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Ichilov Medical Center
Orthopaedics

Treatment in Israel: Wrist Joint Replacement

Experienced and qualified surgeons at the Top Ihilov Hand Surgery Center expertly perform wrist joint replacement surgeries, during which the damaged joint is replaced with an artificial one.

Wrist Joint Replacement: Advantages of the Surgery at Top Ihilov Clinic

The main advantages of performing wrist joint replacement at the state-of-the-art Top Ihilov Hand Surgery Center include:

  • The surgery is performed using a minimally invasive method, employing the most advanced technologies.
  • Computer modeling is used for the individual fitting of the implant.
  • Incisions during the surgery are made with a state-of-the-art ultrasonic bone scalpel, preventing damage to nerves and blood vessels.

Wrist Joint Replacement: Stages of the Surgery at Top Ihilov Clinic

The surgery is performed in cases of irreversible joint deformation due to infection, trauma, or disease, such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal of the surgery is to restore wrist mobility and return the patient to full functionality.

  • At the beginning of the surgery, the surgeon makes an incision on the back of the hand, retracts the tendons, and removes the damaged parts of the joint.
  • Then, holes are made in the wrist bones for securing the implant.
  • The implant is installed and secured with special bone cement.

For several days after the surgery, the patient remains in the hospital for general observation and to prevent swelling or infection. Stitches are removed after 10-14 days. During this time and for several weeks, the arm must be in a cast. After the cast is removed, the patient is prescribed a course of physiotherapy. Through physical exercises, the mobility of the arm will gradually be restored. Full recovery after wrist joint replacement usually takes three to six months.

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