The most common joint injuries are ligament tears. Sudden movements, impacts, and falls are just a few of the factors that can lead to a shoulder ligament tear.
In cases of mild shoulder injuries, conservative methods can often be sufficient, which can be performed at home, such as applying cold. However, moderate and severe injuries require qualified medical assistance, including surgical intervention. In this case, it is best to trust the professionals at Top Ihilov. To address musculoskeletal disorders, our orthopaedists and traumatologists use the most modern non-surgical and surgical treatment methods.
Treatment at Top Ihilov
The non-surgical treatment methods for shoulder ligament tears include the following:
- Medication therapy. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation. Typically, the treatment course lasts 5-7 days. Medication therapy can be administered in the form of injections, therapeutic gels, ointments, and tablets.
- Immobilization of the shoulder. The doctor applies special fixation bandages to the shoulder, which immobilize the joint but do not impede normal blood circulation. Such conditions are optimal for the rapid healing of the injury and the recovery of the patient.
- Cryotherapy. The cold treatment method is very effective for pain syndrome and inflammation.
- Physiotherapy. Physiotherapeutic procedures such as electrophoresis, heat treatments for warming the joint, and others are effective for shoulder ligament tears.
Surgical treatment is indicated for severe ligament damage, complete ligament tears, and significant bleeding. Currently, at Top Ihilov, the following types of surgeries are performed for shoulder ligament tears:
- Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint. This is a minimally invasive joint surgery technique. A thin arthroscope and miniature surgical instruments are inserted into the joint, with which the doctor stitches the shoulder ligaments. This eliminates the traumatic damage to the shoulder. Arthroscopic surgeries are minimally traumatic and do not involve significant blood loss, allowing the patient to avoid prolonged rehabilitation after such an intervention.
- InSpace Balloon. This is a new development by Israeli surgeons, successfully used for treating joint injuries, including shoulder ligament tears. During the operation, an InSpace balloon is placed between the scapula and the head of the humerus. This ensures smooth sliding of the bone elements of the shoulder joint, as the balloon creates additional space between the bone structures. The advantage of the InSpace technology is that it is performed quickly and does not cause any complications. In the overwhelming majority of cases, after such treatment, patients experience a significant reduction in pain syndrome and restoration of movement in the shoulder joint.
You can read the stories of patients who have treated shoulder ligament tears in Israel, with reviews available on our resource. You will see that joint surgeries at Top Ihilov are very quick and painless procedures. We care about our patients' comfort, making every effort to ensure it.
Diagnosis of Shoulder Ligament Tears in Israel
Diagnosing this pathology poses no difficulty for doctors. Typically, all diagnostic procedures last 3 days, after which doctors establish a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.
First Day – Consultation
On the first day, a consultation with an orthopaedic or trauma doctor is conducted. The doctor examines the patient, asks about symptoms, and then refers them for instrumental diagnostics.
Notably, you can receive a consultation from an Israeli doctor at Top Ihilov without visiting Israel. You just need to send us the diagnostic results to our clinic. Our doctor will review all documents and provide their opinion. If after this procedure you decide to undergo treatment for a shoulder ligament tear at Top Ihilov, your initial in-person consultation at the clinic will be free of charge.
Second Day – Instrumental Diagnostics
- X-ray.
- Computed tomography.
- Magnetic resonance imaging.
- Other research methods (at the doctor's discretion).
Third Day – Doctors' Conclusion
After all instrumental studies are conducted, the expert group of doctors at Top Ihilov establishes the diagnosis and determines the treatment for the patient.
Shoulder Ligament Tears in Israel: Prices
The cost of treating a pathology such as a shoulder ligament tear in Israel will depend on both the severity of the injury and the treatment methods used.
As you understand, conservative treatment of shoulder ligament tears is much cheaper than surgical treatment. An arthroscopic surgery on the joint in Israel costs approximately 8,000-12,000 US dollars. This is 20-30% cheaper than in European countries, while the quality of the surgery at Top Ihilov is no worse than in the best clinics in Germany or the USA.
Advantages of Treatment at Top Ihilov
- Accurate Diagnosis. You can be confident in the accuracy of the diagnosis. Our doctors follow modern protocols and perform differential diagnostics, allowing them to exclude other pathologies that present similar symptoms.
- Highly Qualified Doctors. Top Ihilov employs the best doctors in the Promised Land. Many of our doctors are renowned medical professors, known not only in Israel but also beyond its borders.
- High-Tech Equipment. The equipment at Top Ihilov is constantly updated. We purchase medical technology from the best global manufacturers.
- Minimally Invasive Surgeries. The overwhelming majority of surgeries at the clinic are performed using minimally invasive and robotic techniques. After such surgeries, patients recover in just a few days.