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Rotator Cuff Repair and Shoulder Arthroscopy in Poland: Cost for UK Patients (2026)
Rotator cuff repair at OrthoVoyage's partner hospital in Poland costs €3,680 (about £3,170), and shoulder arthroscopy from €2,780 (about £2,400). Practice Plus Group lists rotator cuff repair at £5,749 in the UK. Recovery is long and mostly physiotherapy, so the plan for the months at home matters as much as the price.
Key facts
- Rotator cuff repair at OrthoVoyage's partner hospital in Poland costs €3,680 (about £3,170); shoulder arthroscopy costs from €2,780 (about £2,400).
- Practice Plus Group lists rotator cuff repair surgery at £5,749 (price list correct as at June 2026).
- The price does not include the hospital-stay and physiotherapy package that comes with joint replacement.
- After a rotator cuff repair the arm is supported in a sling, so a travelling companion is strongly recommended for the journey home.
Checked 8 October 2026
Prices compared
| Operation | Poland (partner hospital) | UK published self-pay price |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder arthroscopy | from €2,780, about £2,400 | ask for a written quote |
| Rotator cuff repair | €3,680, about £3,170 | £5,749 (Practice Plus Group) |
UK price from the Practice Plus Group price list, correct as at June 2026 and checked 7 October 2026. The Polish prices do not include the joint replacement package of three hospital days and physiotherapy sessions; ask for the stay and any physiotherapy to be itemised.
Flights and hotel are extra. On the published figures the difference is about £2,580 before travel.
Recovery happens at home
After a rotator cuff repair the arm is kept in a sling while the tendon heals, followed by a staged physiotherapy programme that runs for months. Almost all of that takes place in the UK, so set it up before you book:
- agree a start date with a physiotherapist who treats shoulders
- ask the hospital for a written rehabilitation protocol in English
- arrange help at home for the weeks when you have one working arm
- request airport assistance at least 48 hours before each flight
How long the sling stays on and when you can drive or work are for your surgeon and physiotherapist to decide.
Do the full sum
Add flights, hotel nights and private physiotherapy at home to the Polish price, then compare it with a written quote from a UK hospital near you. If the gap is small, staying local is simpler.
If your shoulder needs a replacement rather than a repair, see shoulder replacement in Poland.
OrthoVoyage is a medical travel concierge, not a hospital, and does not give medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is rotator cuff repair in Poland?
€3,680, about £3,170, at OrthoVoyage's partner hospital. Shoulder arthroscopy is from €2,780, about £2,400. Flights, hotel and physiotherapy at home are extra.
How much is rotator cuff repair privately in the UK?
Practice Plus Group lists rotator cuff repair surgery at £5,749 (price list correct as at June 2026, checked 7 October 2026). Prices vary by hospital, so get a written quote.
Can I fly home with my arm in a sling?
Your surgeon decides when you are fit to travel. Bring a companion, because you will not be able to lift luggage, and request airport assistance at least 48 hours ahead.
Sources
- Private surgery costs — price list (correct as at June 2026) — Practice Plus Group
- How to access help and support (assisted travel) — UK Civil Aviation Authority
- Treatment abroad checklist — NHS
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Always discuss treatment options with your GP or a specialist.
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