Jump NHS Waiting Time for Knee Arthroscopy

Why wait longer than you need to and how to avoid NHS Waiting Time for knee arthroscopy? Jump NHS Waiting Times. You can save money and time by opting for Knee arthroscopic surgery abroad. Treatment abroad is lower than in UK private clinics, and there are no waiting lists.

Some clinics in Europe have agreed to accept NHS patients with the S2 form after Brexit. In order to get the S2 form you will need to have a private consultation with a surgeon in Italy (online or physically). After consultation, we will do the rest and the NHS should issue permission to travel abroad within 4 weeks. After that you will be placed on the waiting list in the clinic and treatment usually will be provided within 3 months, depending on your condition.

As a rule, the cost of treatment abroad is lower than in the UK. Arthroscopy in the UK can be very expensive, and in many EU countries, the same procedure can be found at a fraction of the cost. Often this means that you can have quality surgery for a lower price and you can return back to your normal life.

Jump NHS Waiting Time for knee arthroscopy

What is Knee arthroscopy surgery?

Knee arthroscopic surgery is classified as little invasive surgery because the surgeon is doing it through small, approximately 1 cm wide incisions in the knee joint. During the procedure, your orthopaedic surgeon inserts a video camera objective with a very bright light beam into the knee joint.

 Knee surgery allows the orthopaedic surgeon to view the inside of the joint on a screen. The orthopaedic surgeon can then investigate a problem with the knee and, if necessary, correct the issue using small instruments within the arthroscopy.

Arthroscopy is used to diagnose several knee problems, such as a torn meniscus or a misaligned patella (kneecap). After the surgery, the surgeon drains the saline from your joint and closes your cuts with stitches.

Why did patients choose surgery abroad?

There is more than one reason depending on diagnosis, required treatment, costs and others, these reasons include:

  • Costs of arthroscopy abroad – surgery abroad is usually between £800 – £1800.
  • Arthroscopy NHS Waiting Time –NHS are having long waiting lists for surgery (over 18 weeks). Travelling abroad you can get treatment significantly sooner and jump The NHS waiting times. And in almost all cases you will be able to get a refund for knee joint arthroscopy abroad.
  • Specialised services – private clinics abroad tend to offer specialised orthopaedic surgeons, well educated medical staff newest medical equipment. In situations when you are paying for service, you are expecting high-level orthopaedic surgeons and that is what private medical clinics abroad do offer. And who would not want to be treated by the same doctor who has operated on professional athletes?

The NHS can refund knee arthroscopy. But the surgery has to be done abroad. Treatment abroad could be an alternative you can afford.

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