conditions. This includes options such as arthrodesis, disc prostheses, and minimally invasive techniques that aim to preserve the natural movement of the spine, provide dynamic stabilization, or enable rapid recovery through endoscopy. These approaches are detailed to help you understand the differences and benefits of each advanced solution.
Cervical or lumbar surgery? Specify the area!
Cervical Surgery
In France, cervical surgery includes arthrodesis, disc replacement, minimally invasive endoscopy, and decompressive foraminotomy, effectively correcting hernias, stenosis, and painful discogenic instability.
Lumbar Surgery
In France, lumbar surgery offers arthrodesis, disc replacement, minimally invasive endoscopy, TLIF/ALIF fusion, laminectomy decompression, treating hernias, stenosis, and disabling spondylolisthesis.
Your Path to Relief, in 5 Simple Steps
1
Initial Contact & Assessment
Send us your application and medical records. Our experts will evaluate them free of charge to confirm your eligibility.
2
Transparent Plan & Quote
You will receive a detailed treatment plan and a comprehensive quote with no hidden costs. We will discuss the options together.
3
Organization of the Stay in France
Once you have made your decision, our concierge service will organize your entire medical trip.
4
Surgery & Recovery
You undergo surgery in a state-of-the-art clinic and begin your recovery in a safe and comfortable environment.
5
Post-Operative Follow-Up Covered
We coordinate your remote follow-up and remain your primary contact even after your return.
EXPERTISE, RELIEF, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, HEALING
Why choose France for your spinal surgery?
| Condition/clinical indication | Why France? | Technique/implant involved | Current restrictions in Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade I-II degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with persistent pain | Access to TOPS™ System (posterior arthroplasty) which stabilizes while maintaining segmental mobility | TOPS™ facet arthroplasty (fda.gov, premiaspine.com) | Implant not yet approved by Health Canada; unavailable in Quebec operating rooms |
| Degenerative disc disease (L3-S1) in a young/active patient wishing to preserve movement | Disc prosthesis LP-ESP® (viscoelastic 6 DDL) used for over 15 years in France | LP-ESP® disc arthroplasty (biospace.com, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) | No medical device license in Canada, waiting list for approval |
| Lumbar stenosis + moderate instability where we want to avoid a definitive merger | IntraSPINE® (silicone interlaminar wedge) minimally invasive, reversible, 30 min operating time | IntraSPINE® dynamic stabilization | Device not listed in Canadian catalogs; limited expertise |
| Adjacent instability after discectomy/fusion or prophylactic topping-off | B-Dyn® (pedicle screws + dynamic rod) provides a hybrid solution | B-Dyn® dynamic system | Very limited choice of hybrid implants in Quebec |
| Complex deformations (adult scoliosis, kyphosis) | Reference centers (Bordeaux, Le Mans, and Toulouse University Hospitals): 3D navigation, high volume >1,000 cases/year | Fusion or hybridization with custom-made implants | Much lower volumes, extended waiting lists |
| Surgery recurrence/failure (pseudarthrosis, broken hardware) | French teams specializing in «fusion + motion» solutions and 3D bone graft networks | Custom solutions / 3D titanium cages | Concentrated Canadian review centers; delays ≥ 12 months |
| Primary or metastatic spinal tumors requiring en bloc resection | Complete technical facilities: oncological spine surgery + complex single-stage reconstruction | Resections + 3D cages + cementoplasty | Limited access to these highly specialized platforms |
| Osteoporotic/traumatic fractures with severe collapse | Systems SpineJack® & navigation: height restoration + percutaneous cementoplasty | SpineJack® | SpineJack system not routinely used in Quebec |
| Cervical radiculopathies with desired preservation of mobility | Cervical prosthesis CP-ESP® (viscoelastic) | CP-ESP® arthroplasty | Not approved in Canada |
| Herniated discs / foraminous stenosis in frail patients | Spinal endoscopy under spinal anesthesia (1-2 ports), outpatient | Endoscopic lumbar decompression | Technique still not widely used outside academia |
| Patient requiring a short stay & quick return (self-employed entrepreneur, elite athlete) | Fast-track program: procedure <2 hours, mobilization on the day of surgery, partner medical hotels | MIS/outpatient in private clinics (Le Mans, Harley St.) | Very limited outpatient lumbar care in the public health system |
Key points justifying the transfer
Implants and technologies not available or not approved in Canada (TOPS™, LP-ESP®, IntraSPINE®, B-Dyn®, CP-ESP®).
Expertise and extremely high volumes in world-renowned French centers, reducing pre- and post-operative risks.
Highly advanced minimally invasive or endoscopic approaches enabling shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.
Quick access : virtually no waiting lists compared to current wait times in Quebec for complex cases.
Comprehensive multidisciplinary management (resuscitation, intensive care, specialized rehabilitation on site), essential for tumors, severe scoliosis, or repeat surgeries.
In practice: When a patient presents one of the above indications and wishes to either maintain mobility, benefit from a solution that has not yet been approved by Health Canada, or avoid excessive delays, referring the consultation to our French partners is appropriate and provides real therapeutic added value.
Objectif Surgery in France: The Essential Guide
Everything a Quebec patient needs to know for a successful surgical experience abroad
Free yourself from pain!
Take advantage now of cutting-edge surgical technologies available exclusively in France: latest-generation disc prostheses, dynamic systems that preserve mobility, and minimally invasive approaches for faster recovery. If your lower back or neck pain is limiting your daily life and local options are proving insufficient, contact us via our form or by phone; our team will be happy to guide you and schedule your consultation without delay.
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Disclaimer
The information provided on this website, including descriptions of treatments, surgical technologies, or partner facilities abroad, is offered for informational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as a personalized medical advice, a diagnostic, nor a therapeutic recommendation.
We strongly encourage you to consult a qualified healthcare professional in Quebec or elsewhere before making any decisions regarding surgery or medical treatment.
SOS Medical Tourism acts solely as an intermediary for information and logistical support. We are not responsible for medical decisions made by foreign healthcare professionals, nor for the clinical results of the procedures performed.
The user remains fully responsible for the use they make of the information published on this site.
