A Global Guide to Medical Tourism

By Lynn Okura
Original Content | November 06, 2009

Singapore General Hospital
Photo: Patients Beyond Borders

Orthopedic Surgery
Popular destinations: India, Thailand, Singapore

As the baby boomers get to the age when knee and hip replacements abound, the number of orthopedic surgeries abroad is increasing.

Average knee replacement surgery:
United States: $30,000
India: $10,200
Thailand: $11,500
Singapore: $9,600