Hip Arthroscopy Abroad: Lithuania

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.

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Nordorthopaedics Center Of Excellence
One of the world’s leading medical technology companies and orthopaedic implant manufacturers, Smith & Nephew, have chosen Nordorthopaedics as its exclusive partner in the Baltic States and the clinic is now a Center of Excellence for this company in the region. 
 
Our surgeon Valdemar Loiba
  • More than 15 years of working experience
  • Performs 400+ arthroscopies a year, including 100+ hip arthroscopies.
  • Author of 6 international oral presentations
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Refund for EU patients

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. 

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One of the most important factors for a quick and full recovery after surgery is proper rehabilitation. Rehabilitation helps recover after surgery as well as prevents formation of blood clots and helps avoid most of the postoperative complications and side effects. We offer two different rehabilitation packages:

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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 4.000 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 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. 

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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.

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What is hip arthroscopy?

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive hip joint surgery. The word “arthroscopy” literally means “to look inside the joint”. During arthroscopy, the hip joint is operated through  small key-hole like incisions, so there is little to no damage to the surrounding tissues. A special miniature camera is used to examine the bones, cartilages, and ligaments. If necessary, the surgeon uses pencil-sized instruments to repair the damaged structures. The surgery usually takes from 1 to 2 hours.

Hip arthroscopy is performed if the patient has persistent joint pain, joint locking symptoms or pain during hip movement. There is a range of hip problems that can be treated with hip arthroscopy. Depending on the case, the surgeon may repair damaged cartilage, labrum, remove some excessive bone or loose bodies. The most commonly treated hip joint conditions are:

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How is hip arthroscopy performed?

Hip arthroscopy is performed under general anaesthesia, meaning that a patient is fully unconscious the whole operating time. Once the patient is in the operating room, the nurses put an intravenous catheter to administer numbing medicines.

The skin of the affected joint is cleaned with antibacterial fluid and the leg is put in retraction (gently pulled to the side and along). Such positioning of the leg allows a surgeon to comfortably access the joint.

The surgeon makes a few 1-centimeter incisions next to the joint, and then, inserts an arthroscope and other fine surgical instruments.

An arthroscope is a miniature camera that is connected to the screen which the surgeon watches closely while operating. Before making any alterations to the bone, cartilages, or ligaments, the joint is filled with sterile fluid which makes all the structures visible with the arthroscope. Then, the surgeon examines the joint and repairs it, if necessary.

After the surgery, the surgeon removes all the instruments, puts in drain and sutures the incisions and covers the joint with sterile dressings. 

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Recovery after hip arthroscopy

After hip arthroscopy, a patient is moved to the recovery room where the hospital staff closely monitors the patient’s health status. It is completely normal to experience dizziness and moderate pain post-surgery. The nurses check on the patient frequently and administer pain medication if necessary. The patient usually spends one night at the hospital. Hip arthroscopy patients have to wear a special hip brace for 2 to 4 weeks post-op or as advised by the surgeon. It takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks to return to regular activities, like driving and bearing full weight on the operated leg.

Physical therapy and returning to sports

Physical therapy and active rehabilitation are necessary to achieve fastest recovery. Rehabilitation is usually divided into 3 phases which have different goals and milestones.

Phase 1 (the first month) usually begins on the next day after surgery and takes 4 weeks. The main goals for this phase are to restore joint motion, regain flexibility, and begin building strength. Recovery exercises usually include soft circumduction movements and stretching. Slowly progressing to the next recovery phase is more important than prematurely increasing the intensity and volume of the exercises. At the end of phase 1, patients can walk normally and drive again.

Phase 2 (4 to 8 weeks) takes approximately a month. During this time, patients work on increasing strength. The training routine includes advanced balance exercises, squatting, leg presses, riding a stationary bike, and stretching.

Phase 3 (8 to 12 weeks) is the last part of recovery. During the last phase, the patient continues to work on achieving a full range of motion and further strengthening leg muscles. It is the last stage before returning to sports, so it is crucial to resolve muscle tightness, and eventually, advance to the treadmill. By the end of the third rehabilitation month, most patients feel strong enough to effortlessly perform daily activities or slowly return to professional sports.