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Knee Replacement (Total) in Abu Dhabi

1–2 hours · Indicative range AED 35,000 to AED 90,000

Indicative range in Abu Dhabi

Lower end

AED 35,000

Upper end

AED 90,000

The indicative range for a total knee replacement in Abu Dhabi is AED 35,000 to AED 90,000. The ranges on this page are indicative figures compiled by Zavis. They are not taken from a published price list and are not quotes: each provider sets its own prices, so ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote before you book. How Zavis sources prices. Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) replaces the damaged surfaces of the knee joint with metal and plastic components. It is recommended for severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis that has not responded to conservative treatment. Facilities and licence details come from the public registers of the UAE health regulators; ratings and opening hours come from Google. See data sources.

Duration

1–2 hours

Recovery

6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)

Insurance

Depends on your plan

Regulator

Licensed in Abu Dhabi

UAE comparison

Knee Replacement (Total): indicative ranges across the UAE.

CityLower endUpper end
DubaiAED 40,000AED 100,000View
Abu DhabiYou’re hereAED 35,000AED 90,000Viewing
SharjahAED 30,000AED 75,000View
AjmanAED 30,000AED 70,000View
Ras Al KhaimahAED 32,000AED 72,000View
FujairahAED 32,000AED 70,000View
Umm Al QuwainAED 30,000AED 68,000View
Al AinAED 33,000AED 75,000View

These are Zavis's indicative ranges by city. They do not show that care costs less in one city than in another: only written quotes from providers can show that.

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Abu Dhabi

Providers that may offer Knee Replacement (Total).

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What to expect

Your knee replacement (total) day.

Under general or spinal anaesthesia, the surgeon removes damaged cartilage and bone from the knee and implants an artificial joint. Surgery takes 1–2 hours. A hospital stay of several days is usual, and physiotherapy starts soon after surgery.

Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia is typically used.

Insurance

Ask your insurer.

Whether insurance pays for a total knee replacement depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.

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Questions

About knee replacement (total) in Abu Dhabi.

FAQ

How much does a total knee replacement cost in Abu Dhabi?

The indicative range for a total knee replacement in Abu Dhabi is AED 35,000 to AED 90,000. The ranges on this page are indicative figures compiled by Zavis. They are not taken from a published price list and are not quotes: each provider sets its own prices, so ask the clinic or hospital for a written quote before you book.

Does insurance cover a total knee replacement in Abu Dhabi?

Whether insurance pays for a total knee replacement depends on your plan. Ask your insurer what your plan covers and what you would pay before you book.

How long does knee replacement (total) take?

Knee Replacement (Total) typically takes 1–2 hours. Recovery time is 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery). General anaesthesia is typically used.

What should I look for when choosing a provider for knee replacement (total) in Abu Dhabi?

When choosing a provider for knee replacement (total) in Abu Dhabi, consider: (1) patient ratings and review volume, since higher-rated providers with more reviews indicate consistent quality, (2) insurance acceptance, checking that the provider accepts your plan, (3) years of operation, since established facilities signal clinical experience, (4) the provider's licence, which you can check with the health regulator for its emirate.

Does Zavis have a range for a total knee replacement in other UAE cities?

Yes: the table on this page gives Zavis's indicative range for a total knee replacement in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, Al Ain. These are Zavis's indicative ranges by city. They do not show that care costs less in one city than in another: only written quotes from providers can show that.

This page is general information, not medical or financial advice. Provider data is sourced from UAE health regulator registers.