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Hip resurfacing is a technique invented specifically for younger patients with hip problems. Conventional total hip replacement, while being a good option for an elderly person (above 70 years), can be a poor choice for young patients as it will fail rapidly.

The hip resurfacing operation is an alternative to hip replacement and has 5 crucial advantages.

The first is that no plastic (polyethylene) is used like in conventional hip replacement. Since an anatomical sized ‘metal on metal’ bearing is used, it lasts for a very long time, manifold  that of conventional hip replacement and is extremely popular in Europe, Australia and some parts of Asia. The anatomy and bio-mechanics after resurfacing mimic a normal hip very closely.

The second advantage is post operatively patients are encouraged to lead an active life after hip resurfacing, and must play some sport, do swimming etc. No activity is restricted including sitting on the floor, crossing legs etc. In short, it behaves like a  normal  hip enabling patients to return to their normal lifestyle. In contrast, after a hip replacement one has to

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Both dental crowns and teeth veneers are used to cover defective teeth. This article attempts to provide a clear comparison of crowns and veneers - their similarities, differences and the cost of teeth veneers and crowns. Dental crowns in Mexico El Salvador, and Costa Rica are low cost and uncompromised on quality. Teeth veneers, too, in these countries are very affordable.

(The below image shows dental crowns on the left and teeth veneers on the right.)

Comparison of Crowns and Veneers

• Dental crowns cap the teeth, that is, they cover the whole visible part of the tooth above the gum line, whereas a tooth veneer covers only the front of the tooth and are used as a shell only for front teeth.

• Dental crown procedure is more elaborate and invasive than tooth veneer procedure. Placing a dental crown involves more removal of the tooth material to make room for the crown, which is usually 2mm thick. (In some cases, there may not be sufficient tooth structure for placing a crown. In this case, the

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Rotator cuff surgery in Mexico is within the budget of an average American, who doesn’t have insurance, and is accessible quick enough to a Canadian or British national, who may otherwise have to line up for it in their home countries.

Medical tourism in Mexico is much sought after for various orthopedic and other kinds of surgeries.

The rotator cuff is made up of these muscles:

• Supraspinatus muscle
• Infraspinatus muscle
• Teres minor muscle
• Subscapularis muscle

It is the rotator cuff that gives the shoulder joint its full range of motion, but the muscles and tendons that make it up are very small. Also, they are slow to heal when injured or operated on, as this area of the shoulder receives very little blood supply.

Rotator cuff tear or injury might happen in athletes because of increased and constant overhead motion and in non-athletes either because of a traumatic injury or because of wear and tear. It is usually the Supraspinatus muscle that is affected in rotator cuff tears, but other muscles, too, might be affected in some cases.

Rotator cuff repair in Mexico

Not all cases of rotator cuff

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Lap band surgery in Monterrey, Mexico, is a hot favorite with medical tourists from US (especially from the states of Texas, California, and Arizona) and Canada. Monterrey is an important Mexican city, known for its sterling quality medical care and tourist-friendliness. Other equally good choices for gastric banding in Mexico are Reynosa, Ciudad Juarez, and Tijuana.

This article discusses the reasons for medical tourists choosing Monterrey, Mexico, for gastric banding.

Why Consider Lap Band in Monterrey

• Huge difference in cost: When the cost difference between lap band in the US and lap band in Monterrey is more than 50% (on an average), and when it is followed by other advantages listed below, it is quite understandable why people from the US and Canada prefer Monterrey for their weight loss surgery. This cost difference spells good news to everyone who needs bariatric surgery, but more so to people without health insurance.

• US-quality medical care: When you choose Monterrey for your gastric banding, you win in more ways than one. It’s not only the cost advantage, but also the quality of

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Knee meniscus arthroscopic surgery in Mexico is gaining popularity with people from the US, Canada,and many other countries across the world. The meniscus is a C-shaped fibrocartilage that acts as a shockabsorber and also helps avoid friction between the femur and the tibia bones that come together to form the knee joint. Thus, its role is understandably huge in activities like walking, standing, etc. Meniscus tears may develop either as a result of trauma or wear and tear in patients with knee arthritis. Traumatic tears in younger, more athletic patients, are also sometimes associated with ACL tears.

There are various types of meniscal tears, depending on their position on the meniscus:

• Vertical longitudinal tears
• Transverse or radial tears
• Horizontal cleavage tears
• Flap tears

Tears on the outer portion of the meniscus heal faster than those on the inner, as the latter lacks good blood supply.

Who Should Consider Surgery for Meniscal Tears in Mexico?

• Persons with longitudinal meniscal tears rather than those with degenerative horizontal or flap tears.
• Tears shouldn’t be longer than 1-2 cm.
• Patients who are willing to comply with the knee rehabilitation program post-surgery.

What is the Treatment Procedure to Repair a Torn Meniscus?

The meniscus

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Gastric bypass in Mexico is one of the popular surgical weight loss solutions people in the USA are seeking abroad. Also called Roux-en-Y, this surgery, if done in Mexico, is a fraction of the cost in the US or Canada, and involves no wait times.

Steep rise in medical costs in the US, lack of insurance cover for gastric bypass, and long wait times in countries like Canada motivate people to look for low cost, hassle-free obesity surgery in Mexico.

Factors in Favor of Gastric Bypass in Mexico

• Low cost: In the US, gastric bypass surgery can cost up to $25,000 or more, depending on your health conditions and other factors. Often, there is no cover for bariatric surgeries, though this is changing slowly. And even if your health plan does cover it, there could be high co-pay. But when Roux-en-Y surgery is less than half the US cost, it begins to make sense to even people with insurance.
• Proximity: Mexico is the closest top-quality medical tourism destination to the US and Canada. You can fly, drive, or

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Bunion surgery Mexico is more affordable when compared to that in the US. It also comes with the same quality as you would expect in the US.

Bunionectomy in Mexico is performed by board-certified Mexican orthopedic surgeons. Personalized care and English-speaking medical staff are always available at top hospitals in Mexico.

Bunion surgery Mexico - Procedure

Bunions are bone deformities and surgical approach is the only way to correct them. They may or may not be painful, may get bigger with time; but they definitely don’t get smaller. But not everyone with bunions need go for surgery; it’s when the bunion is causing you pain, discomfort, or making it difficult for you to do what you need to or want to do, that you should consider surgery for the bunion (also known as Hallux Valgus) in Mexico.

The bunion correction procedure itself depends on the type of bunion, whether it’s a repeat bunion, the age of the patient and other conditions that the patient may have like arthritis. Hence, there are various types of bunionectomies like Austin, Reverdin-Green, Kalish-Austin etc., named after surgeons

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Bariatric surgery in Costa Rica is an attractive option for those from the USA and Canada thanks to the high quality and affordable cost of medical care in Costa Rica. People with a BMI of 35 and above may consider various low cost weight loss surgeries like gastric sleeve and gastric band in Costa Rica when they are unable to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.

Some people with BMI of less than 35 may also be eligible for bariatric  surgery if they have co-morbidities like hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes, etc.

Weight loss surgery helps to reduce weight by reducing the capacity for food intake, lowering absorption of nutrients by the digestive system or using a combination of the first two methods.

How Weight Loss Surgery in Costa Rica can be Advantageous for You

• Weight loss surgery is quite costly in the USA, because medical insurance usually does not pay for bariatric surgeries. Hence, the cost of, say, gastric bypass in the US would be upwards of $35,000, whereas in Costa Rica gastric bypass is a

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Going for Same Day or Immediate Load Dental Implants in Costa Rica can be an ideal way to get the sparkle back in your smile. Costa Rica has always been a well-known and affordable medical and dental tourism destination.

Same day dental implants (also known as mini dental implants) are more advantageous for you than their traditional counterparts. Here’s how:

Same Day/Immediate Load Dental Implants Vs. Traditional Dental Implants

Same Day/Immediate Load Dental Implants are:

• Fast and easy: The dentist inserts a titanium post and then a temporary tooth/crown over it. The entire thing is done in not more than 15 to 20 minutes.
• Osseo integration is quick and in 30 days, the permanent crown is put in place.
• The Immediate Load Dental implant can be set at an angle, if need be, and removes the need for bone grafting.

Traditional implants are:

• Slow and fussy: Traditional implants consists of the following steps:

1. First surgery: The dentist exposes the jaw bone and inserts a 4mm titanium post. You have to wait for 2 to 6 months until the

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Hip resurfacing is a surgical treatment for people suffering from severe, debilitating hip pain due to arthritis or accidents. Patients considering hip resurfacing abroad are bound to have many questions, especially about activity levels post-surgery.This article will examine whether patients can take up activities like rock-climbing and other outdoor sport after their hip resurfacing surgery in India, Mexico, Costa Rica and other reputed medical tourism locations. Outdoor Physical Activity after Hip Resurfacing Many candidates for hip resurfacing are still in the prime of life, so concerns about activity levels are common. Majority of hip resurfacing patients can return home in four to six days after surgery.

• As with other surgeries, patients need to be careful not to contract infections. Later in life, if patients need to be operated on or even have dental work done, they should inform the doctor about their hip resurfacing surgery.
• After hip rehabilitation, patients experience much better range of motion and strength in the hip joint. After about a year or so, they can get back to their activity levels pre-arthritis or pre-trauma. Ultimately what you can do depends on what you used to do before

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Sagging skin is a common problem faced by people who undergo significant weight loss after bariatric surgery abroad. This often comes in the way of the positive life that patients look forward to after all the hard work and commitment involved in weight loss surgery in Mexico, Costa Rica, India, Belgium, and other medical tourism centers. For this reason, patients may benefit from plastic surgery after weight loss surgery.

Drooping skin is not just a cosmetic problem. Large amounts of loose skin can hamper how you dress and your other daily chores as well as create health issues like rashes and infection.

Cost of plastic surgery procedures is quite prohibitive in the US, UK, and Canada. Patients looking at cheap plastic surgery after weight loss surgery would do well to go abroad to maximize savings.

Which Plastic Surgery Procedures May be Necessary after Weight Loss Surgery?

Plastic surgery after obesity surgery is often done in several stages. When the weight loss is massive, it leaves loose skin all over the body including abdomen, buttocks, thighs, breasts, arms, face and neck. One or

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A large number of people from the USA, Canada and other parts of the world visit Mexico for bariatric surgery every year. Obesity is a serious health issue linked to other life-threatening conditions like diabetes, heart diseases, sleep apnea and hypertension.

If a person’s BMI is 35 or more and exercise and diet have proved ineffective in losing weight, he/she may consider weight loss surgery. Sometimes, a bariatric surgeon may consider a person with lower BMI, too, for surgery if he/she has co-morbidities.

Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico

• Obesity surgeries are often too costly in the USA for an average health budget. This is where affordable bariatric surgeries like gastric bypass and lap band in Mexico come into the picture. You can expect to save at least 30%-50% of what it takes in the USA even if you add the overall package including travel and accommodation expenses.
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Cervical Disc Replacement is a spine surgery for patients with cervical/neck pain due to degenerative disc diseases like slipped disc in the neck or cervical spondylosis. Although cervical disc replacement has been used extensively in Europe for quite some time now, the first cervical disc system got FDA approval only in 2007. When medication, rest and exercise don’t help, patients may be advised to undergo surgery. Cervical surgery centers in India may be a good option for patients concerned about high cervical disc replacement costs in the USA.

Prior to surgery, a cervical disc replacement candidate should have tried at least six months of non-surgical options like medication, rest, physiotherapy, etc. Also, cervical disk replacement should be conducted only at specialized spine surgery centers.

Pre-operative Care/Factors to Consider Before Cervical Disc Replacement

• Understand the benefits and risks of cervical spine surgery. It will help you be mentally prepared and have realistic expectations from the surgery. A study in the UK showed that 65% who had one cervical disc replaced, and 77% who had

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Lap banding, also known as laparoscopic gastric banding, is a type of weight loss surgery. In lap banding, a silicone band is laparoscopically inserted around the stomach entrance. Lap band surgery got FDA approval in 2001. Although lap band process is reversible and hence considered a safer option, it is not for everyone. In this article, we will examine the risks of lap band.

 

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A review conducted by a team from the Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, on lap band surgery reveals that excess weight loss stood at 47.5% for gastric banding, 61.6% for gastric bypass, 68.2% for gastroplasty and 70.1% for duodenal switch. Therefore, patients who need to lose more weight might want to consider other bariatric surgeries.

A great deal of the safety and success of lap band surgery depends on thorough follow-up. Patients should be willing to follow a disciplined lifestyle including diet and exercise. Therefore, people considering low cost lap band abroad would do well to understand what the procedure involves before taking the decision. However, generally speaking, lap band surgery in Mexico or Costa Rica need not

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Despite the best of intentions, techniques, and precautions taken, it is true that the gastric lap band surgery does fail sometime. This article will look into the reasons for lap band failure and how this can be corrected through lap band revision surgery abroad in countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, India, and Belgium.

Why does the lap band fail?

The lap band could fail either all of a sudden leading to an emergency case or its effectiveness may lessen over time leading to chronic conditions. The patient’s commitment to healthy eating and regular exercise plays a very big role in determining whether the lap band fails or succeeds.

Depending on the reason for the failure of the lap band, the revision surgery procedure is determined.

Morbidly obese patients are better off with procedures like gastric bypass or duodenal switch than the lap band, as they might have much greater weight loss expectations.

Lap Band erosion: The lap band erodes into the stomach and causes the stomach to leak. This leads to a failed lap band ineffective and the patient may not lose any more

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