01.

Joint endoscopic surgery

In joint endoscopic surgery, the latest surgical technique, two or three small holes less than 1 cm in diameter are made in the shoulder, knee, ankle, or wrist where the problem occurred, and then an arthroscopy equipped with a micro camera and surgical tool connected to a computer monitor is inserted, making it possible to observe the joint. If the damaged area is identified, it is treated immediately. It is mainly used to treat degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, meniscus tear, and cartilage transplantation. It can accurately diagnose disease states that cannot be detected even with special imaging such as CT or MRI. In addition, it has the advantages of minimal incision, less pain, indistinct wound, and low probability of complications, leading to a quick recovery.

• How long it takes1 hours
• Incision1cm
• AnesthesiaLocal anesthesia
• Hospitalization3-4 days

02.

Cruciate ligament reconstruction

The cruciate ligament connects the thighbone to the calf bone and holds it in place, maintaining the stability of the knee joint. Unattended cruciate ligament may lead to habitual injury, damage to the meniscus, and additional damage to the articular cartilage. If the injury is relatively minor, suturing can help, but if suturing is not possible, reconstruction should be used. In cruciate ligament reconstruction, the patellar tendon in front of the patient's knee or the patellar tendon in the back of the patient's own knee is used to replace the torn cruciate ligament. However, if the patient's own tissue cannot be transplanted, depending on the patient's condition, surgery is performed using another person's processed tissue.

• How long it takes30 minutes
• Incision1-3cm
• AnesthesiaSpinal anesthesia
• Hospitalization1-2 weeks

03.

Replacement arthroplasty

In replacement arthroplasty, a part of the destroyed joint that is no longer functioning is replaced by an ergonomically manufactured machine to restore joint movement function and treat pain. At our joint center, when only a part of the joint is damaged, we perform hemiarthroplasty in which the normal part is preserved as much as possible and only the damaged part is partially replaced by an artificial joint. However, if the cartilage damage is severe to the extent that bones touch each other, the entire joint is removed to restore function, which is called total arthroplasty

• How long it takes1-2 hours
• Incision8-10cm
• AnesthesiaSpinal anesthesia
• Hospitalization2 weeks

04.

Hip arthroplasty

In this surgery, the hip joint severely damaged by trauma or disease is replaced with an artificial joint made of metal and special plastic. It is performed even if central decompression cannot be performed because the hip joint is substantially destroyed, or if pain interferes with daily life. The external rotator cuff is pushed back, instead of incision, to make space for an artificial joint to be inserted, so in about 95% of the cases, patients can experience pain relief and functional recovery.

• How long it takes1-2 hours
• Incinsion8-10cm
• AnesthesiaSpinal anesthesia
• Admission2 weeks

05.

Meniscus surgery

The meniscus is an organ located between the two bones of the knee joint that is responsible for shock absorption and mobility of the knee joint. Depending on the type of meniscus tear, suture or resection is performed. Surgical methods are classified according to the distribution of blood vessels from the center of the joint to the margins. If the area receiving blood supply is ruptured, sutures are performed, and for the area receiving little blood supply, resection is performed. In both surgeries, arthroscopy is used to confirm the extent and shape of the meniscus tear, and then suturing or excision is performed using a special thread.

• How long it takes1 hours
• Incision1cm
• AnesthsiaSpinal anesthesia
• Hospitalization2-3 days

01.

Drug treatment

There are dozens of anti-arthritis drugs, most of which are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Arthritis drugs have anti-inflammatory effects in addition to analgesic effects, and each type has a slightly different duration and side effects. In addition, some medications known to promote joint cartilage regeneration may be used. It increases the production of synovia in the joint and improves its viscosity for lubrication. And, it is known to provide chondrocytes with substances necessary for biosynthesis of other components of articular cartilage, but it’s unlikely to have a fundamental regenerative effect of the joint.

02.

Injection therapy

For more effective treatment, the drug can be directly injected into the painful area or the area causing it to relieve symptoms. Various injection therapies are used, such as intra-articular injections, injections for trigger points in the fascia, ligament proliferation therapy, and peri-neuronal injection therapy. Although there may be direct effects, there are risks of addiction, drug abuse, and side effects. Therefore, you should consult with your doctor before selecting injection therapy only when absolutely necessary, with sufficient intervals.

03.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy

In this treatment, high energy shock waves are delivered to various lesions such as back pain, cervical pain, calcium-accumulated shoulder area, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sports injury and movement syndrome. Shockwaves physically change the cell membrane to remove calcification create new blood vessels in the damaged area to increase blood supply and form chemical changes and chemical complexes to reduce pain. This therapy also encourages remaining normal tissues to be regenerated and revascularized, so that internal tissue lesions can be fundamentally restored.

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• Physiotherapy