Israeli doctors are considered to be the best specialists in the world in the treatment of shoulder joint diseases and the effects of sports injuries. Their professionalism, innovative techniques, and modern equipment, which the clinics are equipped with, bring thousands of patients from all over the world to the country. Professional athletes also choose Israel for rehabilitation.
The shoulder joint itself is formed by the junction of three bones: the humerus, clavicle, and scapula. The head of the humerus fits into the glenoid cavity formed by the scapula, while the clavicle gives the joint strength and stability. The articular surfaces of the bones are covered with cartilage, which ensures a smooth ride and reduces friction during movement.
The shoulder joint is not affected by body weight, but it carries loads daily. This is especially true for people who are engaged in heavy physical activity, as well as athletes. Damage to the shoulder joint can cause both age-related and dystrophic changes, as well as injuries.
One of the most common operations performed in Israel is endoprosthetics, that is, replacement of a damaged joint with an artificial implant. Replacement of the shoulder joint is considered the most difficult. Firstly, it is because of the complexity of the structure of the joint itself. Secondly, because it is surrounded by many nerves and important vessels, damage to which can have serious consequences.
Thanks to the professionalism of Israeli doctors and modern equipment, already on the second day after the operation, the patient can get up, and after a few days, he begins to perform exercises on the arm muscles. The patient is discharged after 1-2 weeks, after which rehabilitation begins on an outpatient basis. Modern endoprostheses, which are used by doctors in Israel, allow you to fully restore the range of motion in the joint. They are usually made from cobalt-chrome alloy and titanium. Along with the complete replacement of the shoulder joint, Israeli doctors use the minimally invasive InSpace™ Balloon technology, which implies balloon implantation between the end of the shoulder bone and the head of the humerus.
These are the cases in which we recommend endoprosthetics:
- Osteoarthritis
- Complications of rheumatoid arthritis
- Consequences of post-traumatic arthritis
- Damage to the ligamentous apparatus of the joint
- Avascular necrosis of the humerus head
- Intra-articular fractures accompanied by irreversible damage to the head of the bone and articular surfaces
- Penetrating wounds in the joint area
- Complications of previous surgical interventions
To determine the need for an operation, our specialists carry out a thorough diagnosis: X-ray and ultrasound examinations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Depending on the diagnosis, we can recommend one of the following operations: complete replacement of the shoulder joint, replacement of the head of the humerus, replacement of the articular surface of the head of the humerus, or reverse complete endoprosthetics of the shoulder joint. Leading Israeli specialists cooperate with Medicine Doctor Israel clinic. Professor Gabriel Moses is the President of the Association of Shoulder Surgeons. He is considered the world’s leading expert in this field. Orthopedist Dr. Ram Yaron is a physician of the highest category, a specialist in shoulder diseases and sports injuries, a member of the Sports Medicine Association and the Orthopedic Association, the International Olympic Community, the Canadian Sports Medicine Association. Member of the Israeli medical workers union.
Our specialists will find an individual approach to each client and will do everything possible to restore the shoulder joint function as fast as possible.