Meniscus Tear Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 9

Gangnam Severance Hospital in Seoul is JCI-accredited and the first in Asia to use the da Vinci Robotic System for minimally invasive surgeries. It offers an accelerated treatment program starting diagnostics and care from day one. The International Healthcare Center provides one-stop service, including free interpreter services and airport transfers for bills over A$4,400. The hospital is located within Yonsei University premises and offers modern medical equipment for swift and advanced care.

Medicana Sivas Hospital simplifies travel for Australians by providing free domestic flights from Istanbul and all local transfers. An initial diagnostic package including an orthopaedic consultation, MRI, and X-ray starts from around A$500. Knee arthroscopy typically runs A$3,700 for a package covering the surgery, anaesthesia, and nursing services. This also includes a 2–3 day hospital stay for the patient and an accompanying person. Professor Hayati Ozturk leads the orthopaedic unit, offering specialised care with three decades of surgical practice.

Manipal Hospitals in Bangalore is JCI accredited and offers advanced arthroscopic treatment for meniscus tears. Procedures include Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair, which preserves knee function with a quick 1-2 day stay, and Meniscectomy, often completed as an outpatient procedure to relieve pain and improve mobility. The hospital supports international patients with airport pickup and accommodation help. Prof Bhandare has performed over 2,000 orthopaedic surgeries and is recognised for trauma and deformity correction.

Severance Hospital in Seoul performs 40,000+ operations annually and is JCI-accredited. MRI scans for meniscus tears typically start from around A$1,300. Arthroscopy, a keyhole surgery treating meniscus tears with minimal invasion, may cost around A$7,000 to A$9,900. The hospital offers advanced robotic surgery technology and a comprehensive rehabilitation centre to support recovery after surgery. It operates within the Yonsei University Health System, recognised for multidisciplinary care.