Knee Replacement

Gebze

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahir Turan, MD · Last reviewed March 2, 2026

Knee Replacement in Gebze is available at 1 hospital in the Voumed network.

Knee replacement resurfaces a worn knee joint with a precision metal and durable plastic implant, ending the painful bone-on-bone contact so the joint can bend, walk and climb stairs again without constant pain. It is one of the most reliable operations in modern orthopaedics and gives lasting relief when arthritis has worn the joint and other treatments no longer help. The aim is comfort and a return to an active daily life, not just an image on a scan. Many patients travel abroad for knee replacement to reach experienced joint surgeons, modern implants and a well-structured rehabilitation programme, while recovering away from the demands of daily life.

At a glance

Anaesthesia: spinal or general anaesthesia
Hospital stay: usually about 2 to 4 nights
Procedure time: about 1 to 2 hours
Recovery: walking with support within a day; daily activities over about 6 weeks, full recovery over a few months
Time before flying home: usually about 10 to 14 days, after the wound and early mobility are checked
Results visible: pain relief begins early, with movement and strength improving steadily over weeks to months

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