Orthopaedic surgery abroad : Patient stories

If you are considering orthopaedic surgery abroad, then why not find out about other people's experiences of treatment overseas. These patient stories supplied by our featured hospitals and clinics provide examples of the kind of orthopaedic surgery and treatment for which UK patients have gone abroad.

They are real stories of real people. Each story provides an indication of how much the surgery would have cost in the UK, and what was paid for orthopaedic surgery abroad.

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Medical treatment in Lithuania Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole investigation of the shoulder)
Ivi Soomagi, an IT professional, fell on railway station`s stone floor and broke her shoulder in two places. Soomagi sought medical assistance in Lithuania. We asked her a few questions about her decision and experience.

Knee treatment in Southern France Knee replacement (Total)
A woman had surgery on her left knee at Provence Surgery in France

Knee surgery in Marseille, France Knee replacement (Total)
Knee surgery with Professor Argenson and his team at Provence Surgery

Successful knee replacement surgery at 68 Knee replacement (Total)
The dream to be back on her feet was fast fading away for 68 year old Matshoko Emicie, who was bed ridden for the past three years after she developed Osteoarthritis in both her knees. It was not until she underwent a Bilateral Total Knee Replacement on February 14 at Fortis Memorial Research Institute that she believed she could chase her dreams.

Spine surgery in Moldova Spinal fusion
I experienced a successful spine surgery at Medpark International Hospital in Chisinau. That’s why I would like to thank from all my heart to Dr. Adrian Danu, the neurosurgeon that operated me and to the entire medical team and Reception personnel working at Medpark International Hospital.

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