Orthopaedics & joint replacement
Orthopaedic surgeons treat bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Joint replacement replaces a worn joint with an implant; keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons. Many people start with physiotherapy, injections or medicines before surgery is discussed.
What this department covers
- Knee and hip arthritis
- Ligament and meniscus injuries
- Shoulder and rotator cuff problems
- Hand and wrist conditions
- Fractures that did not heal well
Procedures and treatments (8)
Open any procedure to see how it usually works, what recovery involves, typical planning ranges and what to ask your doctor.
Total knee replacement
A worn knee joint surface is replaced with a metal and plastic implant to reduce pain and improve movement.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureBilateral (both knees) knee replacement
Both knees are replaced, either in the same operation or in two stages, depending on health and surgeon advice.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureTotal hip replacement
The worn ball and socket of the hip are replaced with implants to relieve pain and restore movement.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryACL reconstruction
A torn knee ligament is replaced with a graft, usually through keyhole surgery.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryKnee arthroscopy and meniscus surgery
A camera and fine instruments repair or trim torn cartilage and clean the joint through small cuts.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryRotator cuff and shoulder arthroscopy
Torn shoulder tendons are repaired and the joint is cleaned through small cuts with a camera.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureShoulder replacement
A damaged shoulder joint is replaced with an implant (conventional or reverse design) to reduce pain and improve function.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureCarpal tunnel release
A band of tissue is cut to relieve pressure on the nerve in the wrist causing numbness and tingling.
Read the planning guidePlanning points for orthopaedics & joint replacement
- Bring recent X-rays or MRI on disc, and note which treatments you have already tried.
- Most joint operations need a physiotherapy plan; ask where rehabilitation will happen after you return home.
- Most surgeons advise staying until early walking and wound checks are done before long flights; follow your own surgeon's advice on flying and blood-clot prevention.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Have I tried all non-surgical options that could help?
- Which implant and approach will you use, and why?
- How long before I can walk unaided and drive?
- What physiotherapy do I need and who will supervise it?
How planning with Prognova works
- A free planning callA non-medical conversation about what you are considering, your timing and practical questions.
- Doctor review of your recordsYou share your reports with a doctor, who tells you whether the care you have in mind is likely to be suitable.
- A written estimateAfter review you receive an itemised estimate. Nothing is charged until you accept it.
- Travel and stay planningWe get you a visa invitation letter from the hospital, and help with arrival, accommodation, local transport, language support and a companion's needs.
- Follow-up when you are homeWe help arrange records, check-ups and continuing care with your own doctor.
Prognova coordinates logistics and information. Doctors decide diagnosis and treatment. A department listed here does not mean a doctor or hospital is available for it today.