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Meniscectomy in Portugal

Hospitals and medical centers in Portugal performing Meniscectomy.

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Key planning information for meniscectomy in Portugal.

1–2 daysHospital stay
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Meniscectomy in Portugal is priced per case at 2 hospitals. It needs 1 to 2 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Hospitals and clinics offering Meniscectomy in Portugal

Meniscectomy is listed by 2 hospitals in Portugal. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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British Hospital Lisbon XXI — photoBritish Hospital

British Hospital Lisbon XXI

Lisbon, Portugal
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An ISO certified private hospital with in and out patient facilities providing medical services that include urology, neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ob-gyn, neurology, general surgery, bariatrics, neurology, gastroenterology and more.

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Description of Meniscectomy:

What is Meniscectomy?
Meniscectomy is a surgical procedure in which a part or the entire torn meniscus that causes pain and interferes with knee activity is removed or repaired. Meniscectomy is performed by an orthopedic surgeon.

About Meniscectomy

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Days admitted
Partial arthroscopic meniscectomy is done as an outpatient procedure.
Open surgery meniscectomy may require hospitalization for 1 to 2 days.
Anesthesia
General or spinal anesthesia
Recovery
- Most patients who are recovering from arthroscopic meniscectomy can begin to bear weight in 1 or 2 days after the surgery.
- The sutures are removed after one week.
- Patients may be able to do all activities after 2 to 4 weeks.
- Recovery varies from patient to patient. This depends on the severity of the injury, type of surgery, the overall health of the patient, and the preference of the surgeon.
- Physical therapy exercises will help the patient to recover sooner and improve the strength and motion of the knee.
Risks
- Nerve injury
- Degeneration of knee joint due to the removal of a large amount of tissue
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Blood clotting
- Blood vessel damage
- Severe pain
After care
- The patient should avoid all kinds of strenuous activities for many weeks after the surgery.
- Activities like kneeling, crawling, squatting, etc. should be avoided for a couple of weeks after the surgery. For some patients these activities may be permanently restricted.
- The patient should follow the doctor’s instructions carefully.

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