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Meniscectomy in Costa Rica

Hospitals and medical centers in Costa Rica performing Meniscectomy.

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Key planning information for meniscectomy in Costa Rica.

1–2 daysHospital stay
4 hospitalsList meniscectomy

Meniscectomy in Costa Rica is priced per case at 4 hospitals. It needs 1 to 2 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Hospitals and clinics offering Meniscectomy in Costa Rica

Meniscectomy is listed by 4 hospitals in Costa Rica. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Clinica UNIBE — photoPrivate Medical Center

Clinica UNIBE

San Jose, Costa Rica
Price on request

The high specialization due to the complexity of the orthopedic problems is performed by highly technical teams, using the most modern technology and the most advanced techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery or computer-controlled surgery (navigation).

DoctorsVBDr. Vladimir Badilla VargasVCDr. Vladimir Castro DuboyView all 3
PricesMeniscectomy upon request
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Hospital La Catolica — photoPrivate Hospital

Hospital La Catolica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Our Center specializes in comprehensive care for neurologic and orthopedic disorders, trauma, sports, geriatrics, and esthetics, among others. Our qualified and caring professional staff uses modern electrotherapeutic and biomechanical equipment to improve your recovery.

DoctorsAPDr. Arce Pérez Luis RobertoCADr. Castro Artavia CristhianView all 10
PricesMeniscectomy $4,500
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Description of Meniscectomy:

What is Meniscectomy?
Meniscectomy is a surgical procedure in which a part or the entire torn meniscus that causes pain and interferes with knee activity is removed or repaired. Meniscectomy is performed by an orthopedic surgeon.

About Meniscectomy

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Days admitted
Partial arthroscopic meniscectomy is done as an outpatient procedure. Open surgery meniscectomy may require hospitalization for 1 to 2 days.
Anesthesia
General or spinal anesthesia
Recovery
- Most patients who are recovering from arthroscopic meniscectomy can begin to bear weight in 1 or 2 days after the surgery. - The sutures are removed after one week. - Patients may be able to do all activities after 2 to 4 weeks. - Recovery varies from patient to patient. This depends on the severity of the injury, type of surgery, the overall health of the patient, and the preference of the surgeon. - Physical therapy exercises will help the patient to recover sooner and improve the strength and motion of the knee.
Risks
- Nerve injury - Degeneration of knee joint due to the removal of a large amount of tissue - Infection - Bleeding - Blood clotting - Blood vessel damage - Severe pain
After care
- The patient should avoid all kinds of strenuous activities for many weeks after the surgery. - Activities like kneeling, crawling, squatting, etc. should be avoided for a couple of weeks after the surgery. For some patients these activities may be permanently restricted. - The patient should follow the doctor’s instructions carefully.

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