Medical treatments in Iran/Orthopedics & joint replacement
Orthopedic surgery and joint replacement in Iran for Iraqi patients
Joint pain and loss of mobility affect the whole family. Iran's orthopedic surgeons perform thousands of knee and hip replacements, arthroscopies, and spine operations every year, using the same implants and techniques as European centers at a fraction of the cost. Hemrah arranges your consultation, surgery, and a comfortable recovery with physiotherapy before you fly home.
- Who it is for
Patients with advanced knee or hip arthritis limiting daily life
Patients with ligament, meniscus, or rotator cuff injuries
Patients with chronic back pain, disc disease, or spinal instability
- Treatment & stay
Joint replacement: 4–6 nights in hospital, 2–3 weeks in Iran
Arthroscopy: day-case or 1 night, about 1 week in Iran
- Recovery
Walking with aids the day after joint replacement; most patients walk unaided within 4–6 weeks
Full recovery and return to sport after arthroscopy in 3–6 months
- Results & success
Modern knee and hip replacements last 15–20 years in more than 90% of patients; our partner surgeons each perform several hundred a year.
Orthopedics & joint replacement in Iran — what to expect
Orthopedic care in Iran spans joint replacement, arthroscopic sports surgery, spine surgery, and limb reconstruction. Implants from leading international manufacturers are used routinely. After a knee or hip replacement you begin walking with a physiotherapist the day after surgery, and your Hemrah coordinator arranges a hotel room suited to limited mobility and daily physiotherapy sessions until you are cleared to fly. Patients with sports injuries are usually treated as day-cases and can return home within a week.
What Hemrah takes care of
- Consultation with a sub-specialized orthopedic surgeon (knee, hip, spine, or shoulder)
- International-brand implants with written confirmation of the type used
- Surgeon, hospital, implant, and physiotherapy arranged together
- Accessible hotel rooms and private transport suited to limited mobility
- Physiotherapy plan to continue at home and remote follow-up
Procedures & indicative prices
The most requested procedures in this specialty, with indicative price ranges for the procedure itself in Iran compared with Turkey, and the usual length of stay in Iran.
Total knee replacement
Replacement of worn knee surfaces with a metal and polyethylene implant; both knees can be done in one stay when appropriate.
- Iran
- $2,500 – 4,500
- Turkey
- $10,000 – 15,000
- Stay in Iran
- 4–6 nights, 2–3 weeks in Iran
Total hip replacement
Replacement of the hip joint with a ceramic or metal implant via a minimally invasive approach.
- Iran
- $2,500 – 5,500
- Turkey
- $11,000 – 16,000
- Stay in Iran
- 4–6 nights, 2–3 weeks in Iran
Knee arthroscopy (ACL / meniscus)
Keyhole reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament or repair of a torn meniscus.
- Iran
- $1,700 – 3,000
- Turkey
- $4,500 – 7,000
- Stay in Iran
- 1 night, about 1 week in Iran
Spinal fusion
Stabilization of unstable or degenerated vertebrae with screws and cages, often with decompression of nerves.
- Iran
- $5,000 – 8,000
- Turkey
- $12,000 – 20,000
- Stay in Iran
- 3–5 nights, 2 weeks in Iran
Rotator cuff repair
Arthroscopic repair of torn shoulder tendons.
- Iran
- $2,500 – 3,000
- Turkey
- $5,000 – 8,000
- Stay in Iran
- 1 night, about 1 week in Iran
Iran
$2,500 – 5,500
Knee or hip replacement
Turkey
$10,000 – 15,000
Knee or hip replacement
Jordan
$11,000 – 16,000
Knee or hip replacement
Europe
$25,000 – 40,000
Knee or hip replacement
Prices are indicative ranges in US dollars for the procedure only, compiled from published hospital tariffs, and are not fixed or guaranteed.
Talk to us about Orthopedics & joint replacementHow it works, step by step
One Arabic-speaking coordinator from your first message until you are safely home — at no cost to you.
- 01
Send your reports
Share your diagnosis, scans, photos, or prescriptions on WhatsApp or through our form. Everything is reviewed by our medical team.
- 02
Receive your plan
Within 48 hours you receive a recommended specialist and a treatment plan — free and without obligation.
- 03
We prepare everything
Appointments, hospital admission, entry paperwork, flights, and lodging for you and your family are confirmed before you leave Iraq.
- 04
Treatment in Iran
We meet you at the airport, stay beside you at every consultation and procedure, and translate every conversation with your doctors.
- 05
Recovery & follow-up
Your coordinator stays in touch after you return: follow-up visits, test results, repeat prescriptions, and direct contact with your doctor.
Why Iraqi patients choose Iran for this treatment
- 1Costs are typically 50–70% lower than in Turkey, Jordan, or Europe — for the same procedure, with equally experienced senior surgeons.
- 2Iran's specialists are among the most experienced in the region: high patient volumes mean your surgeon has performed your procedure thousands of times.
- 3No waiting lists. Thanks to Hemrah's direct relationships, consultations and surgery dates are usually confirmed within days.
- 4A short direct flight from Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, or Erbil, a shared culture and faith, halal food, and Arabic-speaking support at every step.
- 5You recover in a calm, private setting near the hospital, with your family beside you and a companion who handles every practical detail.
Common questions about Orthopedics & joint replacement in Iran
Which implants are used for joint replacement in Iran?+
Our partner surgeons use implants from leading international manufacturers. The brand and model are stated in your discharge documents, so your doctors in Iraq have a full record.
How soon can I fly after a knee or hip replacement?+
Most patients are cleared to fly 10–14 days after surgery, once wounds are healing and you can walk short distances. We arrange wheelchair assistance at both airports and compression stockings for the flight.
Is physiotherapy included?+
Yes. Daily physiotherapy in hospital and at your hotel is included until you fly, and you receive a written exercise program in Arabic to continue at home. Your coordinator checks progress with you remotely.
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