Orthopedic Treatments

Orthopedics treats diseases of the musculoskeletal system. These can be congenital or acquired later in life, whether due to an accident or another disease that caused this damage.

Patients are often only partially mobile or even completely dependent on the help of others to get around, and their quality of life is significantly affected.

The orthopedist tries to relieve pain and restore the lost or restricted functions.

He treats broken bones as well as worn-out joints, takes care of atrophied muscles, stretches ligaments that have lost their elasticity and checks and treats the related tendons and nerves. This can be done by surgery or with the so-called conservative method, that is, without surgery.

Before & After Orthopedic Treatments

So What Is

• Orthopedics treats diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
• Patients are often only partially mobile or even completely dependent on the help of others to get around, and their quality of life is significantly affected.
• The orthopedist tries to relieve pain and restore the lost or restricted functions.
• He treats broken bones as well as worn-out joints, takes care of atrophied muscles, stretches ligaments that have lost their elasticity and checks and treats the related tendons and nerves. This can be done by surgery or with the so-called conservative method, that is, without surgery.

Types and Methods

Orthopedic treatments are a broad field that is divided into many different specialties. Here is a brief list of the most significant and important ones:

Sports medicine treats all injuries that have occurred during sports. The best known of these are probably injuries to the meniscus, followed by the famous cruciate ligament rupture. Tendonitis is also becoming increasingly common.

Extremity surgery treats all types of injuries to the hands, wrists, feet and ankles. These include fractures, dislocations and tendon injuries. Extra training is also required to specialize in extremity surgery.

Spine surgery deals with injuries or diseases of the spine and spinal cord. Those who have scoliosis can find help here. Surgery is not always necessary; often a herniated disc, for example, can be treated classically.

Joint replacement surgery is also called arthroplasty. Here, the surgeon replaces a damaged joint with a prosthesis. The best known are operations on the hip, knee or shoulder.

Pediatric orthopedics deals with children and tries to cure their skeletal or musculoskeletal diseases and correct the respective problems.

The most popular orthopedic treatments in Turkey

Of course, there are all kinds of orthopedic treatments in Turkey. The country has excellent specialists and hospitals equipped with the latest technology. Countless patients from home and abroad are treated every day, which contributes to the doctors’ enormous wealth of experience.
Nevertheless, there are some procedures that particularly stand out and are more frequently requested. These include, among others, joint replacement surgery and spinal surgery.

Let us briefly touch on this:

Joint replacement surgery

There can be various reasons why a joint needs to be replaced. These include osteoarthritis, injuries or other signs of wear and tear on the joint. In principle, all joints in the body can be affected, but hip, shoulder and knee joints are most commonly replaced.
The diseased joint is replaced by a prosthesis or an artificial joint.

This can be made of metal, plastic or ceramic. The artificial joint then takes over the full function of the diseased joint. This allows patients to regain mobility and move without pain. This improves the quality of life and the patient can return to normal everyday activities.

Of course, patients need comprehensive aftercare following orthopedic surgery. This consists of a rehabilitation phase as well as physiotherapy. This is to restore both the strength and the mobility of the joint.

The rehabilitation phase and physiotherapy can take place in Turkey or in your home country, depending on the individual case.
Prior to surgery, the orthopedist will exhaust all options for non-surgical treatment and discuss them with you in detail. Therefore, it is especially important that you disclose all examination records and explain to your attending physician exactly what kind of therapy has been performed so far in your home country.

In Turkey, hospitals and doctors specializing in this field offer a wide range of non-surgical solutions. However, if all options have been exhausted or the patient decides to undergo a surgical procedure, all details will also be explained and weighed up in advance in a detailed online consultation.

A dental examination is of great importance before any joint replacement surgery, as even normal oral bacteria can trigger a prosthesis infection. After joint replacement surgery, you should not perform any dental work for at least 3 months to protect the newly inserted prosthesis. Please remember that there is a lifetime risk of denture infection associated with dental infection or pneumonia, among others, and protect yourself accordingly.
Infections on prostheses are very difficult to heal, and often the entire joint must be removed and later replaced. These operations are very stressful for the body and require special experience of the surgeon.

Read about the most popular orthopedic treatments:

• Knee joint replacement
• Replacement of the hip joint
• Replacement of the shoulder joint
• Spine Surgery

When is orthopedic surgery recommended?

Surgery is recommended when the classic treatment methods have not brought the desired success, patients are severely limited in their ability to move or suffer from unbearable pain.

The best known is spinal surgery for a herniated disc. Here, the disc presses on the nerves because it has ruptured or slipped.
Scoliosis is a mostly congenital abnormal curvature of the spine. Often conservative methods help here, but sometimes the only way out is surgery.

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the spinal cord, causing difficulty walking or numbness.
If, for example, fractures have occurred in the spine as a result of an accident, surgery is usually unavoidable.

Orthopedic Surgery is also usually preferred for tumors.

In spondylolisthesis, one of the vertebrae slips forward. This is often associated with severe pain or numbness in the legs, but can also be treated well with conservative methods. The lower back is most frequently affected.

When will I be cured?

The rehabilitation phases after individual orthopedic surgeries vary greatly and depend strongly on the individual situation, the general state of health and the age of the patient. However, depending on the disease and treatment, certain rest periods are required in most cases.

While patients should expect 2–3 months for knee and hip surgeries, the rehabilitation phase for shoulder joint replacement surgeries can often be completed after a shorter period of time.

In spine surgery, the underlying disease plays a crucial role. There are surgeries after which the patient is recovered after just over a month, while others require a period of 6 months or longer.

Initially, you may be given medication to relieve pain and swelling. Dietary or lifestyle changes may be recommended.
However, your attending physician will provide you with an overview of the procedure prior to the procedure and clarify all details with you.

Treatment Plan

At the beginning of every orthopedic treatment, there is always an exact and precise diagnosis. Only in this way can we find the best treatment for you and use the available methods in a targeted manner to achieve the best possible result.

Therefore, please tell your medical history completely openly to the doctor and do not leave anything out, even if it is just an unimportant little thing for you. Often the doctor can draw conclusions from this that will influence further treatment.

Present all documents to the orthopedist, X-rays, MR or tomographies. Blood tests are also important, as well as information about previous treatments you have received.

Although you will also be thoroughly examined again in Turkey before orthopedic treatment begins, the results of the examinations already available and your medical history will help the doctor make a diagnosis and enable him to make individual and personalized treatment suggestions to you in advance.

Please make sure, that you bring all the tests and examinations, including X-rays, that you have already had in your home country with you to Turkey.

During a detailed online consultation regarding your orthopedic treatment, your orthopedist will discuss with you the treatments you might consider and explain the details behind them.

If you decide to undergo the orthopedic treatment in Turkey, an appointment will be scheduled.

Once the on-site exams are completed after your arrival and the results are in okay, treatment can begin.

The duration of your stay in Turkey will vary. It’s depending on whether you need to undergo a surgery or whether another treatment method is more suitable for you.

Your treating doctor will already give you an approximate idea during your online consultation.

Common to all orthopedic surgeries is the regeneration phase after surgery and, in most cases, physiotherapy.

The goal is to restore mobility and to learn the interaction between the damaged or replaced joints and the musculature. Patients are instructed to perform simple everyday activities independently again, or to relearn how to walk without crutches.

Since both the regeneration phase and physiotherapy extend over a longer period of time, you can decide whether you would prefer to have these steps performed in Turkey or in your home country.

Often, patients choose to remain in Turkey during the rehabilitation phase while undergoing the subsequent physiotherapy in their home country.

Your attending physician will discuss all details with you prior to the procedure.

In any case, MedClinics will continue to take care of you after the surgery, whether in Turkey or at home. You can contact your attending physician at any time to clarify any questions you may have. During regular online consultations, your doctor will follow the progress of your recovery with you.

Top Orthopedic Treatment costs by country

All prices are estimated costs, which may vary depending on the type of treatment, the individual health condition and the underlying disease.

However, it is crucial that you receive treatment at a reputable hospital that has an experienced team of doctors, possesses the necessary technical equipment, and provides appropriate information and aftercare.

Country	Price	Rating
Turkey	~ 6000€ – 8000€	★★★★★
Germany	~ 12000€ – 18000€	★★★★
UK	~ 15000€ – 20000€	★★★
USA	~ 35000€ – 45000€	★★★★

FAQ

History

Orthopedic treatments have been around for many centuries.

Even ancient civilizations used splints and traction devices for broken bones.

The 19th century was the century, when the modern orthopedics began to develop. Surgeons, considered pioneers in the field, developed new techniques and instruments that made it possible to treat skeletal deformities in children.

In the 20th century, advances in surgical techniques and materials made possible the replacement of artificial joints. Along with other complex interventions, this greatly improved the quality of life for patients.

Today, orthopedics continues to evolve, and surgeons, physicians and researchers are constantly improving treatment and surgical methods for their patients.