FairWaitNerve decompression of spinal cord waiting times in Australia
How long public patients wait for nerve decompression of spinal cord, at each public hospital and in each state — official AIHW figures, checked daily.
Shortest waits at public hospitals
The 3 public hospitals with the shortest median wait for nerve decompression of spinal cord, out of 3 reporting.
| Hospital | State | Local health network | Median wait | Operations in the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] | Vic | Monash Health | 33 days | 16 |
| The Alfred | Vic | Alfred Health (Vic) | 48 days | 16 |
| Royal Adelaide Hospital | SA | Central Adelaide | 179 days | 81 |
Common questions
How long is the public waiting list for nerve decompression of spinal cord in Australia?
Half of patients admitted from public hospital waiting lists for nerve decompression of spinal cord waited 105 days or less (national median, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30).
Can I avoid the wait?
As a private patient you choose your surgeon and usually wait less, but you pay fees, partly covered by Medicare and any private health insurance. Private hospitals don't publish waiting times.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) — MyHospitals, elective surgery waiting times, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30. All data sources.