Treatment of Myopia in Germany
About 246 million people around the world suffer from reduced visual acuity, according to the WHO. 90% live in low-income countries, and about 82% are over 50 years old. Refractive disorders such as myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism account for 43% of patients with visual impairment. Myopia (myopia) is one of the most common...
Modern treatments for oncological diseases in Germany
Despite all the success of modern oncology, cancer remains the second most frequent cause of death around the world. Tumors are often diagnosed late, which makes treatment more complicated. Another issue is the use of obsolete methods or not the most effective therapeutic approaches in countries with poorly regulated healthcare...
Is cancer treatment truly better abroad?
Politicians of any country are often broadcasting about huge success achieved by domestic healthcare system. We can hear from the TV screens how life expectancy rises rapidly, how advanced clinics save patients with the most dangerous diseases. Meanwhile, have you seen at least somebody from the state’s...
Minimally invasive mitral valve reconstruction
Mitral valve disease is a lesion of the bicuspid valve and subvalvular structures, leading to impaired hemodynamics and the development of heart failure. Asymptomatic valvular heart disease is present in 2.5% of the population, increasing to 13% with age. In the absence of competent treatment, mitral valve dysfunction...
Hip replacement surgery in young patients – McMinns sparing technique
Hip replacement surgery in young patients requires special skills from orthopedic surgeons. Long-term treatment outcomes and complete restoration of joint function are essential for people in this age group. In addition, professional athletes, who are planning to resume their careers, may also need a replacement surgery after...
MitraClip technique in the treatment of mitral insufficiency – the heart surgery without heart-lung machine is possible now
Surgical reconstruction, or mitral valve replacement, is the second most common surgery on the heart valves. In European countries with developed medicine...
Groundbreaking techniques for herniated disc treatment
Herniated disc or hernia of the intervertebral disk aggravates a nerve and triggers lower back pain or affects the neck area. Both sensitive and motor spinal nerve roots are compressed and result in impaired movement. Sometimes, the pathology might provoke internal organs, which can result...
Endoscopy, a bright idea for brain surgery
Endoscopic operations continue to displace traditional open surgical interventions. In recent years, endoscopy has been introduced into the field of neurosurgery. It allows a surgeon to perform tough operations on the brain and spinal cord with minimal tissue damage.