Total Knee Replacement Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of total knee replacement in the UAE typically ranges from $12,000 to $20,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

A total knee replacement resurfaces the worn ends of the thigh and shin bones with metal and plastic parts. In the UAE, the cost depends on:

• Implant: brand and design.
• Robotic or conventional surgery: technique.
• One or both knees: see the bilateral page.
• Stay and physiotherapy: after surgery.

Knee replacement is considered for severe arthritis pain and stiffness once exercise, weight loss and pain relief have not helped. If only one part of the knee is worn, a partial (unicondylar) replacement may be an option.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust reports that about 95% of knee replacements last at least 10 years and about 90% last 20 years. Deep infection affects about 1 to 2 in 100, and some people have ongoing stiffness or pain.

Most patients go home the same or next day, and a physiotherapist visits within 24 hours. The UHS leaflet notes most people return to desk work in four to six weeks, with improvement continuing for up to 18 months.

Joint replacement is planned surgery, so basic UAE insurance plans require prior approval and apply co-payments. Ask whether the implant, physiotherapy and follow-up visits are included in a quote.