Amputation - Below Knee Cost in United Arab Emirates

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

A below-knee (transtibial) amputation removes the leg through the shin bones, keeping the knee joint. In the UAE, the total depends on:

• Underlying cause: such as diabetes-related infection or poor circulation.
• Admission and wound care
• Therapy: physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
• Prosthetic limb: usually priced separately.

A prosthetic leg is usually priced separately from the operation.

According to the NHS, the commonest reasons for amputation are poor circulation (frequently related to diabetes or smoking), severe infection, major injury and some cancers. Before surgery, the team assesses overall health and plans how walking will be restored. Therapy begins within the first days, and limb fitting usually starts once the stump has healed. Sensations or pain in the missing limb are frequent and can be treated.

Preserving the knee generally makes it easier to walk with a prosthesis and uses less energy than walking after an above-knee amputation.

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