Joint Surgery

At the Department of Orthopedics of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), the Joint Surgery Unit is staffed by a highly experienced team of specialists.

Regardless of the cause, joint damage typically results in severe pain, limited mobility, and reduced quality of life.

Joint replacement in Israel has become one of the most common surgical interventions. More than 6,000 joint replacement procedures are performed annually in the country. While most patients requiring a joint operation in Israel are elderly, joint degeneration can also affect younger individuals.

Joint replacement requires precision and significant surgical expertise. As the number of primary joint surgeries increases, so does the need for revision surgeries due to prosthesis wear. Fortunately, the complication rate is very low, and the success rate is high: over 95% of patients return to full activity.

The most common procedures are knee and hip joint replacement.

Hip Joint Replacement

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the acetabulum of the pelvis and the head of the femur. When this complex structure is damaged, wear and tear lead to pain and restricted movement. If conservative joint treatment in Israel — such as medication or physiotherapy — fails, and the patient can no longer walk unaided, surgery is recommended.

This joint surgery in Israel is performed under general or regional anesthesia and takes about two hours. The damaged joint surfaces are replaced with artificial implants. The pelvic component is made of metal, hard plastic, or ceramic; the femoral head is usually metal or ceramic.

The prosthesis is fixed using either a press-fit method or bone cement, depending on the patient’s age, bone quality, and overall health. Patients often begin walking the day after the surgery and are discharged within a week. Full recovery takes about 4–6 weeks.

Knee Joint Replacement

The knee is a complex joint between the femur and tibia, with the patella (kneecap) in front. It allows not only bending and straightening but also some rotation, making knee surgery in Israel highly precise.

During the operation, the lower part of the femur is replaced with a metal component, and the upper part of the tibia with a metal-and-plastic implant. The kneecap is usually also replaced. As with hip replacements, the prosthesis is secured with bone cement. Sizes are selected based on preoperative imaging and intraoperative measurements.

Patients start walking the day after surgery and are typically discharged within a week. Full recovery and return to normal function occur within 4–6 weeks.

The Joint Replacement Department at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is renowned in Israel and internationally for the high quality of its joint operations, advanced implant technologies, and personalized patient care. The unit also serves as a training center for doctors from Israel and abroad and participates in the development of next-generation joint implants.

Patients seeking joint pain treatment in Israel, particularly those looking for joint surgery without waiting, can benefit from the center’s cutting-edge technology, expert staff, and quick access to care.

Whether you are suffering from chronic pain, mobility limitations, or have been advised to undergo surgery, you can count on Ichilov’s joint treatment in Israel to provide effective solutions tailored to your condition.