After years of debilitating knee pain, Robert received a total knee replacement in Guadalajara that allowed him to return to hiking and an active retirement.
Procedure
Knee Replacement
Location
Guadalajara
Specialist
Traumatology and Orthopedics
Recovery Time
6 months to full recovery (2 weeks intensive rehabilitation)
Cost Savings
$12,000+
Before
After
After years of debilitating knee pain, Robert received a total knee replacement in Guadalajara that allowed him to return to hiking and an active retirement.
Robert Thompson
Robert, a retired forest ranger, had always led an active lifestyle until severe osteoarthritis in his right knee began limiting his mobility. After trying conservative treatments for years, his US orthopedic surgeon recommended a total knee replacement. However, even with Medicare, his out-of-pocket costs would exceed $15,000, and he faced a six-month waiting period.
Through ElectiveCare, Robert connected with Dr. Eduardo Ramirez in Guadalajara, a US-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacements. After reviewing Robert's medical records and imaging, Dr. Ramirez confirmed he was a good candidate for surgery and could schedule the procedure within six weeks.
Robert traveled to Guadalajara where he underwent comprehensive pre-operative testing before his surgery at Hospital San Javier, a JCI-accredited facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Dr. Ramirez performed the procedure using minimally invasive techniques and the same high-quality prosthetic components used in the US.
Robert stayed in the hospital for three days, then transferred to a recovery center for ten days of intensive physical therapy. The total cost, including surgery, hospital stay, physical therapy, accommodations, and follow-up care, was $12,800 - saving him over $12,000 compared to US costs.
Six months post-surgery, Robert has regained full mobility in his knee with minimal pain. He has returned to moderate hiking and enjoys an active retirement, something he feared would never be possible again.
