Fast-Track our back deserves.
Access France’s leading surgeons for your back pain, with a seamless journey managed and billed by your trusted local healthcare provider. No long waits, no hidden costs.
Living with chronic back pain is hard enough. Facing uncertain waiting times for surgery on the NHS, or the prohibitive costs of private UK healthcare, can add immense stress. We believe there is a better way. A way that puts you in control, provides faster access to world-class care, and makes it more affordable, all through a professional you already know and trust.
The FRANCHIR Solution: A Seamless, Coordinated Journeyrefuses to accept this reality.
Our specialized medical support service is designed specifically for Canadian patients who refuse to let their quality of life deteriorate during months of waiting.
Through our network of internationally renowned French neurosurgeons and orthopedic specialists, you’ll benefit from cutting-edge expertise and advanced surgical techniques, all with personalized French-language support.
The first step begins with a consultation with our specialized clinical nurse at our Montreal office. This comprehensive evaluation helps determine the best treatment strategy for your specific situation and directs you to the most suitable French specialist for your condition.
This comprehensive evaluation helps determine the best treatment strategy for your specific situation and directs you to the most suitable French specialist for your condition.
The end of your back pain and the waiting.
While healthcare system is recognized for its qualities, it faces major challenges with wait times for spine surgery. Official statistics show average wait times of 12-18 months for spinal interventions, with peaks of 24 months in some provinces. Meanwhile, your pain intensifies, your condition worsens, and your quality of life deteriorates day by day.
FRANCHIR offers you priority access to France’s best spine surgeons, with complete and human support, fully coordinated from Canada. We transform months of suffering into weeks of action to regain a more comfortable life.
Start with Your Local UK Specialist
Your trusted physiotherapist, pain clinic or specialist prepares your medical file and confirms your eligibility for our pathway. They remain your primary contact throughout.
Expert French Medical Review
We match your case with a leading French spinal surgeon. You receive a comprehensive medical opinion and a clear treatment plan, all coordinated via your local clinic.
World-Class Surgical Care in France
FRANCHIR manages every aspect of your medical trip—from surgery in a top-tier hospital to your comfortable recovery. Your focus is on one thing: getting better.
Local Aftercare & Simple Billing
You return to the UK for follow-up care with your local specialist. For total simplicity, they handle the single, all-inclusive invoice for your entire journey, with no surprises.
Precise Diagnosis for Tailored Treatment
What kind of back pain do you have?
Whether constant or in flare-ups, whether it prevents sleep or work, whether accompanied by leg numbness or headaches, each pain tells a unique story requiring specialized care. Don’t let suffering dictate your life.
Precisely identify your condition to access the most effective treatment without months of system waiting.
Complete UK-France Support: You're Never Alone
Navigating foreign healthcare can be daunting. That’s why FRANCHIR offers unique support covering every aspect of your care journey.
Start with Your Local UK Specialist
Your trusted physiotherapist, pain clinic or specialist prepares your medical file and confirms your eligibility for our pathway. They remain your primary contact throughout.
Expert French Medical Review
We match your case with a leading French spinal surgeon. You receive a comprehensive medical opinion and a clear treatment plan, all coordinated via your local clinic.
World-Class Surgical Care in France
FRANCHIR manages every aspect of your medical trip—from surgery in a top-tier hospital to your comfortable recovery. Your focus is on one thing: getting better.
Local Aftercare & Simple Billing
You return to the UK for follow-up care with your local specialist. For total simplicity, they handle the single, all-inclusive invoice for your entire journey, with no surprises.
Consultation
First step toward your recovery
Meet our specialized clinical nurse in Montreal. A complete evaluation and personalized guidance toward the best specialist.
What sets Franchir apart is our ability to provide access to France’s best surgical techniques while ensuring complete medical follow-up in Canada, before and after your procedure.
French Excellence: World-Renowned Care for Your Spine
France enjoys exceptional global reputation in spine surgery, resulting from centuries of medical tradition and massive investment in research and innovation. French surgeons receive minimum 11 years of initial training, followed by specialized education and mandatory continuing professional development..
Our partner French hospitals are equipped with the world’s most advanced technologies:
• 3D intraoperative navigation enables millimetric precision
• Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery reduces postoperative pain
• Next-generation implants preserve natural mobility
These cutting-edge technologies, combined with our surgeons’ human expertise, enable:
• Less invasive procedures
• Faster recoveries
• Superior outcomes
What seemed impossible just years ago has become routine in our French centers. Our specialists actively participate in international research and regularly publish in the most prestigious medical journals. This involvement ensures you benefit from the most effective techniques and protocols, often years before their widespread adoption elsewhere
FAQ – Spine Surgery in France with Franchir
What is Franchir and who is our service for?
Franchir helps UK patients access spine surgery in France. We provide personalized support to benefit from French specialist expertise while reducing wait times, with follow-up by our Canadian clinical partners.
What are the wait times in France vs UK?
In the UK, official statistics show average spine surgery waits of 12-18 months, with peaks of 24 months in provinces like Ontario and British Columbia. These delays result from specialist shortages and public system saturation.
With FRANCHIR, you’ll see a renowned French specialist within 4-8 weeks maximum. This difference comes from our network of French surgeons with dedicated international patient slots. Our specialists, trained at top French institutions, maintain excellence standards while offering optimized availability.
This drastic wait time reduction can be crucial for your health. During Canadian wait times, your condition may worsen, making surgery more complex and recovery longer. Our preventive approach gives you timely access to care.
How can I get my case evaluated?
Your journey begins with a free consultation at our Montreal office with our spine pathology specialist nurse. This healthcare professional, trained in both French and Canadian protocols, performs a complete evaluation.
During this one-hour consultation, we analyze your medical history, current symptoms, and examine existing imaging (MRI, CT, X-rays). If you lack recent scans, we direct you to our Montreal imaging partners.
After evaluation, we determine if your case requires conservative or surgical treatment, and identify the best French specialist for your condition. You receive a detailed report in French and English, plus a personalized care plan with timeline and cost estimates.
To book your free consultation, click here to use our online form. We offer multiple slots within a week of your request.
Back pain: What to do first?
When experiencing back pain, first assess its intensity and characteristics. If mild and recent (less than 48 hours), apply cold for the first 24 hours, then heat, while maintaining light activity.
However, if pain persists beyond a few days, intensifies, or includes symptoms like leg radiation, numbness, or muscle weakness, see a specialist quickly.
In Quebec, wait times to see a spine specialist can reach 12-18 months. That’s why FRANCHIR offers an alternative: free Montreal consultation within 48 hours, followed by access to top French specialists in 4-6 weeks maximum.
Don’t let your pain worsen during months of waiting. Our team evaluates your situation and directs you to the most appropriate solution, whether conservative or surgical.
When to consult for intense back pain?
ntense back pain requires immediate medical attention, especially if it prevents sleep, limits daily activities, or comes with neurological symptoms.
Seek emergency care if you experience:
- Unbearable pain that doesn’t improve with rest
- Radiation in one or both legs (sciatica)
- Numbness or weakness in legs
- Difficulty controlling sphincters
- Loss of sensation in perineal area
At FRANCHIR, we understand your urgency. Our emergency protocol provides evaluation within 24-48 hours in Montreal, with immediate file transfer to our French specialists. Unlike Canadian delays that may worsen your condition, we act quickly to relieve you.
Intense pain is never normal and should never be endured in silence. Each day of waiting may compromise your chances of full recovery.
How much does back surgery cost in France?
The cost of back surgery in France varies by procedure complexity but is generally lower than North American rates for equivalent care.
FRANCHIR ensures financial transparency:
- Detailed quote before any procedure
- No hidden fees or surprises
- Adapted financing options
- Insurance claim assistance
Important: Many Canadian private insurances partially or fully cover overseas care, particularly when local wait times exceed acceptable medical standards. Contact your personal insurance for details.
Investing in your health and quality of life is priceless. Also consider the hidden costs of waiting: prolonged work absences, repeated palliative treatments, condition deterioration, and impact on loved ones.
Can I get reimbursed by my insurance?
Yes, many FRANCHIR patients receive partial or full reimbursement from their Canadian private insurance. Reimbursement depends on your insurance policy and medical justification.
Factors favoring reimbursement:
- Canadian wait times exceeding 6 months
- Documented condition deterioration
- Failed conservative treatments
- Relative medical urgency
FRANCHIR assists with your claim:
- Complete medical file preparation
- Medical justification drafting
- Coordination with your Canadian doctor
Our experience shows insurers increasingly recognize the legitimacy of overseas care given Canadian wait times. We maximize your reimbursement chances through our administrative expertise.
Don’t Let Waiting Decide Your Future.
Contact us
info@franchir.eu
