Orthopaedic
Orthopaedic
Orthopaedic
Orthopaedic Surgical Services
Delivering Fast, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery in Spain Under the Cross‑Border Healthcare Directive
Medinet Ireland provides rapid access to consultant delivered orthopaedic surgery for Irish patients through the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive (CBHD).
All procedures are performed exclusively in our accredited partner hospitals in Spain.
Why Patients Choose Medinet Ireland?
Rapid Access to Surgery
No long waits — patients can be treated within weeks at VOT Madrid or Hospital Ochoa Marbella.
Consultant-Led Orthopaedic Teams
Highly experienced surgeons specialising in joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injuries.
EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive
Patients are eligible to reclaim costs through the HSE after undergoing surgery abroad.
Modern Surgical Hospitals in Spain
Advanced theatres, infection control excellence, and English speaking care teams.
Medinet Ireland Manages Everything
Travel support, appointment coordination, medical records, and follow up pathways back in Ireland.
Our Partner Hospitals (Spain)
VOT Hospital, Madrid
A state of the art orthopaedic and trauma centre specialising in advanced joint replacement, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive procedures.
Hospital Ochoa, Marbella
A leading private surgical hospital offering modern theatres, rapid access to orthopaedic consultants, and outstanding infection control standards.
Through these partnerships, patients bypass long waiting lists in Ireland and receive world class surgical care with full transparency, fixed pricing, and post operative follow up support.
Below is a full breakdown of the orthopaedic conditions we treat, and the surgical interventions offered through our Spanish partner hospitals.
Hip problems often arise from arthritis, cartilage damage, injury, or degeneration over time. Surgery may be required when pain affects mobility, sleep, or quality of life.
Hip Conditions Treated:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hip dysplasia
- Avascular necrosis
- Labral tears
- Hip impingement (FAI)
Hip Surgical Options Available:
Total Hip Replacement (THR)
Damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with prosthetic components. Recommended for severe arthritis or irreversible joint damage.
Partial Hip Replacement (Hemiarthroplasty)
Used mainly for hip fractures where only the femoral head is replaced.
Hip Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive surgery to repair labral tears, remove bone spurs, or treat femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
Revision Hip Replacement
Replacement of an older or failing hip implant.
Knee disorders are common due to wear and tear, sports injuries, or degenerative disease. Surgery is considered when conservative treatments (physio, injections, medication) no longer work.
Knee Conditions Treated:
- Osteoarthritis
- Meniscus tears
- ACL/PCL ligament injuries
- Patellar instability
- Cartilage loss
- Tendon injuries
- Knee deformity or misalignment
Knee Surgical Options Available:
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
The entire knee joint is replaced with an artificial prosthesis.
Partial (Uni compartmental) Knee Replacement
Only the damaged part of the knee is replaced, preserving healthy bone.
Revision Knee Replacement
For patients with failing or worn out knee implants.
Knee Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive procedure for:
- Meniscus repair or removal
- ACL reconstruction
- Removal of loose fragments
- Cartilage smoothing or regeneration techniques
Shoulder surgery may be required due to injury, tendon damage, or age related wear of the joint.
Shoulder Conditions Treated:
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder impingement
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder instability / recurrent dislocations
- AC joint arthritis
- Biceps tendon damage
- Glenohumeral arthritis
Shoulder Surgical Options Available:
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Used for less invasive repair of:
- Rotator cuff tears
- Labrum tears
- Impingement
- AC joint issues
Rotator Cuff Repair
Repairing torn tendons to restore shoulder function.
Shoulder Stabilisation Surgery (Bankart or Latarjet)
For repeated dislocations or instability.
Total Shoulder Replacement / Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Used in severe arthritis or massive rotator cuff failure.
Ankle problems often result from sports injuries, chronic instability, or arthritis.
Ankle Conditions Treated:
- Chronic ankle instability
- Cartilage lesions
- Achilles tendon ruptures
- Ankle impingement
- Bone spurs
- Arthritis of the ankle
Ankle Surgical Options Available:
Ankle Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive treatment for cartilage damage, impingement, or synovitis.
Ligament Reconstruction (Broström Procedure)
Repairs torn ligaments to restore stability in the ankle.
Achilles Tendon Repair
For acute or chronic Achilles tendon ruptures.
Ankle Fusion or Replacement
For advanced arthritis where pain severely limits mobility.
Hand and wrist issues can severely impact daily activities and workplace function.
Conditions Treated:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Ganglion cysts
- De Quervain’s tendonitis
- Scaphoid fractures
- Arthritis of the wrist or thumb
- Tendon injuries
Surgical Options Available:
Carpal Tunnel Release
Relieves pressure on the median nerve to reduce pain and numbness.
Trigger Finger Release
Restores smooth movement of the affected finger.
Ganglion Cyst Excision
Removal of painful or recurrent cysts.
Wrist Arthroscopy
Used for ligament tears, cartilage injuries, or persistent pain.
Joint Fusion or Replacement for Arthritis
Stabilises or restores function in severe wear and tear cases.
Take the Next Step
Medinet Ireland is committed to providing fast, high quality orthopaedic surgery for Irish patients without the long waiting times.
Republic of Ireland: 015134299
Northern Ireland: 07539133922
Email us at: contact@iemedinet.com
Who is eligible from ROI?
You can apply if you:
- Are ordinarily resident in Ireland
- Are entitled to public healthcare
- Have a GP or consultant referral
- Require a treatment that is publicly available in Ireland (e.g., hip or knee replacement)
- Have a G-HIC/E-HIC and an in date valid passport.
Who is eligible from NI?
You can apply if you:
- Are an ordinary resident of NI and entitled to the full range of HSC services.
- Have been diagnosed by an HSC Trust consultant.
- Have been on the HSCNI surgery waiting list for ≥1years.
- Your surgery is one commissioned by DoH for their diagnosis and would have received within HSC under the same clinical circumstances.
- Will pay for the surgery themselves THEN reclaim costs from DoH.
- Have NOT sought any other source of reimbursement.
Republic of Ireland
01 5134299
Northern Ireland
07539 133922
