Israel, Tel Aviv
Ron Arbel
Orthokine therapy at Menorah Medical in Tel Aviv, Israel costs $5,290 to $8,580 USD for a 5-injection course. Dr. Ron Arbel, an orthopedic surgeon with over 40 years of experience, performs the treatment. The therapy uses your own blood proteins to reduce joint pain and inflammation.
What is Orthokine Therapy
Orthokine is a biological treatment for joint pain. It works by stimulating your body's natural anti-inflammatory proteins. The doctor takes a small blood sample from you. The blood is incubated at 37°C to increase IL-1Ra concentration. This protein fights inflammation in damaged joints.
The lab separates the enriched serum by centrifuge. The prepared product is then injected into your painful joint. The injections use CT guidance for precision. This ensures the treatment reaches the exact problem area.
Treatment Course Details
The number of injections depends on your condition. Spine problems typically need 4 injections. Joint issues in arms or legs usually require at least 6 injections. The clinic offers a standard 5-injection package.
Injections are given 1-2 times per week. You don't need general anesthesia. This makes the treatment suitable if you can't have surgery. After each injection, avoid heavy exercise for 48 hours.
You may feel swelling or numbness at the injection site. This usually lasts about 2 hours. The clinic reports 75% effectiveness for knee and hip osteoarthritis.
What's Included in the Price
The consultation with Dr. Arbel costs $750-$800 USD. Blood tests (PT/PTT, CBC, CRP) cost $380 USD. X-rays are $175-$180 USD. MRI costs $1,450-$1,550 USD if needed.
If your home test results are clear enough, you may not need repeat imaging. The clinic reviews all your existing medical reports. A coordinator who speaks Russian will meet you at Ben Gurion Airport.
About Dr. Ron Arbel
Dr. Arbel is Head of the Sports Medicine Center. He specializes in knee injuries, cartilage damage, and sports medicine. He has 20 years of orthopedic surgery experience.
He is President of the Israeli Society of Sports Medicine. He's an honorary member of the Arthroscopic Association of North America. Dr. Arbel has authored over 50 publications and delivered 38 international talks.
Who Can Benefit
Orthokine helps treat osteoarthritis and degenerative joint changes. It works for professional overload injuries, including in athletes. The therapy treats spine disc problems and joint inflammation.
The treatment is not recommended if you have acute infection or fever. Because it uses your own blood, allergic reactions are rare.
Contact Menorah Medical's Medical Tourism Department to schedule your evaluation and discuss your individual treatment plan.