Israel rightfully holds the position of one of the world leaders in medical tourism. Patients turn to Israeli doctors for the treatment of many complex diseases, including neuropathic arthropathy. This condition affects the nerves and causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the limbs, which can significantly reduce a person's quality of life.
At the Israeli clinic Ichilov, neuropathic arthropathy is treated using the most modern methods, such as targeted therapy, neuromodulation, and immunotherapy. These methods allow for significant improvement in patients' conditions and restore their joy of life. Another advantage of treatment in Israel is the collegial approach to reviewing each case. A team of experienced doctors from various specialties carefully studies each patient's medical history and develops an individual treatment plan.
In addition, patients coming for treatment at Ichilov can expect excellent accommodation conditions. Comfortable rooms, delicious and healthy food, attentive staff – all of this is designed to make patients feel at home and fully focus on the recovery process.
About the Disease
Neuropathic arthropathy is a complication that can develop in various neurological diseases, such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, infections, and injuries. The essence of the problem lies in the damage to the nerves supplying blood to the joints. This leads to impaired joint function, pain, numbness, burning, and other unpleasant sensations.
Causes
- Diabetes: elevated blood sugar levels in diabetes can damage nerves, including those supplying blood to the joints.
- Autoimmune diseases: conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Guillain-Barré syndrome can attack nerves, causing inflammation and damage.
- Infections: some infections, such as shingles and Lyme disease, can affect nerves and cause neuropathic arthropathy.
- Injuries: spinal cord or nerve injuries can also lead to the development of neuropathic arthropathy.
Symptoms
- Pain: pain can be sharp, burning, aching, or tingling. It may worsen at night or with movement.
- Numbness: a feeling of numbness or loss of sensation in the joints and surrounding tissues.
- Burning: a burning or tingling sensation in the joints.
- Weakness: weakness in the muscles that control joint movement.
- Changes in sensitivity: increased sensitivity to touch, temperature, or pain.
Treatment Methods for Neuropathic Arthropathy
The choice of treatment method for neuropathic arthropathy is made individually for each patient, taking into account their age, comorbidities, and other factors. Israel employs the most advanced treatment methods for neuropathic arthropathy, allowing for maximum results.
Medication Therapy
The basic method for treating neuropathic arthropathy is medication therapy. It aims to relieve pain, inflammation, and other symptoms of the disease. Depending on the cause and severity of neuropathic arthropathy, various medications are used, such as anticonvulsants, antidepressants, opioid analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and neuroprotectors. The selection of medications is done individually for each patient, considering their age, comorbidities, and other factors.
Injection Therapy
Injection therapy is one of the effective methods for treating neuropathic arthropathy in Israel. It allows for the rapid and precise delivery of medications directly to the affected nerves, ensuring a quick onset of action and high treatment efficacy. At Ichilov, epidural injections, selective nerve blocks, and joint injections are used to quickly and accurately deliver medications to the affected nerves.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy plays an important role in the comprehensive treatment of neuropathic arthropathy. It helps improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and relieve muscle spasms. Ichilov employs a variety of physical therapy methods, such as electrostimulation, ultrasound therapy, magnetotherapy, laser therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Physical therapy programs are developed individually for each patient, taking into account their condition and treatment goals.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
TENS is a modern non-invasive method for treating neuropathic pain. It is based on the effect of low-frequency electrical current on the nerves. TENS is an effective and safe method for treating neuropathic pain. It can be used both in inpatient settings and at home. TENS devices are easy to use and do not require special skills.
Plasma Therapy
Plasma therapy is an innovative method for treating neuropathic arthropathy, based on the use of platelet-rich plasma from the patient's blood. Plasma therapy stimulates the regeneration of damaged tissues and reduces inflammation. Plasma therapy is a promising method for treating neuropathic arthropathy, and its efficacy is being studied in clinical trials.
Surgical Treatment
Surgical treatment is applied in extreme cases when other treatment methods are ineffective. Depending on the type of neuropathic arthropathy, various types of surgeries may be performed, such as neurosurgical operations, arthroplasty, or arthrodesis. Ichilov employs experienced surgeons who are skilled in advanced methods for treating neuropathic arthropathy.
- Surgery in Israel
- Physical Therapy
Diagnostic Methods for the Disease
At Ichilov clinic, the diagnosis of neuropathic arthropathy begins with recognizing the importance of an accurate diagnosis. This is the foundation of successful treatment, so the primary task is to conduct a comprehensive and precise examination of the patient.
First Day
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient meets with the attending physician, who carefully collects the medical history, conducts an examination, and provides recommendations for the necessary tests to obtain a complete picture of the patient's condition.
Second Day
On the second day, the patient undergoes a series of laboratory and instrumental studies, including:
- Biochemical blood test (including glucose, urea, creatinine levels, etc.)
- Blood test for inflammatory markers (e.g., C-reactive protein, ESR)
- Immunological tests (e.g., antibody tests)
- Urinalysis
- X-ray
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Ultrasound examination (ultrasound)
- Radiography
- Bone Scintigraphy
This allows doctors to obtain additional data for a more accurate diagnosis.
Third Day
On the third day, doctors develop a therapeutic plan, which is created with the involvement of multiple specialists, such as neurologists, orthopedists, and physiotherapists. A multidisciplinary approach allows for consideration of all aspects of the disease and the development of the most effective treatment strategy, benefiting and reassuring the patient.
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Blood Biochemistry
How Much Does Treatment Cost in Israel
The cost of treating neuropathic arthropathy at Ichilov depends on the complexity of the disease, its duration, diagnostic procedures, and treatment methods.
For more accurate information about treatment costs, we recommend contacting us for a consultation at the phone number provided on this website.
Advantages of Treatment in Israel
- Leading global specialists in neuropathic arthropathy.
- Use of advanced diagnostic and treatment methods.
- Comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
- Modern medical equipment and technologies.
- High standards of quality and safety in medical care.
Do not ignore the signs of neuropathic arthropathy! Even before arriving at the Israeli clinic, you can request a consultation with the necessary specialist, contact them via Skype or Zoom, provide the results of preliminary studies, and receive specific recommendations. Find out which of the existing methods in world medicine best suits your condition!