Knee Arthroscopy in United Arab Emirates

A. Yes, whenever your surgery is performed in the hospital then all follow-up visits( post-op consultation) during 0 or 10 days that are related to your recovery procedure are included in the consultation fee, if there are any surgery management services then it is also included in the consultation fee.

A. The cost of Knee Arthroscopy in the United Arab Emirates varies between AED 26791 to 34865 ( USD 7300 to 9500) approx. cost of this procedure depends on the hospital to hospital and facilities that are provided by the healthcare team like nursing personnel and other paramedical departments.

A. According to any procedure, healing from this type of knee surgery happens slowly over time. It may take two to six weeks for recovery after arthroscopic knee surgery, A. Depending on the patient's physical condition, educating treatment, and choice of lifestyle, among other variables.

People who have had surgery generally have some pain within the first three days following the treatment, therefore they usually wear wheelchairs to help them move. The patient uses a cane to walk once they experience less pain. Most patients return to normal knee activity within four to six weeks with walking and leg strengthening activities. Three to four months following surgery, there is no more swelling, pain, or restricted range of motion.

A. In the United Arab Emirates, Pre-op consultations are included in the procedure, the package depends from hospital to hospital and clinic. many services can be included in these consultations as a part of packages.

A. Yes, your doctor can combine Knee Arthroscopy with other treatments however it depends on the past medical history and comorbid conditions. if you have any other complications with knee problems then your doctor can suggest other surgery and prescribe medication and manage accordingly. In some cases, Cartilage repair and ligament construction can done with knee arthroscopy.

A. There are many rehabilitation options available in the United Arab Emirates which are mentioned below:

• Exercise for Range of motion: The exercise designed by your physiotherapist to help your body part movements that were injured, with the help of these exercises your limbs can move but this depends on your surgery.
• Manual therapy: this type of treatment uses effective techniques to increase the range of motion and reduce discomfort. Methods used in manual treatment include myofascial release, joint mobilization, and massage.
• Exercises during strength training: These are designed to help you in regaining the damaged area's strength. To assist you in safely improving your strength, your physiotherapist might use bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or weights.
• Education: Your Physiotherapist educates the patient about your exercise and how your affected body parts properly function after exercise.
• Modalities: In this therapy, your physiotherapist advised you to apply hot and ice therapy to reduce your inflammation and pain.