Your knee operation abroad in France
Trust Prof. Cavaignac for a tailored and safe knee operation abroad: world-class expertise, personalised care, seamless logistics.
With Professor Étienne Cavaignac and his international team in Toulouse (France), every stage of your treatment, from online consultation to digital follow-up, is fully managed to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.
Choosing Professor Cavaignac for your knee replacement surgery in France means choosing one of France’s leading knee specialists
Top-notch French expertise for your knee surgery abroad
Are you considering a knee surgery abroad? Prof. Cavaignac performs over 1 000 knee procedures every year, including 500 ACL reconstructions and numerous robotic knee replacements, combining surgical excellence, university-level infrastructure and a highly structured international patient pathway.
Patients from all around the globe choose Toulouse for its:
- Accessibility: international airport 10 minutes away from the clinic
- University-level facilities: state-of-the-art operating theatres and private recovery suites
- Transparent quotes: fixed-price packages, no hidden fees
- Continuity of care: teleconsultations and digital rehabilitation wherever you live
Professor Cavaignac offers knee arthroscopy abroad in France, a minimally invasive technique used for meniscal repairs, cartilage treatments and ligament reconstructions. Whether you require a total knee replacement abroad or a complex ligament reconstruction, you will benefit from a complete treatment package.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Quick recovery and personalised innovative care
In Toulouse, Professor Cavaignac uses the most advanced techniques available today. If you are looking for robotic knee replacement surgery abroad, Prof. Cavaignac is the perfect choice. Your surgeon uses this technique to ensure millimetre-precision and optimal implant positioning.
Every decision is evidence-based, supported by more than 200 international publications, and adapted to your anatomy, activity level, and long-term goals.
Your Step-by-Step Medical Journey – ACL surgery or knee replacement abroad
When travelling for an ACL surgery or a knee replacement abroad, each international patient follows a clear and personalised pathway designed for efficiency, safety and comfort.
Initial Video Consultation
Meet Professor Cavaignac online.
This teleconsultation allows him to understand your medical history and propose a surgical plan adapted to your activity level and expectations.
Delay: You receive a detailed medical opinion and a preliminary quote within 48 hours.
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Digital Document Review
Send your MRI scans, medical reports and blood tests securely through our digital portal.
Our team validates your eligibility, books your operating slot and assists with travel planning.
Travel to France
Our international coordination unit can advise you on local accommodation and transport options.
All pre-operative assessments are performed on-site the day before surgery.
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Surgery in Toulouse
Your operation takes place at the Clinique Universitaire du Sport (Toulouse University Hospital) or at our private partner clinic.
Professor Cavaignac performs every surgery himself using minimally invasive, evidence-based techniques ensuring millimetre-level precision and reduced recovery times.
Early Rehabilitation
Immediately after surgery, a personalised rehabilitation plan begins under physiotherapist supervision.
You receive your post-operative care kit (dressings, compression stockings, crutches, cryotherapy pack) and can access Orthense, the digital recovery platform providing daily guidance and progress tracking.
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Return Home and Digital Follow-Up
Once cleared for travel, you return home with clear instructions, rehabilitation exercises and 24/7 secure messaging access to the team.
Orthense enables continuous communication, remote assessment of your progress and adjustment of your rehabilitation protocol, exactly as if you were still in Toulouse.
Choosing Excellence: Getting Your Knee Surgery in France with Professor Cavaignac
Getting a knee surgery in France is choosing medical rigour and transparency.
With Professor Cavaignac, you benefit from top-tier surgical expertise, the latest robotic technologies, coordinated international care, and digital follow-up wherever you are.
If you’d like to learn more about the organisation and the cost of knee surgery in France, get in touch with Prof. Cavaignac’s team today.
Travelling to Toulouse for your knee operation abroad
Travelling for your knee replacement surgery abroad or an arthroscopic knee surgery has never been simpler.
Toulouse is directly connected to major European cities with frequent daily flights.
Typical travel times to Toulouse:
- London → Toulouse: around 1 hour 45 minutes
- Edinburgh → Toulouse: around 2 hours 20 minutes
- Dublin → Toulouse: around 2 hours 10 minutes
The international airport is only 10 minutes from the hospital, making transfers smooth and quick. Most international patients complete their full journey (consultation, surgery, and return home) in one week.
Take the Next Step
Your recovery starts here.
If you are comparing the cost of knee replacement surgery in France, Professor Cavaignac’s all-inclusive model allows you to clearly assess your investment in your health.
Book your online consultation now and receive your personalised surgical plan within 48 hours.