Treatment in Germany: Pediatric Orthopedics
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The reasons why children might need an orthopedic doctor are numerous. It can be for minor developmental issues or congenital defects of joint development, traumas, posture disorders, scoliosis, or autoimmune or infectious inflammatory processes that can lead to the deterioration of joints. Since many of these pathologies have a more severe result in children than in adults, it is important to find competent specialists who know all the features of the diseases that can affect children.
Content
- Features of orthopedic pathologies in children
- Benefits of treatment in Germany
- German hospitals to undergo treatment in
- Arrangement of treatment in Germany
Features of orthopedic pathologies in children
The formation of the skeleton of a human body is complete between 21-25 years of age. It is at this age that the bones and joints finally stop growing, and that the cartilaginous "growth zones" in the diaphysis region form bone structure
Features of orthopedic pathologies in children are affected by the fact that they are still growing. Wherein:
- Children are more prone to inadequate immune responses, such as allergies or autoimmune diseases, due to the high activity of their metabolism and an undeveloped immune system.
- Congenital syndromes and anomalies in the development of the osteochondral cartilage and the development and growth of adjacent organs, bones, and joints within the affected area are delayed in their development.
- Congenital developmental anomalies usually affect an entire group of joints and lead to pronounced changes in their structure, which makes the conditions of endoprosthetics more complex. There is often a need for reconstructive interventions.
Benefits of treatment in Germany
Most parents choose to treat their children in the hospitals of their home country, since they do not have the means to obtain high-quality medical services abroad. However, people with the means prefer Germany. Here, the greatest possible results are obtained from treatment.
Pediatric orthopedics in Germany have many brag worthy advantages, such as:
- Experienced medical personnel. The doctors engaged in the treatment of children’s musculoskeletal systems are competent, have extensive experience, and select methods of treatment by taking into account both the age and individual characteristics of the patient.
- Application of multidimensional endoprosthetics. Multidimensional endoprosthetics are used as the treatment for dysplasia of the hip joint. Since a child's body is actively growing, the usual methods that are used in adults are not always effective.
- Use of the most gentle and minimally invasive methods of treatment. Therapy in Germany is aimed at maximum organ conservation. Preference is always given to minimally invasive surgery techniques to shorten the period of postoperative recovery and reduce the risk of complications.
- Availability of all modern operations. Innovative schemes of reconstructive intervention for restoring soft tissues (lengthening the tendon) are used in Germany. Complex manipulations with the use of distraction-compression apparatuses and osteotomy are carried out if limb correction is necessary.
- Microsurgical interventions. Microsurgical operations are widely used here. When the deep structures of the joints are damaged, such interventions are carried out under visual control of a CT or MRI scan. In scans, the latest state-of-the-art devices with high resolution and 3D digital models are used.
- Extensive rehabilitation programs for patients. Patients can receive a number of physiotherapy sessions to help with neuro-orthopedic diseases: acupuncture, massage, electromyostimulation, and others. Rehabilitation programs are developed in a comprehensive way and help to achieve significant progress in various diseases, including their post surgical treatment.
- Comfortable conditions and service. German hospitals are equipped so that the living conditions are cozy for small patients and their parents. Here, patients’ wishes are taken into account regarding their menu and the conditions of their stay on the wards. Care of the children is carried out by medical personnel who have previously passed specialized courses relevant to children’s needs.
- Cooperation with related specialists. German orthopedics cooperate with specialists from other specialized centers. This helps to significantly improve the quality of treatment, for example, treatment of neuro-orthopedic diseases.
- Carrying out complex surgical interventions. Scoliosis of the lll-lV degree is treated in Germany by fixing the correct position of the spinal column with the help of special, implantable implants. The implant structures are made of bioinert materials and alloys.
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German hospitals to undergo treatment in
Many German hospitals have departments of pediatric orthopedics and traumatology. There are also specialized medical institutions here, whose activities are related to the treatment of musculoskeletal system diseases. Here are some of them:
- HELIOS Clinic Krefeld, Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery. The area of the department’s specialization is the treatment of spine pathologies, including unique methods of conservative treatment and minimally invasive surgeries. Children with foot deformities (valgus foot, flat feet, hallux valgus, and hallux varus congenitus), hip dysplasia, Perthes disease, and degenerative joint diseases can also receive medical care here. In order to provide patients with the best medical services, the physicians of the department cooperate with their colleagues from the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, the Department of Pediatric Surgery, and the Social Pediatric Center.
- Hospital Neuwerk Mönchengladbach, Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology. The department's physicians provide around-the-clock emergency and planned care for children with injuries, including bone fractures and sports injuries. Healthcare professionals also carry out joint replacements, precise operations on hands, and the treatment of rheumatic joint lesions and osteoporosis. Parents can accompany the child at almost all the stages of treatment. If necessary, physicians give them detailed recommendations on how to continue rehabilitation at home, after treatment.
- Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur, Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology, Endoprosthetics. Thanks to the coordinated work of competent physicians, the department is regularly included in the list of the best German healthcare facilities for the treatment of orthopedic diseases. Minimally invasive and reconstructive surgeries are performed here. If necessary, doctors use donor material from the department’s own bone tissue bank. Here, conservative and surgical treatments of axial deformities of the lower extremities, flat feet, hip dysplasia, and Perthes disease are carried out.
Arrangement of treatment in Germany
You can use the services of Booking Health to select a hospital. It is an international reservation system for treatments in the best European hospitals.
You can use our services for treatment in Germany. Here are some of the advantages:
- ability to save up to 70% on the total treatment and rehabilitation cost;
- all programs are insured, so the cost of treatment is guaranteed not to increase, even if complications develop;
- full package of services, including interpretation and translation, transfers to the hospital and airport, and assistance in obtaining a visa;
- free consultations with your doctor within 3 months after the completion of your treatment and rehabilitation program.
You no longer need to choose a hospital on your own, negotiate everything with the administration of the medical institution, and look for an interpreter, because all these organizational issues are taken up by the Booking Health specialists. You will only need to focus on your child's health, his/her treatment, and ensuring he/she has your full moral support.
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Authors:
The article was edited by medical experts, board certified doctors Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. 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!
Sources:
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Articles for Orthopaedic Practice - Orthogate
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