Therefore, such work should be entrusted only to highly qualified surgeons who have everything necessary for successful surgical intervention. MDI Clinic Medical Center offers its patients high quality, reliable and safe shoulder joint endoprosthesis in Israel.

Indications for the procedure

Affection of the shoulder joint at first manifest themselves in the form of periodic pain, a feeling of slight stiffness and discomfort. Often patients do not give these symptoms due attention and turn to doctors already in the neglected stage of joint disease. Among the main symptoms for which it is important to seek qualified medical help:

• pain of various kinds in the shoulder area;
• restricted mobility;
• visually noticeable deformation;
• swelling and redness.

This symptomatology is characteristic of most diseases that may require shoulder replacement. These include:

• advanced osteoarthritis;
• shoulder dysplasia;
• necrosis of the shoulder;
• A fracture or malunion of the humerus;
• chronic polyarthritis;
• joint dislocation.

In most cases, Israeli physicians offer traditional treatment methods, without surgery. However, if the pain is not controlled by medications and the limitations of movement progress, it is important to replace the shoulder joint in time to ensure the possibility of a full life.

Diagnosis and preparation for the procedure

Examinations for shoulder joint replacement include a full range of visual examinations, laboratory tests and hardware studies aimed at a comprehensive study of the problem, assessment of the degree of damage and preparation for surgical intervention.

MDI Clinic orthopedists can prescribe:

• Ultrasound, x-ray, CT or MRI of the shoulder or chest;
• EKG;
• lab tests for blood and urine.

Additional examinations by specialized specialists are prescribed to identify chronic diseases that may interfere with the normal course of the operation.

All tests and examinations are performed directly at the MDI Clinic center and take a minimum of time.

Classification of joint replacement surgeries

Depending on the extent of the damage and the overall condition of the joint, replacement can be performed in these ways:

• Partial or superficial. In this case, only the cartilage tissue of the humeral head is replaced.
• Unipolar. Only one of the joint elements is replaced: the humeral head or the articular surface of the scapula.
• Total. All elements are replaced.

At MDI Clinic, the surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia within one to two hours. You can get up as early as the second day after the intervention. For a month and a half, it is important to limit the mobility of the shoulder with a special fixator. Full recovery occurs in about a year, and the patient can return to normal life.

Endoprosthetics at MDI Clinic Medical Center

The clinic in Israel uses the latest endoprostheses that can fully restore the patient’s range of motion. High quality materials guarantee their strength, reliability, durability and safety for the body.

Along with a complete replacement, the clinic’s specialists may recommend minimally invasive technology, in which a balloon is placed between the scaphoid bone and the head of the shoulder, aimed at reducing bone friction and increasing mobility. This technique in some situations is an alternative to complete replacement of the shoulder joint, especially in cases where the patient’s health does not allow for serious surgical intervention.

Seek help from MDI Clinic specialists now. Enlist the support of professionals for a life without joint pain and movement restrictions.