Medical Tourism

American and Canadian medical tourists are largely opting for knee replacement in Mexico. Because of Mexico’s proximity to these North American countries, it can boast of numerous excellent Mexican doctors who were trained (and even currently practice) in the US. Its internationally-accredited hospitals house facilities that can easily rival those of its neighbours.

Apart from Mexico, people looking for affordable options also visit India for Knee surgery.

What is Knee Replacement Surgery?

Also called knee arthroscopy, knee replacement surgery is done by replacing structures in the knee with artificial parts, or prostheses to relieve pain and improve knee mobility. Orthopaedic surgeons usually discourage this to be done except as a last resort, after medication and physical therapy have proven not to help the condition. It may be classified as partial or total, depending on which structures are replaced in the knee.

Indications and Qualifications

North Americans suffering from osteoarthritis, bone or joint trauma and injuries and who are refused surgery by their orthopaedic surgeons usually turn to other countries

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Before FDA approved this procedure in the United States, Americans were travelling to other countries, and many have gone to get hip resurfacing in Mexico. Hip resurfacing surgery has become popular due to its ability to retain structures in the hip instead of replacing them and also due to earlier recovery after the procedure.

Apart from Mexico, people looking for affordable options also visit India for hip resurfacing surgery.

Hip Resurfacing vs. Hip Replacement

In traditional hip replacement surgery, the parts of the hip joint are replaced with artificial parts. Hip resurfacing, on the other hand, involves reshaping the ball and capping it with prosthesis. And then, as in hip replacement surgery, the hip socket is also fitted with prosthesis. Because of bone retention during resurfacing, most patients find that they are able to engage in sporty activities more than hip replacement patients are able to. The larger hip ball also lessens the chances of dislocation, which is a big complication

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Many North Americans with severe damages in their hips get hip replacement in Mexico to fix their orthopaedic difficulties. The low cost and short travel are easily the top two reasons why medical tourists are heading to Mexico for orthopedic procedures like partial hip replacement, total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, etc.

What is Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty, is performed by substituting artificial parts for structures in the hip joint to eliminate pain and improve the over-all quality of movement and usage of the area.

Who are Candidates for Hip Replacement?

This procedure is usually a last recourse for patients who have already tried exercise, therapy and medication to no avail. The following may be situations when a patient will be recommended to undergo hip replacement surgery:

• Recurring conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

• Existence of tumors in the bone

• Fractures or injuries in the hip

Orthopaedic surgeons in some countries may sometimes refuse to perform this procedure on their patients and still recommend other options like pain killers and additional therapy sessions. However, some patients are adamant about quickly improving their lifestyle, and they

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Gastric Plication Mexico is becoming a popular option these days for those who are looking for weight loss surgery abroad.

Some of the reasons for popularity of Gastric Plication Surgery in Mexico are outlined below:

• Gastric Plication Surgery is not approved by FDA and therefore, offered at a very few places in US.  Surgeons in Mexico are offering this surgery frequently.
• No waiting lines:  Since very few surgeons offer Gastric Plication in US, long waiting lines may be expected there.  In Mexico, the surgery is available on immediate requirement.
• Experienced bariatric surgeons: There are many experienced bariatric surgeons in Mexico who are performing weight loss surgeries like Gastric Plication.  The surgeon whom we refer to is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons of the world.  He has performed more than 5000 laparoscopic surgeries.
• World-class hospitals: Mexico has many modern hospitals with high-end technologies.  The hospital where we refer our patients is a one-stop, self-sufficient hospital having all the latest technologies.
• Affordable cost of treatment: The surgery cost in Mexico is 50-70 % cheaper than the US.  Even after considering the travel and lodging costs, the

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Amman in Jordan, Istanbul in Turkey, India, Mexico & South Korea are some of the popular medical tourism destinations where people travel for surgical & radiation therapy for oncology treatments.

Radiation oncology is the science of using ionized radiations in optimally favorable doses for the treatment and management of cancers. Radiation Oncology is used in association with chemotherapy (i.e. the use of drugs) and surgery (i.e. surgical removal of the malignant tissues) as an effective measure to manage different forms of tumors.
Radiation therapy is the first line of treatment preferred in association with chemotherapy for the management of tumors and cancers.

The role of Radiation therapy depends upon the focus of the treatment plan. It could be,

• Curative Therapy: Radiotherapy is used for complete removal of the tumor cells. This is possible for small sized tumors with minimal or no metastasis.
• Palliative Therapy: Radiotherapy is used to reduce the severity of symptoms, pain and discomfort, however the disease may continue to progress. This is in case of cancers that have been detected late or with wide spread and extensive metastasis across the body making surgical removal impractical.
• Neo-adjuvant Therapy: Radiotherapy is

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Although Mexico hospitals provides one of the best international medical tourism value, some precautions are suggested to assure a trouble free medical trip.

• Gang wars between drug lords and violent crime in Mexico are not uncommon. The gang wars are not targeted at tourists and there is no evidence that they are targeted at any nationality, but by being at the wrong place at the wrong time, sometimes one may get affected.

• To avoid street crime & avoid being lost in the wrong place, it is suggested that medical tourist use hospital arranged transport or use authorized prepaid taxi services.  Visit to nightclubs, bars & such are not suggested.

• If an ATM must be used, it is suggested they be accessed at large protected facilities, rather than at glass-enclosed, highly visible ATMs on streets.  Most Medical Tourism Corporation’s network hospitals in Mexico have ATM’s & banking facilities inside the hospitals premises.

• Though your Mexico doctor and the medical staff at the hospital may speak fluent English, Spanish is the main language on the street.

• It’s best that you do not drive on your own in Mexico, as the standards of road safety

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Hip resurfacing is a technique invented specifically for younger patients with hip problems and has some advantages over hip replacement. 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,

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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

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