Prof. Asparuh Asparuhov, head of the orthopaedics clinic at ‘Heart and Brain’: Patients’ trust placed in us is huge

Patients from all over the country seek help at the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Clinic in ‘Heart and Brain’ Pleven because of the outstanding professionalism of the team, the high-tech equipment and the application of the most advanced world standards

Patients from all over the country seek help at the Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology in ‘Heart and Brain’ Pleven because of the outstanding professionalism of the team, the high-tech equipment and the application of the most advanced world standards in the field of endoprosthetics and revision orthopaedic practice. Only for the first six months of the year 1410 patients have undergone treatment at the clinic. The first place is hip, knee and shoulder joint arthroplasty. A total of 564 surgeries were performed, with 335 primary minimally invasive hip arthroplasties alone, and a total of 521 primary hip arthroplasties.

“Endoprosthetics is a highly specialised activity that requires, first of all, an experienced team that applies innovative surgical techniques and young doctors who continuously improve their skills in prestigious courses at home and abroad,” informed Prof. Khan. Prof. Asparuhov.

The main reasons for the need for arthroplasty are arthroses and aseptic necroses, of which Covid 19 is a consequence, as well as hip and shoulder fractures.

Applying innovative techniques with highly specialised instrumentation ensures the long-term durability of the joint and is much kinder to patients, providing absolute stability immediately after surgery, with patients back on their feet just a few hours after surgery.

The number of revision hip and knee arthroplasties is also growing. According to prof. Asparuhov, the clinic in ‘Heart and Brain’ Pleven is now a centre for revision arthroplasty, thanks to the excellent conditions the hospital provides for this. The patients are mostly elderly, with many concomitant diseases that require constant – operative and resuscitation care.
Outpatient activity is also extremely busy. In the first six months of the year alone, nearly 7,730 patients passed through the consulting rooms. Emergency trauma registrations are also increasing due to the fact that patients themselves seek help directly at Heart and Brain because of the clinic’s reputation and credibility.