How much does Meniscus surgery by Arthroscopy cost?

• Arthroscopic meniscus surgery is mainly performed on people who play aggressive sports for the knee, such as football or tennis.
• The cost of meniscus surgery by arthroscopy includes all the elements that make it a safe and comfortable operation.
• Arthroscopy for meniscus surgery is a minimally invasive technique with numerous advantages over open surgery.

Meniscus surgery by arthroscopy is an operation that aims to restore the function of the meniscus to the joint: to provide stability and cushion the friction between the bone surfaces to prevent wear and tear on the bone.

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique for performing meniscus surgery.

Unlike conventional surgery, recovery after meniscus arthroscopy is much faster and the complication rate is much lower.

Therefore, the cost of meniscus surgery €3,390 includes all the necessary elements to make the process as comfortable as possible, as well as to ensure the success of the surgery.

Below you can see what factors make up the cost of meniscus surgery by arthroscopy, as well as the elements that we include at Operarme to make the process as bearable as possible.

A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries and can be caused by several factors:

• A direct or indirect impact, after a sudden movement or twist.
• Due to progressive deterioration over the years.
• Due to bad posture that causes the joint to malfunction.

However, the most common cause of meniscus tears is from a sudden rotational movement with the leg resting on the ground, or an excessive bending movement, such as squatting or lifting.

In sports such as football or tennis, where the knee is rotated, there is an increased risk of meniscus tears. In addition to sport, age is also a risk factor for meniscal injury.

Depending on the cause of the tear, a meniscal suture (degenerative tear) or a partial meniscectomy (in case of trauma) will be performed.

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows the surgeon to see inside the joint and treat various knee injuries, such as meniscus injuries.

The tool with which the procedure is performed, the arthroscope, is a surgical tool with an integrated camera connected to a monitor, allowing the surgeon to see inside the joint and repair the meniscus.

The surgery will therefore be performed as follows:

• First, the anaesthetist will inject the medication at a general or regional level.
• The specialist will make 3 - 4 mini incisions to inject the saline solution so that the surgeon can see clearly and the manoeuvre is more precise.
• The arthroscope is then inserted through one of the incisions to see the inside of the knee, and through the other incisions the rest of the tools needed to perform the arthroscopy are inserted.
• Depending on the type of tear, the specialist will do one thing or another:
• Degenerative tear (partial meniscectomy): in this case, the damaged area of the meniscus that causes pain and prevents the knee from extending is removed.
• Meniscal suture: the vascularised area that has suffered damage is sutured until regeneration is achieved.

Meniscus surgery by arthroscopy takes approximately 30 to 90 minutes.

As this is a minimally invasive surgery, recovery will be quicker and the rate of intra- and post-operative complications will be much lower compared to conventional surgery.

In addition, this surgery does not require a long stay in hospital, so 1 day's stay is sufficient.

Meniscus surgery by arthroscopy, like other surgeries, requires a series of factors in order to carry out the intervention as safely and comfortably as possible for the patient.

Therefore, below you will find a breakdown of all the aspects to be taken into account for meniscus surgery and which, therefore, make up the cost of the intervention:

• Preoperative study consisting of:
  • Blood test
  • Electrocardiogram
  • If requested by the doctor, a chest X-ray.
• Fees of the professionals until medical discharge:
  • Doctors
  • Nursing team
  • Anaesthetist
• Stay in single room with accompanying bed (1 day) with:
  • Catering and linen service.
  • Hygiene and care products
  • Meals during the stay
• Booking and use of operating theatre:
  • Medical instruments
  • Equipment
  • Consumables
• Medicines specific to the surgical procedure:
  • Anaesthesia
  • Medicinal gases.
• Complementary tests related to the surgical process.
• Stay in the post-surgical recovery room with:
  • Monitoring
  • Necessary treatments and medication.
• Post-operative visit.

The cost of the meniscus surgery by arthroscopy is €3,590 and it includes everything necessary for the surgery to be carried out in the safest and most comfortable way possible.

In addition to this, in Operarme we are aware that undergoing an operation is not an easy process, so we have a series of factors that will make the process easier and make it safe and reliable:

• Free surgical assessment consultation: in any of our surgeries, as well as in the meniscus operation by arthroscopy, you can request a consultation with the team of professionals so that they can study your case and determine whether or not you are suitable for the operation.
• Top private hospitals: there are many private hospitals that collaborate with our company, which also have a great team of professionals and excellent technological instruments for the interventions.
• All-inclusive price: the cost of the €3,990 arthroscopy surgery includes everything necessary to carry out the intervention with the greatest possible guarantee and so that you don't have to worry about anything else.
• Personalised attention: at Operarme, we have a patient service department that will be available, from the first consultation until the end of the process, to guide you and manage all the necessary appointments before the operation (first consultation, preoperative, etc.).

In addition, at Operarme we offer you a free taxi service so that, both on the day of admission and the day you are discharged from hospital, you don't have to worry about the transfer to the peace and comfort of your own home.

If you have the indicated medical prescription but you want to know the surgical assessment of the specialist for the meniscus surgery by arthroscopy, we remind you that Operarme offers you a first consultation free of charge. 

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