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What treatment in Korea costs

What goes into the total, and how to get a figure for your own knee.

What decides the cost of knee treatment?

Four things: the imaging and tests needed to confirm what is happening inside the joint, the treatment the orthopedic specialist recommends, how much rehabilitation follows, and how long you stay in Seoul. Two patients with the same diagnosis can need different care, so the totals differ.

Orthopedic specialist explaining knee anatomy and MRI findings to a patient

Why does this page not list prices?

A figure quoted before anyone has seen your knee would be a guess. The orthopedic specialist first reviews your imaging and history; only then can the international patient team say what a visit would involve and what it would cost. That is why we ask for records before discussing money.

Orthopedic specialist reviewing a knee MRI with a patient before discussing treatment

How do I get a figure for my own case?

Send your MRI or X-ray images and reports through the medical review form. The team replies within three business days, and once the specialist has read your records you receive an individual estimate covering the tests, treatment and rehabilitation being proposed.

International patient team preparing an individual estimate from submitted knee imaging

What do the hospital’s charges cover?

Consultations, diagnostic tests, the procedure itself, inpatient care where it is needed, and rehabilitation sessions at the hospital. Flights, accommodation and travel inside Korea are arranged separately, and the team can point you to options near the hospital.

Knee rehabilitation session with a physical therapist at the hospital

Can I use my insurance?

Cover for treatment abroad depends entirely on your insurer and your policy, so check with them before you travel. The hospital issues English medical certificates and medical-record documents, which is normally what an insurer asks to see.

Hospital staff explaining English medical documents to an international patient

Costs are discussed individually after the specialist has reviewed your records. This page does not provide a quotation.

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Last reviewed 7 September 2026 by the international patient team at St. Luke’s Hospital. No prices are published on this page; a figure is given only after an orthopedic specialist has reviewed your records. Insurance cover for treatment abroad is decided by your own insurer, not by the hospital.