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Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy in Turkey
Sports medicine and arthroscopy in Turkey covers keyhole surgery on the knee, hip, ankle and shoulder, ligament and meniscus repair, and non-surgical joint treatments such as injections and embolisation. This guide explains how the options differ, who they suit, what recovery involves and how to request a written plan.
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Sports medicine and arthroscopy in Turkey: what this category covers
Sports medicine and arthroscopy in Turkey brings together treatments for injured or worn joints, mostly done through small incisions with a camera and fine instruments. It sits within the wider field of orthopedics treatments in Turkey, and the hospitals on our site are licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
The category has three groups. The first is arthroscopic surgery proper: knee arthroscopy, hip arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy and general arthroscopic surgery, used to look inside a joint and treat what is found. The second is repair of specific structures, such as ACL reconstruction for a torn cruciate ligament, a Bankart repair for a shoulder that keeps dislocating, and meniscus treatment.
The third group avoids an operation: joint injections, image-guided knee injections, and embolisation techniques such as genicular artery embolization and transarterial micro-embolisation (TAME), which aim to reduce inflammation and pain in an arthritic joint. Arthrosis treatment as a whole usually starts here before surgery is considered.
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy in Turkey
- Knee ArthroscopyFrom €1,670
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- ACL ReconstructionFrom €3,960
- Arthroscopic Meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus RepairFrom €3,010
- Bankart Repair
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Arthrosis Treatment
- Joint Injection
- Image Guided Knee Injection
- Transarterial Micro-Embolisation (TAME)
- Genicular Artery Embolization
How the treatments differ and which one suits you
The difference is mainly between removing, repairing and replacing tissue. An arthroscopic meniscectomy trims a damaged part of the meniscus, while arthroscopic meniscus repair stitches it so that it can heal and keep working as a cushion. Surgeons generally prefer repair when the tear and the blood supply allow it, particularly in younger and active patients.
Choosing between the options depends on the diagnosis, which usually needs an MRI and a clinical examination. Sudden injuries in athletes, such as a torn ACL or a first shoulder dislocation, are treated differently from slow wear in an older knee. A doctor may advise physiotherapy or injections first, and surgery only if those have not helped. Be wary of any plan made without seeing your scans.
What the trip and recovery look like
Many arthroscopic operations are day cases or need one or two nights in hospital, because the incisions are small. Ligament reconstruction usually needs a longer stay and more careful planning. Injections and embolisation are often done as outpatient procedures.
Recovery is where most of the work happens. After an ACL reconstruction or a shoulder repair, rehabilitation can last several months and is guided by a physiotherapist, and a return to sport is decided by the surgeon, not by the calendar. Ask how long you need to stay in Turkey before flying, whether a brace or crutches are needed, and who will supervise rehabilitation when you are home. Your surgeon should give you a written plan to take to your own physiotherapist.
What affects the price
The price depends on the procedure and on how much work is done inside the joint, since one operation may combine a meniscus repair with a ligament reconstruction. It also depends on the implants or anchors used, the type of anaesthesia, the length of the hospital stay, the surgeon's experience and the rehabilitation included. Imaging and follow-up visits can be inside the quote or added later, so ask what is covered.
How to check a hospital and a surgeon
Compare plans on the same points. A good written plan should show that the following are clear:
- the surgeon who will operate, and their experience with the specific procedure you need;
- the diagnosis and the scans it is based on, so that the plan fits your joint;
- what the quote includes: surgery, implants or anchors, hospital stay, medication and follow-up;
- the rehabilitation programme and when you may travel, drive and return to sport.
It is reasonable to ask for the hospital's licence details and to ask how complications are handled after you return home.
How an enquiry with us works
Send your MRI report or scans and a short description of your symptoms through the free quote form. We pass them to licensed hospitals that treat this kind of problem, and a specialist reviews your case.
You then receive a written plan from the hospital with the proposed procedure, the surgeon, the expected stay and the price. There is no obligation, and you can compare it with advice from your own doctor before you decide. If you would like to see the full range of hospitals and specialists first, start with the orthopedics page.
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Frequently asked questions
Arthroscopy uses a few small cuts, a camera and thin instruments instead of one large incision. This usually means less tissue damage, less pain and a quicker start to rehabilitation. Some injuries still need open surgery, and your surgeon will explain which applies.
It depends on where the tear is, how large it is and the blood supply. Some tears can be stitched so the meniscus heals, while others are trimmed. Surgeons usually try to preserve the meniscus where they can, especially in younger patients.
Rehabilitation normally runs for several months, guided by a physiotherapist. The return to sport depends on strength, stability and the surgeon's assessment, not a fixed date. Your hospital should give a written rehabilitation plan.
Often only a few days, because the operation is minimally invasive. The surgeon decides when you can fly, depending on swelling, mobility and the risk of clots. Ask for this advice in writing before you book.
It is a procedure in which a radiologist blocks small arteries around the knee to reduce inflammation and pain in knee arthrosis. It is not suitable for everyone, so an assessment and imaging come first.
For some patients with arthrosis they are a first step that can ease pain and delay surgery. They do not repair damaged tissue, so a doctor decides after examining you and reviewing your scans.
Your MRI or X-ray reports, any previous operation notes and a short description of symptoms and sporting activity. A specialist reviews these before the hospital sends a written plan.