Benefits of Orthopedics and Trauma Care in Germany
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Despite scientific and technical progress, diseases and various injuries of the musculoskeletal system remain a widespread phenomena. According to the WHO, more than 1.5 million people have died from injuries per year since the beginning of 2000, and the percentage of these deaths that are from sports injuries, is 5%. For these figures, only the cases in which patients received medical care were taken into account. Consequently, the actual prevalence of traumatic injuries is much higher.
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Benefits of treatment in Germany
Ongoing medical research is being conducted to improve the treatment of injuries, which adds to the high level of German healthcare in general.
Here are the main advantages of therapy and course of rehabilitation in this country:
- Doctors with worldly knowledge of people and medicine. Many practicing traumatologists and orthopedics have a good reputation worldwide. The qualifications and experience of medical personnel in Germany is maintained at a high level, as German medical students are required to serve internships in a foreign country, gaining valuable experience of traumas and diseases worldwide. This keeps Germany at the top of the list for treatments in the field of injuries caused by trauma, as well as for other diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Gentle methods. Doctors conduct interventions, focusing on preserving as much of the patient's tissues as possible. Since injuries often occur in the upper and lower limbs, such treatments are aimed at avoiding the disability of a patient.
- Low rates of disability. The number of people who became disabled due to injuries was reduced by almost double in the last decade in Germany. This is a direct consequence of the growing quality of medical services and the willingness of doctors to do everything that is medically possible to ensure that their patients have a good quality of life.
- Cooperation of doctors with different specializations. Reconstructive surgery on an injury may require the traumatologist to have a thorough knowledge and neurosurgical skills, especially if it is a spinal cord injury. When competent specialist doctors are consulted to treat these traumas, this significantly increases the patient's chances of restoring the specific functions of the nervous system and retaining the motor skills of their extremities.
- An integrated approach. Orthopedics and traumatology are inextricably linked. Therefore, both orthopedists and traumatologists are competent in both fields of medicine.
- Endoscopic operations. Endoscopic and microsurgical interventions are widely used in Germany. They are highly accurate and minimally invasive, and therefore, better tolerated by patients. Such operations allow doctors to work on different joint structures, providing a more accurate and effective impact on the source of the pathological process. This significantly shortens the rehabilitation period, because there are no large cuts.
- Modern methods of anesthesia. Treatment should not only be effective, but ensure that the patient is always comfortable and pain free during and after surgery. The patient’s medical history, length of the operation, and the trauma are taken into account when administering drugs during anesthesia in Germany. This is safe for the patient and at the same time, is effective enough to reduce or eliminate high-intensity pain .
- Application of bioinert implants. Artificial joint prosthetics are highly regarded in Germany. Today, special implants or other elements made of materials that do not interact with the tissues of the body, are used as implants. Clinics in Germany usually use high-quality implants. They can serve the patient for decades without requiring a replacement, but this also depends on the nature of each medical case.
- Modern surgeries. The latest methods of surgical interventions are developed and used in Germany. For example, stem cells are used to repair the cartilage of a damaged joint. This operation can become an alternative to endoprosthetics for some patients.
- Early rehabilitation exercise. Special exercises help develop motor skills and facilitate restoration of the injured body part functions as early as possible. This approach leads to a positive result and shortens the rehabilitation period in general.
- Reconstructive surgery of congenital joint defects. A number of problems associated with joint damage can be treated with the help of surgical interventions. However, it is not enough to restore the lost functions: the aesthetic of the patient’s appearance is also important. Reconstructive surgery is one of the most well-developed branches of healthcare in Germany. Regular research is conducted to develop modern methods of restoring lost functions and aesthetics.
- High quality medical services. The most comfortable environment for patients is key to patient recovery in Germany, in addition to developing individual treatment regimens. Patients' rooms are comfortable and equipped with everything necessary and medical staff are polite and courteous. It is possible to individually compose a diet, take into account a patient’s wishes, and organize them to stay on the same ward as their accompanying person. Here, everything is provided for in accordance with the smallest detail, so that the patient can undergo their recovery from surgery in a comfortable environment.
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Hospitals to undergo treatment in
There are a large number of hospitals that offer orthopedic or traumatology services, where you can undergo surgery and postoperative recovery.
These are some of the clinics for you to choose from:
- University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
- University Hospital Heidelberg
- Charite University Hospital Berlin
- University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
- University Hospital Ulm
In specialized German healthcare facilities, patients undergo examinations so doctors can make an accurate diagnosis, receive conservative and surgical treatment, and also improve the condition of their musculoskeletal system with the help of rehabilitation programs. The cost of medical programs depends on the diagnosis and treatment methods. Average prices are as follows:
- Diagnostics and conservative treatment of hip arthrosis – 8,420 EUR
- Bilateral hip replacement – 34,610 EUR
- Diagnostics and conservative treatment of scoliosis – 2,400 EUR
- Arthroscopic treatment of meniscus tear – 8,770 EUR
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation – 969 EUR per day
How to choose a hospital
Choosing a clinic is not an easy task for a patient. Choosing a medical institution requires consideration of several basic criteria, such as whether:
- the clinic has a well-equipped department of orthopedics and trauma care;
- the main area of speciality is focused on treating your disease;
- the cost of treatment is not excessively high;
- there is availability, which determines whether the clinic is ready to accept you in the very near future.
After choosing a clinic, you must file a request to the head physician and wait for him to respond. Then, it is necessary to receive an invitation, issue a visa, and translate all the medical documentation into German. You will still need to buy flight tickets, get to Germany, and then travel from the airport to the clinic. You will also need an interpreter to communicate with the administration and medical specialists of the medical institution.
Organizing treatment in Germany may bring on more stress than you need. But, all of these concerns can be taken over by Booking Health. We will select the appropriate clinic for you and help you to save up to 70% on the total costs for diagnosis and treatment. Just leave a request on the website, and our consultant will contact you in the near future.
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The article was edited by medical experts, board certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Farrukh Ahmed. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!
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