Amputation - Above Knee Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of above-knee amputation in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

An above-knee (transfemoral) amputation removes the leg through the thigh bone. In the UAE, the overall cost reflects:

• Reason for surgery: infection, vascular disease, trauma or cancer.
• Hospital stay: and wound care.
• Rehabilitation: physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
• Prosthesis: fitting and later replacement, often billed separately.

The cost of a prosthetic leg is usually separate from the operation. Ask whether a quote includes it.

The NHS explains that amputation may be needed after severe infection, poor blood supply (often linked to diabetes or smoking), serious injury or cancer. A full assessment before surgery looks at general health, the planned level and how mobility will be restored. Rehabilitation starts within days, and a prosthetist usually becomes involved after a few weeks once the wound has healed. Phantom limb sensations and pain are common, and support from rehabilitation teams and charities is part of recovery.

Losing the knee joint makes walking with a prosthesis harder than after a below-knee amputation, and more energy is needed. Rehabilitation teams help set realistic goals.

Coverage for surgery and prosthetic limbs depends on the insurance plan's terms; planned inpatient surgery needs prior approval under basic UAE plans.