Knee Osteoarthritis
Progressive wear of the knee joint that can cause pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.
Introduction
How long can you keep living with the pain?
It often starts quietly.
A little difficulty climbing stairs.
Pain after walking.
Needing support to stand up.
Avoiding long journeys.
Giving up sports or activities you once enjoyed.
Then gradually, the pain starts deciding what you can and cannot do.
You may have already tried:
Pain medication
Physiotherapy
Exercise
Injections
Weight management
Lifestyle changes
Home remedies
Sometimes these approaches provide meaningful relief.
But when pain, stiffness and loss of function continue despite non-surgical treatment, your orthopaedic specialist may discuss whether surgery is appropriate.
The question isn't simply “Do I need a knee replacement?”It is:
“What is causing my pain, and what is the right treatment for me?”A specialist evaluation can help you understand your options before making a major decision.
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Understanding the condition
Not all joint pain means joint replacement
Knee and hip pain can have different causes, and treatment depends on the underlying problem.
Osteoarthritis is one of the common causes of chronic knee and hip pain. As joint cartilage deteriorates, patients may experience pain, stiffness and difficulty with everyday movement.
Some of the conditions we help patients explore include:
Hip Osteoarthritis
Degeneration of the hip joint that can cause pain around the hip or groin and difficulty walking.
Advanced Joint Degeneration
Severe damage to the joint that may significantly affect everyday activities.
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Arthritis that develops following a previous injury or fracture.
Joint Deformity
Changes in the alignment or structure of the knee or hip that can affect movement and function.
Persistent Joint Pain & Stiffness
Symptoms that continue despite conservative treatment and begin to interfere significantly with daily life.
Failed or Previous Joint Replacement
Patients who continue to experience problems following an earlier replacement may require specialist assessment, including evaluation for revision surgery.
When might joint replacement be considered?There isn't a single age or pain score that automatically means someone needs a replacement.
Doctors may consider factors such as:
Pain
Is the pain persistent or increasingly difficult to control?
Mobility
Has walking, climbing stairs or standing become difficult?
Daily life
Are normal activities becoming increasingly restricted?
Joint damage
Do imaging and clinical assessment show significant joint degeneration?
Response to other treatment
Have appropriate non-surgical approaches failed to provide adequate relief?
Overall health
Is the patient medically suitable for surgery?
Joint replacement is generally considered when symptoms substantially affect quality of life and non-surgical treatment has not provided sufficient relief or is unsuitable.
Treatment possibilities
What are your options?
Surgery isn't always the first answer.
Depending on the severity of the condition, your orthopaedic specialist may consider non-surgical treatment, injections, or surgery.
Non-Surgical Management
Depending on the condition, this may include:
Exercise and physiotherapy
Activity modification
Weight management
Pain management
Walking aids or other support
Selected injections
These approaches can help some patients manage symptoms and improve function.
Partial Knee Replacement
For selected patients where disease is limited to part of the knee, a partial replacement may be considered.
Total Knee Replacement
When significant damage affects the knee joint and other approaches no longer provide adequate relief, total knee replacement may be considered.
Total Hip Replacement
A damaged hip joint can be replaced with artificial components designed to restore joint function and reduce pain.
Revision Joint Replacement
Patients who have previously undergone knee or hip replacement but develop complications or persistent problems may require assessment by a specialist in revision surgery.
Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
Some hospitals use robotic or computer-assisted technology to support aspects of joint replacement surgery.
But technology is not a treatment by itself.
The suitability of robotic-assisted surgery depends on the patient's anatomy, diagnosis, surgeon's assessment and the available technology.
The goal isn't simply to replace a joint.
The goal is to help you regain mobility and quality of life.
Meet the specialists
Meet the Orthopaedic Specialists We Work With
Experienced specialists in joint replacement and advanced orthopaedic care
Monk On The Go works with orthopaedic specialists across India with expertise in areas such as knee replacement, hip replacement, complex joint reconstruction and revision surgery.
The right surgeon depends on the problem.
A straightforward primary knee replacement, a complex hip replacement and a failed previous joint replacement may require very different specialist expertise.
We help identify an appropriate specialist based on your diagnosis, medical history and treatment requirement.
Doctor availability and acceptance of individual cases are subject to the specialist and hospital.
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal
Group Chairman Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic expertise
- Knee replacement surgery
- minimally invasive Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement surgery
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- Joint replacement surgery
- Arthroplasty Surgery
- Robotic Surgeries
- Arthroscopic ligament surgery
Dr. IPS Oberoi
Chairperson - Orthopaedics Program & Chief – Robotic Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy Surgery
Orthopaedic expertise
- Joint Replacement
- Primary joint replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement
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- Knee Replacements
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy and Reconstruction
- Complex injuries of the Knee
- Adult Reconstructive Trauma Surgery
- Ankle Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
- Elbow Replacement
- Ankle joints Replacement
- Multi-Ligament
Dr. Subhash Jangid
PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR ORTHOPAEDICS
Orthopaedic expertise
- NAV 3 computer navigation for knee replacement
- Knee joint replacement surgeries with Robot and computer navigation.
- Hip joint replacement surgeries with Robot and computer navigation
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- Shoulder joint replacement surgeries with Robot and computer navigation
- Technology assisted Arthroplasty/Joint Replacement
- Joint Reconstruction
Dr. A.V. Gurava Reddy
Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Complex knee surgeries
- Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, Shoulder) and Robotic Surgery.
- Knee Replacement Surgery
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- Buechel – Pappas Mobile-bearing Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery
- Total & Partial Hip Replacement Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Ilizarov Surgery
Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde
Bone and Joint Specialist
Orthopaedic expertise
- Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
- Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
- Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
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- Deformed Knees
- Fracture of the Hip Joint
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Arthritis
- Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Erb's Palsy
- Brachial Plexus Rupture
- Osteonecrosis
- Brachial Plexus Avulsion
- Meniscus Tear
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankle Injury or Trauma
- Torn Rotator Cuff
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dr. S K S Marya
Chairman and Chief Surgeon: Bone and Joint institute
Orthopaedic expertise
- Knee replacement surgery
- Hip replacement surgery
- Joint replacement surgery
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- Trauma Management based on AO Principles
Dr. Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Joint Replacement
- lower limb arthroplasty
- soft tissue Knee surgeries
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- Rapid rehabilitation of joint replacement.
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Hemant Sharma
Specialist in Revision Lower Limb ArthroPlasty
Orthopaedic expertise
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Dysplasia
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- Hip Replacement Surgery Cost
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Bone Cancer Surgery
- Meniscus Tear Surgery
- Club Foot Surgery
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
Dr. Debasish Chanda
Orthopedist
Orthopaedic expertise
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Dysplasia
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- Hip Replacement Surgery Cost
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Bone Cancer Surgery
- Limb Lengthening Surgery
- Meniscus Tear Surgery
- Club Foot Surgery
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
Dr. B. K. Singh
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic expertise
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Dysplasia
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- Knee Arthroscopy
- Arthroplasty Surgery
- Joint replacement surgery
- Bone Cancer Surgery
- Club Foot Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
Dr. Hitesh Garg
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis & Kyphosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (Cervical & Lumbar)
- Spinal Tumors & Infections
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- Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies
- Spondylolisthesis & Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Trauma & Fractures
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
- Artificial Disc Replacement (Cervical & Lumbar)
- Spinal Deformity Correction (Scoliosis/Kyphosis)
- Spinal Fusion (TLIF, ALIF, PLIF, ACDF)
- Occipito-Cervical & C1-C2 Fixation
- Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty
- Motion Preserving Spine Surgery
Dr. Krishnamoorthy K
Joint Replacement Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Revision and Joint replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
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- Arthroscopy
- Fracture Treatment
Dr. Kaushal Malhan
Joint Replacement Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Minimally invasive knee surgery
- Minimally invasive hip surgery
- Total knee replacement
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- Total hip replacement
- Direct anterior approach for total hip replacement
- Primary and revision joint replacement surgery
- Birmingham Hip Replacement
- Knee Surgery
- Total Joint Replacement
- Hip Resurfacing Surgery
- Hip Surgery
- Trauma
- Orthopaedics
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Injures
- Cartilage Reconstruction
- Sports Surgery
- Ligament Reconstruction
- Shoulder Surgery
Dr. Mudit Khanna
Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Joint Replacement
- Arthroscopic and Joint Replacement Surgery
- Knee problems and Injuries
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- Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Joint Injury
- Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Complex Knee Replacement Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Trauma
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankle and Fractures
- Meniscus Tear
- Minor Major Fractures
- Osteonecrosis
- Ligaments
- Bone fractures
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- Replacement of shoulder
- Sports related Shoulder Injury
- Repairing of Meniscus
Dr. Sunil Kumar
Sr. Consultant- Orthopedics
Orthopaedic expertise
- KNEE AND SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee Replacement
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- Knee and shoulder Arthroscopy (Key hole surgery)
- Multiligamentous injuriy knee
- Hip replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- ACL and meniscus tear
- Rotator cuff tear
- Recurrent shoulder dislocation
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction/meniscus repair
- Sports injuries
- Complex trauma
Dr. Kesavan A R
Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Joint Bone Tumor
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- Knee Osteotomy
- Resurfacing of Hip
- Fracture of the hip
- Deformed knees
- Total Knee replacing(B/L)
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Trauma
- Brachial Plexus Rupture
- Shoulder Inflammation
- Spinal Fusion
- Arthroscopy
- Spinal Therapy
- Ligaments
- Joint and Bones problem
- Muscle problem
- Shoulder Replacement and Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
- Repairing of Meniscus
- Releasing of Carpal Tunnel
- Repairing of the shoulder
Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma
Scoliosis & Kyphosis Deformity Surgery
Orthopaedic expertise
- Joint Replacement
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Procedures
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- Pain Management
- Motion preservation
- Dynamic spine surgeries
- Percutaneous spine procedures
- Complex bone, joint, and spine disorders
- Percutaneous spine procedures and pain management
Dr. Tushar Deore
Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Deformity corrections
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Spine surgery - degenerative
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- Spine surgery - deformity correction
- Spine surgery - infections
- Spine trauma Surgery
- Spine tumor surgery
Dr. DEEPAK GAUTAM
Orthopedist
Orthopaedic expertise
- Cartilage surgery to knee
- Arthroplasty
- Joint Replacements
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- Amputation Treatment
- Arthroscopic surgeries
- Bunionectomy
- Cartilage repair
- Fracture care
- Joint fusion
Dr. Yash Gulati
Orthopedic & Knee Replacement Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Total Knee Replacements using the I- Assist Navigation Technique
- Total hip replacements
Dr. Jayant Arora
Orthopedic & Knee Replacement Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Joint replacement & Arthroscopic surgery
- Knee arthritis
- arthroscopic surgery - knee ligament
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- knee and hip replacement surgery
- Joint preservation procedures
- OATS
- ACI
- Viscosupplementation
- Realignment osteotomies
- Shoulder Arthroscopy surgery
- arthroscopy in Leeds Orthopedic Rotation
Dr. Atul Mishra
Orthopedic & Knee Replacement Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Knee orthopedic
- Knee Reconstruction
- Sports traumatology
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- Arthroscopy
Dr. Sanjay Sarup
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Hip Dysplasia
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Bone Cancer Surgery
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- Limb Lengthening Surgery
- Meniscus Tear Surgery
- Club Foot Surgery
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
- Arthroscopic PCL reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Keyhole Surgery for Shoulder
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
Dr. Manoj Padman
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Hip Pathologies - congenital, developmental
- Musculoskeletal aliments in children
- Post-infective and post-traumatic squeal
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- Neuromuscular Pathologies
- Deformity Correction
- Limb Reconstruction using external fixators.
Dr. Ramani Narasimhan
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Joint replacement
- Knee, hip, foot and ankle deformity correction surgery
- Traumatic orthopedic disorders
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- Non-traumatic orthopedic disorders
- Hand surgery
- Fracture surgery
- Surgery for sports injuries
- Upper limb orthopedic surgery
- Surgeries for bone and joint diseases
- Neonatal osteomyelitis
- Congenital limb deficiency
- Deformity correction
- Idiopathic clubfeet
Dr. Alaric Aroojis
Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatrics
Orthopaedic expertise
- Congenital hip dislocation
- Paediatric Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
- Complex pelvic osteotomies
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- Minimally invasive techniques for correcting difficult limb deformities
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
- Neuro-developmental therapy
- Botulinum injections
- Multi-level soft tissue surgeries
- Bone surgeries
- Advanced gait analysis evaluations
Dr. Prof. Raju Vaishya
Robotic Joint Replacement & Child Ortho Care
Orthopaedic expertise
- Knee & Hip Surgery
- Knee Joint Pain Non Surgical
- Robotic & Arthroscopic Surgery
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- Regenerative therapy in Orthopaedics
- 3-D printing in Orthopaedics
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Arthritis & Osteoporosis
- Pelvis Fracture Treatment Management
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
- Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment
- Tailbone Pain Treatment
- Osteoarthritis Treatment
- Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
- Arthritis Treatment
- Articular Degenerative Disease Treatment
- Back Pain Treatment
- Calcaneal Spur
- Cervical Spondilitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spine Problem
- Spondylosis
- De Quervain S Tenosynovitis Treatment
- Trauma Injury Physiotherapy Rehab
Dr Atul Bhaskar
CONSULTANT PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
Orthopaedic expertise
- Cerebral Palsy Management
- Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Paediatric Fracture Management
Dr. Haresh Manglani
Orthopaedic Oncosurgeon
Orthopaedic expertise
- Total bone and joint replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
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- Bone tumors and Sarcomas
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Limb salvage procedures
- Spine tumors
- Pediatric bone cancers
- Limb and function preserving surgeries
- Custom made Titanium Prosthesis
- Expandable prosthesis for growing children
- High-Dose Extracorporeal Irradiation with bone reimplantation
- Reconstruction using Periosteum ensheathed Fibular strut allografts
- Brachytherapy for soft tissue sarcomas
- Shoulder Replacement
- Elbow Replacement
- Ankle Replacement
- Hand and spine reconstruction post-tumor surgery
Dr. Shrinand V. Vaidya
Director- Orthopedics
Orthopaedic expertise
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Hip and Knee Replacements
- Total Knee Replacement
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- Epicondylar knee replacement surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery and Treatment
- Bone Tumor
- Arthritis
- Robotic
Dr. Venkat Ram Thyalapalli
Consultant - Pediatric Orthopedician & Ilizarov Specialist
Orthopaedic expertise
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Ilizarov Specialist
- Complex pediatric disorders
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- bone infections
- deformities due to injuries
- Non-union of bone/joints
- Developmental conditions
- Congenital conditions
- Trauma cases of fractures, dislocations;
- Upper limb deformities;
- Spine deformities;
- Long bone deformities;
- Foot deformities
Specialist availability and acceptance of individual cases are subject to the doctor and hospital.
India for Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Why do international patients consider India for joint replacement?
For many patients, the decision to travel for orthopaedic treatment comes down to three things:
Expertise
India has experienced orthopaedic surgeons performing a wide range of primary, complex and revision joint replacement procedures.
Choice
Patients can access specialists with different areas of expertise, including conventional and technology-assisted joint replacement.
Hospital Infrastructure
Major Indian hospitals offer dedicated orthopaedic departments, advanced imaging, operating theatres, intensive-care facilities and rehabilitation support.
Modern Surgical Technology
Depending on the hospital and patient's suitability, treatment may involve computer-assisted or robotic-assisted technologies.
Rehabilitation Support
Recovery doesn't end when the operation is over.
Physiotherapy, mobility training and appropriate rehabilitation are important parts of the recovery process following joint replacement.
Potential Cost Advantage
For many international patients, knee or hip replacement in India can be significantly more affordable than comparable private treatment in several other countries.
But:
The cheapest replacement is not necessarily the best replacement.
The surgeon's experience, hospital capability, implant choice, surgical approach, rehabilitation and long-term follow-up should all be considered.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Knee & Hip Replacement in India
How much does knee replacement cost in India?
The cost depends on the hospital, surgeon, implant, type of procedure, technology used, patient's medical condition and length of stay.
Once the patient's medical reports have been reviewed and the treatment plan established, we can help explain the expected cost.
How much does hip replacement cost in India?
Hip replacement costs vary depending on the hospital, surgeon, implant, procedure and patient's individual requirements.
A specialist assessment is usually required before a meaningful treatment estimate can be provided.
What is the best hospital for knee replacement in India?
There is no single hospital that is best for every patient.
The appropriate hospital depends on the surgeon's expertise, the complexity of the case, technology and rehabilitation facilities required.
Monk On The Go can help identify suitable hospitals based on your medical requirement.
Who is the best knee replacement surgeon in India?
There is no universally “best” knee replacement surgeon.
The right surgeon depends on your specific condition, the type of procedure required and the surgeon's experience with similar cases.
We can help coordinate with appropriate joint replacement specialists based on your medical reports.
When should I consider knee replacement?
Knee replacement may be considered when pain and reduced function significantly affect quality of life and appropriate non-surgical treatments have not provided enough relief.
The decision should be made jointly with your orthopaedic specialist.
Can I avoid knee replacement surgery?
Possibly, depending on your condition.
Exercise, physiotherapy, weight management, medication, activity modification and other approaches may help some patients.
However, if joint damage is advanced and symptoms remain disabling despite appropriate non-surgical treatment, your specialist may discuss replacement surgery.
What is robotic knee replacement?
Robotic-assisted knee replacement uses computer-based technology to assist the surgical team in planning and performing aspects of the procedure.
It is not appropriate or necessary for every patient, and your surgeon should determine whether it offers a meaningful benefit in your particular case.
Is robotic knee replacement better than conventional knee replacement?
Not necessarily for everyone.
The appropriate surgical technique depends on the patient's anatomy, condition, surgeon's assessment and available technology. Current evidence does not establish a universal short-term advantage of robotic knee replacement.
How long does it take to recover from knee replacement?
Recovery varies between individuals.
Mobility typically begins soon after surgery, followed by progressive rehabilitation and strengthening. Recovery can be influenced by age, general health, pre-existing conditions, physical condition and adherence to rehabilitation.
Your treating surgeon and physiotherapy team should provide your individual recovery plan.
Can I get a second opinion before having a joint replacement?
Yes.
If you have been advised to undergo knee or hip replacement and want greater clarity before making the decision, a specialist second opinion can help you understand whether surgery is appropriate and what alternatives may exist.
Can I send my X-ray or MRI for evaluation?
Yes.
You can share your available medical reports, X-rays, MRI reports and previous treatment records.
The specialist may request additional information before providing an opinion.
Let's help with the next steps
Your pain shouldn't decide what your life looks like.
If knee or hip pain is affecting the way you walk, sleep, work, travel or enjoy everyday life, it's worth understanding what options are available.
You may need surgery.
You may not.
The first step is finding out where you stand.
Share your medical reports, X-rays or previous treatment records with us.
We'll help identify the appropriate orthopaedic specialist pathway and coordinate the next step.
Let's find out what your next step should be.
There is no obligation to proceed with treatment in India.
