Elbow replacement surgery in Türkiye

What is elbow replacement surgery?

If a disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or another injury has damaged your elbow, your doctor may recommend surgery to replace it to relieve pain and move it better.

The surgeon replaces the elbow joint with an artificial joint made of two implants attached to the bones of the arm. The implants consist of both metal and plastic parts. This procedure is similar to hip and knee replacement.

What are the risks of elbow replacement surgery?

The most common complications are:

• infection
• Injury to nerves and blood vessels
• Allergic reaction to the artificial joint
• broken bone
• Stiffness or instability of the joint
• Loose or worn prosthetic parts
• Weakness or failure of the arm tendons
• pain

What are the pre-operative steps?

The doctor asks about the patient’s medical history. It is best to tell the doctor about all previous medical conditions, including allergies. The doctor also needs to know about any vitamins, supplements or herbal products the patient is taking. He also needs to know if the patient drinks alcohol or takes any other medications, and the patient must stop smoking before surgery if he is a smoker.

surgery

Elbow replacement surgery takes about two hours. The patient will receive anesthesia, so he will need to stay in the hospital for up to 4 days.

After the operation, there will be stitches and a bandage on the new elbow. He or she may also need to keep the arm in a splint or (medical brace) to keep it stable while it heals.

Since elbow replacement involves breaking the skin, tendons, and bones, the patient needs strong painkillers after surgery . The patient may also continue to take pain relievers for one to two weeks after returning home.

It takes time for the patient to get used to the new attachment. For example, he will not be able to lift anything heavier than a cup of coffee for 6 weeks after surgery.

Healing and physical therapy

During this period, doctors teach the patient to do simple exercises or other types of physical therapy to help the arm become stronger and move better. This is like doing “range of motion” exercises, by flexing and extending the arm.

Elbow replacement usually reduces pain and helps improve function. But he may not restore the joint as it was before it was damaged by disease or injury.

The patient needs to avoid activities that could cause further injury, such as hammering nails, playing contact sports, and lifting heavy weights.

A new facility will often run for many years with good care.

How can I book for elbow replacement surgery in Türkiye?

• Free medical support on the phone: You will have a dedicated representative for your health condition who is always ready to answer your questions.
• Free consultation with a specialist doctor: Your medical representative will consult with a number of doctors and hospitals to find the best possible treatments.
• Free travel visa arrangement: We will contact the embassy in your country to assist you in obtaining a visa to visit Türkiye.
• Free itinerary planning: We will create a schedule for your medical trip to Türkiye.
• Free translation of documents and reports: We will translate medical documents and reports into Turkish on your behalf.
• Free support and monitoring: We will monitor the stages of treatment and be by your side every step of the way.
• Free instant translation: We will be with you during the treatment stages to provide translation between you and the medical team.
• Free accommodation and transportation coordination: We will book accommodation for you and your companions in Türkiye, along with transportation services.

Contact REHABTÜRK doctors for more information about the procedure and to evaluate your medical condition.

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