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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Package | 3850 USD | twin sharing | Hospitalization: 4 days in room & 1 day in ICU Estimated stay in India: – 2-3 weeks. |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Total knee replacement surgery for one knee by a senior joint replacement surgeon
- ✔Standard imported knee implant (cemented)
- ✔Hospital stay of 5 days: 1 day in ICU / high-dependency unit and 4 days in a twin-sharing room
- ✔Surgeon, assistant surgeon, anaesthetist and operation theatre charges
- ✔Spinal / general anaesthesia and nerve block for pain control
- ✔Routine medicines, consumables and IV fluids during the package stay
- ✔Blood thinners to prevent clots during the hospital stay
- ✔Physiotherapy sessions during the hospital stay
- ✔Routine blood tests and post-operative X-ray during the package stay
- ✔Nursing care and standard hospital diet for the patient
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Pre-operative tests and consultations before admission
- ✖Upgrade to premium implants, robotic or navigation-assisted surgery
- ✖Extra hospital or ICU days beyond the package
- ✖Blood and blood products
- ✖Treatment of pre-existing illnesses (diabetes, heart, kidney) during the stay
- ✖Physiotherapy sessions after discharge
- ✖Medicines, walker and knee brace after discharge
- ✖Treatment of complications or re-operation
- ✖Single or deluxe room upgrade
- ✖Flights, hotel, local travel and food for attendants
Know More About Procedure & Surgery
🇮🇳 ORTHOPAEDIC PACKAGE — INDIA
Unilateral Total Knee Replacement in India
Total knee replacement for one knee damaged by arthritis, done by experienced joint replacement surgeons at accredited Indian hospitals – with modern implants and physiotherapy, at a fraction of US, UK or Gulf prices.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🦵 Walking with Support from Day 1💰 Starting USD 3,850✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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1.5–2 hrs
Surgery time
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5 days
Hospital stay (1 ICU + 4 room)
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90%+
Implants lasting 15–20 yrs
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2–3 weeks
Total stay in India
📖 What is a Unilateral Total Knee Replacement?
The knee joint is where the thigh bone (femur) meets the shin bone (tibia), with the kneecap (patella) in front. The ends of these bones are covered by smooth cartilage that lets the knee move without pain. In osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or after an old injury, this cartilage wears away. Bone then rubs on bone, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and often a bent or bow-legged knee.
In a total knee replacement (TKR), also called total knee arthroplasty, the surgeon removes the damaged surfaces and covers the bone ends with metal parts, with a strong medical plastic (polyethylene) spacer in between. Unilateral means only one knee is operated. If only one side of the knee is worn and the ligaments are healthy, a smaller partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement may be possible instead – your surgeon decides after examining you and your X-rays.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
In knee arthritis, the smooth cushion in the knee wears away and the bones rub together. In a total knee replacement, the worn surfaces are replaced with metal and plastic parts to ease pain and help you walk.
Normal vs worn knee
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🩻 Scans & Tests — What Doctors See
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
Drawings: Satyug Healthcare (simplified, not to scale). Photos: Wikimedia Commons; author and licence under each photo.
🩺 Conditions Treated
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Osteoarthritis of the knee
Wear-and-tear arthritis – the most common reason for knee replacement, usually after age 55.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis that destroys the knee cartilage and lining.
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Post-traumatic arthritis
Arthritis years after a fracture or ligament injury around the knee.
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Knee deformity
Bow legs (varus) or knock knees (valgus) caused by uneven wear of the joint.
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Avascular necrosis
Death of bone near the knee due to poor blood supply, causing collapse.
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Failed earlier knee surgery
Pain after previous osteotomy, arthroscopy or a worn partial knee implant.
⚠️ Symptoms That May Need Knee Replacement
- ➤Knee pain that limits walking to a short distance
- ➤Pain at night or at rest
- ➤Difficulty climbing stairs
- ➤Trouble getting up from a chair or the floor
- ➤Stiff knee that will not bend or straighten fully
- ➤Swelling that keeps coming back
- ➤Bowing or knock-knee deformity getting worse
- ➤No relief from medicines, injections or physiotherapy
💡 Knee replacement is not the first treatment. Weight loss, strengthening exercises, physiotherapy, pain medicines, a walking stick and joint injections should be tried first. If only one part of the knee is worn in a younger active patient, a partial knee replacement or a realignment surgery (high tibial osteotomy) may be better.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Standing X-rays of both knees | Show cartilage loss, bone damage and deformity, and help plan implant size. |
| Full-length leg X-ray (scanogram) | Measures leg alignment from hip to ankle for accurate correction. |
| Blood tests (CBC, sugar, kidney, liver, clotting) | Check fitness for surgery and anaesthesia. |
| ECG and Echo | Check heart health, especially in patients over 50 or with heart disease. |
| Chest X-ray | Checks the lungs before anaesthesia. |
| Urine test and infection screen | Rules out hidden infection that could spread to the new joint. |
| MRI (only if needed) | Used when the diagnosis is unclear or bone death is suspected. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Admission and checks
You are admitted the day before or the morning of surgery after anaesthesia check-up.
2
Anaesthesia
Spinal anaesthesia (lower body numb) with light sedation is most common, often with a nerve block for pain.
3
Incision
A cut of about 10–15 cm is made over the front of the knee.
4
Bone preparation
Worn surfaces of the femur and tibia are removed with precise cutting guides.
5
Balancing
Ligaments are balanced so the knee is stable and straight.
6
Implant fixing
Metal parts are fixed to the bones, usually with bone cement, and the plastic spacer is placed.
7
Closure
The wound is closed in layers and a dressing is applied.
8
ICU / recovery
You are watched closely for about 1 day for pain, blood pressure and bleeding.
9
Walking and physiotherapy
You stand and walk with a walker within 24 hours and begin knee-bending exercises.
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Discharge
After about 5 days in hospital you go to a hotel and continue daily physiotherapy.
⚖️ Types & Techniques
| Technique | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional total knee replacement | All three parts of the knee resurfaced using manual cutting guides | Most patients with advanced arthritis |
| Computer-navigated TKR | A computer tracks the leg to guide bone cuts and alignment | Severe deformity; extra alignment accuracy |
| Robotic-assisted TKR | A robotic arm helps plan and make cuts within about 1 mm | Patients wanting the most precise alignment (higher cost) |
| Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement | Only the worn side of the knee is replaced | Arthritis in one compartment with healthy ligaments |
| High-flexion / gender-specific implants | Implant designs allowing deeper bending | Patients who need to kneel or sit cross-legged |
📊 National joint registries (for example the UK National Joint Registry and the Australian AOANJRR) show that about 90–95% of total knee replacements are still in place 15 years after surgery.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India ✈️, airport pick-up, hotel check-in, meeting with the coordinator |
| Day 2 | Consultation with the orthopaedic surgeon, X-rays and pre-operative tests |
| Day 3 | Admission and anaesthesia check-up |
| Day 4 | Knee replacement surgery, then 1 day in ICU / high-dependency unit |
| Day 5–8 | 4 days in the room – walking with a walker, stair practice, knee bending exercises |
| Day 8 | Discharge to hotel or guest house |
| Day 9–16 | Daily physiotherapy, wound check and stitch/clip removal around day 14 |
| Day 17–21 | Final review with the surgeon, fitness to fly – Fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Days 1–5
Walking with a walker, ice and pain control, bending the knee to about 90 degrees.
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Weeks 1–2
Walking around the room and corridor; stitches or clips removed at about 2 weeks.
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Weeks 3–6
Change from walker to stick; climbing stairs; most daily tasks at home.
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Weeks 6–8
Walking without support for most patients; driving often allowed at 6–8 weeks.
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Weeks 6–12
Return to desk work at about 6 weeks; heavier work at about 3 months.
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3–12 months
Swelling settles; swimming, cycling and long walks; full recovery by about 1 year.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Patients satisfied with the result | About 80–90% |
| Implant still working at 15 years | About 90–95% |
| Implant still working at 20 years | About 85–90% |
| Major pain relief | Most patients – night and rest pain usually gone |
| Typical knee bend achieved | About 110–120 degrees |
Results are best when patients follow the physiotherapy programme, keep a healthy weight and control diabetes. Surgeon experience and correct alignment of the implant also matter for long life of the knee.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Knee replacement is a common and safe operation, but like any surgery it has some risks.
- •Knee stiffness – about 5%, sometimes needing manipulation under anaesthesia
- •Persistent pain or discomfort – about 10–15% of patients
- •Blood clot in the leg (DVT) – reduced with blood thinners, stockings and early walking; clot to the lungs under 1%
- •Wound problems or superficial infection – about 1–2%
- •Deep infection of the new joint – about 1%, may need further surgery
- •Loosening or wear of the implant over many years
- •Nerve or blood vessel injury, or fracture around the implant – rare, under 1%
💰 Cost of Knee Replacement (One Knee) in India
The cost of unilateral total knee replacement in India starts from about USD 3,850 in a twin-sharing room. This covers surgery, a standard imported implant, 1 day in ICU and 4 days in the room, routine medicines and in-hospital physiotherapy. The price changes with the implant brand, use of navigation or a robot, the hospital and the room type.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unilateral TKR – Twin sharing (this package) | 3,850 | 5 days (1 ICU + 4 room) | Standard imported implant |
| Unilateral TKR – Single / private room | 4,500 – 5,500 | 5 days | Premium implant options |
| Robotic-assisted unilateral TKR | 6,000 – 7,500 | 4–5 days | Robotic arm for precise cuts |
| Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement | 4,000 – 5,500 | 3–4 days | Only if one compartment is worn |
| Both knees (bilateral TKR) | 6,500 – 8,500 | 6–8 days | Same sitting or staged |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the implant brand, robotic or navigation use, hospital, room type and your general health (diabetes, heart disease). Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Knee replacement surgery for one knee
- ✔Standard imported knee implant
- ✔1 day ICU + 4 days twin-sharing room
- ✔Surgeon, anaesthesia and OT charges
- ✔Routine medicines and consumables during stay
- ✔Physiotherapy in hospital
- ✔Nursing care and standard diet
- ✔Free airport pick-up, visa letter and interpreter
❌ Not Included
- ✖Pre-surgery tests and consultation before admission
- ✖Premium or robotic implant upgrade
- ✖Extra hospital or ICU days
- ✖Blood transfusion
- ✖Physiotherapy after discharge
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Hotel, flights and food outside hospital
- ✖Treatment of complications
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Standing X-rays of both knees (front and side views), any MRI, age, weight and height, list of current medicines, and details of diabetes, blood pressure, heart disease or blood thinners. Mention any earlier knee surgery or injections. |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌All knee X-rays and MRI scans, blood sugar and heart reports, and current prescriptions
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Delhi, Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket, Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, Medanta – The Medicity, Artemis Hospital Gurugram, BLK-Max Hospital, Manipal Hospitals and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Mumbai – all with busy joint replacement centres, laminar-flow theatres and robotic systems.
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Senior Specialists
Our partner joint replacement surgeons each perform hundreds of knee replacements every year, including complex deformity and robotic cases.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ How much does a one-knee replacement cost in India?
A unilateral total knee replacement starts from about USD 3,850 in a twin-sharing room. This includes surgery, a standard imported implant, 5 days in hospital and routine medicines. Robotic surgery or premium implants cost more.
➤ How long will I stay in hospital?
Usually 5 days: 1 day in ICU or high-dependency care and 4 days in the room. Most patients then stay in a nearby hotel for physiotherapy.
➤ How long do I need to stay in India?
Plan for about 2–3 weeks in total. This allows tests, surgery, hospital stay, stitch removal and early physiotherapy before you fly.
➤ Will I be able to walk after surgery?
Yes. Most patients stand and walk with a walker within 24 hours of surgery. By 4–6 weeks many walk with a stick or without support.
➤ Is knee replacement very painful?
Spinal anaesthesia, nerve blocks and modern pain medicines keep pain under control. There is some pain and swelling for the first few weeks, which gets better steadily with exercise.
➤ How long does a knee implant last?
About 90–95% of modern knee implants still work well 15 years after surgery, and many last 20 years or more. Keeping a healthy weight helps the implant last longer.
➤ Should I do both knees at the same time?
If both knees are badly damaged and you are fit, both can be done in one sitting or a week apart. Your surgeon will advise based on your heart health, age and other illnesses.
➤ Is robotic knee replacement better?
Robotic surgery gives more precise alignment. Long-term studies have not yet shown a clear difference in implant life, but some patients may recover slightly faster. It costs more.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NCBI StatPearls: Total Knee Arthroplasty; NHS: Knee replacement; Mayo Clinic: Knee replacement; Cleveland Clinic: Knee Replacement Surgery; AAOS OrthoInfo: Total Knee Replacement and Unicompartmental Knee Replacement; AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline for Osteoarthritis of the Knee (2021); UK National Joint Registry Annual Report; AOANJRR Annual Report. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
You are under anaesthesia during the operation, so you feel no pain then. Afterwards, pain and swelling around the knee are expected and are controlled with medicines, ice and nerve blocks. Pain usually eases steadily as the wound heals and physiotherapy progresses; your surgical team adjusts pain relief as needed.
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