Posts Tagged ‘knee problems’

Sunday,August 2nd, 2009

by Denise

Orthopedic surgeries are designed to provide and promote the health and healing of bone and joint needs associated with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, knee and hip problems, arthritis, and sports injuries such as maybe e.g.,) tennis elbow or rotator cuff surgery.  The scope of orthopedic specialties enables treatment of joint injuries as well as those caused by ligament, tendon, or nerve damage. Some of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures include:

 

 

•      Knee Surgery

•      Hip Replacement Surgery

•      Hip Resurfacing Surgery

•      Shoulder Surgery

•      Elbow Surgery

•      Hand Surgery

•      Total Knee Replacement

 

Orthopedics treatments and surgeries help to treat chronic diseases such as various forms of arthritis in the hands, knees and back. Knee problems, such as torn cartilage or tendonitis in the knee joint caused by sports injuries are often treated with a combination of arthroscopy, or a minimally invasive procedure, or surgical care. Orthopedic treatment may help or repair damage caused to hip joints caused by traumatic injuries, fractures or osteoarthritis conditions. Such treatments may require surgical procedures to replace broken joints with partial or total artificial joints, as well as the use of pins or braces to hold bone sections together.

 

Global destinations such as Korea, Thailand, India are popular in Asia, while Turkey and Jordan are popular in Europe. South Africa and Latin destinations like Mexico, Panama and Guatemala are also favorites. Facilities such as CTG Healthcare Group in Izmir, Turkey or the Knee Surgery India facility in Chennai, India offer specialized and quality care.

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Saturday,January 31st, 2009

by Denise

Many different types of hand surgery are available depending on need. Some of the most common types of hand surgery procedures include but are not limited to:


· Tendon or nerve repair

· Skin grafts

· Closed Reduction and Fixation

· Joint replacement

Arthroscopy shoulder surgery may treat such conditions as:


· Rotator Cuff Tears

· Biceps Tendonitis

· Shoulder Labral tears

· Impingement Syndrome

· Frozen Shoulder AC (acromioclavicular)

· Joint arthritis


Knee problems may be addressed with various forms of knee joint surgery such as:


  • Knee Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty)
  • Knee Ligament Repair
  • Knee Abrasion Arthroplasty
  • Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome)

Hip joint resurfacing and hip replacement surgery is also very common in the field of orthopedics.


Many Americans put off such surgeries because of cost considerations and medical insurance stipulations, limits and wait times. Medical travelers may benefit from global orthopedic services in such cases. Orthopedic care and state-of-the-art orthopedic clinic facilities are available in numerous locations.


For example, check out the Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, the first to be accredited by the JCI (Joint Commissions International). Or visit Knee Surgery in India. There are many more excellent orthopedic care facilities to be found in South Africa, South America, and Asia as well as central Europe.


Learn about different types and procedures involved in the field of orthopedics. Your research will stand you in good stead when it comes time to make the right choice, choose the right provider and determine the best location and staff that will help suit your specific needs.


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Tuesday,January 27th, 2009

by Denise

Knee surgeries are orthopedic services performed to repair pain in the knee problems caused by injuries, running, tendonitis or arthritis. Common knee surgery procedures include:


  • Knee Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty) aka Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
  • Knee Ligament Repair
  • Knee Abrasion Arthroplasty
  • Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome)

In the United States, knee joint surgery costs about $30,000. Medical tourists pay around $12,000 in India. Knee ligament repair costs around $17,000 per knee in the U.S., and knee abrasion arthroplasty costs twice that. Even with insurance, costs are astronomical.


Hip replacement surgery often involves bone scans and MRIs, x-rays and ultrasound to determine damage to bones in hip joints. Hip replacement surgical procedures cost up to $43,000 in the United States. In Singapore and Thailand, medical patients may benefit from orthopedic hip replacement surgical procedures that cost about $12,000. In India, costs average about $9,000-$10,000.


Hip joint resurfacing replaces the surface of the hip joint, but removes less bone tissue than traditional hip replacement procedures. Hip resurfacing procedures in the U.S. average $55,000 per hip! The same hip resurfacing procedure in India costs around $8,500. Medical tourists traveling to Thailand, Singapore, and South America for the same treatments may anticipate spending 1/6th the amount charged in the U.S. for such procedures.


Options for orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic specialists and orthopedic care are becoming more available in popular travel destinations around the world. Finally, we have a choice as to how much we’re willing to pay for excellent and experienced medical care.

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