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Best hospitals and doctors for fractured forearm treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Osteosynthesis for fractured forearm
4805.53
Orthopedic rehabilitation
690.57
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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Probably, everybody knows that healthcare in Switzerland is a guarantee of a very high quality of medical care and high qualification of specialists. Klinik Belair in Schaffhausen is a modern private clinic, a member of Hirslanden Swiss group of private clinics. Why do so many people who care of their health opt for healthcare i
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Today, many people prefer healthcare in Europe, for example, in Switzerland. Medical infrastructure and a wide range of medical services in Swiss clinics, including Klinik Stephanshorn, provide optimal medical services. Our clinic offers exactly the treatment that meets all the parameters and the individual needs of the patient.
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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The Hospital Schwabing Munich is one of the oldest medical facilities in the Schwabing region with a history of over 100 years. The hospital is proud of the excellent state-of-the-art equipment, modern infrastructure, highly professional medical personnel and location in a picturesque park area. The medical complex is the academ
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Hospital Neuperlach Munich provides modern medical services of the highest quality. The medical center is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and therefore it can offer its patients innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods available only in the best German hospitals. The medical complex o
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The Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Hol
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St. Anna Hospital Herne
St. Anna Hospital Herne
Overall rating9.5 / 10
According to the famous Focus magazine, the St. Anna Hospital Herne ranks among the best medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital first opened its doors to patients on September 27, 1901, and therefore it is rightfully proud of its long history and successful treatment results. Initially, the hospital had only
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The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair sur
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According to the Focus magazine, the Martin Luther Hospital Berlin ranks among the top medical facilities in the region, and is also recognized as the leading hospital specializing in the treatment of foreign patients with orthopedic diseases! The hospital positions itself as an Emergency Trauma Center with the top-class medical
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The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Frankfurt am Main is a modern medical facility offering top-class service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, so doctors pay due attention to research activities, and also have a perfect command of the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
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About the disease

Fractured forearm occurs when a bone cracks in the arm. Overall, there are three major bones in the arms, namely humerus, ulna and radius. Fracture usually occurs in the long shaft of these bones, as this place is the most fragile one and is more susceptible to fracturing in the older age or when the trauma to the arm occurred. The humerus, which is an upper arm bone, is the most common bone, which breaks. The fracture of the forearm mostly occurs as a result of a serious shock to the forearm. Such shock can be a result of a vehicle accident or high-impact fall, usually when the forearm took the whole pressure of an arm when a person instinctively stretched the arm in order to protect other parts of the body, such as head or stomach. In some cases, people who have weak bone structure, can fracture forearm as a result of a twist or simple fall on the outstretched arm. People with osteoporosis and osteochondrosis have weaker bone structure and need to be cautious when walking on ice or other slippery surface. In some cases, contracture in the forearm can led to fracture, although the causes of that are very rare. Such muscle contractures are more common in athletes and sportsmen, who need to throw the ball with an outstretched arm to long extent. Such sports include basketball and baseball. This kind of fracture is even known as “ball thrower's fracture”.

Symptoms

  • Acute pain in the forearm after the fall or accident
  • Swelling
  • Redness in the forearm
  • Limited motion ability
  • Inability to lift the shoulder
  • The fractured arm becomes deformed and seems to be shorter than the healthy one
  • Tenderness
  • Bruising

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination a doctor will examine the structure of the arm to determine if there is any deformity or if the fractured bone can be seen through the skin.
  • An X-ray of the forearm is usually used to determine what type of fracture person has experienced and how severe the fracture is.
  • MRI and CT scan are used sometimes to rule out the possibility of damage to the muscles and other inner structures of the forearm.

Treatment

  • Osteosynthesis is a surgery, used to internally fixate the arm and reduce the pain from the fracture. Some implantable devices, usually made from the metal, are inserted into the arm to support it and to strengthen the bones. These devices need to be worn for several weeks to completely reconstruct the bone. Casting is also used to fixate the forearm in one position and needs to be worn for approximately 6 to 8 weeks.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko