Sports Medicine Treatment in Turkey
About Sports Medicine
Key Highlights
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Specialized care tailored to the unique anatomy and growth plates of children and adolescents.Focus on both injury treatment and prevention to promote lifelong athletic health.Utilization of minimally invasive surgical techniques (arthroscopy) for faster recovery and less scarring.Multidisciplinary approach involving physical therapists, athletic trainers, and nutritionists.Emphasis on safe return-to-play protocols to prevent re-injury.
Who is this surgery for?
- Acute injuries: Fractures, dislocations, ligament tears (ACL, MCL), meniscus tears, and muscle strains.
- Overuse injuries: Stress fractures, Osgood-Schlatter disease, Sever's disease, Little League elbow/shoulder.
- Growth plate injuries (Salter-Harris fractures) and apophysitis.
- Persistent joint pain, swelling, or instability affecting sports performance.
- Congenital or developmental conditions (like osteochondritis dissecans) exacerbated by sports activity.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive clinical evaluation and detailed medical history, including sports participation.
- Diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound to assess the injury and growth plates.
- Pre-operative counseling with the child and parents to discuss the procedure, goals, and expectations.
- Pre-surgical tests (blood work, ECG) if a procedure requiring anesthesia is planned.
- Guidance on ceasing certain medications (like NSAIDs) and fasting instructions prior to any surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, infection, bleeding, or blood clots.
- Nerve or blood vessel damage near the surgical site.
- Growth plate injury, which could potentially affect future bone growth.
- Stiffness, persistent pain, or incomplete healing of the injured tissue.
- Risk of re-injury, especially if return-to-play protocols are not followed.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-procedure: Pain management, use of crutches or a brace, and elevation of the limb to reduce swelling.
- Structured physical therapy is crucial to restore strength, flexibility, and proprioception.
- Gradual, phased return to activity under medical supervision, following specific protocols.
- Regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing, especially of growth plates.
- Emphasis on cross-training, proper technique, and equipment to prevent future injuries.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to 6+ months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering sports medicine in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform sports medicine. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric orthopedics 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 sports medicine compare across other countries where we have data.
Our 8-year-old daughter fractured her elbow...
Our 8-year-old daughter fractured her elbow in a playground fall, and Dr. Prashanth Inna was absolutely phenomenal. He explained the complex procedure in simple terms, calmed our nerves, and the minimally invasive surgery went perfectly. His follow-up care was thorough, and she's now back to gymnastics without any issues!