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After ten years helping patients plan medical treatment abroad, I’ve seen the same motivations come up repeatedly: long waiting lists at home, high out-of-pocket costs, insufficient insurance, and limited access to newer techniques. That’s why many patients now look to Thailand. More than 4 million medical travellers visit each year, and for spine surgery the […]

This is one of the main questions asked by our patients. Just like complications are possible after surgery at home, the same applies for surgery overseas. Beyond receiving the follow-up care they need, what’s most important is that patients understand the process and know what to expect – in the unlikely event of complications. Our […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken everyone by surprise and turned lives upside down. Modern healthcare systems around the world have restricted elective surgeries, and relative to our patients, governments have introduced international travel restrictions to help protect their populations. Many of those reading this are awaiting elective spine surgery and need motivation to manage pain […]

In April 2019 Spine Connection is proud to expand our patient offering with the inclusion of one of Asia-Pacific’s most revered spine surgeons, Dr. Tayard Buranakarl. Dr. Tayard has featured prominently in the Thai media, and has instructed hundreds of spine surgeons all over the world. We have put together this introductory article as a […]

The Spine Connection team hosted our very first New Zealand Patient Day & Reunion Dinner in early February 2018. For the last 3 years our team has helped an ever-growing number of New Zealanders seeking alternative spine surgery options like motion-preserving surgery in Germany, and it was time for us to visit our patients on […]

In February 2019, Spine Connection and our patients featured in a news article by senior journalist Paul Toohey from News Corp Australia. The article was syndicated nationwide in online and capital city newspapers. While Spine Connection assist new patients from all over the world, there is no doubting the strength of our Australian patient network. […]