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Articular Cartilage Repair
Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery In Turkey
Turkey offers high-quality treatment services with competent and expert Orthopedist in the field of Orthopedics. Treatments of most common orthopedics diseases are carried out with advanced technology in hospitals and clinics with high standards. As Prospero Medical, we brought together a team who are specially trained experts and leading medical team in Turkey to offer advanced care and treatments.
Cartilage is a rubbery, flexible and durable tissue found at the ends of bones. It is an important structure of the human skeletal system and prevents wear of joints and bones. Damage to cartilage may occur due to age and impacts. Articular cartilage repair operation is performed to treat these damages.
This surgery to repair joint cartilage damage is performed under general anesthesia or spinal (epidural) anesthesia. This surgical procedure takes between 1 and 2 hours.
Who Are The Eligible Candidates For Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery?
Cartilage damage, which most commonly occurs in the knee joint, can also be seen in the hip, ankle and shoulder joints. Cartilage damage is usually seen in athletes. Impacts to joint areas, previous removal of the meniscus, cruciate ligament rupture and arthritis cause cartilage damage.
Symptoms include swelling in the damaged joint area, severe joint pain, a feeling of locking in the joint, stiffness and limitation of movement in the joint, a feeling of instability in the joint, and sounds coming from the joint. Articular cartilage damage shows symptoms late and surgical treatment is recommended for individuals with severe symptoms.
How Is Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery Performed?
Three methods can be used in surgery to treat damaged cartilage: arthroscopy, microfracture surgery and cartilage transplantation. Which method will be applied is determined according to the tests and examinations performed by the doctor. This surgery, performed under general anesthesia or spinal (epidural) anesthesia, takes between 1 and 2 hours.
Recovery From Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery In Turkey
Individuals stay in the hospital for 1 night after the surgery unless deemed necessary by the doctor. The area where the operation is performed is covered with protective equipment (bandage, knee brace or splint). Since damage usually occurs to the cartilages in the knee joint, individuals should avoid applying weight on their operated knees after surgery, therefore; they must use crutches or a walker for 6 to 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, weight bearing can be started on the operated leg in a controlled manner. Physical therapy is recommended for individuals to prevent loss of muscle strength in the operated area and to restore the functions of the operated area. Physical therapy positively affects the healing process. Since cartilage tissue does not have vascular tissue, it heals very slowly. Throughout the recovery process, individuals should follow what is recommended by their doctor. Full recovery takes between 6 and 12 months.
Post-Operative Key Points Of Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery
- Correct and proper use of prescribed medicines is highly important
- In order not to put weight on the operated legs during walking activity, help should be taken from crutches, canes or walkers
- It is important to start physical therapy to prevent loss of muscle strength and regain the function of the operated area.
- Strenuous activities and work should be avoided for 6 to 12 months
- The incisions should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection and healthy wound healing
Benefits Of Artciular Cartilage Repair Surgery In Turkey
Cartilage tissues are rubbery and flexible structures found between bones. It prevents bones from being damaged during movement. Damage may occur due to blows to the joint area, joint disorders, or surgeries in the joint area. It causes symptoms and joint disorders in individuals that affect their daily lives. In this case, with surgery, severe symptoms of individuals are treated, existing joint damage is repaired, or possible joint damage is prevented. In this way, the functionality of the cartilage tissue is repaired and it continues to function in a healthy way.
How Does Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery Cost In Turkey?
The Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery cost varies depending on the healthcare provider, orthopedist’s experiences, surgery method, situations of disorder and location where treatment is performed.
As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery in Turkey. To learn more about the Articular Cartilage Repair Surgery, please contact us for a free quotation.
