Tendon Grafting Treatment in Turkey
About Tendon Grafting
Key Highlights
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Restores stability and function to joints compromised by tendon damage.Utilizes the patient's own tissue (autograft) for optimal biocompatibility and healing.Can be performed using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for less scarring and faster recovery in some cases.Addresses complex injuries where direct suture repair is insufficient.Helps prevent long-term joint degeneration and arthritis by restoring proper biomechanics.
Who is this surgery for?
- Complete tendon ruptures with a significant gap that cannot be approximated for direct repair.
- Chronic tendon injuries or degeneration that have failed conservative treatments like physiotherapy.
- Revision surgery following a failed previous tendon repair.
- Severe tendon damage from trauma, such as lacerations or avulsion injuries.
- Reconstruction of ligaments like the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in the knee.
- Certain cases of rheumatoid arthritis or other systemic conditions causing tendon rupture.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging (MRI, Ultrasound) to assess the extent of damage.
- Discussion of graft options (autograft vs. allograft) and surgical approach with your orthopedic surgeon.
- Discontinuation of certain medications, like blood thinners, as advised by your doctor.
- Arranging for help at home and time off work for the initial recovery period.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Graft site morbidity: Pain, weakness, or numbness at the area where the tendon was harvested (for autografts).
- Graft failure, re-rupture, or stretching over time.
- Stiffness, reduced range of motion, or formation of scar tissue (adhesions).
- Nerve or blood vessel damage near the surgical site.
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots).
- Allograft-specific risks: Rare disease transmission or immune reaction.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial immobilization with a splint, cast, or brace to protect the graft.
- Strict elevation of the limb and use of ice packs to manage swelling and pain in the first few days.
- Adherence to a structured physiotherapy program, starting with gentle movements and progressing to strengthening exercises over several months.
- Gradual, supervised return to weight-bearing and normal activities as guided by the surgeon and physiotherapist.
- Regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing and progress.
- Full recovery and return to sports can take 6 to 12 months, depending on the tendon and procedure.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering tendon grafting in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for tendon grafting in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 tendon grafting. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists 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 tendon grafting compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Tendon Grafting in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing tendon grafting.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Olivia Singh, a 28-year-old elementary school...
Olivia Singh, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher and avid rock climber, suffered a traumatic fall while bouldering 18 months ago, tearing multiple ligaments and the flexor tendon in her right ring finger. Despite initial surgery to repair the tendon, it failed to heal properly, leaving her with a painful, stiff 'mallet finger' that couldn't bend. She could no longer demonstrate crafts to her students, hold a climbing rope, or even make a full fist. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that the scarred, non-functional tendon needed to be replaced with a tendon graft, likely taken from her wrist. Olivia was terrified of another surgery failing and losing more function. The procedure was long and the initial recovery in a rigid splint was frustrating. However, through months of dedicated hand therapy, she gradually regained about 80% of her flexion. While her elite climbing days are over, she can now hold chalk, write on the board comfortably, and give high-fives to her students, small victories that feel monumental. Her journey moved from anger and despair over her injury to a hard-won acceptance and profound gratitude for the regained, usable function in her hand.
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