Total Hip Replacement Abroad – plan your hip replacement in Poland
Private hip replacement in Poland – reviews, cost, information and free guides
Private hip replacement in Poland
Hip replacement abroad: surgery in a private clinic in Poland: an all-inclusive 14-day package for international patients. £8790 – Implant and daily physio are included! Two-week hospital stay under medical supervision 24/7.
Key Benefits of Hip Replacement in Poland
14 days stay in the hospital (24/7 medical care)
During hip replacement surgery in Poland, you will stay in the hospital for 14 days with 24/7 medical care and supervision as well as pain management. With other providers, after a hip replacement abroad usually you would be discharged already two days after the hip replacement surgery.
Family member/friend can stay with you in the clinic
To ensure your mental comfort when having a hip replacement abroad we allow our Patients to bring a family member or friend along. For an extra fee of £80/day your companion can stay with you in the hospital’s room, full-board (a la carte restaurant menu) included. We are happy to suggest tourist attractions for your companion.
Daily on-site physiotherapy through entire stay
After the hip replacement in Poland, you will have an everyday session with an experienced English-speaking physiotherapist, who will take care of your recovery directly in the clinic. Our patients often underline that this is a crucial step for their treatment success and one that makes our package unique.
Experienced medical team and dedicated patient assistant
Your surgery will be performed by a team of acclaimed orthopaedic surgeons, that have over 25 years of professional experience. During your stay, you will have a dedicated patient assistant, who visits you in the hospital and makes sure you have everything you need.
Our Patients Reviews after Hip Replacement in Poland
If you are looking for a total hip replacement abroad you are in the right place – we provide the whole & complete treatment package (implant, surgery, aftercare and physio included) – no waiting list.
During your hip replacement surgery abroad (hip replacement in Poland), you will stay in the hospital for the whole 2 weeks and have 24/7 medical care and supervision as well as pain management. Daily physiotherapy is on-site. There is no need to move to the hotel.
After the successful free online qualification for hip replacement abroad and setting your operation date, you will be picked up by a private driver from the airport. He will bring you directly to the hospital. We will guide you through the whole process in the hospital, starting from diagnostics, through ward admission and surgery, and finishing with final discharge. At every step of your hip replacement in Poland, we will be there if you need anything. After the surgery, you will have an everyday session with an experienced English-speaking physiotherapist, who will take care of your recovery. If you decide to come for the total hip replacement in Poland with the accompanying person – you will be able to stay together in the hospital room (en-suite, equipped with a private bathroom, TV, kettle) at a flat fee. A dedicated personal assistant will be on your hand throughout the process if you need anything. For more information regarding total hip replacement abroad, please scroll down.
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Total hip replacement abroad – cost, benefits, reviews, risk and quick facts of having a Hip Replacement in Poland:
Quick facts about total hip replacement abroad (in Poland)
| Expected outcome for a hip replacement in Poland | significant pain reduction improved mobility and return to low-impact sports |
| Anaesthesia | general, regional (epidural-spinal) |
| Stay in Poland – All-inclusive Package | 14 days in the hospital (private room with bathroom). Daily physiotherapy, full board (a la carte lunch from the restaurant), 24/7 medical care and pain management |
| Physical Therapy in the Package | 1 session per day, included in the price |
| Additional equipment | crutches, walker, medicines, pain management, full board, 24/7 care included in the price |
| Follow up | next day, 3 days, 10 days stitches removal |
| Back to work time (office) | 8 weeks |
| Qualification for a total hip replacement in Poland | For a worry-free qualification, we will kindly ask you to provide: – your knee X-rays (or MRI) – filled preoperative form – referrals or medical records that you have – After the orthopaedic qualification we will ask for the results of the blood tests:
We will repeat all of above mentioned on-site (X-rays, blood tests, consultation). |
| Driving | 6-8 weeks |
| Approximate Package cost of a hip replacement abroad | Approximate package cost: £8790 (depending on the Doctor’s examination and medical diagnosis) all-inclusive 14-day stay incl. airport transfers, on-site physio, high-quality implant, and full board. The final quote is given by the medical team after receiving your medical records and information about your weight, height, allergies, chronic conditions etc. Possibility for a companion’s stay in the hospital (with you in a room) at a flat fee. |
Learn more about a total hip replacement in Poland:
Total Hip Replacement abroad, also called by orthopaedical surgeons a total hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure designed to reduce hip pain caused in most cases by arthritis and ageing. The total hip replacement abroad is usually performed in Patients over 55 years old, but sometimes, especially due to a hip dysplasia in childhood or an injury the total hip replacement abroad is necessary in the younger age.
It is one of the most successful operations with joint replacement. The prices for hip replacement abroad differ across Europe. If you are looking for a total hip replacement abroad where the best quality and affordable prices are guaranteed you should consider undergoing a private total hip replacement in Poland. Hip arthroplasty in Poland means the highest medical standards, a certified clinic and a total care package with physical therapy and stay for the Patient and the accompanying person. Having the total hip replacement in Poland (hip endoprosthesis) you receive a 24/7 medical care for the full two weeks, full board, physiotherapy with no need to leave the hospital.
1. Total Hip Replacement in Poland - General Treatment Information
a) Expected results and benefits after a total hip replacement in Poland
Advantages of total hip replacement in Poland:
Total hip replacement abroad is a complex procedure, usually performed in Patients over 55 years old. It is one of the most successful operations with joint replacement known nowadays. The outcome of a hip replacement abroad is very positive in most cases, over 80% of Patients who underwent total hip replacement report a loss of pain and improved mobility. Benefits of hip replacement in Poland include primarily significant reduction of hip pain during daily activities as well as during sleeping. The mobility and movement increase and the leg is strengthened (after proper rehabilitation and physical therapy). Generally speaking, the quality of Patients’ lives is improved. In most cases, also the leg length is equalised.
b) About the hip replacement surgery abroad:
Hip replacement abroad is usually advised to Patients who have tried other alternative non-surgical methods such as weight loss, modification of activities, anti-inflammatory medications, walking sticks and physiotherapy. If it is no longer possible to preserve your natural hip from resurfacing and damage, the whole hip joint is replaced by titanium + ceramic components to restore pain and allow mobility. There are several types of prostheses, chosen by a surgeon for each case. Before the surgery, you will be informed which prosthesis model will be used, after the operation you will receive all barcodes and serial numbers of the implants used for your total hip replacement surgery in Poland. In our private hospital in total hip replacement surgery in Poland, we use only the best-known hip implants by Zimmer Biomet, Smith & Nephew, and Stryker.
c) Treatment Schedule for hip replacement surgery in Poland.
In total hip replacement surgery, you will receive either spinal or general anaesthesia. Don’t worry, even with spinal anaesthesia, you will not feel anything. The whole procedure will be completely pain–free. After receiving an anesthetization, there are several steps in the hip endoprosthesis placement process. Firstly, the femur is separated from the hip socket. Then the surgeon removes the damaged head of the femur and torn cartilage. The metal parts of an artificial hip are put in place and pressed to fit. Finally, after an accurate and precise surgeon’s work, the new ball and socket are joined together. At the end of the surgery, every incision will be closed with stitches. Sometimes draining tubes will be inserted into the wound.
d) Potential side effects of hip implantation surgery:
Hip replacement in Poland is considered a safe procedure, and the rate of complications is low. Serious problems such as infection happen in less than 2% of cases, but chronic illness (especially heart problems) may increase the potential risks such as stroke. We are happy to say, that in our hospital, the infection rate is 0%. However, there is always a risk, that any of the following may appear:
- change of the length of the injured leg,
- infection (if you feel fever, chills, increased pain, or significant swelling it may be a signal of an infection),
- loosening of the prosthesis (after some time the implant may become slackened),
- blood clots,
- injury of a nerve,
- hip stiffness,
- implant problems, dislocation,
- continuous pain,
- breaking of the bone,
- inadequate leg length.
Also, general anaesthesia may cause risks like allergic reactions or breathing problems. Before the surgery, you will go through the consent form with your assistant.
e) Full Recovery Time after total hip replacement abroad
How long does it take to recover after total hip replacement in Poland?
In our private hospital, we offer special 14-day packages with physical therapy, highest quality implants, surgery, care, exercising and stay at the clinic. It is vital for your recovery to be careful and patient during these first two weeks, and we highly recommend staying under the supervision of our surgeon and physical therapists. Usually, the recovery takes up to 3-6 months, but it depends on the general health condition of the Patient, age and willingness to undergo physical therapy. At the beginning of the recovery process, some pain-control medications will be administered, sometimes there will also be a need to take antibiotics to avoid infection. After the successful procedure, if the Patient is taking good care of the new joint, it can last at least 15 – 20+ years.
2. Patient’s preparation
How shall I prepare myself for total hip replacement abroad?
The surgeon will explain to you how to behave before, during and after hip surgery. Probably the doctor will ask you to stop smoking – it increases the risk of getting a wound infection and also may slow down your recovery or even lead to complications. Your doctor will determine your age and medical condition and which tests are necessary to undergo surgery. Usually, those are:
- X-rays of the hips and pelvis
- Filled out the preoperative form (questionnaire)
- Blood tests (morphology with haemoglobin, creatinine, CRP and coagulation system)
Sometimes, if you are suffering from chronic medical conditions, the surgeon may ask for a Doppler examination, test for kidneys and liver, ECG, chest X-ray, electrolytes, and urinalysis. You may be recommended a pre-procedure exercise program, to increase muscle strength and flexibility. In some cases, Patients will receive a blood transfusion after the surgery, as a hip replacement procedure can involve blood loss.
You may be asked to return to the appropriate body weight. You may receive an anticlotting injection. If you have general anaesthesia, you will be asked not to eat or drink anything for about six hours, before your surgery. It is vital to follow the rules to stop taking medicines that rarefy your blood. As the procedure is complex, especially if you are at the age of 80+, you may need to prepare your apartment for some changes. For example, you may need to put some safety bars in your shower or bath, instal secure handrails by the stairway, you may need a stable and comfortable chair for your recovery and a footstool for leg elevation. You may also need to remove all carpets and rugs. You should wear loose and comfortable trousers.
3. Diagnostics
As the surgery is irreversible, the decision about undergoing it must be well thought and supported by tests. Before making a decision about hip replacement, your doctor will probably make a former careful examination. He/She will check if you had any recent injuries, look into your medical history, where you feel pain and other symptoms, usually he/she will make you some extra tests like blood tests, X-Ray, Ultrasound or MRI scan done. Before the surgery, your doctor may offer you other methods of treatment like physiotherapy or medications.
4. Qualification for the hip replacement abroad procedure.
How shall I get qualified for hip prosthesis surgery in Poland?
Your doctor may consider a total hip replacement abroad procedure if the progression of severe arthritis in the hip joint is fast and advanced. Usually, the need for a hip endoprosthesis is caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, aseptic necrosis, and avascular necrosis. Long-lasting and intensive chronic pain, in connection with the limiting of daily functions, may also be a reason to consider hip replacement abroad. If together with your doctor you have decided, that a total hip replacement is the only possible way to help, you will be carefully examined in the field of your general health and other medical conditions. Some weight management plans may be ordered. In the elderly age, you may also be asked to undergo a bone densitometry test to choose the most suitable method of prosthesis fixation.
Get to know your surgeon – who will be leading your hip replacement surgery abroad?
Ph D MD Wojciech Pawlak
Head of the orthopaedical department
Dr Pawlak is an experienced and acclaimed orthopaedical surgeon. He had performed thousands of knee and hip replacements, among others hip replacements for Patients from abroad. Continuously expands his knowledge. Patients praise his extraordinary attitude and individual approach.
He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Silesian Medical Academy in Katowice. During his work at the Orthopedic Clinic, he gained a lot of experience in both theory and practice, which allowed him, among others be the author and co-author of scientific papers published in the national literature. In the meantime, he obtained the second degree of specialization in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
In the same year, he joined the Municipal Hospital No. 1 in Zabrze, acting as deputy head of the Orthopedic and Traumatological Department. In recent years, he has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive.
He completed specialist courses in the field of hand surgery, arthroscopy as well as arthroplasty. Its results have been successfully used in clinical practice. On the most well-known Polish site to rate medical consultants, dr Pawlak has more than a hundred 5-star reviews.
Get to know your hospital for total hip replacement abroad
Where your surgery will take place? In Sanvimed – Private Hospital specialising in total hip and knee replacements. The accompanying person can also stay with you in one of the comfortable Patient rooms in the clinic.
Sanvimed is a comfortable and modern private hospital owning a Patients Trust Award. The experienced and acclaimed medical team is focused on orthopaedic procedures, among others – joint replacement – private hip replacement and knee replacement for International Patients. With the mission to provide the highest quality care and the latest methods of treatment, Sanvimed is an excellent choice for Patients looking for a hip replacement abroad, who expect exceptional care and a family-like atmosphere.
All rooms in Sanvimed Hospital are equipped with a private bathroom, free WIFI, and TV with English channels.
What if I don’t live in Europe and looking for a hip replacement abroad – can I have the hip replacement in Poland?
Are you worried about living on a different continent and planning a hip replacement surgery in Poland might be a challenge? We have good news for you – we have had patients from Asia (e.g., Bali), South America, and Canada undergo hip replacement surgery in Poland, with us. After two weeks, we will remove your stitches, the postoperative wound will be largely healed, and before your flight, you will receive an anticoagulant injection. It’s important that you book free airport assistance for your return flight, which will ensure that an airport staff member transports you in a wheelchair through the entire terminal, helps you check in your luggage, go through passport control, and seats you on the plane. Below, you can listen to an audio recording of an interview with our patient from Canada, who travelled for a hip replacement to Poland. She talks about her journey, challenges, and experiences. In the second video, you will see how easy it is to add free airport assistance to your ticket.
Hip Replacement Surgery Abroad – EuroTreatMed Patient’s Reviews:
From start to finish, EuroTreatMed made getting mum’s hip replacement in Poland very easy. We were treated with care and professionalism throughout. Nothing was too much trouble. We cannot recommend EuroTreatMed and the Sanvimed clinic enough. Five stars.
Maja, EuroTreatMed’s International Patient Coordinator, is friendly, caring and helpful.
We had heard about people going for surgery abroad but were unsure how it would work. Maja explained the process in English and assured us that mum would be in good hands and that her surgery, nursing care and physiotherapy would be performed to the highest standards using the most modern materials and techniques. Maja was with us throughout; from our first email requesting information, visiting mum at the clinic to her following up with us after mum had returned to Northern Ireland.
She made dealing with the clinic very easy. She answered our questions fully, helped with all necessary paperwork, arranged the treatment with Sanvimed (the Polish clinic) and looked after our needs throughout mum’s stay in Poland. If we needed anything for mum, Maja was on hand to assist. She arranged day trips for us, as well as dental treatment for me at short notice (the quality of which was excellent).
We were very satisfied with mum’s hospital treatment which was lead by Dr. Wojciech Pawlak M.D. PhD. His team at Sanvimed are kind, caring and professional. He performed the surgery well and visited each day to care for mum.
The nurses and physiotherapists are excellent. They cared so well for mum and saw to her every need. 24 hour care was provided by English-speaking nurses and physiotherapy sessions were provided daily by English-speaking physiotherapists. Nothing was too much trouble.
The clinic is fully equipped and all treatments are carried out on site. Mum had her own private room with an en-suite and an extra bed to allow a family member to stay with her for the duration of her stay. Three excellent meals were provided daily as well as ample tea, coffee and juice.
We got to know the staff well and they were so kind. This really put mum at ease and aided her recovery.
On mum’s discharge from clinic, she was given thorough and complete documentation, detailing her treatment and instructions for her ongoing care in Northern Ireland. The clinic provided all necessary information and receipts etc in English to facilitate reimbursement for the cost of the treatment by the NHS.
Thank you to Maja and Dr Pawlak and his team.
Having been assessed in August 2021 as requiring to have my right hip replaced, I was then informed that the NHS would be only be able to offer surgery in around 12-18 months time. Unfortunately the constant agony I was in, plus the waiting period, would have meant taking all of this time off work, unpaid for the most part, or more realistically having to give up my career as a professional driver altogether.
After exploring the private options in the UK (Spire £14,450.00) I decided to look for hip replacement abroad (Mr Google) and I discovered EuroTreatMed. I received a reply to my enquiry literally within the hour and I was advised surgery would be possible within six weeks of enquiring and the cost was half the price.
I was offered my procedure at a hospital called Sanvimed in Zabrze, Katowice, Poland. This place is a Godsend! I truly cannot speak highly enough of the staff and their total professionalism. My contact, Maya, made sure every ‘t’ was crossed and every ‘i’ dotted before I left the UK. You are collected at Katowice airport and taken directly to the hospital, and returned there two weeks later. The room was well kitted out with refreshments on tap, and a full restaurant menu to choose from for your meals. A nurse is only ever a buzz away, and I never had to wait for anything. Maya also touched base with me every single day to make sure everything was satisfactory and going to plan, which it did without any hitches.
The surgery was a breeze, and having two weeks to recover aided by the daily physio, was such a massive help in my recovery. Having had my left hip replaced by the NHS in 2006, I was in and out of Hospital within four days of the surgery and after being shown a few exercises to practice I was left to get on with my own recovery all by myself. The confidence I felt with my recovery and mobility leaving this facility was far superior to my previous experience.
If you have been assessed in the UK as requiring a hip replacement, or other othopaedic procedure, and the wait is too long to suffer, if you have the wherewithal then I honestly cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Tony O’Donnell,
Edinburgh.
After being told I would have to wait 2years for a full hip replacement at 52 and being in dreadful pain and no quality of life, I decided to google other options and came across Eurotreatmed. I emailed them and within 3hours I heard back from Maja who is the international patient coordinator and from then onwards my mind was put at ease with the professional attitude she delivers and the contact care and attention she shows towards you. Maja is the HUB of this clinic who answers any questions re the operation, to travel to covid tests eg. She is a GEM and became my friend throughout my stay.
I met with Doctor Wojciech Pawlak on the morning of my operation who speaks very little english but extremely friendly and has a team around him that can translate for him. Operation was successful and for the next two weeks myself and my mum couldnt of been cared for any better than the staff did. We were looked after morning til night.
I had physio daily with Lukasz and Tomasz who were so encouraging and gave me such great feedback and disciplined me aswell, this enabled me to make much greater than progress than I ever would of over in the UK with the NHS.
Overall my experience with the clinic is 100% and I have since recommended this clinic to many friends in the UK and I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again. This clinic is far superior to any clinic in the UK and has a higher care standard and hospitality than I have ever experienced.
I would like to thank again Maja, Joanna, Kate and the two Renata’s who were so professional and such lovely friendly nursing staff who my stay stress free and I didnt have any fears whatsoever and a special shoutout to the male nurse who was just a joy to be around.
Many thanks for everything and giving me my life back.
Emma and Margaret
Emma Livett – March 2022 (52 – Hip Replacement Abroad)
Warrington
Northwest
The pre surgery tests, surgery and post op care was excellent. Overall I fully recommend all aspects of this service.
I now have a new hip and can walk again.
She kept me very well informed and was very helpful assisting me with the required documentation. I had earlier obtained copies of my NHS records and hip X-rays and forwarded these to the clinic.
Once my operation date was preliminary booked I arranged my flight. I was met at the airport and taken straight to the clinic. Prior to flying to Poland I had taken a Covid test (negative) and on arrival at the clinic I was tested again and my blood was also taken.
The following day I met with Maja, the clinic manageress, and also the surgeon. I had a pre-operation X-ray and the operation went ahead that same evening.
I have nothing but praise for the attention and helpfulness of all the nursing staff at the clinic who went out of their way to make me as comfortable as possible. I stayed in a private room with en-suite and all meals were provided. The operation was followed up with daily sessions of physiotherapy and I was soon mobile with the aid of a walker. The surgeon, who had a very friendly and reassuring manner, visited me many times following my operation, as did Maja and the clinic manageress. My wife joined me for the second week of my two-week stay and was accorded the same friendly and helpful service.
My operation was very successful with the incision being very clean and neat. I had a post-operation X-ray and the surgeon himself removed the stitches on the morning of my departure. I was then driven back to the airport and arrangements had been made for assistance at both airports.
I would thoroughly recommend the services of EuroTreatMed and in particular, Maja who went out of her way to ensure that both my travel and stay in the clinic went as smoothly as possible
My Experience by Stuart Roberts – Horticulturist North Wales
As soon as I enquired about the hip replacement, I felt quite comforted that the person introducing herself was both professional and reassuring.
I was looking for a way to get treatment for my painful hip condition and having heard that the waiting list on the NHS was a matter of years, not months, and discovering that the prices to go private in the UK were over £10,000 and the aftercare was less than a week, I took to the internet to discover what my options were.
As I was doing my research, I found hope and a possible solution by reading further into the web site that to me looked quite promising. That web site was EuroTreatMed https://eurotreatmed.co.uk/
It was so easy to use the web site and to enquire about the treatment that I felt so anxious about.
I began by filling in a simple form which was a quick and FREE consultation. I then received a reply within hours of my enquiry from the patient coordinator Maja Swinder.
Every step from then on in, I was kept informed and guided through the process of applying for treatment in Poland where every single question was answered quicker than I get replies from my friends and family and was left with complete confidence in the whole process through Maja’s skilful command of the English language and her efficiency. I dwelled on nothing and had answers to everything within hours and sometimes minutes.
It was a full two week package in which I was supplied with three meals a day in an en suite room complete with fridge and kettle and a constant supply of tea, coffee and always a full fruit bowl. Within the package is the accommodation and meals for a partner or companion so at no extra cost you can have company throughout the whole two weeks.
Also in the care package is physiotherapy everyday and constant monitoring by the nurses and quite often the surgeon himself would visit to see how the recovery is advancing.
After the operation I was returned to my room and then realised that apart from the wonderful surgery, my needs would be met within seconds. This continued for the whole period that I was there and this care was indeed 24hrs a day every day. The recovery from your surgery is done at your pace and is skilfully assessed daily.
There are no worries about the language barrier either as the nursing staff have a pretty good handle on the English language and Maja is always contactable by phone via many ways such as Whatsapp, Messenger etc… and she will be in direct contact with the Surgeons and nurses alike.
To conclude, I would highly recommend that this is the correct path to take if you’re looking for total professional care, complete with an aftercare that just cannot be beaten, with the most experienced physiotherapists that I have laid eyes on. I would also like to thank them for their professional conduct too. From start to finish I couldn’t have imagined how much admiration for the whole team that I would bring home with me and I don’t believe that better care is available elsewhere.
Flights to Poland are also very reasonable and you are transferred to and from the airport. Also all of the restrictions and changes that occur during the Covid crisis are constantly monitored by Maja, who will keep you up to date with the latest information and organise everything that needs to be achieved for your safe return.
Thank you all for your care and attention
Best Wishes
Stuart Roberts
OUTSTANDING
I have just returned from my stay at the hospital after having my hip replacement surgery abroad (in Poland) and I cannot praise the hospital and its wonderful staff enough!
The level of care and expertise was way beyond my expectations and every member of staff added to my recovery.
From my initial contact with Maja, I knew I was making the right decision. Maja is brilliant at her job! Everything went smoothly, from being picked up at the airport and taken to the hospital at 2am (flight was delayed), meeting the surgeon, anaesthetist and having X-rays and blood tests and then being operated on.
The nurses were so friendly and caring and always went that extra mile! The en-suite room was kept immaculate by the lovely cleaner.
Lukasz and Tom, the physiotherapists were amazing and so knowledgeable and I had physio everyday, which benefitted my recovery enormously!
I would not hesitate to recommend this hospital to anyone. The word hospital conjures up a cold clinical building, but here this is definitely not the case! There is a warm, family feeling throughout and the patients are included in this warmth.
First class!!
Julie
It’s difficult to put in words, but right from the initial contact and hand-holding throughout the whole process (Maya you are a star *) coupled with the great doctors, nurses and facilities at Sanvimed there is nothing we can fault.
Attentive, caring and so friendly makes what appears daunting to the average person, is in reality, a real breeze! Also don’t expect to lose weight while away, you are treated to 3 meals a day, snacks and treats.
I would highly highly recommend to anyone and have not stopped singing their praises to my friends since my return.
Thank you again EuroTreatMed and Sanvimed
Jean Buck – October 2021 (Age 85 – Hip Replacement)
OUTSTANDING
I have just returned from my stay at the hospital after having my hip replacement surgery abroad (in Poland) and I cannot praise the hospital and its wonderful staff enough!
The level of care and expertise was way beyond my expectations and every member of staff added to my recovery.
From my initial contact with Maja, I knew I was making the right decision. Maja is brilliant at her job! Everything went smoothly, from being picked up at the airport and taken to the hospital at 2am (flight was delayed), meeting the surgeon, anaesthetist and having X-rays and blood tests and then being operated on.
The nurses were so friendly and caring and always went that extra mile! The en-suite room was kept immaculate by the lovely cleaner.
Lukasz and Tom, the physiotherapists were amazing and so knowledgeable and I had physio everyday, which benefitted my recovery enormously!
I would not hesitate to recommend this hospital to anyone. The word hospital conjures up a cold clinical building, but here this is definitely not the case! There is a warm, family feeling throughout and the patients are included in this warmth.
First class!!
Julie
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Video interview transcript
Stuart & Katrina
Stuart decided to undergo a total hip replacement abroad, and he chose Poland as a destination. He came with his lovely wife Katrina.
This is a short video interview transcript
Stuart: Hello my name is Stuart from South Wales and this is my second visit to Poland for a second hip operation. I had my first hip operation on my left leg in the December of last year I am now 12 days post-operation, I’ll have my last session of physiotherapy this afternoon. I’m really happy with it and all I’ve got to do now really is get the leg back to strength and get it back into life.
Katrina: I have to say though that both physiotherapists – Thomas and Lucas has been absolutely wonderful there’s been either
either one or the other every day and we’ve asked them about the different exercises and they watch Stuart to make sure that he’s doing it properly, because if he wasn’t then obviously that they can pick that up straight away.
So for us, that’s been brilliant having your physio what’s unheard of in our own country.
Stuart: The surgeon was every day in the room, coming to look at the wound, he wanted
to change the dressing himself and clean the wound himself which is really odd
because back in the UK you wouldn’t even get a consultant coming on the ward and changing
dressings and making sure you were okay.
Katrina: He takes great pride in his in his job, and also he was he was really concerned because this time the operation was bigger than the last hip replacement replacement but he explained everything to him. We’ve seen the x-rays and he’s done an excellent job. He really cares about you, and the whole staff have absolutely been brilliant.
If you needed anything they where there!
Also, they got a great sense of humor – sometimes because of the
sometimes because of the language barrier we we’re drawing
pictures with the nurses, and we’re using google to tell them what we want and they’ve been
absolutely brilliant. They’re professional but they are exceptionally caring as well.
Stuart: Yep top notch!
Stuart, were you afraid of traveling for your total hip replacement to Poland?
Stuart: For the first time yes, because I hadn’t stayed overnight in the hospital before, and I had some preconceptions but obviously with go leading up to the operation you know you’re a little bit nervous because you don’t know what’s going to happen but for the second time this was okay because you know what’s coming! So you think “right they will do this now then this happens, and then they get this and then down the theatre” but it’s not a worrying thing.
It’s all like a procedure you know, it all goes smooth you had the confidence in them,
because you knew how good the staff were with you and everything from the last time.
Katria: The first time, before we booked the total hip replacement in Poland, I did all the research in into coming here. I think we mentioned that we are from a little valley in south wales is it’s not heard of really to go to a different country to have operations – it’s something you just don’t do. So we didn’t have any support from the medical
staff you know, not even the NHS, doctor in the village or friends and family either. They were all like “oh you shouldn’t do that you should wait”. But we couldn’t wait for the hip replacement operation, so I did all the research and through the Internet I was lucky enough to manage to meet you. And you just helped us in every possible way… that you could have you give us the confidence to fly out, you made sure that everything was in place for us it was absolutely wonderful! We didn’t have to worry about anything.
What shall you pack for a hip replacement abroad in Poland – how much luggage you need for a two weeks package hip replacement stay?
Stuart: Well, because two of us came to the airport, Katrina was going to be staying with me during the duration of the second operation, we only bought one large suitcase and that was only 15 kilos in weight. We also bought an item of hand luggage each but that was only a small carry-on bag. It’s pretty easy to pack, and if you were traveling alone you probably wouldn’t even need a suitcase of 15-20 kilos.
Katrina: I did all the packing (because that’s what I do ha ha) but I have found the
last time that it is best to fetch some outdoor clothes but I brought dual t-shirts
for Stuart, so that he could wear them to bed with a jogging bottom or for a walk. We just packed one pair of walking shoes and slippers.
One thing that I would say is that for the first time I brought all the toiletries
but there was nl need because as soon as we got here there’s a little shop (it’s not actually a little shop) – there’s a little shopping center and you can go
there and buy all your toiletries for probably cheaper than what you get at home. The
one thing that I would say to bring is a Kindle and we brought the Chromebook
so that we could watch Netflix. There’s only four English channels on the TV.
We did bring a jigsaw puzzle but we didn’t do it finally. But you know – plenty of things to keep you occupied in the day if you need to. There’s towels provided and if you do run out of anything like I said there is a shop up there and it’s cheaper to buy your t-shirts here and your pajamas here than it is at home so you could come here and just go there.
Stuart: Yes, just go out and get it all done before you even have the operation.
Katrina: From Bristol airport is where we flew from, there’s actually a telephone on the car park, where you tell them that you have special assistance and they come to meet you from the car so you don’t have to worry about it. They take care of you, they do everything for you even waiting for you to get your luggage through. So if you’re on your own traveling then you wouldn’t have any problems at all. In Poland they were brilliant, they went and got the case off the carousel for me. So if somebody was alone so there’s no problem.
In fact you’re in really good hands it’s a lot easier than traveling without special assistants!
You have travelled to Poland for a total hip replacement surgery twice – once to Krakow Airport, and once to Katowice – our local airport. Which one would you recommend to fly into:
Stuart: I would say Katowice -it’s a little bit easier coming here, because obviously it’s only 40 minutes away but well it’s it’s not a big
problem if you came into Krakow – if you’ve got the advantage and if you did come into Krakow in in a morning flight or just after lunch flight and you’ve got an afternoon to have a look around Krakow, eat something, it’s good.
Them you come to the clinic it’s only an hour and a half by car.
Katrina: Yes, but to come to the local airport
and have Thomas (the driver) as he was pick us up bring us straight to the clinic, it was so much easier because this time…
Also, Stuart was hardly able to walk. Also, this service is free, and there is a taxi fee to and from Krakow. In general, to be picked up from a local airport or taken straight to the hospital
it was great for us, there’s no problem at all .
Would you recommend EuroTreatMed for a hip replacement abroad?
Stuart: Yes, I would definitely recommend this place again!
I hope I don’t have to come back here because it’s the second time visit now ha ha, I’ve got no more hips to operate on, so I have heard they are good in the knees too. But I would definitely recommend coming here – it’s a total no-brainer don’t wait in the queue back in the UK, get over here and get on with your life!
Katrina: I think this is a new start of life for the both of us, now we at 60 years of age we
don’t want to be waiting around to have a hip op ! And you know, maybe I shouldn’t say it but the 14 days it can be fun as well… not for probably for the person with the surgery, but for the other one – they’ve treated us so well here and to have nice meals and everything and I could go out and have a walk around the duck pond… I wouldn’t say it’s been a holiday
that wouldn’t be fair to him, but it is he’s so well looked after that I feel
totally relaxed to go home and look after him now, which maybe in another situation I wouldn’t feel that way. I would say go for it!
Stuart: And I would say to get in touch with you straight away and if you’ve
got any queries just phone yourself or Joanna and ask your questions they’ll have the answers because they’ve probably questions they’ve been asked before. So just do it, just
go for it.
Katrina: It’s two weeks out of your life and even less in some cases and that you’ve
got a new lease to life and get on with your life so yeah go with it and thank you. I
just want to say thank you you’ve been amazing.
Julian (who underwent the total hip replacement abroad – in Poland):
My name is Julian, i’m from well from London originally but I live in Edinburgh. I came here for hip surgery (hip replacement in Poland) and i’m very pleased with it.
Experience overall has been absolutely fantastic the staff have been brilliant – I have to say everybody goes out of the way to give you what you want so every down to my oddest request was I forgot to bring my shape over my hair and uh one of the members of staff Mariusz- he actually went out of his way to get one for me so I can cut my hair (which i did before this interview so that’s why I look so good haha) and so it’s very very unusual to have that sort of service. If you ring a buzzer in the middle of the night someone turns up you know you’re in pain they offer you painkillers they’ll you know they’ll look after whatever you need you to know to redress the wound. I had no issues with anyone whatsoever everybody’s been fantastic and that’s sounds like i’m sort of going over the top here but i genuinely genuinely i’ve been impressed by what’s happened so far so thank you.
Maja: do you have any recommendations for someone who’s planning to arrive? maybe not planning but considering having a total hip replacement abroad in Poland?
Julian: now go for it! it’s you know, if you really are worried i’m happy for the staff to give you my personal email address and you can contact me directly and I will be willing to talk to you because I think it’s there should be more places like this in the UK when it comes down to value and satisfaction and I don’t think we get that so if you have to come to Poland again why not come here and get it and you know I would say do it!
Maja: you mentioned before coming here for the hip replacement abroad you were really really really apprehensive, you wanted to come before to check the facilities you didn’t eventually but please explain why you were quite afraid to come?
Julian: that’s it well basically it’s like anything you go online you see a lot of reviews you’re never sure if they’re genuine or the person people are in these reviews or actors and so you always want to see for yourself before you decide to buy them probably me more so because I work in i.t and I’m aware of how many scams there are in the world… as we speak so for me I wanted to come across and just to be sure that I was going to be spending money in a place that was genuine, i suppose that is the reality is . I was lucky in that I have a friend who lives not too far away so that put my mind at ease a lot and uh after speaking to Maja about coming across the fact that I didn’t have to put any money up front – you know it was just proof that I was coming was my flight only that made me think well this has to be genuine because who would make someone fly somewhere and not offer a service and get money for it so that’s my reason for coming eventually.
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Which country is best for hip replacement?
Choosing the best country in Europe for a private hip replacement can depend on various factors, including the quality of healthcare, the reputation of medical facilities, the expertise of surgeons, cost, and personal preferences. However, there are some countries, that are leading in the medical tourism services and offer the most optimal ratio between the high treatment quality and affordable price.
So, if we were to suggest, which country is the best for hip replacement privately, we would point out Poland, where highest European medical standards are implemented, but you can still benefit from affordable prices. Consider choosing a comfortable, all-inclusive package, which includes 14-days stay in the hospital, 24/7 medical care, high-quality implant and daily physiotherapy. And what is more, you can bring your Family member to stay with you in the hospital’s room throughout the whole stay.