Knee Joint Replacement in India

Well-trained and expert Indian orthopedic surgeons regularly perform knee replacement surgery in India. Knee replacement could be total knee replacement (TKR) or just the damaged components of the knee joint ( cartilage and bones inside the joint). A patient may need either unilateral knee replacement (only one knee joint is replaced) or bilateral knee replacement (both knee joints) are replaced. The best orthopedic surgeons in India, use the best quality imported implants for longevity and prevent a revision knee replacement. Knee replacement costs in India at top orthopedic hospitals are probably the lowest among the best orthopedic centers in the world. CMCS Health, the best medical tourism company has assisted hundreds of international patients in successful knee replacement in India.

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Advantages of knee replacement 

Knee replacement is recommended for those patients who have restricted knee joint mobility and feel excruciating pain while walking, climbing the stairs, or getting up from a sitting position. The majority of the patients who need knee replacement surgery are suffering from arthritis, other causes could be trauma or even the normal wear and tear of the knee joint due to aging. After carefully examining the X-rays and MRIs of the patient the treating orthopedic surgeon may recommend a minimally invasive partial knee arthroplasty (replacing only the damaged bones and cartilage with artificial prosthetics made of either metal, ceramics, bone cement, or medical-grade polyethylene plastic) or a total knee replacement (TKR). Expert and well-trained orthopedic surgeons from India are regularly performing knee replacement, at probably the lowest knee replacement cost in the world. The advantages of knee replacement are:

Pain relief

Almost all patients are relieved from the excruciating pain after a knee replacement. Because of the reduction in pain, the dependency on pain medications is also reduced post a successful knee replacement.

Restored mobility

After a successful knee replacement, patients have restored mobility and improved range of motion. The knee replacement makes the patients less dependent on support and gives them self-sufficiency and enhanced independence.

Improved activity levels

A successful knee replacement improves the activity levels of the patients. Many patients can take up routine activities like walking and climbing the stairs. Some patients even take up their favorite activities like hiking, cycling and even skiing that they have not done in the past after their knee problems.

Better quality of life

Many patients feel a dramatic change in their lives post a successful knee joint replacement. The self-sufficiency and enhanced independence, taking up their favorite activities that they missed because of the knee issues, and stigma-free socializing make a big change in the quality of life post a successful knee replacement.

Customized surgery

Best Indian orthopedic surgeons will carefully examine every individual international patient physically for a range of knee movements, weight, age, MRIs, and X-rays for the extent of damage, and suggest the best type of artificial knee joint, and the type of surgery that is tailor-made for them.

Types of knee replacement surgery

Best Indian orthopedic surgeons are adept at performing the following types of knee replacement surgeries for both Indian and international patients. CMCS Health, the best medical tourism company for international patients is associated with the top knee replacement surgeons in India for low-cost knee replacement with original imported implants. Our orthopedic surgeons offer customized knee replacement surgery for every individual patient that is tailor-made and best suited to address their needs. The following types of knee replacement surgeries are performed in India:

Total knee replacement (TKR)

Total knee replacement (TKR) is the most common knee replacement surgery worldwide. Total knee replacement involves the entire structure being replaced with an artificial knee (prosthesis) made of metal and medical-grade plastic. Total knee replacement is recommended for the following patients:

• Young patients with severely damaged knee joints due to juvenile arthritis or trauma-induced arthritis may need total knee replacement (TKR)
• some patients with rheumatoid arthritis may also need total knee replacement
• Elderly patients with age-related wear and tear or degenerative arthritis will need total knee replacement
• Patients who find it difficult to perform daily core activities like walking even a short distance, inability to climb stairs, or have pain in their knee even while resting, sitting, or lying down will need total knee joint replacement surgery.
• When the pain and mobility is not improved with medications or other treatments

Total knee replacement (TKR) involves replacing all three components of the knee joint, The outside or lateral portion, under the kneecap or patellofemoral portion, and the inside or medial portion.

Unicompartmental or partial knee replacement (PKR)

Partial knee replacement is also called unicompartmental knee replacement. The knee joint comprises three main components, the outside or lateral component, under the kneecap or patellofemoral component, and the inside or medial component. Partial knee replacement involves replacing only the damaged component of the knee joint. Partial knee joint replacement is more common in young adults with knee injury due to an accident or sports injury trauma.

Kneecap (patellofemoral) replacement surgery

Kneecap replacement or patellofemoral arthroplasty is also a type of partial knee replacement. Patellofemoral replacement is done for patellofemoral arthritis-affected knee joints. When the arthritis damage is restricted only to the patellofemoral compartment, this partial knee replacement is aimed at resurfacing and replacing the underside of the kneecap with a medical-grade plastic prosthesis and resurfacing and replacing the trochlear groove with a metal prosthesis. The associated ligaments, healthy cartilage, and unaffected bony structures are preserved. 

Complex or revision knee replacement

Complex knee replacement or revision knee replacement is a complicated knee revision surgery performed by experienced and expert orthopedic surgeons once a previous knee replacement has failed. Revision knee replacement can be done as a single-step or two-step surgery. 

One-step revision knee replacement

In this complex knee replacement, the expert orthopedic surgeon will remove the previous prosthesis and put the new prosthesis in place. Taking out the previous prosthesis and implanting the new prosthesis is done in the same surgery. One-step complex knee replacement is done if the previous prosthesis has loosened, bone loss, dislocation of the prosthesis, or the prosthesis failure. Revision knee replacement also called complex knee replacement is a bigger surgery than the first-time knee replacement surgery and takes longer surgery duration.

Two-step revision knee replacement

Two-step revision knee replacement is done when the previous prosthesis has failed, loosened, and dislocated and there is an infection in the knee. The two-step revision knee replacement involves taking out the old prosthesis and a temporary antibiotic spacer is put in during the first step. The infected bone and muscle may also be removed during the first step. Special antibiotic fluid is used to clean the entire knee joint. The antibiotic spacer is left in place and IV antibiotics are also continued for the infection to cure. After the infection is cured the second-step surgery is performed to remove the antibiotic spacer and put a new prosthesis. The two-step revision knee replacement is a time-consuming surgery as the second-step surgery is done only after the infection is completely cured. 

Quality and make of the artificial knee

Our associated expert orthopedic surgeons use the best-quality imported prostheses for knee replacement in both Indian and international patients. The advantage of using the best implant is the longevity of the knee replacement and avoiding the more time-consuming and complicated complex or revision knee replacement surgery. CMCS Health, the leading medical tourism assistance company ensures that the top imported, international artificial knee joint brands like Zimmer Biomet, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, or Maxx Merill and Heraeus are used for knee replacement of our international patients.

Selection of the type of surgery and knee prosthesis

We advise about the best orthopedic surgeon and the knee replacement center for our international patients. Our expert knee replacement orthopedic surgeons will carefully evaluate every individual patient for a tailormade surgery and best-suited knee prosthesis and discuss in detail the same with the patient, before the knee replacement surgery.  

Knee joint replacement cost in India

Knee joint replacement costs in India are probably the lowest in the world. The knee replacement cost in India depends on the types of orthopedic surgery (total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, patellofemoral knee replacement, unicompartmental knee replacement, one-step revision knee replacement or two-step revision knee replacement), the make of the implant, and the expertise of the orthopedic surgeon. The average unilateral (single) knee replacement cost in India is as follows:

Please Note:

• The above-mentioned knee replacement cost is just an average estimation, it may increase when the doctor physically evaluates the patient.
• The Average knee replacement package cost is the actual cost of surgery, the cost of the imported implant, and the stipulated hospital stay days.
• In case there is an overstay in the hospital due to some complications, although it is rare, the charges may increase.
• There may be slight variation in the complex or revision knee replacement cost, depending on the steps of surgery and infection control.

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Best Knee Replacement Surgeon in India

Top knee replacement centers in India offer the services of the most experienced and trained, best knee replacement surgeons for domestic and international patients. CMCS Health, the best medical tourism company in India is associated with India's best knee replacement surgeons for successful knee replacement surgery for their international patients. Our associated orthopedic surgeons have successfully performed thousands of total knee replacements (TKR), partial knee replacements (PKR), unicompartmental knee replacements, and complex revision knee replacement surgeries for Indian and domestic patients. We are associated with the best knee replacement surgeons in India with the highest success rate in knee replacement. 

Dr. Subhash Jangid

Best Knee replacement surgeon

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Best Knee replacement surgeon

Medanta - The Medicity

Dr. S. K. S. Marya

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Max Super Specialty Hospital

Dr. Rakesh Mahajan

Best knee replacement surgeon

BLK Max Super Specialty Hospital

Dr. I. P. S. Oberai

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Artemis Hospital

Frequently asked questions about knee replacement.

Although knee replacement is a widespread orthopedic procedure, people still have doubts about the need and success of knee replacement procedures. CMCS Health, India's best medical tourism company, assists international patients with their specialized medical treatment needs. We are associated with the best doctors and top hospitals for quality medical treatments in India for international patients. We have assisted scores of international patients in getting successful knee replacements in India.

Why do I need a knee replacement?

If you are suffering from severe knee pain, have swelling in your knees, find it difficult to walk even a short distance because of pain, find it difficult to climb the stairs, find it difficult to stand up from a sitting position, or have pain in the knees even when resting or lying and all the treatment to alleviate your sufferings fails to bring relief, your doctor may recommend a knee replacement for you.

How a knee replacement will benefit me?

A knee replacement will provide more freedom of movement, a reduction in dependency on pain medication, a restored social life, and reinvolving in healthy activities like cycling, hiking, and other favorite activities that you have not done in the past because of knee problems. After successful knee replacement, patients will be able to walk normally and climb the stairs. Being active means following a healthy lifestyle and gradually reflecting in better mental frame and moods.

What is the longevity of an artificial knee?

Usually, the artificial knee lasts for 15 -20 years, if taken good care of. The longevity of an artificial knee depends on its make and the activity levels of the patient post a successful knee replacement. Our best knee replacement surgeons use the top international brands for our international patients to make the artificial knee last a substantial time.

What is the best knee replacement type for me?

The best knee replacement surgeons in India carefully evaluate every knee replacement requiring patient. They will physically evaluate every individual patient for the range of motion for the knee joint, age of the patient, weight, height, major health complaints due to knee problems, the extent of damage (through imaging tests like X-rays and MRIs) and discuss in detail the need for knee replacement with patients. Our associated orthopedic surgeons will help you in choosing the best type of knee replacement for your individual needs. They will also discuss the type of artificial joint with you to offer you the best-suited knee replacement for you.

Will I need a unilateral knee replacement or a bilateral knee replacement?

Your orthopedic surgeon will determine if you need unilateral or bilateral knee replacement surgery. The Orthopedic surgeon will carefully examine your imaging tests (X-ray and MRI) and also enquire about the status of knee pain and mobility in both knees, he will also physically examine the motion range of both knees to take the call. Patients with arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis may need bilateral knee replacements.

What will be the time gap between bilateral knee replacements?

For a normal-weighing person, the orthopedic surgeon may do the bilateral knee replacement simultaneously. But if you are on the higher weighing side, the orthopedic surgeon will do the surgeries on both knees at an interval for 3 to 5 days.

How to take good care of my artificial knee for longevity?

 After a few weeks of a successful knee replacement, patients resume their daily core activities under the guidance of their orthopedic surgeon. But to ensure the longevity of the newly implanted knee joint following precautions are essential:

• You will be advised by your knee replacement surgeon to take up a healthy and active schedule to strengthen the muscles supporting the newly implanted knee joint, reduce joint stiffness, and improve the range of motion. 
• Do not get involved in high-impact-contact sports like football or rigorous athletic activities, instead take up swimming, walking, and other low-impact activities.
• You will be advised to maintain a healthy body weight. Being overweight or obese will put an undue burden on your new joints.
• Eating a healthy bone-friendly diet enriched with calcium, vitamins, and minerals. Avoid Vit-K-containing products as they may interfere with the healing.

Which is the best country in the world for knee replacement?

International patients needing knee replacement decide about the country for their knee replacement on the following considerations:

• The expertise and competency of orthopedic surgeons, the hospital infrastructure, and the technology used
• A competitive knee replacement cost
• Ease in procuring a medical visa
• Better services and logistics
• A country where international patients do not feel the language barrier
• Availability of affordable accommodation 
• Cost of other logistics
• Post-treatment follow-up

India, Singapore, Thailand, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Germany, and Poland are the leading destinations for knee replacement among international patients seeking a successful yet cost-effective knee replacement offshore.

Why India is a favored destination for knee replacement?

Many international patients prefer India for a reasonable knee replacement cost. The competency and expertise of Indian knee replacement surgeons is well established and acknowledged. The success rates for knee replacement surgery in India match with the best knee replacement centers in the world. Procuring a medical visa to India is easy and less time-consuming, even an E-Visa facility is available for international patients from many countries, all other logistics are quite affordable and hassle-free, and with no waiting period the patient can return to their country within 21 days. 

How much time does the knee replacement surgery take?

A knee replacement procedure generally takes 1 to 2 hours in the operation theater, however, the revision knee replacement or complex knee replacements take a longer duration of surgery.

Will I feel the pain during the knee replacement surgery?

No. You will not feel any pain during the knee replacement as the procedure is done under anesthesia ( medicines are given to you so you are sleeping during the procedure). Once you are awake, regular pain medicines are administered during the recovery and rehabilitation period.

For how many days will I be admitted to the hospital after my knee replacement?

A patient generally stays in the hospital after a successful knee replacement for 2-3 days. The orthopedic surgeon and his team will keep you under close observation for any inconvenience are complications. The physiotherapy team will also assist in rehabilitation after the successful knee replacement.

Is knee replacement a safe surgery?

Yes, a knee replacement is safe. Like other surgeries, knee replacement may also have some manageable complications, and the orthopedic surgeon will warn you and tell you how to handle those complications. 

What could be the complications of knee replacement?

Although our expert orthopedic surgeons take every precaution to avoid any complications in knee replacement, the following complications can occur after knee replacement:

• Blood clots may develop in some knee replacement patients, the medical condition is referred to as deep vein thrombosis. If the patient follows the instructions of the knee replacement surgeon, it can be avoided. Blood thinning medications and proper rehabilitation after knee replacement will help in avoiding this complication.
• Infections may occur at the surgery site. If the patient feels any abnormal swelling and redness at the surgery site or any fever must be reported to the doctor, who will prescribe antibiotics to control the infection.
• Nerve damage can occur in some patients.

CMCS Health, the best medical tourism company is associated with the most experienced knee replacement surgeons and top orthopedic centers in India to avoid such complications for our international patients.