What would you say to the combination of a world-class hospital with top notch surgeons trained in the United States, Canada, or Europe where costs for surgery are up to 75% less than in the US? What would you say if there was no waiting time to schedule your procedure?  What would you say to traveling to an exotic destination for your surgery where you could enjoy an exciting vacation on the money you save once it is over?  And what about the fact that you can bring a family member or a friend along to stay in your hospital room to provide you with moral support before and after surgery?

Its difficult to imagine anyone saying no to the above. And because more and more people are saying yes, Medical Tourism has become a booming business, with over 50 countries participating in a wide variety of surgical and medical protocols.

Because knee surgery is one of the most expensive procedures, costing up to $45,000 in the US, many prospective patients are choosing to go to countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, India, Turkey, and Cyprus.  In these locales, costs range from $7,000 to $10,000 at highly prestigious hospitals that are affiliated with institutions such as Harvard Med and Johns Hopkins. India, in fact, is one of the prime destinations as doctors in this country actually pioneered ‘knee resurfacing’ surgery long before it was approved by the Federal Drug Administration in the US.

Knee surgery is performed on joints where the cartilage has been torn or on people who are suffering from tendonitis, arthritis, or other painful conditions that are untreatable by non-invasive procedures. As a common surgery, patients undergo general anesthesia and generally stay in hospital for seven to ten days. Once your doctor is certain that you can bend the knee at 90 degrees, get out of bed on your own, walk comfortably with crutches or a walker, and do one full repetition of your physical therapy exercises you will be released.  With money left over to sightsee or simply lay on a sandy beach, you can then enjoy the final benefits of what Medical Tourism has to offer.

Medical Tourism specialists are trained to help you with all the exigencies of your trip. This means helping you design the right travel, surgical, and vacation package. Easy, affordable, and safe, its no wonder that people all over the world are choosing to cross borders for the best alternatives in healthcare procedures.