Knee Replacement Cost In Turkey

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Knee Replacement is also called knee Arthroplasty. It is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability.

The procedure involves the removal of the damaged cartilage and bone from the knee. Then the surgeon attaches the metal implant to the ends of the thigh and calf bones.

Knee Replacement cost in Turkey is between USD 4500 to USD 5500. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 5 days and outside the hospital for 15 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Inclusions in the package

  • Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (tests such as X-ray or MRI) 

  • Surgery cost (varies depending on the type of implant (cemented or uncemented) being used)

  • Types of Implant (such as Johnson and Johnson, Zimmer, etc.)

  • Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

  • Physiotherapy (approx 15- 20 sessions are required in case of total knee replacement)

  • Medicine cost (Painkillers and antibiotics are given to relieve pain and prevent infection)

  • Patient's hospital stay 

Note: Complete recovery from Knee Replacement Surgery can be expected within 30 - 45 days.

Factors affecting cost of Knee Replacement

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

  • Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)

  • The severity of the disease

  • Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as infection, blood clot formation, etc.)

  • Cost of Blood products (if required)

  • Age of the patient

  • An extended stay at the Hospital

  • Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident

Cost related to Knee Replacement in Turkey

Listing approximate price of Knee Replacement and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Cost range
Knee Replacement Surgery USD 4500 to USD 5500
Revision Single Knee Replacement USD 6300 to USD 7700
Knock knee surgery USD 5400 to USD 6600
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery USD 4500 to USD 5500
Knee replacement - Bilateral USD 7200 to USD 8800

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Knee Replacement.

What is the cost of tests for knee replacement surgery?

Patients undergo several tests before the procedure, such as electrocardiography, urinalysis, CBC, X-rays, blood tests, and MRI scans. During a physical examination, the surgeon will check the range of motion of the knee joint and the soft tissues and ligaments condition. All these costs are included in the package

Is the pharmacy and medicine cost included in the package?

Yes, the pharmacy and medicine costs are covered in the package when you are hospitalized. If you buy medicines from outside, you have to pay additional charges. 

What is the cost of implants in the surgery?

Different types of knee implants are made of metal alloys, ceramic material, and strong plastic parts. The design used by the surgeon depends on your knee problem, anatomy as well as age, weight, and activity level. The costs of all knee implants are different.

Knee Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Knee Replacement cost in different countries?

For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Knee Replacement in different countries is approximately:

  • India USD 3760 to USD 5640
  • Thailand USD 8400 to USD 12600
  • Israel USD 15200 to USD 22800
  • Singapore USD 13600 to USD 20400
  • Germany USD 12000 to USD 18000
  • Malaysia USD 7520 to USD 11280

List of Centers for Knee Replacement in Turkey

Popular Cities in Turkey for Knee Replacement are:

Doctors for Knee Replacement in Turkey

The right doctor to consult for Knee Replacement is an Orthopaedic, a Joint Replacement Surgeon, and a Physiotherapist.

Listing popular specialists:

Assoc. Dr. Sami Sökücü

Assoc. Dr. Sami Sökücü

Senior Consultant, 15 years of experience

I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Hip Replacement Surgery, Knee Replacement Surgery

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin

Professor, 36 years of experience

Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbulLocation

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedic Oncology Sports Trauma Surgery Arthroscopic surgeries for knee and ankle Foot surgery ankle surgery Hip prosthesis Knee Prosthesis

Dr. Umut Bektaş

Dr. Umut Bektaş

Consultant, 30 years of experience

Medicana International IstanbulLocation

Arthroscopic Surgery (knee, shoulder, hand wrist, ankle, elbow joints) Hip Arthroscopy (Since January 2011) Prosthetic Surgery Orthopedic Trauma Spine Surgery Pediatric Orthopedics

Prof. Dr. Abdullah EREN

Prof. Dr. Abdullah EREN

Professor, 37 years of experience

Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbulLocation

Pediatric Orthopedics Adult Hip Surgery Pediatric Trauma Ilizarov Surgery Perthes

Dr. Mahmut Berkman

Dr. Mahmut Berkman

Professor, 34 years of experience

American Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Osteoarthritis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Torn meniscus, Bursitis, Fibromyalgia, Hip fracture, Back and neck pain, Osteoporosis

Dr. Tuncay Centel

Dr. Tuncay Centel

Professor, 33 years of experience

American Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Skeletal system congenital anomalies, Child orthopedics, Developmental hip dysplasia, Crooked feet and other foot anomalies, Benign bone and soft tissue tumors, Childhood fractures and injuries, Childhood hip problems, Injuries and lengthening

Dr. Yaman Ege

Dr. Yaman Ege

Associate Professor, 39 years of experience

American Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Hip arthroplasty, Knee arthroplasty, Traumatology

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Fatih Parmaksizoglu

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Fatih Parmaksizoglu

Senior Consultant, 60 years of experience

NPISTANBUL Brain HospitalLocation

Knee Calcification Knee pain Meniscus Tear Knee Ligament Injuries Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Neck pain Orthopedic Diseases Shoulder Instability Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder pain Meniscus Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations Hip and Knee Prostheses

Dr. Serdar Zengin

Dr. Serdar Zengin

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Acibadem Hospitals GroupLocation

Trauma Surgery Spine Surgery Arthroplasty Pelvis-Acetabulum Surgery Bone infections due to war injuries Leg and arm rescue surgeries

Op. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan

Op. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Emsey Hospital, PendikLocation

Rope Scoliosis Surgery (Non-Fusion Scoliosis Surgery) Spinal Canal Stenosis Waist Shift Cervical Disc Prosthesis Spinal Fractures Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Laser - Endoscopic Discectomy Pediatric - Adult Spine Deformities

Dr. Kayhan Turan

Dr. Kayhan Turan

Chief, 31 years of experience

Turan & Turan Health CenterLocation

Shoulder surgery, Foot and ankle surgery

Dr. Fatih Arslanoglu

Dr. Fatih Arslanoglu

Consultant, 11 years of experience

Medistanbul Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Knee Calcification Knee pain Meniscus Tear Knee Ligament Injuries Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Neck pain Orthopedic Diseases Shoulder Instability Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder pain Meniscus Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations Hip and Knee Prostheses

Dr. A. Kadir Bacakoglu

Dr. A. Kadir Bacakoglu

Consultant, 29 years of experience

Ozel Saglik HastanesiLocation

Hand surgery Foot Deformity - Bone Protrusion - Hallux Valgus - Hallux Rigitus Congenital Hand, Foot, Upper Extremity Anomalies, Deficiencies, Deformities Birth Paralysis- Postpartum Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity Arthroscopic surgical interventions PRP applications in orthopedics Wrist Fractures, Radius And Ulna Lower End Fractures, Scaphoid Fractures Elbow Pain, Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow

Dr. Cagatay Ozturk

Dr. Cagatay Ozturk

Senior Consultant, 20 years of experience

Medical Park Group, IstanbulLocation

Minimal Invasive Spinal Surgery, Laser Discectomy, Endoscopic Discectomy, Pediatric spinal problems, Adult spinal deformities.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil

Consultant, 22 years of experience

Acibadem Hospitals GroupLocation

Orthopedics, Traumatology, Shoulder and Elbow Treatment

Prof. Dr. Mahmut Ercan Cetinus

Prof. Dr. Mahmut Ercan Cetinus

Consultant, 30 years of experience

Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, TurkeyLocation

Trauma Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Hand Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopic Joint Surgery, Knee Surgery, Hip Joint Surgery

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya

Consultant, 12 years of experience

Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, TurkeyLocation

Scoliosis treatment (corset/exercise/open surgery/string scoliosis) Endoscopic fully closed disc surgery (lumbar hernia) Spinal canal stenosis (spinal stenosis) Neck hernia Spinal fracture/tumor/infection

Dr. Prof. Nurullah Sener

Dr. Prof. Nurullah Sener

Consultant, 23 years of experience

I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Sports injuries, Arthroscopic joint surgery, Meniscus tears, Ankle surgery

Dr. Prof. Samet Erinc

Dr. Prof. Samet Erinc

Consultant, 15 years of experience

I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Degenerative spine diseases, Pediatric spine diseases, Herniated disc, Congenital spine anomalies, Non-surgical invasive treatment, Neck hernia

Prof. Osman Rodop

Prof. Osman Rodop

Consultant, 38 years of experience

V M Medical Park, PendikLocation

Keyhole knee surgery, Trauma, Arthroplasty, Diabetic foot

Success Rate

The success rate varies between 85-90%.

90% of total knee replacement cases last around 20 years or more.

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Knee Replacement

Before the Procedure (11 Questions):

Weight gain, decreased endurance, cardiac and pulmonary conditions are all concerns for people who put off joint replacement for too long.In patients who wait too long, the osteoarthritis deteriorates their function.

Typically, knee replacement patients are able to leave the hospital within 5 days depending upon the procedure, whether one knee or both the knees are getting replaced.

Usually the life of an implant is 20-25 years, hence, the concern of revision surgery is not that bothersome.

Four recent technology includes computer-assisted total knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, painless surgery, and stitchless surgery.

Consult your doctor one week before the surgery. You can also let the case manager know about the medications, they can double check with the treating surgeon.

US made FDA approved implants are used.They are of two types coated and non-coated made up of cobalt.

Some signs which shows that you need to go for knee replacement surgery are if your knee pain is getting more intense and frequent, you are having limited mobility and your are noticing swelling in your knees and it becomes difficult for you to do your daily activities.

The most common age to undergo knee replacement surgery is 65 years or above.

Having pain for the first two days after surgery is common, maximum pain which you will have after surgery is from surgical incision and dissection and you will be prescribed with strong painkillers.  Surgery is usually painful in the first 48 hours and then the patient will be more comfortable.

Total knee replacement surgery is the solution for arthritis and it is done with the aim getting relief from pain and resumption of activity.

Before proceeding for the surgery you will be advised to do some blood and urine test to make sure that you are fit for the surgery.  These all tests should be completed seven to ten days before surgery. If you got any infection or you are under any medications then you should inform your doctor regarding it.

During the Procedure (10 Questions):

The surgery lasts less than an hour. Its is of three different types.The standard incision most widely used in total knee replacement surgery is the midline incision.

Typically, knee replacement patients are able to leave the hospital within 5 days depending upon the procedure, whether one knee or both the knees are getting replaced.

The blood loss during the surgery is minimal, during the surgery there is no need of blood transfusion but sometimes it is needed after surgery. In some cases there can be a need of blood transfusion considering hemoglobin level.

Total time taken for knee replacement surgery is one to three hours, in this surgery a cut is being made in the front of your knee  called knee cap and then the damaged ends of your thigh bone and skin bone are cut away.

Two types of anesthesia is most commonly being used for the surgery first is spinal anaesthesia with epidural analgesia which works by numbing the legs and second is general anaesthesia. You are also given medicines to relax.

  • Ans. The surgeon makes an incision across the front of your knee to gain access to the patella, once your knee is open, the surgeon rotates the patella outside the knee area.
  • Once the surgeon has opened up and exposed your knee joint, they will carefully measure your bones and make precise cuts using special instruments. The damaged bone and cartilage from the end of the femur is cut away
  • The surgeon attaches the metal femoral component to the end of your femur and uses bone cement to seal it into place.
  • The surgeon removes damaged bone and cartilage from the top of the tibia and then shapes the bone to fit the metal and plastic tibial components.

It will take some time before you can walk on your own after knee replacement surgery, you will need 4 to 8 weeks to walk. You have to do physical rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery, this will help in strengthening the muscles of your knees.

You may have pain, swelling, infection and bone fracture after knee replacement surgery. The most common complication after surgery is pain.

The average recovery time from knee replacement surgery is approximately six months, but it can take roughly 12 months to fully return to physically demanding activities.

Physiotherapy will not be an unpleasant or painful experience for you. Physiotherapy is sometimes needed to strengthen the weak muscles near your knee joint and to also improve the movement of new joint so that you can also learn walking.

Post the Procedure (7 Questions):

Diabetes doesn't seem to raise risks after knee replacement.Increasing age and history of cardiac disease increases the risk of cardiac complication after TKR.

If you have high blood pressure and if it is under control, there is no reason to worry about not having a safe and successful surgery.Even if your blood pressure becomes elevated during surgery you will be given intravenous medication to reduce it.

Consult your cardiologist if you are planning to undergo the surgery beacuse some medicine doses are modified accordingly.

It is not mandatory but if the patient is willing for physiotherapy he/she can take it for 2-3 weeks post-surgery. The physiotherapy is provided to the patient during hospitalization and the patient learns the exercises to be done post-discharge.

It is recommended after 6 weeks of the procedure.

No, the bandage is removed after the surgery and a waterproof dressing is applied for 24 hours.

A person can start community walking within 2 weeks and can climb the stairs after 4-5 days and driving after 4-6 weeks.

Patient is independent and ambulant within 4-5 days of surgery. Within 24 hours of surgery the patient is made to stand.

All implants are MRI compatible. An implant card is given to the patient that can be shown at airport check.

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