Shoulder Surgery – Treatment of Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation in Israel

At the Top Ichilov Medical Center, diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy of joints has been performed for many years, utilizing small incisions not exceeding 5 mm, through which a microscopic fiber-optic camera and microsurgical instruments are introduced. This operation is minimally invasive, leaves quickly healing barely visible scars, and requires a shorter rehabilitation period after surgery. Joint replacement at Top Ichilov is performed using prostheses: a shoulder joint head and a prosthesis that completely replaces the joint (total). An individual prosthesis is selected or manufactured for each patient, which will subsequently allow for a full range of motion. The prostheses are made from high-strength, hypoallergenic metal.

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Indications for shoulder arthroscopy include:

• tears or damage to the cartilage ring or biceps tendon
• damage to the tendons that hold the head of the humerus in the joint cavity
• bone spurs
• inflammation in the rotator cuff area, etc.

Indications for shoulder joint replacement include:

• osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint;
• injury associated with a fracture of the humeral head;
• damage to the glenoid cavity;
• hereditary dysplasia of the shoulder joint;
• old fracture with improper alignment of the humeral head.

And other pathologies. The task of the orthopedic surgeons at Top Ichilov is not only to eliminate the problem, replace the damaged joint or its part with a prosthesis, but also to preserve as much natural bone tissue as possible. The choice of intervention method depends on the factors accompanying the operation: the volume of the operation, the patient's condition, the purpose of the operation, etc.

During arthroscopy or shoulder joint replacement, the following may be performed:

• fixation of recurrent shoulder dislocation;
• correction of tendon tears;
• medicinal treatment of affected tissues (widespread bursitis);
• repositioning and fixation of fractures.

Modern prostheses are made from high-quality materials and are completely identical in shape to the patient's natural joint. The prostheses are fixed using special bone cement, and the prosthesis can last a lifetime. Arthroscopic surgeries last from 1 to 2 hours, while joint replacement surgery lasts from 1 to 3 hours, with the patient being hospitalized for 4 – 5 days. The rehabilitation period is determined by the treating physician, usually lasting from 2 months and more.

Advantages of Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement at Top Ichilov Clinic

• The orthopedic department at Top Ichilov employs specialists with many years of experience, each of whom is a highly qualified physician, many holding doctoral or professor titles;
• The operating orthopedic surgeons at the clinic undergo planned specialization annually at the best medical centers abroad;