Mr William Aston
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Speciality: Spine
Spine Fusion
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is the largest spinal surgery centre in Europe, performing more spinal surgeries than any other facility. Our specialist consultants are renowned for their expertise and leaders in their field.
Alongside expertise, your choice of Private Care consultant, and comfort of Private Care you can be reassured by the rigour and support infrastructure of an NHS hospital. We have specialist facilities including intensive care and high dependency unit, all available on site. These are often facilities that smaller private hospitals do not have.
Spinal fusion is a surgery to stabilise and correct problems in the spine, often used for conditions like scoliosis, disc degeneration, fractures, or deformities. The procedure joins two or more vertebrae together to stop movement at an unstable or painful area, which can reduce pain and improve stability.
In the surgery, bone grafts are placed between the vertebrae to help them grow together, and metal rods, screws, or plates hold the bones in place while they fuse over time. Though fusion can reduce flexibility in the treated area, it’s effective in reducing pain and preventing further spine issues. Physical therapy is usually recommended afterwards to strengthen the back and improve movement.
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How can I pay for treatment?
01Insured patients
We have contracts with the majority of insurers to cover the costs of your treatment. Before you attend either an outpatient appointment or being admitted to RNOH Private Care you must get authorisation from your insurer.
You will need to check with them your policy limits or restrictions and whether RNOH Private Care is in their chosen network of hospitals. Please ensure you have all the relevant details regarding your insurance, including your membership or policy number, when having any contact with our team.
Please be aware that you will be responsible for costs not covered by your insurance policy, such as any medication or equipment you are given to go home with. Our team will discuss these with you.
02Self Pay patients
More information for Self Pay patients is available here
03Third Party Sponsorship
Patients must provide an original signed letter from their sponsor which clearly outlines their acceptance of responsibility for payment of the patient’s account. This must be received and agreed by RNOH Private Care prior to the appointment or admission date.
04Embassy Sponsorship
RNOH Private Care has excellent relationships with embassies. If you are a government sponsored patient your embassy will need to issue a letter of guarantee to cover the cost of your treatment. We must receive this letter before your appointment date to enable treatment to go ahead.
05Cheques and Credit/Debit Card
All payments must be made in pounds sterling (£).
- Personal Cheques and Bankers Drafts should be made payable to ‘Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust’. Personal cheques can only be accepted if received in advance in order for the funds to be cleared.
- We accept all major credit cards, however, we are unable to accept Diners or Amex.
- Outstanding accounts are monitored and reviewed regularly.
06What are your terms & conditions?
Information about our Terms and Conditions is available here.
Your path to accessing our services starts with a simple step – contacting us.
Contact usNew patient & referrals
+44 (0)20 8909 5114
Email
rnoh.pcenquiries@nhs.net
All other enquiries
+44 (0)20 3947 0049