by Denise

Medical tourism in Latin America is booming. For affordable treatment in Columbia, obesity treatment in Mexico, or the best cosmetic surgery in Bolivia, the best hospitals in Latin America are providing a range of treatments in accredited and highly regarded medical facilities. Some of the best doctors in Latin America offer treatments for cancer, chronic diseases, cosmetic and plastic surgery, eye and Lasik care, obesity and bariatric surgery, orthopedic surgery, and dentistry.

Locations throughout Latin America such as Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Panama and Costa Rica are seeing a steady rise in global patients seeking excellent, experienced and affordable medical care for everything from fertility treatments to stem cell therapies.

From Fertility Argentina (CEGYR) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to groundbreaking stem cell therapy and integrative medicine offered by Dr. Omar Gonzalez of Integra Medical Center in Tamps, Mexico, individuals from North America, Europe and Africa are finding their healthcare needs met throughout the continent.

Latin America has long been a popular medical tourism destination for cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, cosmetic dentistry, plastic reconstructive surgery, and Lasik eye care. In recent years, fertility centers and fertility specialists have offered couples around the world state-of-the-art, effective and quality ART, or assisted reproduction technologies.

Bariatric obesity surgery, laparoscopic obesity surgery and orthopedic medicine offering hip joint resurfacing, knee joint replacement surgery and shoulder orthopedics has attracted growing numbers of baby boomers. Stem cell treatments and chronic disease treatment, integrative, complimentary or alternative medical practices also attract thousands of travelers every year to beautiful Latin America, making it a leading, and highly competitive, healthcare destination in the 21st century. 

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by Denise

What do you think would be your first thought if you were told you needed knee surgery, a hip replacement, or reconstructive plastic surgery as a result of a mastectomy?  You’re right, in most cases, the first question, spoken or not, is “How much is this going to cost?”

Unfortunately, large numbers of individuals in the United States don’t have  health insurance plans that help cover the costs of major surgeries. Finding options for cosmetic plastic surgery, cancer treatment, skin treatments, and orthopedic surgery may lead consumers to foreign medical destinations that provide excellent though more affordable medical care and procedures.

Increasing numbers of individuals around the world are traveling to foreign destinations for affordable healthcare. Health and wellness tourism has taken hold in the 21st century as a viable, effective, and affordable option for medical care in a variety of fields, from obesity and weight loss treatments to stem cell treatments and technologies.

Gone are the days when medical travelers scoffed at cheaper surgical procedures found only in third world countries. Today, world-class, state-of-the-art and high-tech facilities, surgeons and physicians are found throughout the world, in Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and South Africa, the Middle East, and Central Europe.

The future of health and wellness technologies is indeed borderless, and offers citizens from countries throughout the globe access to the best, the most experienced, and innovative technological treatments, procedures and surgeries.

PlacidWay is a major medical provider for such services, providing consumer information and resources and access to the best for your care.

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by Denise

Lower costs don’t mean lower quality - quite the contrary. Health and wellness facilities in Mexico provide Americans living in border states convenient and affordable options to combat continuously rising healthcare costs in the United States. A majority of healthcare facilities, physicians, surgeons and specialists found in Mexico have been trained in the United States and are accredited and certified by national and international accrediting organizations.

Argentina, located in South America, has long been known as a great destination for dental, vision and cosmetic surgical procedures. However, many people don’t know that medical tourism in Argentina is growing by leaps and bounds. Buenos Aires hospitals, Buenos Aires health centers, clinics in Argentina and surgery in Argentina provide some of the most cost effective and quality treatment that can be found anywhere in the world.

Brazil has long been regarded as a destination for cosmetic surgery in particular. Due to the large volume of tourists from the USA and Europe, Brazil has built a reputation for having quality facilities and top-notch care. Medical professionals are held to high standards of education and accreditation, as are her many facilities.

Facilities like Fertility Argentina, located in Buenos Aires, Brazil, and Cedyt in Bariloche, offer fertility treatments to general surgery and plastic surgery procedures, while MedTravel Ecuador, located in Quinto, offers a range of procedures and treatments in orthopedic, bariatric and weight loss surgical procedures, dentistry and eye and LASIK technologies and care.

From dental care to cardiac surgery, South American travel destinations are growing in popularity among world travelers seeking the best in quality and affordability.

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by Denise

Millions of individuals will travel to foreign destinations for medical or health care in 2010, a trend not limited to middle or upper class Americans, Britons, or Canadians. Medical tourism has become a stable method of health and wellness care, preventive medicine and affordable yet quality and safe treatment for individuals from countries in South Africa, South America, Central Europe and Southeast Asia.

Nearly six million Americans alone are estimated to seek international destinations for their medical care in the coming years, and locations in Croatia, Turkey, and Jordan (Jordan Hospital) are fast making a reputation for themselves in providing certified, JCI accredited, and world-class treatments, procedures and facilities for global travelers.

More facilities are applying for international accreditation by institutions such as WHO (World Health Organization), JCI (Joint Commissions International) and the Trent Accreditation Scheme, ensuring quality patient care, safety standards, and the latest in technological developments and techniques.

Orthopedic surgery, cardiac surgical techniques and procedures, obesity and bariatric surgeries and cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures are just a few of the healthcare options available to individuals around the world. Hip replacements, atrial-septal defect repair, gastric bypass and face lifts are just a few of the techniques available in locations around the world. The availability of cancer therapies, stem cell research, dental techniques and vision care has encouraged medical consumers from nearly all countries in the world to travel to foreign destinations for their medical needs.

Medical tourism is here to stay, and has fast become an affordable and logical resource for medical services in the 21st century.

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by Denise

Hip resurfacing and hip relacement are orthopedic procedures. Hip resurfacing replaces the surface of the hip joint, but one that removes less bone tissue than traditional hip replacement procedures. Because this procedure removes less bone, it also promotes faster healing and recuperation. In most cases, hip resurfacing involves the head of the femur, or thighbone. Sometimes, it also involves both the hip socket as well as the head of the femur.

 

Hip resurfacing procedures in the United States are extremely costly and may amount to $55,000-$60,000, for one hip! The same procedure in  India costs around $8,500. Medical tourists traveling to Thailand, Singapore, and South America for the same treatments may anticipate spending 1/6^th the amount charged in the United States for such procedures.

 

Hip replacement treatments and procedures are often suggested due to damage caused by osteoarthritis or injuries that limit a person’s range of motion, mobility, and comfort.  Different types of procedures or treatments are recommended depending upon the need of an individual patient. Today’s hip replacement surgeries tend to minimally invasive surgical procedures that are often recommended after bone scans, MRIs, x-rays and ultrasound determine the extent of damage to bones in hip joints.

 

Hip replacement surgical procedures may cost up to $43,000 in the United States.  In Singapore and Thailand however, medical tourist patients may benefit from hip replacement surgical procedures that cost about $12,000. In India, the cost can range from about $9,000-$10,000.

 

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by Denise

Orthopedic surgery can be performed in the treatment of the knee and hip joint replacements, as well as arthroscopic surgeries at the knee, shoulder, elbow or ankle joints.  Those suffering from sports injuries as well as dramatic injuries resulting from fractures may benefit from orthopedic surgery. 

 

Orthopedic surgeries may include but are not limited to:

 

·         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

 

Orthopedic surgeries have developed a multitude of various sub-surgeries and sub-specialties, including hand, foot and back surgeries. Careful research and knowledge will help patients to understand the process they are going through, as well as to provide in-depth knowledge of surgical and healing processes.

 

Arthritis and joint replacement surgeries and treatments are growing, as does the Baby Boomer generation around the world, as well as individuals seeking better health and wellness technologies for antiaging treatments and preventive care.

 

International destinations such as Terme Selce     in Croatia have become leaders in sports medicine, sports medicine physical therapy, orthopedic and kinesiotherapy treatments, and specialize in sports injuries and physical therapy for all ages. The Terme Selce facility also offers age management, anti aging and medical spa treatments that offer holistic healing methodologies and programs for international patients coming from Central and Western Europe, Asia and as far as the Americas.

 

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by Denise

Argentina is a land of many wonders; towering mountains, gorgeous valleys, rushing water, and friendly, welcoming people. Argentina has also become one of the leading countries providing accredited and certified medical facilities, treatments, and procedures for international travelers.

Argentina’s medical tourism industry has grown in part to the sophistication of Buenos Aires and the high-tech treatments and procedures offered there. From the most complex surgeries to simple outpatient procedures, Argentina offers not only the latest developments in medical procedures, but exceptional service as well. Famous for cosmetic surgical procedures, Argentina has expanded its reputation for quality service and specialized medical experts for those visiting the city from international destinations. With high standards in plastic surgery and dentistry procedures and reconstruction, Argentina has become a world leader in treatments and hospitality aside from their beautiful sights and destinations.

Facilities such as CEDyT, located in beautiful Bariloche, Argentina, offer an excellent ambulatory surgery center just northwest a Patagonia. Offering services in fertility treatments, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, and endovascular surgery, facilities such as CEDyT Argentina continually rank as the most popular, affordable and quality destinations for medical tourists around the world.

Orthopedic surgery in Argentina, cataract surgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery, or fertility treatments are available at such facilities, offering patients qualified, experienced, accredited, and board certified specialists and surgeons in a multitude of fields. From a mini facelift to meniscus knee surgery, Argentina is an attractive medical destination for those wishing excellent, successful, yet affordable ambulatory services in the southern hemisphere.

 

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by Denise

Got a bum knee? Suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome? Don’t have the money to pay for orthopedic surgery? Rising healthcare costs and the often complicated process of navigating the American health care system and insurance requirements to obtain referrals for medical care have prompted many Americans to venture abroad for orthopedic surgery. Whether you need knee replacement or are suffering from arthritis, or threw your shoulder out playing baseball, orthopedic problems can be treated efficiently and more cost effectively in locations such as Latin America, India, Asia, and growing popular tourist destinations such as Jordan, Turkey and Croatia.

New innovations and technologies in orthopedic surgery such as the Oxinium Journey knee replacements have encouraged men and women around the world to seek relief and treatment from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, sports injuries and debilitative skeletal bone disorders. These new innovations, such as the Oxinium Journey System, offers anatomical knee joint systems that increase stability and flexion.

The Oxinium Journey System is specially designed to help relieve anterior and posterior cruciate ligament (ACL and PCL) conditions and has been successfully performed in India. Due to its success, the device has become one of the few knee replacement structures that offer patients increased range of motion and flexibility.

Facilities such as Knee Surgery India, located in Chennai, India offer treatment athletes, baby boomers, or individuals suffering from medical conditions that decrees stability, flexion, and range of motion in the, hip, elbow, shoulder, and other major joints of the body enhanced quality of life, relief from chronic pain and the ability to enjoy life again.

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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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by Denise

Did you know that in Mexico you can get just about any kind of treatment, procedure or surgery as you can find in the United States, including world-class technologies, facilities and surgeons? Whether you need a dental surgeon for orthodontics, dental implants, dental bridges or cosmetic dentistry services, or you’re looking for any type of bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass, lap band surgery, gastroplasty or sleeve gastrectomy, medical clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals throughout Mexico such as Mexicali Obesity Solutions or Almater Hospital offer the best of care, highly trained and experienced decisions and accredited and certified organizations.

Americans struggling with the faltering economy are putting off medical treatments and procedures, but with affordable medical care so close, more make any decision to travel south of the border for elective surgical procedures such as liposuction, reconstructive breast surgery, face lifts and breast augmentation as much as they are for serious medical conditions that can only be resolved through heart pacemaker procedures, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair surgery or robotic heart valve surgery.

Even more popular is the number of Americans and international travelers venturing to locations throughout Mexico for cutting edge stem cell treatment therapies. Placenta stem cell therapy is the promising new field in stem cell research and offers individuals a multitude of options for treatments in locations such as Integra Medical Center run by Dr. Omar Gonzalez or Progencell, both specializing in stem cell treatements and technologies.

Whether you need orthopedic surgery or cosmetic or plastic surgical procedures and treatments, accredited, affordable, and luxurious accommodations and high-tech facilities and equipment are available to medical travelers from a multitude of destinations. Seeking the best from within the medical tourism industry, consumers today are learning about options that provide peace of mind and optimal health benefits.

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