Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in India: Your Complete Guide

Dr.Aashish Chaudhry, 3 mins read

India is recognized as a leading destination for affordable and high-quality healthcare, particularly for knee replacement surgery. Every year, over 250,000 patients undergo this procedure in India, with a significant number of patients coming from across the globe.

The success rate for knee replacement surgery in India exceeds 90%, and the cost ranges from $1,760 to $7,038* compared to $15,000-21,000* in the U.K. and $49000* in the USA. This blog will provide you with comprehensive information about the costs associated with knee replacement surgery in India.

When is Knee Replacement Required?

Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged or arthritic knee joint with an artificial joint made of metal, plastic, or ceramic materials.

The surgery is typically recommended for individuals who experience severe knee pain, stiffness, and limited mobility due to:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Traumatic injuries
• Congenital deformities
• Failed previous knee surgery

What Factors Affect the Cost of Knee Replacement in India?

• Type of implant used (Metal/ceramic/plastic/combined)
• Surgeon's fees (Based on surgeon’s experience and reputation)
• Hospital charges (Private/government)
• Location of the hospital
• Insurance coverage
• Type of knee replacement (Total/partial/bilateral/revision)
• Type of surgical procedure (Robotic/traditional)
• Complexity of the procedure

How Much Does a Knee Replacement Cost in India?

Knee replacement surgery cost in India range from Rs. 1.5 lakhs to Rs. 6 lakhs ($1,760 to $7,038)* and more depending on the factors mentioned above. Contact our experts now to get a proper estimate for your surgery.

Types of Knee Replacement with Their Cost

Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
A type of knee replacement wherein all three areas of the knee joint are replaced: medial, lateral, and patellofemoral.

Cost of unilateral total knee replacement: Rs. 1.6 lakhs to Rs. 2.6 lakhs ($1860 to $3024)*
Cost of bilateral total knee replacement: Rs. 2.6 lakhs to Rs. 4.2 lakhs ($3024 to $4954)*

Partial Knee Replacement
In this type, only one or two areas of the knee joint are replaced. It is more commonly performed in young adults who have sustained a knee injury.

Cost of unilateral partial knee replacement: Rs. 1.5 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs ($1744 to $2326)*
Cost of bilateral partial knee replacement: Rs. 2 lakhs to 3.5 lakhs ($2326 to $4070)*

Revision Knee Replacement
This procedure involves removing the parts of the old knee replacement and putting in new ones. It is a more complex process, requiring a specialised implant, additional surgical steps to address the complications from previous surgery, and longer operating times.

Cost of revision knee replacement: Rs. 2.5 lakhs to Rs. 6 lakhs ($2907 to $6977)*

Why Choose Aakash Healthcare?

Aakash Healthcare is a renowned super speciality hospital based in New Delhi, India, offering international standard knee replacement surgery at affordable prices. Having a team of combined experience of more than 50 years who have performed over 10,000 joint replacements with a success rate of 95%+, we have become an ideal choice for knee replacement surgery.

Note: The cost associated with the surgery discussed above may vary based on a range of factors, including your individual medical condition and the specific procedures involved. To obtain an accurate estimate tailored to your situation, we highly recommend consulting with our experienced medical professionals. Additionally, the pricing in US dollars may fluctuate due to changing exchange rates. In this guide, we have used a conversion rate of $1 = Rs. 86.