Arthroplasty Cost in United Arab Emirates

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

Arthroplasty means rebuilding or replacing a joint, usually by fitting metal, plastic or ceramic components. In the UAE, the amount depends on:

• The joint involved: knee and hip are the most common; shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger joints are also replaced.
• Whole or partial joint: partial replacement treats one compartment.
• Implant: design and materials.
• Stay and rehabilitation: physiotherapy is essential.

This page covers a broad group of operations. Prices vary widely with the bone or joint involved, so ask for a quote for the specific procedure recommended.

• Total replacement: all worn surfaces of the knee or hip.
• Partial knee: only the affected compartment.
• Shoulder: for arthritis or some complex fractures.
• Small joints: such as the thumb base or wrist.
• Resurfacing: caps the surface and removes less bone.

The NHS says most people leave hospital one to four days after a knee replacement. Many walk without aids from around six weeks; driving waits at least six weeks after a total and about three weeks after a partial replacement. Return to work is often six to twelve weeks.

How long an implant lasts depends on the joint, implant, age and activity. The UK National Joint Registry, holding data on more than a million hip and knee patients, provides an online tool estimating lifespan for similar patients. Infection, clots, stiffness, loosening and later revision are the main risks.

Planned orthopaedic surgery needs prior approval from the insurer under basic UAE health plans, and co-payments apply. Ask whether implants, physiotherapy and follow-up visits are part of a quote.