our goal is not to propose a treatment, but to build with you the most effective and least invasive solution for your condition.
Our Therapeutic Expertise: Defining the Appropriate Treatment Strategy
Access to the most advanced technologies is not enough. Our expertise lies in our ability to define the most appropriate treatment strategy for your unique situation. Discover our rigorous decision-making process and the innovative treatments we master.
How to Choose the Best Treatment for You?
Surgery is never the first option. Our expertise lies in a rigorous decision-making process that ensures we only propose surgical treatment when all other options have been considered. This process includes an in-depth analysis of your exams (MRI, CT scan), validation of the failure of conservative treatments, and above all, an in-depth teleconsultation with the surgeon for a shared and informed decision.
Surgery is considered only as a last resort, after a complete and multidisciplinary evaluation. Your decision-making process includes several key steps::
- In-Depth Analysis of Your File: Your exams (MRI, CT scan) are analyzed to correlate the images with your clinical symptoms.
- Failure of Conservative Treatments: We validate that non-surgical approaches (physiotherapy, injections) have been correctly applied and have proven insufficient.
- Functional Impact Evaluation: We evaluate the impact of your condition on your quality of life (pain, mobility, professional activity), based on validated scales.
- Informed Consent: During the teleconsultation with the French surgeon, the benefits, risks, and alternatives to surgery are clearly explained to allow you to make a shared and informed decision, in accordance with the recommendations of the Haute Autorité de Santé.
"When facing a back pathology, haste is the enemy of healing. Our expertise is based on a gradual and rigorous approach: we always explore the least invasive solutions first. Surgery is only considered when its benefit is clearly superior to other options, after a complete evaluation and a shared decision with you."
Dr. Gilles Dubois
Neurochirurgien français spécialisé en chirurgie du rachis
THE COMPLETE RANGE OF BACK SOLUTIONS.
At FRANCHIR, our expertise covers the entire surgical spectrum, but allowing you to understand all available options is the first step towards an informed decision. From conservative approaches to the most complex interventions, we present here a comprehensive overview of existing treatments, while highlighting the advanced surgical techniques that are at the heart of our expertise.”
1 - conservative and Non-Surgical Approaches
Conservative Approaches
The foundation of any treatment plan. Includes physiotherapy for muscle strengthening, osteopathy for mobility, and ergonomics to correct poor posture. These treatments are essential but have their limitations in structural pathologies.
Medical Treatments
Anti-inflammatories, analgesics, and muscle relaxants are used to manage pain and inflammation in the acute phase. Their long-term use is limited by side effects and does not address the mechanical cause of the problem.
Image-Guided Injections
A minimally invasive procedure to deliver anti-inflammatories with millimeter precision. This is an effective treatment to quickly relieve inflammation and delay, or even avoid, surgery in some cases..
2 - Spine Surgery - Our Area of Excellence
When conservative treatments fail and the pathology has a significant impact on your quality of life, a surgical solution becomes the most relevant option. Our expertise focuses on the most advanced techniques, which aim to solve the problem with minimal impact on your body and accelerate your recovery.
Endoscopic Surgery
Our standard for herniated discs**. Performed through a 7mm incision, this ultra-minimally invasive technique allows for recovery in 2 to 4 weeks. It preserves muscles and minimizes post-operative pain, representing a major advance over traditional open surgery.
Artificial Disc Prosthesis
A modern alternative to spinal fusion (arthrodesis). Instead of blocking the vertebrae, this high-tech implant preserves the natural mobility of the spine. This is the solution we prefer for patients suffering from advanced degenerative disc disease.
Minimally Invasive Fusion (MIS)
When vertebral instability needs to be corrected, we use fusion techniques (arthrodesis) through 2 to 3 cm incisions. This approach reduces blood loss by 80% and halves the recovery time compared to conventional fusion.
3 - Future Therapies, Available Today
Regenerative Therapies (PRP)
This cutting-edge approach uses growth factors from your own blood (PRP) to stimulate the natural repair processes of the intervertebral disc. An innovative solution we offer to treat early disc degeneration.
Controlled Spinal Decompression
A non-invasive technique that uses computer-calibrated traction to decompress discs and joints. This is an effective treatment to relieve certain herniated discs and spinal stenosis without any intervention.
SOLUTION
YOUR SOLUTION FOR BACK PAIN WITH FRANCHIR
FRANCHIR is more than just a medical intermediary. We are your partners in reclaiming your quality of life. Our unique expertise in the French healthcare system, combined with deep understanding of Canadian patient needs, allows us to offer a complete, personalized solution.
We understand that suffering in silence for months or years is unacceptable. We know your pain affects not just your body, but your morale, relationships, and ability to enjoy life.
That’s why we created FRANCHIR: to provide a fast, effective, and human alternative to the unacceptable wait times in the Canadian system.
Your pain has lasted long enough. It’s time to take action. Discover how Franchir can help you regain freedom of movement.
