Obturator Neurectomy Treatment in Turkey
About Obturator Neurectomy
Key Highlights
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Provides significant, long-term relief from chronic hip and groin pain.Minimally invasive surgical approach with a small incision.Targeted procedure that focuses on a specific nerve pathway.Can improve mobility and quality of life when other treatments fail.Typically involves a short hospital stay and recovery period.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, refractory pain from advanced osteoarthritis of the hip joint.
- Intractable hip pain following trauma or surgery that is unresponsive to medication or injections.
- Management of severe hip adductor spasticity in neurological conditions like cerebral palsy or post-stroke.
- Chronic pain conditions like obturator neuralgia or entrapment.
- As a palliative pain control measure in certain oncological cases affecting the hip region.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation including a detailed neurological exam.
- Diagnostic nerve blocks to confirm the obturator nerve as the pain source.
- Pre-operative imaging such as MRI or CT scan to visualize anatomy.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications as advised by the surgeon.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours prior to the scheduled surgery.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (typically general or spinal).
Risks & possible complications
- Permanent weakness in thigh adduction (bringing legs together).
- Numbness or altered sensation in the inner thigh.
- Standard surgical risks: infection, bleeding, or reaction to anesthesia.
- Potential for incomplete pain relief or recurrence of pain.
- Rare risk of injury to nearby structures like blood vessels.
- Formation of a painful neuroma at the nerve cut end.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay of 1-2 days for initial pain management and monitoring.
- Use of pain medication and possibly antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Incision site care to keep it clean and dry.
- Early mobilization with assistance, focusing on gait training.
- Referral to physical therapy to strengthen remaining muscles and adapt to gait changes.
- Avoidance of strenuous activities and heavy lifting for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and functional outcomes.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering obturator neurectomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for obturator neurectomy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform obturator neurectomy. MediFyr helps you compare neurosurgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for obturator neurectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Obturator Neurectomy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing obturator neurectomy.
Istanbul, Turkey
38 Doctors
David Patel, a 58-year-old retired electrician,...
David Patel, a 58-year-old retired electrician, had been living with severe, intractable hip and groin pain for three years following a complex pelvic fracture from a motorcycle accident. Despite multiple rounds of physical therapy, nerve blocks, and medications, a constant, burning pain radiated down his inner thigh, making sitting for more than 15 minutes unbearable and robbing him of his beloved morning walks. His neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that the obturator nerve was likely entrapped in scar tissue, sending constant pain signals. David was terrified of another surgery but desperate for relief. The minimally invasive obturator neurectomy was performed, targeting the specific nerve branch. Waking up, the familiar searing pain was gone, replaced by surgical soreness and a strange numbness in his inner thigh. After six weeks of careful recovery, he could sit through a family dinner and take short, pain-free walks. Emotionally, he transitioned from a state of hopelessness and isolation to one of cautious optimism, learning to adapt to the numbness as a welcome trade for liberation from chronic pain.
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