Total Joint Replacement Treatment in Turkey
About Total Joint Replacement
Key Highlights
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Significant and long-lasting relief from chronic joint pain.Restoration of joint function, mobility, and range of motion.Improved ability to perform daily activities and enhance overall quality of life.High success rate with modern prosthetic implants designed for durability.Can correct joint deformities and improve limb alignment.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe osteoarthritis causing debilitating pain and stiffness.
- Rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory joint diseases that damage the joint.
- Post-traumatic arthritis following a serious joint injury or fracture.
- Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) where bone tissue dies due to lack of blood supply.
- Congenital joint deformities or dysplasia.
- Failed previous joint surgery that requires revision.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and imaging (X-rays, MRI).
- Discuss all current medications with your doctor; you may need to stop certain blood thinners.
- Begin a pre-operative exercise or physical therapy program to strengthen surrounding muscles.
- Arrange for post-surgery assistance at home for tasks like cooking and transportation.
- Prepare your home environment for recovery (e.g., clear walkways, install safety rails).
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight before surgery).
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or around the prosthetic implant.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) or pulmonary embolism.
- Dislocation of the new joint, especially in hip replacements.
- Implant loosening, wear, or failure over time, potentially requiring revision surgery.
- Nerve or blood vessel damage near the surgical area.
- Allergic reaction to the implant materials or anesthesia.
- Persistent pain, stiffness, or differences in leg length.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically involves pain management, starting physical therapy, and learning to walk with assistive devices.
- Strict adherence to prescribed medications, including blood thinners to prevent clots.
- Engage in a structured physical therapy program crucial for regaining strength and mobility.
- Follow wound care instructions carefully to prevent infection.
- Avoid high-impact activities and specific movements (like crossing legs for hip replacement) as advised.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for monitoring healing and implant function.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering total joint replacement in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for total joint replacement in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, 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 total joint replacement. 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 total joint replacement compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Total Joint Replacement in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing total joint replacement.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Neha Singh, a 58-year-old former school...
Neha Singh, a 58-year-old former school principal, had been an avid gardener and walker. Over the past five years, progressive osteoarthritis in her right hip, likely stemming from a childhood hip condition, had stolen these simple joys. The constant, deep ache and severe stiffness made standing to teach painful and sleeping through the night impossible. After conservative treatments like physiotherapy and anti-inflammatives provided only fleeting relief, her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sharma, recommended a total hip replacement. He explained it was the only way to restore function and halt the pain cycle. Neha was terrified of surgery but more afraid of a life spent on the sidelines. The procedure went smoothly. Her post-op recovery in the hospital was challenging, with initial pain and learning to move again, but the coordinated care from physiotherapists gave her confidence. Within three months, with diligent home exercises, she was walking without a limp. By six months, she was back in her garden, pain-free. Emotionally, she journeyed from frustration and grief over her lost mobility to profound relief and gratitude. The surgery gave her back her independence and her passion for life, replacing fear with a renewed sense of vitality.
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