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Best Hospitals for Osteoarthritis treatment in Italy 2024

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Osteoarthritis Treatment Overview in Italy

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Osteoarthritis Treatment Options
  • The procedure involves inspecting or repairing knee joint issues through small incisions, offering quick recovery and less scarring.

  • The procedure replaces worn-out knee joint parts, enhances mobility, and reduces pain through surgical intervention.

  • This therapy draws on self-healing potential, injecting harvested cells into knee joints to repair damaged cartilage.

  • The procedure uses robotics for precise knee and hip replacements, reducing recovery time and enhancing mobility.

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Arrival

  • Delivery to a hotel or clinic from the airport.
  • Check-in at the hotel or clinic.
  • Completion of necessary paperwork.

Diagnostics

  • Physical examination to assess joint pain and mobility.
  • Lab tests such as blood tests or analysis of joint fluid.
  • Imaging tests such as x-rays or MRI.

Treatment plan development

  • Evaluation of diagnostic results by a medical team.
  • Discussion of treatment options, outcomes, and risks.
  • Development of a personalized treatment plan.

Treatment

  • Administration of medication to reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Physical therapy to improve joint strength and flexibility.
  • Joint surgery, if necessary, under general anesthesia.

Follow-up

  • Monitoring of treatment progress through regular check-ups.
  • Adjustment of treatment regime if necessary.

Rehabilitation

  • Continuation of physical therapy.
  • Implementation of a home exercise program.
  • Education on lifestyle changes to manage symptoms.

Each case of Osteoarthritis is unique, and thus, the diagnostic and treatment plan should be determined by a doctor. Other diagnostic options may include CT scans, ultrasound or arthroscopy. Treatment options can include alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage therapy, or nutritional supplements.

What's the Cost of Osteoarthritis Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Italy?

The average price for Osteoarthritis diagnostic and treatment in Italy is $84362, the minimum price is $35766, and the maximum price is $107298.
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Knee replacement from $6500 from $33737 from $22908
cell therapy for knees from $2084 -from $10418
Knee Arthroscopy from $7000 -from $16669
Consultation with an orthopaedist from $120 from $115 from $214
MAKOplasty from $6175 --
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Best Osteoarthritis Treatment Centers in Italy: 5 Verified Options and Prices
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IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Highest-Rated Clinic for Osteoarthritis Treatment
Italy, Milan
5
Excellent
• 14 reviews
doctor Roberto Danchise
Orthopedist
51 years of experience
Roberto Danchise

Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio (OGSA) is a new hospital that unites two renowned institutions: Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi and Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi is Italy's first hospital for orthopedic admissions, performing 75% of all revision orthopedic surgeries in the country. Meanwhile, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio has earned recognition for its cardiovascular unit and expertise in diagnosing and treating obesity. Located in a single facility, OGSA offers comprehensive healthcare services for a wide range of medical needs.

 

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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation certificate for IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Сергей • Aug 16, 2021
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Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
Italy, Rome
5
Excellent
• 1 review

The Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy, a first-aid facility accredited by the Italian National Health Service, was acquired by GVM Care & Research in May 2015 and underwent a restructuring and reorganization process.

Founded in 1932, the San Carlo of Nancy Hospital is located on the Via Aurelia, not far from the Vatican City. The facility, classified as a general local hospital since September 1976, can treat about 15,000 patients a year under ordinary hospitalization. To date, the facility has about 450 professionals, including the medical and paramedical staff.

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Олександр • Jun 1, 2023
Everything went great, the staff is very responsive and kind, my rehab therapist was a pro
5
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Knee replacement $20836.59 - $26045.74
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La Madonnina Clinic
Italy, Milan
4.6
Excellent
• 9 reviews

La Madonnina Clinic is a multidisciplinary medical facility in the center of Milan (Italy). The hospital works on the premises of San Donato Network, the country's largest medical group.

La Madonnina Hospital specializes in medical checkup (comprehensive examination of the body), obesity treatment and plastic surgery.

La Madonnina is a premium class hospital, where medical staff pays particular attention to a comfortable patient stay.

The clinic provides treatment for the most famous people in Italy. Among them are multi-billionaire Silvio Berlusconi and players of the Milan football club.

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Matthew Buckley • May 8, 2019
Drs seemed very good. The consultation was calm and professional but I was told I would have results within 2 working days. When I didn’t receive any information I returned to the hospital and was told I would be emailed within 24 hours. When that didn’t happen I had to come in again and was hugely surprised by a very rude and impatient receptionist who was dismissive and seemed to want to blame me somehow. She made some very unprofessional comments about me to colleagues in front of other patients when she thought I couldn’t hear. Other staff did their best to help afterwards but considering the money spent and my experience I would not recommend this place at all.
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Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy, Bologna
New
doctor Raul Zini
Orthopedist
45 years of experience
Raul Zini

Founded in 1973 as the first hospital of GVM Care Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital is internationally renowned for advanced treatments in heart surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, and diabetic foot care. Its research has been featured in prestigious medical journals and is recognized as one of Italy’s top medical centers. The hospital handles over 15% of cardiac surgeries in Italy, with complex cases managed by a multidisciplinary Heart Team, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists.

Additionally, it houses the GVM Campus, which hosts international medical congresses and training events. The hospital is conveniently located 40 minutes from Bologna International Airport and offers transfer services for patients.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital
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Ospedale Santa Maria
Italy, Bari
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Founded in 1969, Ospedale Santa Maria in Bari is an institution accredited by the Italian Health Service with numerous first-class medical services, from cardiology to cardiac surgery, from hemodynamics to in treatment and gynecology. Born as a maternity clinic in the 1960s, the hospital still stands out today for its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of women's health. The hospital is home to the Breast Unit, a multidisciplinary unit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, which treats around 500 patients every year.

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Patient choice in Neurosurgery certificate for Ospedale Santa Maria
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Get a Medical Assessment for Osteoarthritis Treatment in Italy: Select Your Expert from 3 Experienced Doctors

Roberto Danchise
Italy, Milan
Roberto Danchise
Orthopedist
51 years of experience
IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Dr. Roberto Danchise's career is built on a strong educational background, including a degree from the University of Genoa and specialization in orthopedics and traumatology at the University of Milan. He has further honed his skills with internships in knee replacement in London and New York, and knee ligament surgery in Lyon. His professional journey is marked by a significant achievement in 2002, when he performed the first meniscus transplant in Italy. Awards No specific awards mentioned Membership Member of the Lombardy Region Advisory Board for autologous membrane cartilage transplantation guidelines (2005-2006)Chair of the Italian Society for Knee SurgeryFounder and Editor-in-chief of the journal Artroscopia e GinocchioCo-founder of the Italian Society of Knee Joint, Arthroscopy, Sports Injury, Cartilage Pathology, and Orthopedic Technology (SIGASCOT)Member of the European Society for Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
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5.0
Knee replacement
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Luigi Massimo Zagra
Italy, Milan
Luigi Massimo Zagra
Orthopedist
28 years of experience
IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Prof. Luigi Massimo Zagra is the Head of the Hip Surgery Department I at the IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan.He is the visiting professor at the School of Specialization in Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the University of Milan. Prof. Zagra has performed more than 5,000 major orthopaedic operations.Mainly focused on hip surgery including complex primary, revision (25% of cases), conservative surgery, osteotomies, and pediatric hip diseases arthroplasty.He performs hip replacement surgery daily for osteoarthritis, particularly in cases of congenital dysplasia, developmental and post-traumatic malformations, rheumatoid arthritis, necrosis in young and old patients, needing special implants to prevent any possible complications. Dealing with problems with previously placed implants, in particular material wear and tear, such as in metal-on-metal or old-generation polyethylene prostheses, painful, loose, unstable, infected prostheses, using tissue-safe and non-invasive methods and the latest ceramic and titanium implants, including cemented ones. He is currently Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the European Hip Society and the Italian Hip Society, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of EFORT, of International Committee of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and of the Scientific Committee of the Italian Arthroplasty Registry. He is author and co-author of 130 articles published in national and international journals, as well as invited specialist and speaker at over 500 congresses in Italy and abroad.
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Raul Zini
Italy, Bologna
Raul Zini
Orthopedist
45 years of experience
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Since 2007 he has been Coordinator of the Operative Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Maria Cecilia Hospital and Scientific Supervisor of the Orthopedic Area of GVM Care & Research, where every year more than 1,200 cases are treated by his team of orthopedists. He operates in the field of diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of degenerative diseases and traumatic diseases of the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, foot, hand, spine; in the arthroscopic treatment of the wrist, hip, knee and shoulder and in major prosthetic surgery for the knee, hip, shoulder, as well as in orthopedic and physiatric rehabilitation. In particular, he specializes in the treatment of the following pathologies: femoro-acetabular impingement, pubalgia, chondropathy, Perthes disease, synovitis and the snapping hip syndrome. Author of 7 monographs of over 100 publications in national scientific journals. Among the most recent publications: "Thirty years of Arthroscopy in Italy" 2011 Argalia Publishing and "Groin Pain Syndrome" 2017 Publishing Springer-Verlag. He is the author of over 200 reports on Hip, Knee, Ankle, Shoulder Prosthetics, Hip, Ankle, Knee, Elbow, Wrist, Shoulder Arthroscopy, BioTechnology, Sports Traumatology. He was awarded twice with the Bellando-Randone Prize of the Italian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatologists (SIOT) for the best monograph of the year 1983 with the book "Radiculography Lombare - Text Atlas", Editrice Roma; and for the best monograph of the 1997 with the volume "Arthroscopy of the ankle - Practical manual of surgical technique" Editrice Fortuna.
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