Duration of the surgery | Surgery of a knee prosthesis

Duration of the surgery

The surgical treatment of the knee joint with a knee prosthesis is nowadays considered a routine procedure in most clinics with an orthopedic department. Apart from the preparation time in the form of fasting (6 hours before surgery), the procedure itself takes about 1-2 hours. The timing begins after the patient is positioned and bloodless on the side of the leg to be operated on, followed by the induction of anesthesia.

The knee prosthesis operation can be performed under general or spinal anaesthesia. Of course the 1-2 hours are only a guideline. If complications occur or if the operation proves to be completely free of complications, the procedure may take more or less time. The duration of the procedure always depends on the experience of the surgeon and the surgical team assisting him.

Cost of the operation

Nowadays the costs of a knee joint prosthesis are fortunately covered by both private and statutory health insurance companies.The knee prosthesis to be implanted alone costs on average about 8,000€ to 16,000€. Depending on the manufacturer, the prices can vary. However, the total costs are much higher and can amount up to 30.

000€. In addition to the knee prosthesis implant, the costs also include pre- and post-implant care. Price differences can also occur depending on the application of the procedure.