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Meniscectomy Surgery

Meniscectomy surgery abroad involves more than removing the damaged tissue. It requires proper evaluation, careful planning, and coordinated care before and after surgery to maintain long-term joint function.

  • Specialised High-Volume Arthroscopic Knee Surgeons
  • Accredited Hospitals & Advanced Arthroscopic Systems
  • Medically Coordinated International Patient Care
  • Structured Post-Return Medical Follow-Up
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Meniscectomy Surgery

  • When Is Meniscectomy Surgery Considered?

    Meniscectomy may be recommended when the damaged portion of the meniscus cannot be preserved and continues to cause symptoms affecting daily function.

    • MRI-confirmed meniscal tear not suitable for repair
    • Persistent knee pain or mechanical symptoms such as locking or catching
    • Degenerative or complex tear patterns with limited healing potential
    • Insufficient improvement despite physiotherapy, rest, or medication

    The decision is based on tear type, location, tissue quality, and overall joint condition, with the aim of relieving symptoms while preserving as much functional meniscal tissue as possible.

  • About the Procedure

    Meniscectomy is performed arthroscopically using minimally invasive techniques under spinal or general anaesthesia.

    • Small incisions are made around the knee joint
    • An arthroscope provides high-definition visual guidance
    • The damaged portion of the meniscus is selectively removed
    • Remaining healthy tissue is preserved to maintain joint stability and function
    • Final joint assessment is performed before closure

    The procedure typically takes 30–60 minutes. Most patients are discharged the same day or after an overnight stay.

  • Recovery Timeline
    • Hospital stay: same-day discharge or overnight stay
    • Weight-bearing: usually allowed early after surgery
    • Return to daily activities: typically within 2–6 weeks
    • Return to sports: usually within 4–8 weeks depending on recovery

    Recovery is generally faster compared to meniscus repair, with focus on restoring mobility, strength, and joint function.

    For international patients, treatment abroad is delivered through a coordinated medical programme including pre-travel evaluation, structured in-hospital care, detailed discharge documentation, and organised post-return follow-up to ensure continuity of care.

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How Your Treatment Is Coordinated?

Coordinated Care Beyond the Hospital Setting

It´s not just about the surgery or treatment alone!

Medical Case Review

Your medical images and history are carefully reviewed by our medical team, followed by an online consultation to assess suitability before any treatment abroad planning begins.

Treatment Planning & Medical Coordination

Once surgery is confirmed, your treatment abroad process is carefully planned and medically coordinated - from pre-travel preparation to discharge and structured post-return follow-up.

Personalised Case Management

Your treatment is coordinated by medical doctors and a dedicated coordinator, ensuring continuous medical management from initial evaluation through post-return recovery.

Post-Return Follow-Up

Clear medical documentation and structured follow-up planning to support the safe continuation of your treatment in your home country.

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Why Knee Surgery Turkey®

A Fully Coordinated Treatment Journey!

Specialised High-Volume Arthroscopic Knee Surgeons

Your surgery is performed by surgeons specialised in arthroscopic knee procedures, with extensive experience in meniscus repair and partial meniscectomy.

Accredited Hospitals & Recognised Implant Brands

Use of internationally established surgical systems and materials, supported by fully equipped operating theatres and modern hospital infrastructure.

Continuous Patient Support & Coordination

Medically led coordination supported by a dedicated coordinator, ensuring continuous guidance throughout your treatment abroad.

Continuity of Care Across Borders

Clear medical documentation and organised follow-up planning to ensure your treatment can continue safely and consistently after you return home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is my case evaluated before travelling to Turkey?

Before any treatment abroad planning begins, your X-rays, MRI (if available), and medical history are reviewed by our orthopaedic surgeons through an online consultation.

Only after medical suitability is confirmed does the structured planning process begin.

How long will I need to stay in Turkey?

The total stay typically ranges between 7–10 days, depending on the type of knee surgery performed.

This includes pre-operative evaluation, hospitalisation (usually around 3 days for major procedures), early rehabilitation, and medical clearance before travelling home.

What does treatment abroad medical coordination involve?

Treatment abroad medical coordination goes beyond selecting a surgeon or hospital.

It includes structured medical review, hospital scheduling, documentation preparation, discharge planning, rehabilitation coordination, complication planning, and organised post-return follow-up to ensure safe continuity of care.

How do you select the right surgeon and hospital for my knee condition?

Knee surgery requires both subspecialised surgical expertise and an appropriate clinical environment.

Your case is reviewed in detail to identify surgeons experienced in your specific type of knee procedure. The hospital setting is selected based on surgical standards, infrastructure, and post-operative care capacity.

Recommendations are guided by clinical suitability and long-term care considerations — not availability or pricing factors alone.

What makes Healing Journey different from contacting a hospital abroad directly?

Undergoing surgery abroad means entering a different healthcare system - not your local clinical environment.

Healing Journey provides independent medical coordination to structure the entire process safely, including appropriate surgeon and hospital selection, organised discharge planning, structured post-return follow-up, clear medical documentation, and coordinated guidance should post-operative issues arise.

What is included in the treatment abroad cost?

The quoted treatment abroad cost covers all essential medical components of your knee surgery.

This includes the surgical procedure, hospital stay, operating theatre costs, implants and medical materials used during surgery, and medications required during your hospital admission.

It also includes Healing Journey’s treatment abroad medical coordination services throughout the process - from pre-travel preparation to structured post-return follow-up.

There are no additional charges for the core medical elements of your surgical treatment.

What does the treatment abroad complication insurance cover?

The treatment abroad insurance programme provides defined coverage for a period of up to six months following surgery.

It is designed to support patients in the unlikely event of post-operative medical complications. This may include, depending on clinical necessity, treatment of significant post-surgical conditions such as deep infections, thromboembolic events, or implant-related complications that require medical intervention.

Coverage is structured to support necessary medical care either during your stay or after you return home, in accordance with the policy terms.

Do I need to arrange my own travel and accommodation?

You may arrange your own flights and accommodation if you prefer.

If requested, Healing Journey can assist with coordinating flights in line with your surgical schedule and help organise suitable accommodation close to the hospital, ensuring your travel and stay align safely with your medical plan.

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