Archive for April, 2009
by Denise
Those engaged in sports or heavy lifting often injure shoulders, and require the need for rotator cuff surgery, knee replacement or hip replacement surgeries, and a multitude of other orthopedic treatments and surgeries. Whether you need hip orthopedics or hip joint resurfacing, knee surgery or arthroscopic knee surgery, medical tourism destinations offer world class care and treatment for a fraction of the cost you’ll pay for such surgeries in the U.S.
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Generally, there are two different yet common types of orthopedic surgery performed for a multitude of issues and injury repairs. Open surgery- Often times this procedure has better results than with Arthroscopy. Surgeons can perform this surgery with small incisions, and healing time is dependent on what type of surgery is performed. Arthroscopy- this procedure can be done by a surgeon using thin tubes that have lighting and lens being inserted into an incision to look at the shoulder joints on a TV monitor. To make repairs, instruments are also inserted through the small tubes and seen by the monitor to do the procedure. Â
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Arthroscopy surgery may treat such conditions as:
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Shoulder Labral tears
- Impingement Syndrome
- Frozen Shoulder
- AC (acromioclavicular) Joint Arthritis
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Knee surgery abroad offers patients high-tech and excellent care such as that found in the Tour2india4health Consultants  in Mumbai, India, or the CTG Healthcare Group in Izmir, Turkey or the Terme Selce Health and Sport center in Selce, Croatia.
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Don’t limit your options, or what you pay for orthopedic surgeries, treatments or procedures. Know your choices and then choose the best.
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by Denise
Antiaging treatments aren’t just for “old” people anymore. Anyone concerned about the appearance of wrinkles, sagging jaw lines, and “turkey neck, may benefit from today’s new antiaging treatments. Men are among the growing numbers of individuals fighting the good fight against the aging process, and are just as likely to benefit from such treatments as women.
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New Technologies in Antiaging Treatments
Some of the most popular new antiaging treatments today include but are not limited to:
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·       Cosmetic treatments – such as FDA approved cosmetic treatments and injectable facial fillers such as Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and Perlane.
·       Laser resurfacing
·       Infrared light treatments
·       Bleaching creams
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Medical tourists are able to save up to 50 to 75% on such costs by traveling to foreign destinations such as South America, Singapore, Thailand, and Mexico. For example, laser skin resurfacing treatments in Costa Rica cost an average of $1,600 and $780 in India. Botox treatments, which range from around $400 in the U.S. per injection site, costs roughly $130-$180 in Thailand and around $180 in India.
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Log online and learn more about dermabrasion in South Korea or skin care medical centers in Saudi Arabia. Learn more about affordable skin care hospitals in Turkey or the best skin care specialists in Hungary. Skin care treatment in Singapore is unequalled, as are some of the best skin care doctors in Malaysia. Explore your options and enjoy the benefits of medical tourism for skin care abroad. You’ll more than likely be amazed… and pleased.
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by Denise
Research has shown that medical tourism, or the desire to travel internationally and across borders for health reasons has become a viable alternative for the treatment and care of the specialized health issues experienced by this group of people from around the world.
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After comparing the cost of procedures in the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia, most baby boomers are combining their retirement desires with ongoing medical care by traveling to various destinations for their needs.
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American boomers needing dental care and prescriptions often travel south of the border into Mexico or even as far as Brazil, Argentina, and Costa Rica for their needs. Dental procedures as well as medications in Latin American countries is less than half of what comparable procedures and medications cost in the United States.
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Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia are popular destinations for those needing hip or knee replacement surgeries. Hungry and Poland are popular for their for dental and cosmetic procedures (at great savings).
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Hospitals in South America or Asia generally cost one half of the price charged in the United States and Europe. Cardiac and orthopedic surgeries performed in India can save health travelers nearly $20,000 or more with one surgical procedure.
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The most common afflictions and conditions experienced by boomers today are:
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·       Kidney disease
·       Arterial sclerosis
·       Osteoporosis
·       Breast, lung, and colon cancer
·       Stroke
·       Joint Complaints: bursitis, arthritis, tendonitis
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Dentistry in Poland, heart care surgery in Central America, clinics in Egypt, orthopedic surgery in Thailand or orthopedic surgery in South Africa are just a few of the possibilities waiting for you.
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Research your options for world-class and affordable medical tourism destinations. You won’t be disappointed.
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by Denise
Bariatric surgery addresses severe obesity difficult to treat through diet and exercise. Generally, bariatric surgery is reserved for people who suffer from obesity related health problems, or those who have difficulty losing weight through traditional methods and are at high risk for complications. Bariatric surgical procedures restrict food intake and promote drastic weight loss when combined with a healthy and nutritious diet plan and regular physical exercise and activity.
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Four types of bariatric surgery procedures are fairly common and each comes with its own benefits. The physician will help a potential candidate consider which procedure is optimal for his or her condition and may include factors such as eating behaviors, health, body mass index, and other medical conditions affected by massive weight gain.
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·       Open and Laparoscopic
·       Adjustable Gastric Band
·       Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
·       Gastric Sleeve
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Traveling to foreign destinations to an obesity surgery center offers people the chance to change their life and the opportunity to visit beautiful countries such as Switzerland, Turkey, South Korea, South Africa and Latin destinations such as Mexico, Guatemala and Columbia.
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Whether you want gastric bypass surgery in Latin America or weightloss treatment in Jordan, global destinations can give you what you’re looking for.
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So do yourself a facvor. Check out the excellent facilities of MediAccess in Cape Town, South Africa or the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland or the CTG Healthcare Group in Izmir, Turkey, medical tourists will fine accredited surgeons and facilities that meet all your needs. For the best obesity surgery abroad, look to see what bariatric surgery in Guatemala or affordable bariatric surgery in Mexico can do for you.
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by Denise
Chronic diseases are considered those that last for months or years and affect millions of Americans on a yearly basis, costing billions of dollars in health care costs as well as untold pain and suffering. Unfortunately, a large majority of chronic disease processes are preventable. Education is the key in reducing the number of individuals suffering such long-term conditions and disease processes. Preventative care and lifestyle changes may increase and enhance quality of life for many.
Chronic disease treatment abroad incorporates may new technologies with some that have been around for thousands of years. Some of the most common treatment approaches used to today to address chronic diseases prevention include those that have been around thousands of years, and some modern developments.
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·       Acupuncture
·       Naturopathic medicine
·       Biofeedback Therapy
·       Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
·       Yoga
·       Ayurvedic Medicine
·       Homeopathic medicine
·       Herbal Therapy
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Affordable treatment for chronic disease in India appeals to many, as does treatments for various disease processes in Turkey and the Ukraine. A chronic disease center offers both high-tech and ancient methods to treat many chronic systemic disease processes offer help to treat causes of chronic disease. Common chronic disease processes include back pain, allergies, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and more. Take action. Find affordable treatment for chronic disease in great medical tourism destinations around the globe such as the Sanoviv Medical Institute or the Integrative Medical Center in Mexico for high quality care, compassion and effective treatment at a chronic disease center that will help enhance your quality of life.
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by Denise
The rising cost of health care, insurance, and demand has forced many natives to seek help across borders. As such, more and more Americans are traveling to Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Guatemala for cosmetic and dental procedures. Natives from Australia and New Zealand travel to Singapore and Thailand to save on orthopedic and dental procedures as well. Even Western Europeans from England, France and Germany are traveling to Hungary and Poland for premium vision and dental care procedures, as well as the most common elective surgical procedures like cosmetic and plastic surgery.
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Why this growing trend in cross-border medical travel?
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Everything from cosmetic surgery to dental needs, to hip replacement surgeries are available in countries like Argentina, Singapore, India, Hungary and Thailand. Many of the facilities found in those countries are regulated and accredited by Medical Association accrediting boards in the United States.
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The cost of procedures around the world drastically differs. For example, bypass surgery in the United States can cost up to $35,000. The same procedure provided in India costs $6,000.
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Transplant procedures in the United States and Britain can cost up to $200,000.
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Orthopedic surgery abroad, cancer treatment abroad, obesity/bariatric surgery abroad and procedures involving cosmetic and plastic surgery abroad are just a few of the procedures and treatments available today that promotes quality care at affordable prices. Explore your options. Don’t think that you have to receive treatment at your local hospital. Your medical care can be found in high quality and state of the art destinations around the world. Nowadays, the world is literally your oyster.
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by Denise
Italy is fast growing an international reputation for her cosmetic and dental surgeries and procedures, while at the same time offering medical tourists the chance to visit one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Whether you’re looking for services in Rome, Milan, Sicily or Palermo, you’re bound to find highly trained and experienced surgeons for your dental or plastic surgery needs.
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Travelers to Italy generally save at least 10% to 20% on medical procedure costs and surgeries, and benefit from medical travel packages that include lodging, food and plenty of compassion and hospitality. Dental vacations abroad and dental tourism is growing in popularity, and it’s easy to see why.
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Hospitals in Italy are modern, comfortable and classy. Doctors in Italy are highly trained, experienced and accredited. If you’re looking for affordable medical treatment in Parma, you’re looking in the right place. Italy is becoming a leader in dental care and needs, and facilities such as Alfieri Dentista, located in Parma, is just one example of the many high-tech options for dental treatments and dental surgeries found in Europe. Health centers in Parma also offer medical travelers the best in care for other medical issues that require high standards of care. Some of the best medical treatment in Italy offers quality coupled with savings, making it a popular medical destination for not only Europeans, but Americans as well.
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Medical tourism in Italy offers wonderful food, blue skies and the best in hospitality. The land of ancient Greeks and Roman empires, the birthplace of modern civilization and inventions, inventors, artists and philosophers, Italy is a land that offers international visitors lots of entertainment, both inside and outside, as well as magnificent historical landmarks and scenic attractions.
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by Denise
Maintaining healthy, smooth skin involves understanding how the skin functions and how to protect and replenish against the damages of sun exposure, aging, acne, allergic reactions and injuries. In addition, understanding the basics of various forms of plastic and cosmetic surgical procedures will help consumers make educated decisions on various forms of skin care.
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The most common skin treatment procedures today include:
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·       Laser Skin Resurfacing
·       Botox
·       Dermabrasion
·       Surface Repair Treatments
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Unfortunately, laser-resurfacing treatments in the U.S. may cost between $2,000 and $4,000 per treatment. Botox injections cost around $450 for each vial of Botox, but surgeons will charge between $200 and $300 for each area that is injected with the Botox solution. In most cases, cosmetic procedures such as these are not covered by American medical insurance policies. So what’s a person to do?
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Go abroad! Enjoy the benefits of affordable skin treatment procedures while at the same time basking in exotic destinations. Skin care treatment abroad offers state of the art facilities like Acibadem Healthcare Group in Istanbul. Talk about a vacation! Some of the best skin care specialists in Hungary can be found at the Aesthetica International Medical Center in Budapest. For affordable skin care treatments and procedures, explore your options, available at the click of a mouse. You won’t be sorry, but you will most likely be surprised at the number of excellent and accredited facilities located in medical tourism destinations than you ever dreamed of.
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by Denise
Egypt has been a tourist attraction for as long as civilization. Pyramids, tombs, cities and shops in Egypt are thousands of years old. Another popular aspect of travel to Egypt is its growing medical tourism. Egypt has some of the highest standards of cosmetic surgery in the world, and some of the lowest prices. The advantages of medical tourism are savings on medical procedures accompanied by a great escape from everyday life.
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Even though Cairo is thousands of years old, it’s still a fully functional, modern day city filled with high-tech and world-class facilities and opportunities.
Egypt is fast growing a reputation of a medical tourist destination that offers superlative dental treatment in Hurghada, and affordable surgery in Egypt is drawing the attention of competitors in the fields of cardiac and cancer care from around the globe. Hospitals in Egypt provide environments that cater to patient care and service. American and British medical schools and universities often train surgeons in Egypt, and surgery in Egypt provides expertise and experience of care in a wide range of medical disciplines.
There are also other benefits to visiting Egypt. Visitors can enjoy cultural and historic places but they will also enjoy modern, new, and exciting and comfortable amenities. For cancer treatment abroad, Egypt is a modern oasis - a paradise in the middle of the desert. Here, technological advancements are not forgotten. Many of the doctors in Egypt that practice medicine throughout Egypt have studied abroad in Western countries and provide treatment at a fraction of the prices that you would otherwise expect.
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by Denise
Orthopedic surgery, like many other surgical procedures, can be a costly endeavor. Ranging from $3,000 to $13,000 in US dollars, if not more, surgical procedures in the United States have become a huge burden on citizens, as well as driving health and medical insurance costs through the roof.
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Orthopedic surgeries may include but are not limited to:
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·       Total Joint Replacement of Hip or Knee
·       Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery
·       Anterior Cruciate Ligament
·       Hip Abrasion Arthroplasty
·       Knee Abrasion Arthroplasty
·       Hip Resurfacing
·       Arthroplasty
·       Arthroscopic Surgery
·       Hand Surgery
·       Avascular Necrosis
·       Arthritis
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Of course, there are many more types of procedures and surgeries that are performed in the orthopedic field. Depending on the type of orthopedic surgery that your condition calls for, treatments, procedures, as well as healing times will vary.
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However, many people, though they have heard of medical tourism, don’t realize that the field of orthopedics has a lot to offer travelers in wonderful and exotic destinations around the world.
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For example, did you know that Terme Selce in Selce, Croatia provides rehabilitation of sport injuries or the Acibadem Healthcare Group in Istanbul, Turkey provides JCI accredited facilities and care for orthopedic surgery abroad, as do some of the best orthopedic surgeons in India? The best sports injuries programs in Croatia are world-class, as is orthopedic surgery in Mexico. Whether you want rotator cuff treatment in Croatia or some type of orthopedic surgery in Guatemala, orthopedic surgery abroad offers individuals with quality, and affordable orthopedic surgery for any needs.
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