Elbow replacement in Iran/cost/free consultation

Knee suture site: Suture site and incision site are visible. Approximately 6-8 cm / 2-3 cm small hole rarely seen through arthroscopy.
Duration of stay in Iran: 5-10 days
Time to return to work: 20-25 days
Limited use time of the hand after elbow replacement surgery: 2-3 days
Discharge time from the hospital: 1-2 days
Type of anesthesia in elbow replacement surgery: Complete anesthesia / spinal anesthesia
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Elbow replacement surgery

Elbow replacement is a type of surgery in which a severely damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint.

Although this type of surgery is not as common as hip replacement or knee replacement, it can improve the efficiency of many patients.

 

Anatomy of the elbow joint

The elbow joint is made up of the three bones of the humerus (humerus), the ulna (radius) and the ulna (ulna). The movement of the elbow joint is hinged, ie it only opens and closes, and this movement takes place in the joint between the humerus and the ulna.

The upper bouts featured two cutaways, for easier access to the higher frets. The rotation of the radius bone around its longitudinal axis and the forearm causes rotational movements of the forearm and wrist, which are called supination and pronation.

The biceps in the front of the arm causes the elbow joint to bend, and the triceps in the back of the arm straightens and opens the elbow joint. The bones that make up the elbow joint are covered with a layer called cartilage.

Cartilage is a smooth, white layer with a rubbery consistency that facilitates the movement of the bones that make up the joint.

 

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Why elbow replacement is done?

Joint replacement surgery is the last resort to relieve pain in a damaged joint. In this surgery, the damaged joint surfaces are removed and replaced with metal and plastic surfaces, allowing the elbow joint movements to be smooth and painless. In some diseases, such as osteoarthritis or osteoarthritis, the cartilage of the elbow joint gradually disappears, causing the bone surfaces to rub against each other, and this process causes severe pain and limited movement in the joint.

Other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can damage the articular cartilage, causing the elbow joint to deform, causing pain, swelling, and limited mobility. These two diseases are the major causes that cause joint pain

Destroy the elbow to the point that it needs to be replaced.

Sometimes, especially in the elderly with hollow bones, trauma to the elbow can cause such severe fractures and fractures that the bones cannot be held together with screws and plates. In these cases, one of the treatments is removal

All the pieces are crushed and then the crushed joint is replaced with an artificial joint.

 

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Which is better, joint replacement or drying?

In the above cases, the joint can be dried instead of elbow replacement surgery to relieve the patient's pain.

The advantage of drying the elbow joint is that the patient will not need further replacements after the procedure and the problems that an artificial joint may cause are eliminated.

The patient can also put a lot of pressure on the dried joint. While this is not possible with an artificial joint. Of course, the problem with arthrodesis or joint drying is the complete disappearance of elbow movements.

On the other hand, replacing the elbow joint not only does not limit its movements, but also improves the patient's pain, but it is not possible to put a lot of pressure on the joint and do heavy work with it. Also, the complications of elbow joint replacement are slightly higher than hip or knee replacement surgery.

Considering the above, it can be concluded that for a person who has severely damaged elbow joint, two types of joint drying or replacement surgery can be suggested to reduce pain.

Atrodes are usually recommended for young and active people because they can put a lot of pressure on the joint, and once surgery will solve the patient's problem for the rest of his life.

In the elderly or those who do not have much physical activity and do not put much pressure on the joint and expect more movement from the joint than strength, elbow replacement surgery can be performed.

 

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How to replace an elbow joint?

Sometimes the elbow joint is so damaged that it can no longer do its job properly. The elbow suffers from severe pain and limited movement and its function is impaired. In this situation, elbow replacement surgery can help the patient.

In elbow replacement surgery, the lower articular surface of the humerus and the upper articular surfaces of the radius and ulna bones are removed, and then the prosthetic joint, which is a hinge, replaces the main joint.

The artificial joint is made of strong metal and plastic called polyethylene. This joint has two long appendages called handles. The upper bouts featured two cutaways, for easier access to the higher frets, and the lower bouts featured two cutaways, for easier access to the higher frets.

The connection of these categories inside the canal of the mentioned bones is usually done by using a special adhesive called Bone Cement.

However, a method other than cement may be used to attach the metal components of the artificial joint to the bone. In this method, the surface of the metal used is made with many pores to create a strong connection between the metal and bone as bone cells grow inside them. The first type of artificial joint is called cement type and the second type is called cement-free joint.

 

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What are the complications of elbow replacement surgery?

Elbow replacement surgery, like any other surgery, can be associated with possible complications, the most important of which are:

Infection:

Infection in elbow replacement is more likely than in hip replacement, one of the reasons being the proximity of the artificial joint to the skin.

Also, this type of surgery is performed more in those who have suffered joint damage due to rheumatoid arthritis, and in these people, the disease itself as well as the drugs used increase the patient's susceptibility to infection.

Infection may occur in the first few weeks after surgery or even years after surgery. In cases of late infection, the germs usually spread from other infectious centers in the body to the artificial joint through the bloodstream, causing infection of the surrounding tissues.

The treatment for these infections is the use of antibiotics, but in many cases the infection does not heal until the entire artificial joint is removed from the elbow.

Loose artificial joint:

The most common mechanism by which the artificial elbow joint has a problem is loosening. In case of this complication, the patient suffers from pain in the elbow joint.

Joint loosening is seen in almost all elbow replacement surgeries and only the time of onset varies from patient to patient.

In recent years, many advances have been made in improving the performance of artificial elbow joints, and artificial joints do not loosen as quickly as before. However, the incidence of this complication in elbow replacement surgery is more than hip replacement or knee replacement. .

Damage to arteries and nerves:

Due to the passage of important arteries and nerves in the elbow near the surgical site, there is a possibility of injury. These injuries are usually mild and temporary, but can rarely be severe or permanent.

 

Iran is the best choice for knee replacement surgery with the best orthopedic surgeons in the fields of general and sports orthopedics, etc., and with the lowest cost and the best available facilities, you will receive the medical and tourist services you want in Iran. Due to the difference between the price of the dollar and the rial and the low value of the Iranian currency, in general, Iran is the best possible choice for medical and cosmetic surgeries.

If you are planning to travel to Iran for knee replacement surgery, internet visit services and digital medical records will also be part of our treatment package.

 

Comparison of elbow joint replacement cost in Iran and other countries:

Elbow replacement cost in Australia: $ 20,000- $ 43,000

Elbow replacement cost in the US: $ 35,000-60,000

Elbow replacement cost in Turkey: $ 9,000-14,000

Elbow replacement cost in India: $ 7500-8500

Elbow joint replacement cost in Iran: $ 3500-4500

 

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