Affordable Knee Replacement Options

If you have chronic knee pain, then there is a chance that you might need a knee replacement. This can be a costly procedure in the West, which is why so many patients are traveling abroad for knee replacement surgery. Many Americans choose to get knee replacement in Tijuana or elsewhere in Mexico. Costa Rica is also an option available to them if they do not wish to travel to the other end of the world to avail low cost knee replacements. If you have already been told by a medical professional that knee replacement surgery is necessary for you to completely overcome your knee pain, but you don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on medical care, then medical tourism might be for you.

 

 

Going Abroad For Knee Replacement Surgery - What To Expect?

      Medical tourism for procedures like knee replacement surgery is a growing industry. As it grows to cater more westerners from America, Canada, Australia, and beyond, the industry refines itself, providing more and more quality options for patients in need of affordable medical care. If you are considering knee replacement surgery abroad you shouldn’t settle unless you: 

• Save between 40-65% over the price quoted by a doctor in your hometown. If you are going to get knee surgery abroad, you should save at least that much money in order to make the travel worth your while. 
• Get a top notch doctor. Whether you get a knee replacement in India, Costa Rica, or Mexico, it is easy to find a surgeon that has been educated in the West and has an impressive CV. Don’t settle for a third-rate doctor when you can find a doctor with ample experience and a degree from a first tier medical school. 
• Find a first class hospital or clinic. All over the world, there are many hospitals and clinics that are accredited by international bodies. It is best to try to seek medical attention at one of these facilities because they have a stamp of approval. If you can’t find an accredited hospital, at least find out as much as you can about the clinic or hospital before your surgery. Remember, if the best is available for a similar price, why settle for anything less?

It is very much possible to get some of the best treatment in the world for a small percentage of the price when you travel abroad for knee replacement surgery or any other procedure. If you take the time to research and find a renowned doctor and hospital, you will have a great experience abroad.

 

Saving On Your Knee Replacement Surgery Trip

      In addition to the cost of knee replacement surgery, you will also incur basic travel expenses along the way. In order to minimize your overall expenses, you should:

• Book your flight tickets well in advance. You will usually get the biggest savings if you book 4-6 weeks in advance.  
•  Stay in a hotel that is relatively close to your clinic. This will cut down on your daily travel expenses within the country. 
• Choose to get your knee surgery in a country that isn’t too far from your home country. The closer the country is to your hometown, the more likely it is for you to find a reasonably priced air ticket. If you are from the US, knee surgery in Mexico or Costa Rica is a good option. If you are from Australia, knee surgery in Thailand or India is a feasible option.

These small tips will really add up and contribute to your overall savings during your knee replacement surgery abroad.