Worn joint surfaces are resurfaced with a metal and polyethylene implant by an orthopedic surgeon, relieving the pain of advanced arthritis and restoring everyday movement.
UKAS · ISO 9001Certified management
4.9★★★★★· 12,794 reviews
Clinic Experience of the Year · 2025
Knee replacement resurfaces a joint whose cartilage has worn away. The surgeon removes the damaged surfaces of the femur and tibia and caps them with a metal implant separated by a polyethylene insert that slides like healthy cartilage, so bone no longer grinds on bone. Most of the work happens afterwards: guided physiotherapy begins the day after surgery and continues at home for weeks. It suits advanced arthritis that no longer responds to medication or injections; early wear is better managed without surgery, and the consultation decides which you have.
Turkey combines high surgical volume with lower running costs, which is why the same materials and devices used in Western Europe cost a fraction here. Swedish Clinic works inside a licensed full-fledged hospital under a Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate, holds Temos international accreditation and runs an ISO 9001 (UKAS) certified management system — the three things worth checking before you book anywhere abroad.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| From | Price on consultation |
| Days in Istanbul | 7–10 |
| Hospital stay | 3–4 nights |
| Included | VIP transfers, translator, hotel help, medication, aftercare |
Missing teeth affected my daily life for years. From the first exam my doctor’s care and expertise made me feel safe at every stage.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
One year on and nobody can tell. The hairline they designed suits my face — it does not look transplanted.
🇩🇪 Germany
I wanted my nose softened, not replaced. The surgeon showed me the simulation and the result is exactly that.
🇫🇷 France
Fourteen months on and I am 38 kilos lighter. The dietitian called me every single month — that made the difference.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Everyone was so smiley and welcoming from the moment I landed. Istanbul is beautiful and the service was first class.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Clean, modern hospital and a team that answered every message within minutes. I already recommended them to two friends.
🇷🇴 RomaniaPlan 7–10 days. Two to four nights are spent in hospital with intensive-care cover available, then the remaining days at the hotel for wound checks and the first physiotherapy sessions before the surgeon clears you to fly.
Yes. The anaesthesia plan is agreed with your surgeon and a nerve block usually covers the first day; after that oral painkillers are normally enough. Most patients stand and take their first steps with a frame within 24 hours.
Because the total depends on the implant chosen, whether one or both knees are treated and how many nights you need in hospital. We send a written all-inclusive quote once the surgeon has reviewed your X-rays, rather than publish a figure that may not apply to you.
Patients with an active infection, poorly controlled diabetes, or cartilage wear that is still early. In those cases the surgeon will say so and suggest injections, weight management or physiotherapy first — operating too early is not in your interest.
Worn joint surfaces are resurfaced with a metal and polyethylene implant by an orthopedic surgeon, relieving the pain of advanced arthritis and restoring everyday movement.