The Ichilov Clinic utilizes all advanced treatment methods, including the latest non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical protocols. Minimally invasive surgeries allow for the complete removal of osteochondroma while preserving limb function. Surgeries are performed by orthopedic surgeons with 20 years of experience working with bone tumors. The clinic's protocols minimize the risk of tumor recurrence, ensuring high treatment efficacy. After the procedure, patients undergo individually tailored rehabilitation. This ensures rapid recovery and a return to a full life.
Rooms are equipped for maximum comfort and are furnished with everything necessary for a peaceful recovery. The medical staff provides round-the-clock care and attention to every detail of the patient's well-being. A personal coordinator accompanies patients at all stages—from the first consultation to discharge. They handle organizational issues, translate medical documentation, and assist with accommodation. This allows patients to focus solely on recovery.
About the Disease
Osteochondroma is a benign bone-cartilage tumor that grows on the surface of the bone. There are solitary and multiple forms. A solitary osteochondroma affects one bone. The multiple form affects several bones simultaneously.
Causes
- Genetic mutations
- Hereditary predisposition
- Disorders of cartilage tissue growth
- Bone injuries in childhood
Symptoms
- Painless lump on the bone
- Limited joint mobility
- Compression of blood vessels or nerves
- Deformation of the limb
- Pain during tumor growth
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Treatment Methods for Osteochondroma
At the Ichilov Clinic, treatment methods for osteochondroma are chosen based on the size of the tumor, its location, growth rate, and the presence of complications.
Dynamic Observation
This approach is used for small asymptomatic osteochondromas that do not cause discomfort and do not limit movement. The patient undergoes regular radiological monitoring every six months to track tumor growth dynamics. Digital radiography with low radiation exposure is used. If necessary, MRI is prescribed to assess the condition of surrounding soft tissues and cartilage. This strategy allows for the avoidance of unnecessary surgical intervention when the tumor remains stable and poses no health threat.
Marginal Bone Resection
This gentle method is applicable in the early stages for small tumors. The surgeon incises the soft tissues and removes the tumor along with a fragment of healthy bone tissue, while preserving the integrity of the bone. Muscle tissues are not incised but are carefully retracted, minimizing trauma. The absence of significant defects eliminates the need for subsequent plastic surgery. This approach ensures rapid recovery and a short rehabilitation period. Patients return to active life within a few weeks after the intervention.
Osteotomy
In advanced stages of the disease, large osteochondromas require a more radical approach that disrupts the integrity of the bone. The surgeon makes incisions in the bone tissue and removes areas involved in the pathological process, sometimes capturing intact fragments. For small defects, the cavity is filled with biocement or an autograft from healthy areas of the patient's bone. The use of the patient's own bone tissue accelerates healing and ensures better integration. After recovery, the patient can lead a full life without restrictions on physical activity and movement.
Endoprosthetics
This method is necessary for the removal of large osteochondromas when significant bone defects occur. At Ichilov, prostheses made from biocompatible materials are used, which are individually selected using computer modeling. Innovative prostheses are used for children, allowing for non-surgical correction of limb length as they grow without repeated operations. This is especially important for a growing body, where normal body proportions must be maintained. Modern endoprostheses ensure complete restoration of limb function and a high quality of life for many years.
Recurrence Therapy
In cases of hereditary predisposition or multiple osteochondromas, there is a high risk of disease recurrence and malignant transformation. To prevent malignancy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are included in the treatment regimen, which destroy cells with pathological changes. At Ichilov, the latest generation chemotherapeutics with minimal toxicity and mild side effects are used. Radiation sessions are conducted on modern equipment with targeted impact technologies on the pathological focus. This comprehensive approach significantly improves prognosis and reduces the likelihood of disease recurrence.
Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation
After surgical treatment, patients are prescribed an individual recovery program to restore full range of motion. Rehabilitation specialists begin work on the second day after surgery with passive exercises and gradually increase the load. Therapeutic physical education, massage, and hardware techniques are used to strengthen muscles and improve blood circulation. Hydrotherapy in special pools is utilized, which reduces the load on the operated limb. The program lasts from four to eight weeks and is adjusted based on the recovery pace of each patient.
Diagnostic Methods for the Disease
Accurate diagnosis of osteochondroma determines the success of the entire treatment and allows for the exclusion of malignant transformation of the tumor. At the Ichilov Clinic, all studies are conducted on high-precision expert-class equipment, ensuring maximum reliability of results. Diagnostic procedures are planned in advance and performed within a short timeframe, allowing for prompt initiation of treatment.
First Day
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient meets with the treating orthopedic doctor. The doctor collects a detailed medical history, clarifies the duration of the disease, the presence of hereditary predisposition, and the nature of complaints. A thorough physical examination is conducted with palpation of the affected area and assessment of joint range of motion. Based on the obtained data, the specialist provides recommendations for studies that will help to see the full picture of the patient's condition and determine the optimal treatment strategy.
Second Day
On this day, the patient undergoes a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for an accurate assessment of the tumor's size, structure, and impact on surrounding tissues.
- Comprehensive blood test
- Biochemical blood test
- Coagulogram
- Oncomarker analysis
- X-ray of the affected area in two projections
- High-resolution computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging with contrast
- Bone scintigraphy
- Tumor biopsy with histological examination
- Ultrasound examination of soft tissues
- Electrocardiography
- Anesthesiologist consultation
Third Day
The treating physician gathers a consultation with the participation of orthopedic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists for a comprehensive analysis of the diagnostic results. Collegial discussion allows for consideration of all nuances of the clinical case and the development of a unified treatment strategy. Based on the conclusion of the consultation, a maximally relevant individual treatment plan is developed, taking into account the patient's age, tumor localization, recurrence risk, and comorbidities.
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Biopsy and histological studies
- Blood biochemistry
How Much Does Treatment Cost in Israel
The cost of osteochondroma treatment is calculated individually and depends on the size and localization of the tumor, the chosen surgical intervention method, the need for reconstructive surgeries, and the volume of diagnostic procedures. The price is also influenced by the length of hospitalization, the complexity of postoperative rehabilitation, and the need for additional therapy in cases of high recurrence risk.
To obtain an accurate cost estimate for treatment for a specific case, it is necessary to contact the clinic's consultant at the phone number provided on the website. The consultant will provide detailed information about the prices for all procedures, help prepare a preliminary treatment estimate based on available medical documents, explain possible payment options, and organize a remote consultation with the treating physician to clarify the details of the upcoming treatment.
Advantages of Treatment in Israel
- Orthopedic surgeons with twenty years of experience working with bone tumors and international certifications
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques using arthroscopic equipment and navigation systems
- Innovative prostheses for children with the possibility of non-surgical limb length correction
- Comprehensive diagnostics on high-precision expert-class equipment within three days
- Individual support from a personal coordinator at all stages of treatment and rehabilitation
Even before arriving at the Ichilov Clinic, patients can order an online consultation with a specialist for a preliminary assessment of the situation. As a result, they will receive professional recommendations on treatment tactics, answers to all questions of interest, and detailed information about the available modern technologies used in the treatment of osteochondroma.