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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
The Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin is a progressive medical facility with the highest standards of medical care. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, thanks to which the specialists have access to all medical innovations. The clinic was opened on April 1, 1997, on the former Weis
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Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Overall rating8.5 / 10
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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The St. Lukas Clinic Solingen provides high-quality medical services at an international level, while the humane values ​​of Catholicism are the fundamental principle of the work of the medical staff. The clinic has been successfully practicing for over 60 years, and during this time it has managed to save thousands of human liv
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Munich West ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The medical complex has all the necessary resources to provide patients with excellent medical services – highly qualified doctors with long clinical experience, advanced medical technologies and h
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has a reputation of a modern multidisciplinary medical center with excellent quality of services. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, thanks t
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Hospital Harlaching Munich ranks among the top 20 medical centers in Bavaria, and is also one of the 100 best hospitals in Germany! The medical complex provides top-class medical care, which meets modern European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwi
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The St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen provides medical services in accordance with the highest standards. It is part of the Kplus Group, which unites more than twenty medical facilities. All hospitals of the group are not only distinguished by high-quality healthcare services, but also adhere to the Christian beliefs. The
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If you are looking for the best hospitals of the world, give Swiss hospitals a go. Swiss hospitals offer the most advanced equipment, high-quality service, care, as well as perfect organization, which are also cornerstones of our private hospital operating for over 85 years. This helps us lay a foundation for success treatment a
As a member of the Swiss Leading Hospitals, the Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg in Winterthur ranges amongst the leading medical facilities in Switzerland. With more than 100 accredited doctors of various specialties, the Lindberg Hospital offers a broad range of medical services. Focal areas of the Hospital are orthopedics inc
Some prefer to solve their health problems and receive healthcare abroad, for example, in Switzerland. Since 2002, Swiss hospital Klinik Birshof belongs to Hirslanden, the first group of private healthcare facilities in Switzerland. The merger of the former private hospitals of the country has given important impetus to the Swis
Medical tourism or a trip to another country to relax and solve some health problems, at the same time, enjoys great popularity now. The tourists of this type especially like Switzerland, because it offers a very high level of both rest and medical treatment. Clinique Generale has been servicing the residents of Fribourg for ove
Clinic de Valère Sion
Clinic de Valère Sion
Overall rating8.9 / 10
Swiss clinic Clinique de Valère is a construction of impressive proportions. Here, the best medical technologies are employed to provide patients with the first-class care. Our experts work 24/7 to offer you the highest quality treatment in a calm and pleasant environment. Swiss clinic Clinique de Valère puts all
Leech Clinic Graz
Leech Clinic Graz
Overall rating9.2 / 10
Leech Clinic is a surgical clinic and a member of SANLAS Holding GmbH. “We are the Good Mood Clinic” is the slogan of the clinic, so our patients get specialist care and treatment all the way from a to Z in a friendly atmosphere.
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions. The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci
The Vivantes Am Urban Hospital is an academic clinic at the Charité University Hospital. Many departments of the hospital are recognized for their outstanding medical and patient care services. The hospital also includes the Breast Center, the Tumor Center with the specialization "Gastrointestinal oncology" and
The main medical directions of the hospital include general and abdominal surgery, orthopedics and traumatology, in particular the Endoprosthesis Center (EndoProthetikZentrum EPZ). The doctors of the hospital are experts in the field of internal medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology and geriatrics. The hospital also has a Diabe
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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