We are one of the leading orthopaedic surgery clinics for medical tourists in the European Union. We are proud of the fact that over 90 % of our patients come from the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, the United States, Canada and other countries.
Tests required to confirm surgery, which can be done in our clinic within 1 day: feet X-ray (standing).
Worth combining – Hammertoe & eyelid surgery – from 2.280 £
Get your surgery for free by claiming a refund from your local health board. The clinic helps patients with the documents needed to claim a refund after following the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. It applies to patients who are insured under the systems of one of the EU countries and may not get the surgery due to long waiting times.
Tests required to confirm surgery, which can be done in our clinic within 1 day: feet X-ray (standing).
Worth combining – Hammertoe & eyelid surgery – from 2.650 €
Get your surgery for free by claiming a refund from your local health board. The clinic helps patients with the documents needed to claim a refund after following the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. It applies to patients who are insured under the systems of one of the EU countries and may not get the surgery due to long waiting times.
Get your surgery for free by claiming a refund from your local health board. The clinic helps patients with the documents needed to claim a refund after following the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. It applies to patients who are insured under the systems of one of the EU countries and may not get the surgery due to long waiting times.
One of the most important factors for a quick and full recovery after surgery is proper rehabilitation. Usually, clinics are not able to offer this due to costs savings. Our patients can choose between two inpatient and outpatient options: rehabilitation with a physiotherapist of the Lithuanian national basketball team, prof. L. Siupsinskas or rehabilitation at a medical SPA.
Our team of 5 orthopaedic surgeons has 10-20 years of experience in the field in total performing over 1.000 different orthopaedic surgeries per year. Moreover, our surgeons are members of various prestigious surgical societies both Lithuanian and international. Our leading joint replacement surgeon S. Tarasevicius is an author of 150 scientific publications in different medical journals, who has performed more than 3.500 joint replacement surgeries during 15+ years of his professional experience.
We are one of the leading orthopaedic surgery clinics for medical tourists in the European Union. We are proud of the fact that over 90 % of our patients come from the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, the United States, Canada and other countries.
One of the world’s leading medical technology companies and orthopaedic implant manufacturers, Smith & Nephew, have chosen Nordorthopaedics as Center of Excellence in the Baltic States.
We are trusted by our patients and we appreciate all the reviews and feedback collected over the years. Find more than 150 testimonials here or on Google.
Already more than 1.500 of our former, current and future patients joined our online community with the aim to build a space for opinions and mutual support. Members are welcome to share experiences about their visit to the clinic and to discuss all surgery-related matters. No other orthopaedic clinic can offer such group support.
Being a true member of the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries, Lithuania is one of the leaders in low joint replacement revision rates, as only 9% of surgeries in Lithuania require revision in 10 years after surgery. Moreover, with the implants used at our clinic, only 2-3% of surgeries require revision in 10 years after surgery, while revision rates in some other Western countries, for example, USA, is as high as 17% in 10 years after surgery. The implants used at our clinic have been evaluated by other countries’ registries as those ensuring longest implant life, as compared to products of other manufacturers. Moreover, thanks to our active participation in collecting data for the registries, the surgical technique used at our clinic ensures best surgical outcomes.
Our clinic is seen on different media mentions like: BBC News, BBC Radio, The Telegraph, MailOnline, Winnipeg Free Press, CTV News, CBC, RTE Radio, itv.
Our clinic works according to the highest standards set by the European Union. This helps to guarantee the quality of medical services. We care about the safety, comfort and successful results of our patients from all over the world.
The clinic helps patients with the documents needed to claim a refund after following the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. It applies to patients who are insured under the systems of one of the EU countries and may not get the surgery due to long waiting times.
We provide customer service in 9 foreign languages including English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Italian, Spanish, French, Russian, Polish. Everyone in our clinic speaks English, including nurses, assistants and the surgeon.
Being a true member of the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries, Lithuania is one of the leaders in low joint replacement revision rates, as only 9% of surgeries in Lithuania require revision in 10 years after surgery. Moreover, with the implants used at our clinic, only 2-3% of surgeries require revision in 10 years after surgery, while revision rates in some other Western countries, for example, USA, is as high as 17% in 10 years after surgery. The implants used at our clinic have been evaluated by other countries’ registries as those ensuring longest implant life, as compared to products of other manufacturers. Read more here.
A hammertoe is a deformity when the toe is bending downward at the first joint instead of pointing forward. Most cases develop from wearing ill-fitting shoes which put constant pressure on the toe. Hammertoe causes symptoms, like irritation, discomfort, and pain. The affected toe can also become swollen, red, painful to touch, and difficult to move.
In general, hammertoe surgery is performed under local anesthesia and takes up to 1 hour to complete. There are two types of hammertoe deformities: a flexible hammertoe and a fixed (stiff) hammertoe. An orthopaedic surgeon will choose a diligent surgical technique depending on the type of hammertoe deformity one has.
A flexible hammertoe (when the toe can be straightened) is corrected with a tendon lengthening or detachment. For example, the tendon can be transferred from the bottom of a toe to the upper side of the toe. This helps to keep the toe in a straight position and stops the tendon from pulling the toe into a bent position.
In a fixed hammertoe, a toe is so contracted that it can no longer move. In such a case, the surgical technique involves releasing the contracted tendons, removing a portion of the joint, and fusing the joint to restore the toe to a straight position. Fusing is done with a special wire or screws which are removed after the bone ends have healed together.
Following surgery, patients stay in the clinic overnight. Right after surgery, the operated foot is locally anaesthetized so the patient recovers comfortably. To control pain at home patients are prescribed pain relievers, like naproxen or ibuprofen.
For the first 3-5 weeks, patients can walk with a special shoe and crutches. Stitches, wires, or screws, are removed during a follow-up appointment after about 4-6 weeks.
Hammertoe surgery is a reliable solution to correct the deformity and alleviate pain. However, the results greatly depend on how one follows post-surgical advice. Wearing uncomfortable footwear and failing to control predisposing factors, like inflammatory joint disease, may lead to hammertoe recurrence.
In general, full recovery can be expected after 6 weeks post-op. Patients may begin walking for short intervals and gradually increase the distance overtime. It takes about 3 to 6 weeks before one can walk long distances. The patient will receive a personalized recovery program to restore muscle balance in the feet and speed up recovery. Driving is allowed after about 4-6 weeks.