Injuries Of Bones And Joints Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 8

Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital is a private medical center in Ankara, Turkey. Its main specialties include orthopedics, general surgery, and internal medicine.

• Part of the Lokman Hekim healthcare network, one of Turkey's largest private hospital groups.
• Treats patients from across the country and abroad.
• Located in Ankara's Etlik district, near major transportation links.
• Offers modern diagnostic and treatment services across multiple departments.

Staff at Luxmed Protez Clinic trained at Ottobock in Germany to specialise in prosthetic care for both adults and children. A custom cosmetic silicone finger prosthesis starts from around A$10,300. Functional below-knee prostheses using carbon fiber technology typically cost around A$22,600. Advanced microprocessor packages featuring the Ottobock Kenevo knee joint may cost around A$69,700. These comprehensive packages generally cover a 15–17 day stay, hotel accommodation, and VIP transfers. The clinic maintains a 91% recommendation rate from global patients.

Medipol Mega University Hospital is the first in Turkey to achieve Academic JCI accreditation, using intra-operative MRI and navigation for bone and joint surgery. Specialist orthopaedist consultations start from around A$400, while diagnostic MRI or CT scans typically cost around A$600. Stem cell therapy for knee injuries runs around A$5,600–14,000. Surgical options include arthroscopy from around A$5,600 and complex fracture repairs starting from around A$14,000, including one week in hospital. All medical reports are translated into English for easy claim processing back in Australia.

Liv Hospital use the MakoPlasty robotic system for knee replacements, achieving a 97% success rate. This JCI-accredited centre treats over 50,000 international patients annually. Orthopaedic consultations cost around A$200, with MRI scans starting from around A$700. Stem cell therapy typically runs A$9,500–10,200. Tendon repairs cost around A$7,000, while complex pseudoarthrosis surgery is around A$19,600, including 7 nights' hospitalisation. Dr Erden Erturer specialises in traumatology and spinal surgery and has published 26 international articles on orthopaedic care.