Meniscus tear Treatment in Quirónsalud Marbella
About the clinic
Quirónsalud Marbella provides expert treatment for a meniscus tear in Spain. The JCI-accredited clinic offers a full diagnostic and surgical pathway. An initial consultation is around €280, advanced imaging costs €350–500, and specialized arthroscopic meniscus surgery typically runs €5,000–€7,000. Dr. Francisco Rodriguez Argaiz, the head surgeon, has 36 years of experience and has performed over 1,100 knee procedures.
Diagnostic Process
Diagnosis begins with a thorough assessment by the orthopedic specialist. The clinic uses advanced imaging to confirm the tear's extent. Available diagnostics include:
- Initial consultation with the orthopedic surgeon
- MRI or X-ray of the knee for detailed visualization
- Follow-up consultations and imaging as needed
Surgical Treatment
The primary treatment is arthroscopic meniscus surgery. This is a minimally invasive procedure. It uses small incisions and a camera to repair or remove damaged tissue. The surgery lasts 45 to 90 minutes. Patients often go home the same day or stay one night. Dr. Rodriguez Argaiz specializes in this technique. He has performed more than 1,000 arthroscopic and knee surgeries.
The surgical package includes the procedure and postoperative care. It does not cover pre-operative diagnostics or extended physiotherapy. Personalized physiotherapy sessions are available separately for about €50–80 each.
The Medical Team and Clinic
Dr. Francisco Rodriguez Argaiz leads the Orthopedic Surgery Unit. He is a board-certified specialist in knee and lower limb units. With 1,100+ procedures performed, he brings extensive expertise. He has also authored 22 scientific publications.
Quirónsalud Marbella is part of Spain's largest hospital group. It maintains a 4.8 patient rating. The facility is on the Mediterranean coast. This offers a pleasant environment for recovery. The clinic's approach combines expert surgical skill with comprehensive aftercare. To explore your treatment options for a meniscus tear, you can request more details.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Knee Arthroscopy | Price on request | |
| Orthopedic rehabilitation (per 1 day) | Price on request | |
| Kyphoplasty | Price on request | |
| Knee replacement | Price on request | |
| Hip replacement | Price on request | |
| Ankle replacement | Price on request |
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Quirónsalud Marbella: more details about the clinic
Quirónsalud is the largest group of hospitals in Spain and the third-largest in Europe. It is recognized as the Best Medical Provider by the International Travel Insurance Journal.
Quirónsalud Marbella employs over 800 medical staff.
Why do patients come to Quirónsalud Marbella for treatment?
- Advanced medical equipment. Quirónsalud hospitals are equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment devices: MRI, PET/CT scanner, linear accelerators for tumor irradiation, surgical robots, and Virtual Surgical Planning 3D System.
- An opportunity to combine treatment and vacation. Take a rest on the Mediterranean Sea after diagnostics, therapy, or surgery.
Plastic surgery
Quironsalud surgeons specialize in aesthetic & reconstructive plastic surgery.
Facial procedures:
- Blepharoplasty — rejuvenation of the area around the eyes, surgery to remove excess fat and skin from the upper or lower eyelid. Takes 45-60 minutes. Is provided with transconjunctival approach with no extra incisions or under the eyelashes.
- A facelift is a surgical procedure to make your skin smooth and elastic. Takes 3-5 hours.
- A thread lift. Doctors inject artificial threads under the skin with the thinnest needles. These threads are made of safe polydioxanone material, which is overgrown with collagen and then dissolves, leaving a “frame” that keeps the skin taut.
- Rhinoplasty — the correction of the nose shape & size. Takes 1-2 hours under general or epidural anesthesia with sedation.
- Botox and hyaluronic acid injections to smooth wrinkles and make skin elastic.
Body contouring surgery
- Breast augmentation. Doctors perform breast size corrections with implants or fat transplant. Lift and correction of the nipple halos can be provided additionally.
- Liposuction. Removes excess body fat from the hips, abdomen, face, ankles, knees, and hands. Is provided under general anesthesia.
- A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure to remove part of the fat layer and skin. The operation improves muscle tone, especially in postpartum women who failed with diets and sports.
Check-up programs
The body exam allows identifying current disorders and a predisposition to diseases. According to the check-up results, the doctor makes recommendations for your lifestyle or refers for treatment if necessary.
The clinic offers cardiological, urological, gynecological, gastroenterological, ophthalmological, cancer, and other types of check-ups.
General check-up program:
- consultation with the therapist and ophthalmologist
- urine and feces tests
- heart tests — electrocardiogram and cardiac stress test
- chest X-ray
- abdomen and pelvis ultrasound
- audiometric testing
- spirometry — breathing test
- heart ultrasound.
Full check-up program
- all tests covered by the General check-up program
- consultations with therapist, ophthalmologist, urologist, gynecologist, ENT doctor
- blood test with the study of tumor antigens
- echocardiogram.
Full check-up + program
The program includes all diagnostics of the “Full” package plus:
- all tests covered by the Full check-up program
- gastroscopy and sedative colonoscopy
- brain MRI
- consultation with a dermatologist
- food allergy testing.
Accommodation
Patients stay in single wards if they require hospitalization during recovery. Each ward has a private bathroom, TV, and Wi-Fi.
Most of the rooms are with a seaside view.
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Patient reviews
Anonymous • Gastritis Ireland
The doctor was very nice and took his time to explain the procedure
Anonymous • Consultation with a neurologist Spain
Anonymous • MRI of one area Netherlands
Verena Fischer Eugster • Ophthalmological investigation Spain
Анна • Epilepsy Canada
Av. Severo Ochoa, 22 29603 Marbella Málag
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