Arthroscopic Surgery in Israel

Professor Moshe Tishler

Head of the Internal Medicine Department

Every year, doctors at the Top Ihilov Medical Center perform thousands of arthroscopic surgeries on joints, thereby returning patients to an active, full, and completely pain-free life. Thanks to their unique practical experience, Israeli specialists successfully address even those pathologies that doctors from other countries are hesitant to treat. This is why patients from abroad increasingly come to Israel for treatment of arthrosis, arthritis, and a wide range of other joint diseases. At the Top Ihilov clinic, they receive highly qualified medical assistance and the best conditions for rapid recovery.

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86%

of surgeries at the Top Ihilov clinic are performed using minimally invasive methods

100%

high-precision diagnostic program

1230

procedures using the modern "da Vinci" system

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Minimally invasive orthopedics in Israel is also remarkable in that arthroscopic procedures are performed here using state-of-the-art medical equipment. These are the latest models of arthroscopes with highly sensitive optics and innovative microsurgical instruments, the use of which allows doctors to achieve precise manipulation and minimize damage to healthy tissues. After such an operation, only a few barely noticeable marks from the punctures remain on the patient's body, so patients concerned about cosmetic results can be 100% confident in the absence of visible scars.

Indications for Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic interventions can be performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. With their help, doctors can conduct a highly accurate examination of the joint surfaces and periarticular structures and, if any pathological changes are detected, promptly eliminate them. During arthroscopic diagnosis, it is also possible to take a biopsy for further histological and cytological examination.

Overall, the scope of arthroscopy today is very broad. It can be indicated for such pathologies as:

• rheumatoid arthritis;
• deforming osteoarthritis;
• gonarthrosis;
• coxarthrosis;
• synovitis;
• impingement syndrome;
• meniscus tear;
• injuries to the cruciate ligaments of the knee joint;
• patellar dislocation;
• intra-articular fractures;
• Baker's cyst (cyst in the popliteal fossa);
• arthrofibrosis;
• liparthritis (Hoffa's disease);
• calcifying tendinitis, etc.

Direct indications for performing arthroscopic surgery include such signs as chronic pain syndrome, inflammation and swelling, limited mobility of the affected joint, and impaired functional activity of the adjacent muscles. If conservative therapy methods do not alleviate these symptoms within a few weeks, the pathology is treated surgically.

Before performing the surgery, in addition to diagnostic arthroscopy, Israeli doctors may also prescribe other examinations for patients, such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and blood tests. Based on their results, doctors determine the stage of progression and other features of the clinical picture of the disease, assess the overall health status of the patient (including identifying any possible contraindications to surgical intervention), and only after that prescribe arthroscopic surgery and plan its stages.

How Arthroscopy is Performed in Israel

Although arthroscopic surgeries are minimally invasive, like any other surgical intervention, they require certain preparation. In particular, this includes the choice of anesthesia method. The vast majority of surgeries are performed under local or regional anesthesia; in particularly complex cases, general anesthesia may be used. A few days before the surgical intervention, the patient also undergoes basic preoperative examinations, including an ECG, chest X-ray, and blood tests. Once it is confirmed that the person is fully prepared for arthroscopy, doctors proceed with the procedure.

1. Several small punctures of about 4-7 mm in diameter are made in the area of the affected joint. Through these, an arthroscope with a miniature video camera and microsurgical instruments are introduced to perform the necessary manipulations.
2. To improve visualization of the joint surface and adjacent structures, a saline solution is also introduced through one of the incisions.
3. Using the arthroscope, the surgeon conducts a control examination of the joint and then proceeds to eliminate specific pathological changes. This may involve resection of osteophytes, suturing a torn meniscus, draining excess synovial fluid, autologous chondroplasty, etc.
4. After successfully addressing the pathology, doctors remove all instruments, drain the fluid, and apply sterile dressings to the puncture sites.

Depending on the nature of the pathology and the required volume of surgical intervention, the procedure may last from 30 minutes to 1-2 hours. After its completion, the patient is transferred to a ward, where they remain under the supervision of doctors for about a day – during this time, their condition normalizes, doctors assess the success of the arthroscopy, and rule out possible complications. By the second day after the surgery, most people are allowed to leave the clinic. Because arthroscopic interventions are performed without large incisions, recovery after them is very quick. If all the doctors' recommendations regarding postoperative rehabilitation are followed, the range of motion in the joint will fully normalize within a few weeks, and the patient will be able to freely engage in their usual activities, including sports.

What is the Cost of Arthroscopic Surgery in Israeli Clinics

Advantages of Arthroscopy at Top Ihilov

• First-class orthopedic surgeons with many years of practical experience.
• Accurate diagnosis of joint diseases in just 3-4 days.
• Use of the most advanced technologies for performing arthroscopic interventions, which help avoid significant damage to healthy tissues and, consequently, cosmetic postoperative defects.
• Rapid recovery – patients return to their normal lifestyle just a few days after surgery.
• Affordability: the price of arthroscopy in Israel is about one-third lower than in other countries with similarly developed healthcare systems.
• High-quality service: the staff of the clinic's international department will help organize treatment in the shortest possible time and handle all related issues.

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