Wear and tear of the shoulder joint due to injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and blood supply disorders often becomes not only a cause of severe pain but also significantly limits arm mobility, which greatly worsens the quality of life and can sometimes lead to disability.
At one of the leading Israeli clinics, Top Ihilov, modern diagnostic equipment and many years of experience of highly qualified medical staff allow for accurate diagnosis of the degree of joint damage, thereby ensuring the patient receives the necessary treatment in full.
Shoulder Joint Treatment in Israel
- Conservativetreatment includes medication (administration of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hormonal agents, and chondroprotectors), physiotherapy procedures, massage, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and sanatorium-resort therapy. This treatment method is mainly used in cases of joint instability due to ligament, tendon, or muscle tears.
- Surgical arthroscopy – a minimally invasive surgical method that allows for minimal tissue trauma under computer visualization control to perform plastic surgery on damaged muscles, ligaments, and tendons, as well as to remove bone and tissue neoplasms. This method is indicated in cases where conservative treatment is expected to be ineffective. The operation is performed using local anesthesia. Hospitalization duration is 1-3 days.
- Open surgical intervention. Used for extensive pathologies and injuries with multiple small fragments of bone tissue, which require connection using staples, screws, plates, and other devices, as well as in cases of difficult access to the damaged area.
- Joint balloon correction – the latest treatment technology that is used only in clinics in Israel, particularly at Top Ihilov. The use of a special implant – an elastic balloon (inspace balloon) – allows patients with previously considered incurable pathologies to return to an active life. The operation is performed using minimally invasive arthroscopy under local anesthesia, which minimizes the likelihood of postoperative complications and shortens the rehabilitation period.
- Joint replacement – a complete replacement of the shoulder joint with a metal-ceramic prosthesis, which can last more than 30 years due to its exceptional strength. This method is used in cases of severe joint damage when restoration is impossible.
Diagnostics of Shoulder Joint Pathology – Results in 3 Days
First Day. Initial Examination
On the first day, the patient, accompanied by their curator, receives an initial consultation at the clinic. The leading orthopedic surgeon studies the medical history, conducts an examination, and issues referrals for necessary diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Second and Third Days. Diagnostics
- X-ray of the shoulder joint in two projections.
- Ultrasound and Doppler of the affected area.
- Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the shoulder joint.
- Diagnostic arthroscopy.
- Electrocardiogram.
- Comprehensive blood analysis.
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist.
Fourth Day. Treatment Plan
On the fourth day, the orthopedic surgeon and the council of all specialized specialists involved in the patient's examination, based on the research results, create an individual treatment plan and select the necessary method of surgical intervention if needed.
Shoulder Joint Treatment in Israel – Prices
According to specialists, Israeli clinics use the most modern and highly effective methods of conservative and surgical treatment of the disease. Many modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods used worldwide were developed in Israel. Moreover, the cost of treatment in Israeli clinics is 30-45% lower than in most clinics in Europe and the USA.
Advantages of Treatment at Top Ihilov Center
- Super professional orthopedic surgeons who successfully handle any joint pathologies 100% of the time.
- Modern equipment, the latest surgical technologies used only in clinics in Israel, and the high qualifications of doctors and nursing staff guarantee the patient: restoration of a certain range of motion immediately after treatment; the ability to engage in physical activities within 3-6 weeks after surgery; restoration of full joint mobility.
- Flawless service – highly qualified assistance from international department staff. With our help, you will save both time and money.