Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Surgery Cost Range: $3,500 – $5,500 USD depending on hospital and implant type

Hospital Stay: 4 days + 12 days in India for recovery and physiotherapy

Surgery Success Rate: 99% for total knee replacement surgery in India

Tests Required Before Surgery

  • X-rays of the knee joint
  • Blood Tests (Complete Blood Count, Coagulation Profile)
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Chest X-ray
  • MRI Scan (if required)
  • Bone Density Test

What is Total Knee Replacement?

Total knee replacement surgery, is a surgical procedure that involves replacing the damaged or worn-out knee joint with artificial implants made of metal or ceramic components to restore pain-free mobility and function.

When is Total Knee Replacement Recommended?

  • Severe osteoarthritis causing chronic knee pain and stiffness
  • When conservative treatments (medications, physiotherapy, injections) no longer provide relief
  • Significant joint deformity affecting daily activities and mobility
  • Chronic knee pain that interferes with sleep, work, and quality of life
  • Failed previous knee surgeries or treatments
  • Rheumatoid arthritis causing severe joint destruction

These may be signs and symptoms requiring knee replacement:

  • Persistent knee pain during rest and activity
  • Severe morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes
  • Limited range of motion and difficulty bending the knee
  • Joint swelling and inflammation that doesn't respond to treatment
  • Knee instability and feeling of giving way
  • Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
  • Bone-on-bone grinding sensation (crepitus) in the knee joint