About Knee Surgery Abroad

Knee surgery covers a range of surgical treatment options which address and resolve knee pain in patients with a variety of knee problems. Patients who undergo knee surgery are usually suffering with osteoarthritis or have suffered a trauma to the bone, cartilage, ligaments, or joints in the knee.

Common types of knee surgery include knee replacement surgery, knee arthroscopy, and knee ligament surgery.

Knee replacement surgery involves replacing part or all of the knee with a metal or plastic knee joint, in order to restore knee function and eliminate pain.

Knee arthroscopy surgery is a surgery which involves inserting a small camera into the knee joint through small incisions, in order to assess the damage to the knee and to make small repairs with tools attached to the camera.

Knee ligament surgery (anterior cruciate ligament ACL) is a surgery which repairs a torn ligament in the knee and restores stability to the knee. The surgery is commonly performed laparoscopically.

After knee surgery, patients will lusually need to go to physical therapy as part of the recovery process.

Recommended for

• Knee pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Sport injuries
• Any other conditions that cause chronic knee pain

TIME REQUIREMENTS

• Average length of stay abroad: 1 – 2 weeks.

After surgery on the lower limb, patients have an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis. Any travel plans must be discussed with the surgeon.

Every year, close to 14 million patients travel worldwide for the purpose of receiving medical care. At Intclinics, we provide our patients with access to the top clinics and doctors around the world. To discover where the best Knee Surgery clinics are for you, search on Intclinics for treatments all around the world.

Patients should discuss the specific knee problem with the doctor ahead of surgery, in order to establish the best treatment plan.

HOW IS IT PERFORMED