Meniscus injuries account for a significant portion of knee injuries, especially in people who engage in active sports. A meniscus tear involves the detachment of tissues that form the cartilage cushion, which provides cushioning and stabilization for the knee.
Traumatologists at Top Ihilov use modern techniques for meniscus tear therapy – arthroscopy and arthroplasty, meniscectomy, and other types of surgical operations.
Treatment Methods
In situations where conservative therapy does not yield the expected results, and also when the patient wishes to continue their sports career, reconstructive interventions are applied. The surgery is performed using a minimally invasive arthroscopic method: an endoscopic instrument with a camera is inserted into the joint, and the doctor, observing the image of the internal structures of the joint on a monitor, stitches the damaged fragments of the meniscus.
- If the meniscus is injured in the avascular part, instead of a reconstructive surgery, a partial meniscectomy is performed – the removal of damaged fragments of cartilage. After such a surgery, the patient recovers faster, but the load on the knee joint increases, which may limit the patient's participation in sports events in the future.
- A procedure that is just beginning to be actively used in the most advanced clinics in the world is meniscus transplantation, and specialists at Top Ihilov are currently exploring the prospects for its implementation in clinical practice at our medical center. Meniscus transplantation requires special preparation of the surgeon and careful selection of biomaterial for transplantation.
- Rehabilitation after a meniscus tear in Israel consists of an extensive program of individually tailored exercises and physiotherapy procedures for each patient. Depending on the treatment method, rehabilitation activities may begin within the first few days after surgery. The main principle of rehabilitation is the gradual increase of load on the joint, starting from gentle flexion and extension movements in a brace and ending with full physical exercises on a stationary bike, jumping, running, etc.
Diagnosis in Orthopedics – Accurate Results in 3 Days
Diagnosis is based on the assessment of clinical manifestations and instrumental studies. A complete examination takes about 3-4 days.
First Day – Consultation
Upon arrival at the airport, the patient meets with their case manager and travels with them to Top Ihilov hospital for a consultation with a leading orthopedic traumatologist. The doctor conducts an examination and plans additional diagnostic procedures.
Second Day – Investigations
The entire second day is dedicated to a comprehensive set of diagnostic procedures that will allow the leading specialist to finally make a diagnosis and plan the stages of treatment.
- X-ray images of the joint in several projections.
- Arthroscopic examination – visualization of the meniscus using a miniature camera inserted into the joint cavity.
- MRI – the standard for diagnosing meniscus injuries.
- A set of specific physical tests that allow for diagnosis based on various clinical manifestations (McMurray test, Steinmann test, etc.).
Third Day – Treatment Program
On the third day, after analyzing the diagnostic results, the leading orthopedic traumatologist selects the treatment method. A distinctive feature of Israeli clinics is the opportunity for the patient to participate in the discussion of the diagnostic data and the choice of therapy method. The patient's wishes are taken into account alongside the opinions of experienced specialists. Additionally, the patient can seek the opinion of an external specialist to assess the prospects of the selected treatment procedures.
Meniscus Tear Treatment in Israel – Prices
The cost of meniscus tear treatment in Israel is accessible to a wide range of people – both citizens of our country and medical tourists from other states. When compared to Canadian, British, or American clinics, the overall cost of treatment procedures in Israeli hospitals is lower by 30-45%.
Advantages of Top Ihilov Center
One of the indicators that allows for the assessment of how qualified the treatment of meniscus tears is in Israel is the feedback from patients who have undergone treatment. People who have had meniscectomy or meniscus reconstruction surgeries at our clinic express their gratitude to the doctors and the international department of Top Ihilov center in their letters.
- The clinic employs well-trained orthopedists, surgeons, and traumatologists, many of whom have specialized in meniscus injury therapy at leading centers worldwide. They periodically participate in international conferences and give lectures at universities in Israel.
- Meniscus restoration at our clinic is carried out using open and arthroscopic surgeries, the latest conservative therapy methods, and rehabilitation after a meniscus tear in Israel includes a comprehensive program that allows for the restoration of joint mobility in a short time, enabling a return to active sports activities.
- Each patient at the clinic is the focus of attention from doctors and medical staff, receives assistance from a case manager, stays in comfortable conditions, and does not experience any discomfort – neither linguistic nor everyday.