Orthopedics in Cluj-Napoca

Orthopedics is the medical specialization that diagnoses, treats, and prevents injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This includes muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons.

Orthopedic Services at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca

Our clinic offers comprehensive services, all in one place, for all types of musculoskeletal conditions, from congenital defects and malformations to those acquired due to medical conditions.

What Conditions Does Orthopedics Treat?

• Bone fractures and dislocations;
• Ruptures of the quadriceps, Achilles, and biceps tendons;
• Ruptures of the patellar ligament;
• Congenital limb segment deformities;
• Genotypic osteopathies;
• Genotypic chondrodystrophies;
• Osteomyelitis;
• Aseptic osteonecrosis;
• Arthritis;
• Congenital and acquired kyphosis;
• Scoliosis;
• Degenerative disc disease;
• Brachial plexus paralysis;
• Congenital hip dislocation;
• Flatfoot;
• Osteoarthritis;
• Knee osteoarthritis;
• Hip osteoarthritis;
• Bone tumors.

Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca is an integrative medicine clinic with an interdisciplinary approach. The orthopedic physician evaluates each case and offers the optimal treatment option, whether non-invasive or surgical.

Symptoms of Orthopedic Conditions

Among the most common symptoms described by individuals with musculoskeletal conditions is pain:

• Shoulder pain;
• Elbow pain;
• Wrist pain;
• Back pain;
• Hip pain;
• Knee pain.

Orthopedic Investigations, Procedures, and Therapies

What Does an Appointment at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca Involve?

1. Initial Consultation

The orthopedic physician will establish a direct diagnosis or recommend imaging studies, laboratory tests, and diagnostic tests. In complex situations, surgical interventions followed by rehabilitation therapies and specialized counseling may be performed.

After recovery, surgery, or certain procedures, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled.

2. Investigations

Often, recommended procedures involve musculoskeletal ultrasound or osteoarticular MRI. Such investigations are performed by teams of radiologists, using state-of-the-art medical equipment designed to identify musculoskeletal conditions.

3. Joint Injections

The specialist may recommend this option as a solution for regaining joint mobility.

• Injections with anti-inflammatories or corticosteroids - to reduce inflammation and pain.

Orthopedic conditions for which they are recommended:

• Osteoarthritis;
• Scapulohumeral periarthritis;
• Mallet finger;
• Trigger finger;
• Epicondylitis;
• Vertebral discopathies;
• Plantar fasciitis;
• Quervain's tenosynovitis;
• Trochanteric bursitis;
• Rotator cuff tendinopathy;
• Calcific tendinopathy of the supraspinatus muscle;
• Frozen shoulder.

• Injections with viscoelastic solutions or hyaluronic acid - for joint protection and nourishment of the articular cartilage.

Orthopedic conditions for which they are recommended:

• Postoperative care in knee surgery;
• Osteoarthritis: knee, shoulder, hip, wrist, small joints, in advanced stages, along with corticosteroid. Recommendation: 1 injection/6 months.

• PRP Injections (Platelet-Rich Plasma) - biological treatment with the patient's venous blood

Orthopedic conditions for which they are recommended:

• Postoperative care in knee or shoulder surgery;
• Chondromalacia: knee, shoulder, hip, wrist, small joints, in early stages;
• Chronic tendinopathies diagnosed by ultrasound/MRI, after the acute phase has passed.

• Sanakin Injections - ACRS (Autologous Cytokine Rich Serum) - from the patient's blood

Orthopedic conditions for which they are recommended:

• Plantar fasciitis;
• Achilles and patellar tendinopathy;
• Haglund's disease;
• Iliotibial tract syndrome;
• Posterior tibial muscle tendinopathy;
• Peroneal short muscle tendinopathy;
• Chronic shoulder bursitis.

4. Specific Therapies 

• Lymphatic drainage;
• Tecar;
• Electrotherapy:
• Electrostimulation;
• MLS Laser Therapy;
• Physiotherapy;
• Cryotherapy;
• Shockwave Therapy;
• Ultrasound Physiotherapy;
• Functional magnetic electrostimulation;
• Diamagnetic therapy;
• Stretching;
• Reflexotherapy;
• Vacuum physiotherapy.

What Can You Find at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca?

Equipment and Medical Devices

For investigations:

• Open MRI;
• Esaote O-Scan dedicated to osteoarticular conditions;
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound Samsung HS50;
• Nihon Cohden Electromyograph;
• Neuron Spectrum 5 Electroencephalograph. 

For physical therapy:

• Desmotec;
• Training Wall;
• Anti-gravity treadmill;
• Galileo vibration plate;
• Bodytone;
• Quick Board training plate;
• VertiMax training plate. 

For physiotherapy:

• High-intensity transcutaneous magnetic stimulation device;
• Periso diamagnetic pump;
• Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) equipment;
• Manuthera 242 treatment table;
• Game Ready device;
• TECAR Winback therapy;
• Zimmer physiotherapy devices;
• Triton Chattanooga treatment table;
• MLS Laser Therapy. 

Orthopedic Doctors at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca

Introducing the team of super-specialized specialist doctors you can schedule with at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca:

• Dr. Horea Benea, primary orthopedics and traumatology specialist;
• Dr. Daniel Albu, primary orthopedics and traumatology specialist;
• Dr. Ciprian Bota, orthopedics and traumatology specialist;
• Dr. Horatiu Badiu, primary orthopedics and traumatology specialist;
• Dr. Rares Opris, primary orthopedics and traumatology specialist;
• Dr. Alina Grosu, orthopedics and traumatology specialist. 

Orthopedics Prices

Here is the complete list of prices for individual services offered at the clinic. The costs of a complete treatment may vary depending on the complexity of the therapies, procedures, and the specific details of each case.