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What's the Cost of Knee Osteoarthritis Diagnosis and Treatment in Brazil?

Knee osteoarthritis treatment cost in Brazil is primarily driven by surgical interventions like total knee replacement, which typically runs from $12,000 to $17,500. For less invasive needs, arthroscopy ranges from $3,000 to $4,800. Total expenses depend on the clinical stage and hospital tier. Patients often save 40-60% compared to the US. Key medical centers are located in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte.

Typical Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Costs in Brazil

  • Total knee replacement: $12,000 – $17,500
  • Arthroscopy: $3,000 – $4,800
  • Genicular artery embolization: $5,500 – $8,200
  • Transarterial microembolization: $4,500 – $7,000

Bookimed Expert Insight: Early-stage patients benefit from conservative care focused on joint function. Dr. Graziela Afonso Ribeiro in São Paulo prioritizes non-surgical hip and knee management. For athletes or active patients, Hospital São Rafael offers specialized arthroscopy and sports traumatology. Specialist Gabriel Miura focuses on these minimally invasive techniques. Choosing experienced specialists in high-complexity hospitals ensures better mobility outcomes for advanced osteoarthritis cases.

BrazilTurkeyAustria
TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME)≈ $4,500≈ $3,800≈ $4,800
Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)≈ $12,000≈ $9,500≈ $16,500
Genicular Artery Embolization≈ $5,500≈ $2,900≈ $4,800
Arthroscopy≈ $3,000≈ $2,300≈ $3,600
Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 67 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Gabriel Miura

Gabriel Miura is a specialist at Hospital São Rafael (IMD), where he is listed as an orthopedist. His work centers on knee surgery and sport traumatology, with practice areas that include arthroscopy. For patients, this means consultations focused on knee conditions—especially when sport-related injury or limitations from knee disease need a surgical plan.
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Graziela Afonso Ribeiro

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Graziela Afonso Ribeiro is a specialist at the clinic in Lorena-SP and leads the Orthopedics sector at AME Lorena. With 20+ years in Orthopedics and Orthopedic Trauma, she focuses on hip care—using a detailed gait and mobility assessment to guide conservative treatment and surgical referral when needed. Her training includes Orthopedic Trauma specialization at UNIFESP (2011) and Hip Surgery specialization at Hospital Universitário de Taubaté.

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