Conservative Treatment Of Scoliosis Clinics Abroad — Page 6

Part of the large Manipal Hospitals network, this NABH-accredited centre in Goa is Goa's first dedicated sports trauma and orthopaedics centre. Its team specialises in the full non-surgical management for scoliosis – physiotherapy and bracing. Treatment packages for international patients include airport transfers, an interpreter, accommodation, and meals. Overall costs run 2–5 times lower than in Western Europe.

Seoul National University Hospital is the first government-accredited hospital in South Korea, meeting rigorous national standards. Its International Department treats 30,000 patients from 80 countries annually, with English-speaking coordinators available 24/7. The hospital is fully digital, storing all health data to help reduce medical errors. It is located 20 km from Gimpo International Airport in Seoul.

Private Optimed Hospital's conservative scoliosis programme includes a 1.5 Tesla MRI with an open design, comfortable for patients nervous about enclosed spaces. Free online consultations allow assessment from Australia, with follow-up calls after treatment. The ISO-certified facility treats over 250,000 patients annually and holds WHO Baby-friendly accreditation, indicating strong safety and quality standards.

The clinic treats 50,000 patients annually and specialises in orthopaedics and neurosurgery – the key specialties for scoliosis. SYSTEM HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical centre that treats both adults and children.

Medicana Bursa Hospital acts as a regional reference centre with 300 beds and 8 dedicated operating suites. The comprehensive conservative treatment package is around A$49,000. This covers a 14-day hospital stay, intensive care, all laboratory tests, and medications. A bed for a companion is also included in the ward. The facility manages complex cases using specialised growing rod techniques. Dr Kazim Yigitkanli leads the neurosurgery department here. Patients receive free airport transfers and hotel booking assistance to simplify the travel process.

Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital specializes in correcting severe spinal curvatures, often achieving reductions from 80 degrees to below 15 degrees. Conservative treatment packages typically cost around A$19,600. This rate includes the procedure, 4–5 days of hospitalization, anaesthesia, and pre-operative tests. Logistics are simplified with airport transfers and in-house interpreter services included. The hospital belongs to the Medicana Hospital Group, one of Turkey's largest healthcare networks. The orthopaedic unit frequently manages complex cases for international patients using extensive institutional resources.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly building. It meets international quality and safety standards.

• ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems.
• LEED Platinum – the highest level for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
• Located in Istanbul, the clinic serves international patients in a modern setting.