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

Osteoarthritis treatment cost in Brazil typically includes an orthopedic consultation ranging from $90 to $130. Surgical intervention, such as knee arthroscopy, ranges from $3,600 to $5,600, while full knee replacement costs $11,500 to $18,000. Total expenses depend on the joint affected and rehabilitation needs. Patients often save 40-60% compared to US prices. São Paulo and Lorena are top cities for specialized orthopedic care.

Typical Osteoarthritis Treatment Costs in Brazil

  • Consultation with an orthopaedist: $90 – $130
  • Knee arthroscopy: $3,600 – $5,600
  • Knee replacement: $11,500 – $18,000
  • MAKOplasty: $12,000 – $17,500
  • Stem cell therapy for knees: $3,500 – $6,000
  • Osteoarthritis stem cell treatment: $3,500 – $6,500
  • Curcumin IV therapy: $1,800 – $2,800

Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients seeking joint preservation benefit from conservative management prioritized by specialists like Dr. Graziela Afonso Ribeiro. With over 20 years of experience, her practice focuses on hip mobility and gait function. This approach is best for early-stage patients who want to delay major surgery. Surgical referrals are provided only when clinical indications are clear, ensuring high-value, necessary care.

BrazilTurkeyAustria
TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME)≈ $4,500≈ $3,800≈ $4,800
Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)≈ $12,000≈ $9,500≈ $16,500
Stem cell therapy for knees≈ $3,500from $4,000≈ $2,800
Osteoarthritis stem cell treatment≈ $3,500≈ $2,500≈ $2,500
MAKOplasty≈ $12,000from $9,000≈ $14,500
Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 200 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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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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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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