Orthopedic Services

What is Orthopedic surgery?

Orthopedics is the branch of medicine dealing with the skeletal system. Orthopedic surgery may range from hand reconstruction to full joint replacements such as knees and hips. 

The orthopedic surgeon is also skilled at using foreign materials such as pins and screws to hold bones to their proper alignment. With members of the ‘Baby Boomer’ generation now reaching their mid 60’s, the need for orthopedic surgery in North America is rising dramatically, especially with the large number of uninsured in the United States and with long wait times in Canada which can reach several years. 

Traveling for knee replacements, hip replacements, and hip resurfacing procedures is one of the most common areas of medical travel. 

Orthopedic Surgery and The Medical Tourist

Don’t miss the presentation of the hour long documentary Angels Overseas, produced by The Medical Tourism Association. It can be viewed in our blog and is the story of an American who travels to Costa Rica for a double knee replacement and saves $80,000, all while receiving first rate, personalized care by an English speaking doctor! There are several factors which may make a person travel for orthopedic surgery, including:
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Orthopedic Surgery FAQs

One of the biggest misconceptions of traveling out of the country for an orthopedic procedure is that somehow the level of care will be less than you would receive at home.  This couldn’t be further from the truth.  It is important to remember that these are the top orthopedic hospitals in major metropolitan centers which attract the countries’ top surgeons.  Most are affiliated with world renowned medical institutions like Johns Hopkins.

In fact, medical care in our private hospitals is of the highest quality with state-of-the-art facilities and doctors using the latest techniques.  Most of our board certified surgeons have trained in international centers around the world and have a steady stream of American and Canadian patients due to positive word of mouth.  Call or email us now to learn what thousands of North American patients before you have already experienced.

Do you only provide hip and knee replacements?

No, we provide a wide variety of orthopedic procedures including: hip resurfacing, shoulder joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, ACL repair, meniscal repair, and many other procedures. If you are looking for affordable orthopedic surgery, we can help.

Why would I travel for an orthopedic procedure?

If you are uninsured or under-insured, you may not be able or want to afford the high cost of surgery in the United States. A hip or knee replacement can easily cost $50,000 or more if you have to pay out-of-pocket. It is a well known fact that medical bills are one of the single biggest sources of personal bankruptcy in The United States. For Canadians, joint replacement surgery is notorious for its long wait times, and many would rather pay to have their procedure done immediately than wait and endure a lower quality of life. Typically our clients are looking for 3 things: Affordability; Quality; Safety.

How much can I save?

Even after travel, accommodation, and physiotherapy, you can easily save up tom 80%, or tens-of-thousands of dollars. For most, that is money better spent.

What type of services does Passport Medical provide?

We offer a range of services to make your dental tourism experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. These include providing information on a range of destinations and providers, direct contact with dental providers, coordinating the dental experience, airport pickup, hotel bookings, and assistance with coordinating flights if desired.

What are typical cost savings?

Cost savings for cosmetic surgery tourism are typically anywhere from 50-80% over costs for the exact same treatment and materials as you would have at home.

What type of services does Passport Medical provide?

We offer a range of services to make your dental tourism experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. These include providing information on a range of destinations and providers, direct contact with dental providers, coordinating the dental experience, airport pickup, hotel bookings, and assistance with coordinating flights if desired.

Does working with Passport Medical cost me more?

The answer quite simply is ‘no’. Due to our relationships with providers and high volume discounts, costs are not passed on to you. In fact, you will often be referred directly to a provider who will quote you a price directly.

Why Passport Medical?

The answer quite simply is ‘no’. Due to our relationships with providers and high volume discounts, costs are not passed on to you. In fact, you will often be referred directly to a provider who will quote you a price directly.

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