


Osteoarthritis Treatment in La Madonnina Clinic
About the clinic
Osteoarthritis treatment at Casa di Cura La Madonnina in Milan involves advanced joint replacement and precise imaging. Diagnostic imaging may cost around $100 for an X-ray, $300 for a CT scan, or $500 for an MRI. Dr. Antonio Croce leads the orthopedic department with over 50 years of experience and 7,000+ operations performed.
Advanced diagnostics for joint pain
The clinic uses precise imaging technology to evaluate joint damage. Patients have access to an open-type 1.5 Tesla MRI and a 64-slice CT scanner. These tools help specialists see clear details of the hip, knee, and shoulder joints. Rapid orthopedic visits are available through the Private Trauma Care service every day of the week.
- X-ray. The initial step to view bone changes may cost around $100.
- CT scan. Detailed bone structure imaging typically runs $300.
- MRI scan. Specialized soft tissue and joint evaluation is around $500.
- Orthopedic consultation. A specialist review of symptoms and medical history.
Surgical treatment for osteoarthritis
Dr. Antonio Croce is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon who has performed 4,500+ hip and knee arthroprostheses. He previously led prosthetic surgery departments at major orthopedic institutes. The clinic uses minimally invasive techniques to help patients recover faster and reduce pain after surgery.
- Hip replacement. Surgeons use the minimally invasive anterior approach to restore mobility.
- Knee replacement. This includes arthroplasty and arthroscopic options to treat severe knee wear.
- Revision arthroplasty. A complex procedure to fix or replace failed implants from previous surgeries.
- Shoulder surgery. Both arthroscopic and prosthetic options are available for shoulder osteoarthritis.
Expert care and clinic features
Casa di Cura La Madonnina holds ISO 9001 accreditation and belongs to the Gruppo San Donato network. The facility includes five operating rooms and two surgical outpatient clinics. Patients stay in private rooms where family members can remain with them during recovery. An on-site restaurant provides catering for visitors and patients in central Milan.
To learn more about joint replacement options or to book a visit with Dr. Antonio Croce, you may request a consultation on Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | Price on request | |
| Surgical treatment of valgus deformity | Price on request | |
| Reconstruction of foot joints and toes | Price on request | |
| Hallux valgus surgery | Price on request |
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La Madonnina Clinic: more details about the clinic
La Madonnina Private Hospital was founded in 1975. The hospital is part of San Donato, the most extensive Italian medical network. San Donato accepts over 4,000,000 patients annually.
LA MADONNINA HOSPITAL: BENEFITS AND STATISTICS
- Leading Italian doctors. San Donato best specialists with 20-year experience treat patients at La Madonnina. Doctors are the members of numerous medical organizations and authors of unique treatment methods.
- New diagnostic equipment. La Madonnina has a 64-section CT scan (computed tomography scanner) for an accurate examination of the brain, vessels, bones, and MRI 1.5 Tesla of the open type for people with claustrophobia and overweight diagnosing.
- VIP service. Each patient chooses an individual menu according to their preferences. All dishes are prepared in the restaurant on the territory of the hospital.
MEDICAL CHECK-UP
La Madonnina offers 3 types of health screening:
- Basic check-up includes diagnostic tests, lab analysis, 4-6 consultations with particular specialists. This check-up package helps to examine the general health condition and functioning of the principal organs and systems.
- The mini check-up is a shortened program that combines examinations for a particular group of organs or system — for example, cardiovascular system screening, female reproductive system or breast exam, male genital system check-up.
- Personalized check-up. The doctor develops this diagnostic program individually for each patient taking into account their pathologies (for example, diabetes or obesity).
Check-up lasts 1-2 days depending on the number of procedures.
OBESITY TREATMENT
La Madonnina doctors specialize in the obesity treatment in patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders.
They apply such surgical techniques and the latest developments as:
Elipse intragastric balloon

This is a particular cylinder filled with liquid. Doctors temporarily place it in the patient's stomach. Elipse reduces the stomach volume, and a patient eats less food in one sitting.
The balloon insertion does not require any incisions and anesthesia. Doctors put the balloon endoscopically and fill it with the liquid in the stomach.
The procedure is outpatient and takes only 10 minutes.
After the balloon insertion, a patient receives scales synchronized with the smartphone app via Bluetooth. The application allows a person together with doctor tracking the result of weight loss.
Elipse features:
- indication for insertion — body mass index (BMI) is 30-40
- balloon time-of-use — 4 months
- weight loss program duration — 6 months. Except for the insertion and removal of the balloon, the program includes working out with nutritionists and psychologists through a mobile app.
Orbera-365 intragastric balloon

This weight loss method is the most popular in the world today. Over 280,000 Orbera systems are sold.
Orbera-365 does not require surgery and anesthesia. The balloon is inserted endoscopically.
Orbera-365 features:
- indication for insertion — body mass index (BMI) is 27-50
- treatment duration — 12 months. During this time, a patient also works with nutritionists and psychologists.
PLASTIC SURGERY
The La Madonnina plastic surgeons team consists of leading Italian specialists in face, breast, abdomen and thighs surgeries.
Doctors use a computer model to achieve better results. This also allows patients to see the result of the procedure before the surgery and make changes in the program if necessary.
LA MADONNINA SERVICES FOR PATIENTS
Transfer
A transfer from the airport is paid additionally.
Accommodation
A patient chooses a hospital room according to their preferences. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV, safe, and free Wi-Fi.
The patient's family member can stay in the same room with a patient.

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