Orthopedics

Orthopedics and traumatology focus on the treatment of injuries to the bones, tendons and ligaments.

This discipline of medicine has been undergoing rapid development, particularly in the use of minimally-invasive yet effective treatment methods that allow for faster recovery. Poland is one of the countries where you can receive such advanced orthopedic treatment.

Did you know that:

Polish orthopedics has been developing for over a century and uses the latest international achievements in this discipline of medicine?
in Poland, many advanced orthopedic treatment methods are provided, e.g. minimally invasive arthroscopy, BHR arthroplasty and minimally-invasive spinal surgery?
orthopedic treatment in Poland can be combined
with convalescence in a rehabilitation center located in a health resort with unique health properties?

These are just a few the reasons why more and more patients from many countries around the world choose Poland as their destination for treatment.

Why is it worth to undergo orthopedic treatment in Poland?

Highly qualified medical personnel – Polish specialists in orthopedics and traumatology were educated in Poland and abroad, including in the USA and western Europe.
Modern treatment methods – Polish orthopedic clinics provide advanced therapy and surgical treatment methods, primarily minimally invasive – e.g. arthroscopy, treatment with growth factors or stem cells.
Convenient date of the procedure – the date of the procedure can be arranged individually without having to wait too long.
High quality of service – patients receive professional and attentive care both during preparation for the procedure and during the convalescence period. Medical personnel communicate in English.
Competitive prices of orthopedic treatment – in Poland, high quality medical care is available at reasonable prices.
Comfortable conditions of stay and convalescence – during a therapeutic stay in Poland, you can select accommodation in a hotel, apartment or rehabilitation center with SPA&Wellness and a wide range of treatments available to enhance recovery (e.g. brine baths, thermal pools, sulfide baths, procedures with the use of honey, beer and wine, peloid baths, etc.).
Possibility to combine convalescence with sightseeing – during recovery you can discover the beauty of Polish nature and rich tradition as well as over ten centuries of the country’s history.

Orthopedic treatment – service portfolio

Poland offers a full range of orthopedic treatment with the use of state-of-the-art medical methods. Patients undergoing orthopedic services are provided with:

medical care of experienced and highly qualified personnel,
extensive diagnostics and access to advanced methods of treatment, including minimally invasive forms of therapy,
access to a wide range of orthopedic rehabilitation in a facility meeting European standards.

Orthopedic treatment provided in Poland include:

treatment with growth factors

This is a minimally invasive method used for various diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

treatment with stem cells

Many clinics in Poland have already fully implemented this innovative therapy method.

shoulder surgery

Shoulder joint procedures e.g. after sprains, fractures, traumatic muscle injuries or as part of shoulder reconstruction.

hip surgery

Including advanced methods of hip joint endoprosthesis.

dynamic spinal stabilization (DIAM)

Inserting a special silicone implant into the spine to eliminate chronic pain.

knee joint surgery

Including arthroscopic reconstruction of ligaments or knee arthroplasty.

ankle surgery

Combined with specialist rehabilitation to shorten the convalescence time.

bunion surgery

Surgical treatment of foot degeneration to restore aesthetics and comfort.

Other treatments offered includes e.g.:

hand surgery, including carpal tunnel operations,
elbow surgery, including tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow treatment,
flatfoot and clubfoot surgery.

How to arrange orthopedic treatment in Poland?

You can arrange orthopedic treatment in Poland:

With the assistance of a medical tourism agency that, in consultation with you, will prepare a complete stay and treatment package,
By yourself.

If you decide to organize your trip by yourself:

Check out the offer of Polish medical facilities; you will find the necessary information directly on the websites of particular clinics, as well as on websites dedicated to medical tourism in Poland.
Contact the chosen facility. Submit an initial inquiry regarding your health problem and follow the instructions of the health care personnel. Doctors will request your medical records and examination results. Next, they will present you with possible treatment options.
In consultation with medical staff in Poland, establish your treatment plan – set the date of the first diagnostic visit and the date of the procedure. Ask about convalescence and its expected duration.
Adjust the date of your arrival to the schedule of treatment arranged with the chosen medical facility; it is advisable to come to Poland a few days before the beginning of the planned treatment in order to acclimatize and rest after the journey.
Choose suitable accommodation e.g. via Booking.com you can book a guesthouse, agrotourism farm, hotel or SPA&Wellness center according to your possibilities and expectations.
Think about attractions during your stay in Poland – you can combine convalescence with sightseeing and relaxation in a unique setting. For example, if you are undergoing orthopedic convalescence in:

Szczecin – visit not only this unique city, but also go to the Baltic Sea or the island of Usedom.
Bialystok – also visit beautiful Masuria lake district.
Kraków – also visit the heart of the Tatra mountains, i.e. Zakopane and other picturesque highland towns.

A sample orthopedic treatment package: knee arthroscopy

If you are wondering what orthopedic treatment looks like in Poland, check the following sample treatment package for a patient who needs knee arthroscopy.

The surgery is performed in many clinics in Poland and its price is about PLN 3,500 – PLN 4,000 (depending on the patient’s condition and the medical center’s offer). It can be provided e.g. in Gdańsk / Rzeszów / Kraków.

A patient contacts (via e-mail) the chosen medical center and presents his/her case history.
The medical team reviews the submitted documentation, alternatively asks for additional examination results and presents the patient with available treatment options.
In consultation with the patient, the doctors establish a preliminary treatment plan and set the date of the procedure as well as the anticipated recovery schedule; the patient may also get the specialized rehabilitation necessary after the surgery in Poland.
The patient organizes the arrival to Poland and arranges the stay details. Accommodation can be booked in facilities of various standards, e.g. via Booking.com. For example, the price of a room in an average guesthouse starts from PLN 100 per night, and ranges from PLN 250 to PLN 700 in 4-5-star hotels.
After the surgery in the chosen clinic, the patient undergoes rehabilitation in Poland; it may be a good opportunity to combine convalescence in comfortable conditions with professional medical care and specialist medical treatment. Rates for a 24-hour rehabilitation stay in a sanatorium or health resort range from approx. PLN 180 to PLN 500 / day including full board and a package of basic treatments. A patient can also benefit from additional procedures enhancing convalescence (e.g. visits to a graduation tower, balneology or massages).
The treatment may be combined with sightseeing.

If you receive treatment in Gdańsk, you can, for example:

visit the charming old town with Długi Targ, the monument of Poseidon and St. Mary’s Basilica,
discover the beauty of long and wide Polish beaches and the adjacent seaside forests,
visit Gdynia,
go to the nearby Kashubia region.

If you undergo treatment in Rzeszów, you can, for example:

visit a nearby castle in Łańcut,
go to the picturesque Bieszczady mountains to take some rest surrounded by charming nature,
discover Polish highlander folklore during a trip to Zakopane.

If you undergo treatment in Kraków, you can, for example:

visit Kraków old town, as well as the Kazimierz district or Nowa Huta,
visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp,
discover Polish highlander folklore during a trip to Zakopane.

You can arrange treatment combined with sightseeing by yourself or with the assistance of a specialized medical tourism agency.