3D navigation
Real-time imaging guides every screw placement. Drastically reduces malpositioning and revision rates.
FAST-TRACK SURGERY
Fast-track spine surgery in France, built for Canadians
Today's spine surgery is smaller, more precise, and faster to recover from. Franchir's fast track makes those French centres reachable from Canada in 4 to 6 weeks — with bilingual coordination from Montréal.
Techniques behind a 4-to-6-week fast track
These tools are no longer optional in modern spine care. They are the foundation of safer and more precise surgery.
Surgical robotics
Robot-assisted planning and execution for complex deformities and fusions. Higher accuracy, less radiation for the team.
Mini-invasive techniques
Endoscopy, percutaneous screws and tubular retractors — less muscle damage, less blood loss, faster discharge.
Motion-preserving implants
Cervical and lumbar disc replacement, dynamic stabilisation. Preserve mobility when stable fusion is not necessary.
Intra-operative neuromonitoring
Continuous monitoring of motor and sensory pathways during complex cases. Adds a critical safety net.
EOS imaging
Full-body standing 3D imaging at low radiation. Essential to plan adult deformity surgery accurately.
Surgeons selected on outcomes
Every partner surgeon is selected on volume, training and documented results — not on availability.
Selection criteria
Each surgeon performs at least 200 spine procedures per year, with a sub-specialised focus (degenerative, deformity, oncology or trauma).
All hold senior consultant positions at French university hospitals or accredited private centres.
Patient outcomes are reviewed annually and form part of the partnership agreement.
Surgeon profile
- Fellowship-trained spine specialists
- Sub-specialisation: degenerative, deformity, tumour, revision
- Hands-on experience with robotics and navigation
- Bilingual or with bilingual coordinator support
- Reachable for video consultations before and after surgery
- Committed to second opinions when appropriate
The technology behind the results
Latest-generation implants and instruments used across the Franchir network.
TOPS — motion preservation 
Disc prosthesis 
Pedicle-screw fixation 
Minimally invasive surgery
From the OR & interviews
Live procedures and surgeon interviews from the Franchir network.
In conversation with Gilles Dubois, a pioneer of spine surgery
with Dr Gilles Dubois
Interview — Dr. Doan Co Minh: insights on innovative surgery and the Franchir patient journey
with Dr Doan Co Minh
Live from the OR — Dynamic lumbar stabilization (TOPS) with Dr. Brauge
with Dr Brauge
Live from the OR — Nerve release, anatomical integrity, mobility preservation: 3 surgeons
Anterior spine approach: preserving the muscles to restore mobility
Frequently asked questions
Yes. After the Montréal assessment, you have a secure video consultation with your French surgeon. The decision to operate is taken with you — never imposed.
Ready to talk to a surgeon?
Free Montréal assessment, then a secure video consultation with your French specialist within 1 to 2 weeks.