Arthrodesis

Arthrodesis is the process of making joint bones ossify or fuse together. Orthopedic surgeons induce arthrodesis in order to relieve joint pain due to fractures, arthritis, or other deformities. Doctors may use bone autografts or bone allografts to fuse the joints in the hands, ankles, feet, and spine. Another option is synthetic bone, which stabilizes the joints and induces the surrounding bone tissue to grow. Arthrodesis limits movement in the joint, but makes the bone stronger and reduces pain. In the US, the procedure can cost up to $37,000, and in the UK it may cost £47,000. However, in Latin America and Eastern Europe, the operation is much more affordable.

In Colombia, the price of arthrodesis is only $19,000 or £13,000, and in Costa Rica the price is even less, around $9,500 or £6,400. These low rates are due to the low cost of living in these countries; the quality of medical care in Latin America is excellent. Many surgeons in Colombia and Costa Rica have studied medicine the US and UK, and they are experienced in the latest techniques for bone fusion. Hospitals are clean, modern, and staffed with nurses and doctors who speak English.

In Eastern Europe, Poland is a leading destination for patients seeking arthrodesis. The cost of surgery is only $4,400 or £3,000, and Polish orthopedic surgeons use the most modern techniques and materials. Like their counterparts in Latin America, many Polish doctors have studied at elite medical schools in the US and Europe.

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