Hip & knee reconstruction
Hip and knee care considers pain, mobility, imaging and non-operative treatment. Joint replacement and joint-preserving surgery have different indications and rehabilitation plans.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
Total hip replacement
Replaces the damaged hip ball and socket with an artificial joint, commonly for advanced osteoarthritis when pain and limited mobility persist despite non-surgical care. Implant choice and surgical approach depend on the orthopaedic assessment.
- Time
- About 1–2 hours of surgery
- Appointments
- 1 operation + rehabilitation & reviews
Total knee replacement
Replaces damaged joint surfaces at the knee, usually for advanced arthritis with substantial pain and functional limitation. A total replacement differs from a partial knee replacement; the affected compartments and ligament stability guide the choice.
- Time
- About 60–90 minutes of surgery
- Appointments
- 1 admission + ongoing physiotherapy
Meniscal repair
Suturing a repairable tear in a knee meniscus.
- Time
- The tear pattern and any additional ligament work determine operating time.
- Appointments
- Assessment + operation + follow-up
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Clinical terms
Use these clinical terms when discussing a referral or looking for a provider. Focused care areas may sit within a broader medical specialty.
- Hip & knee reconstruction
- Hüft- und KniechirurgieGermanChirurgie kyčelního a kolenního kloubuCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Total hip arthroplasty
Replacement of a damaged hip joint.
Total knee arthroplasty
Replacement of a damaged knee joint.
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
Replacing one knee compartment.
Hip arthroscopy
Selected treatment of intra-articular hip pathology.
Meniscal repair
Suturing a repairable tear in a knee meniscus.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- What is the diagnosis, what non-operative options are appropriate and what is the intended functional benefit?
- Ask about weight-bearing or movement restrictions, walking aids and the planned therapy schedule.
- Which postoperative reviews are needed locally, and how will rehabilitation continue at home?
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.