How knee replacement in Mexico works
Your two weeks, step by step
From your first message to your trip home, here is what happens and what we take care of for you.
Seven steps to a new knee
- Free video consultationSend your X-rays or MRI. Dr. Acosta reviews your case, answers your questions and tells you whether surgery is right for you.
- Reserve your date with $500Once you decide, a $500 USD deposit holds your surgery date. Surgery is usually 3–10 days away.
- Travel to MexicoFly into Monterrey or drive across from Eagle Pass to Piedras Negras. We pick you up and handle every ride.
- Pre-op assessmentUp to two hotel nights before surgery and an evaluation by an internal medicine specialist. You meet Dr. Acosta in person and pay the balance.
- Surgery and hospitalYour knee replacement, then three nights in hospital with 24-hour nursing. Physical therapy begins the next day.
- Recovery in a hotelTen nights in a hotel with 12-hour daily nursing, medication support, daily therapy and CPM sessions.
- Follow-up and travel homeDr. Acosta checks your knee and clears you to travel. The team stays in touch by WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I plan to stay in Mexico?
About two weeks: up to two nights before surgery, three nights in the hospital and ten nights in a hotel during your recovery.
Can I fly home after knee replacement?
Dr. Acosta clears you to travel at your last follow-up visit. You'll receive instructions for the trip, such as walking during the flight and when to take your medication.
What should I bring?
Your passport, photo ID, X-rays or MRI, a list of your medications and allergies, loose comfortable clothes, and shoes that are easy to put on.
Will someone help me after I go home?
Yes. You keep in touch with the team by WhatsApp and continue your physical therapy at home with the plan we give you.
Not sure yet? Start with a free online consultation
Send your X-rays or MRI and talk with Dr. Acosta by video. He will tell you honestly whether you need surgery.