Annabel McMeeking, Livingston
I am 75 years old living in UK. So I needed a total knee replacement surgery. I checked with a clinic at home to go privately and was quoted £12,500. This was a huge amount of money to my husband and myself. Read more
Paul Duncan, Co Tyrone
I have had my right hip totally replaced at Orthopaedic Riga in Sep 2017. I would like to thank them for their excellent work! At the Clinic you feel a difference to a big clinical hospital, it’s a more personal experience. Read more
Matthew Murphy, co Louth Eire
A friend of mine recommended going to Latvia for a knee replacement procedure. I googled and researched it and found Orthopaedic Riga. Read more
Suada Mohamud, London
My son is 16 years old; he plays professional basketball. He had an inquiry. Our doctor at home said my son had to undergo ACL reconstruction surgery and we finally decided to go ahead. Read more
Graeme Milne, Cookham
Romiel from Orthopaedic Riga could not have been more helpful and was very professional. The hospital was only built around a year ago and was spotlessly clean. Read more
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