Worn Hip or Knee? Skip Ireland's Waiting List
Get Your Hip or Knee Replacement in The Netherlands — Within Weeks, Not Years
Facing a 2 to 4-year wait for hip or knee replacement surgery in Ireland? You don’t have to wait. If your hip or knee is worn down by osteoarthritis or injury, the Dutch Hip and Knee Clinic in Amsterdam can treat you within weeks — and the costs are covered by the HSE via the European Cross Border Directive (CBD).
Our Irish liaison team handles everything: from your GP referral and HSE paperwork to flights, accommodation, and aftercare. Hundreds of Irish patients have already chosen us — pain-free and back home within days.
As an Irish resident, your treatment costs are covered by the HSE. No private insurance needed.
Is Your Hip or Knee Worn Down?
Many Irish patients come to us after years of living with joint pain. Common signs that you may need a hip or knee replacement include:
- Persistent pain in your hip or knee, even at rest or at night
- Morning stiffness or stiffness after sitting
- Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or getting out of a chair
- Grinding, clicking, or locking of the joint
- Reduced mobility that is affecting your daily life or independence
If you recognise these symptoms, you may have osteoarthritis or a worn joint — and surgery could give you your life back. Don’t wait years on an Irish public waiting list. Ask your GP about a referral to DHKC today.
The Cross Border Directive (CBD)
The Cross Border Directive (CBD) allows Irish residents to access planned healthcare in another EU country — including the Netherlands — with costs reimbursed by the HSE. Through this scheme, you can have your hip or knee replacement surgery at our state-of-the-art hospital in Amsterdam, without years of delay.
To qualify, you must:
- Be a resident of Ireland and intend to remain there for at least one year
- Be eligible for public healthcare in Ireland (medical card or public patient status)
We guide you through every step of the CBD process — from your first GP visit to your return home.
Am I Eligible? How to Get a GP Referral
Yes — if you need a hip or knee replacement and are on a public waiting list (or facing one), you are likely eligible. Here is how the process works:
Step 1 — Talk to your GP
Tell your GP you are interested in treatment abroad under the Cross Border Directive. Show them our website or ask them to call our Irish liaison officer directly.
Step 2 — Your GP contacts our Irish Liaison Officer
Our liaison officer Sarah Hyde works with GPs across Ireland. She handles all the paperwork and HSE forms so neither you nor your GP has to figure it out alone.
Step 3 — Surgery in Amsterdam within weeks
Once approved, we arrange your travel, hotel, hospital appointment, and aftercare. You come to Amsterdam, have your surgery, and are back home within days — pain-free.
📞 Call our Irish team: 087 002 9686
Who We Are
We are a specialised and highly experienced team of Dutch orthopaedic surgeons, dedicated to transforming lives with new hips and knees. Every day, we help Irish patients — and patients from across Europe — regain their mobility and get back to living the life they love.
With years of expertise in hip and knee replacement surgery, we take pride in delivering the highest quality care and the best outcomes for our patients. At the Dutch Hip and Knee Clinic, your journey back to an active, pain-free life is in the hands of trusted specialists committed to your well-being.