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Knee Replacement

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Minimum Cost
₹45,000
Average Cost
₹1,65,600
Maximum Cost
₹3,10,000
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  • Surgery Time: 1-2 hours
  • Recovery Time: 3-6 months
  • Hospitalization Days: 3-5 days
  • Chances of Recurrence: None
  • Success Rate: High
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What is a Knee Replacement?

A knee replacement is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged or diseased knee joint with an artificial joint. The procedure aims to relieve pain, restore function, and improve the quality of life for individuals with severe knee joint conditions.

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Other Names of the Surgery:

  • Knee arthroplasty

  • Total knee replacement (TKR)

  • Total knee arthroplasty

    • When is this Procedure Performed?

    Knee replacement surgery may be necessary for the following medical conditions:

  • Osteoarthritis: It is a degenerative joint disease that affects the functioning of cartilage in the knee joint.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune condition causing inflammation and damage to the knee joint.

  • Post-traumatic arthritis: Arthritis that develops after a knee injury or fracture.

  • Knee deformities: Severe knee deformities that cause pain and restrict mobility.

    • Symptoms That Suggest the Need for Knee Replacement:

  • Persistent knee pain that interferes with your daily activities.

  • Chronic knee inflammation and swelling in the area.

  • Joint stiffness and restricted range of motion.

  • Difficulty walking or climbing stairs because of knee pain.

  • Failure of non-surgical treatments to provide relief.

    • Benefits of Knee Replacement surgery:

  • Pain relief:

    Knee replacement surgery can significantly reduce chronic knee pain, allowing individuals to engage in activities they were previously unable to do.

  • Improved mobility:

    By replacing the damaged joint, knee replacement enhances joint function, movement, and range of motion, helping patients to walk, climb stairs, and participate in routine physical activities more comfortably.

  • The enhanced quality of life:

    Relief from pain and restored mobility. This procedure helps improve the overall quality of life, enabling individuals to enjoy daily activities and social interactions.

    • Preparations for Knee Replacement Surgery:

  • Medical evaluation:

    A thorough examination of overall health, including blood tests, imaging studies, and assessment of any pre-existing medical conditions.

  • Medication review:

    Evaluation of current medications and instructions on which to stop or continue before the surgery.

  • Discussion with the healthcare team:

    Detailed discussion about the procedure, potential risks, expected outcomes, and rehabilitation plans.

  • Preoperative exercises:

    Strengthening exercises to prepare the surrounding muscles and improve postoperative recovery.

    • How is Knee Replacement Performed?

  • Anesthesia:

    The patient is given either general anesthesia (unconscious) or regional anesthesia (numbing the lower body).

  • Incision:

    A surgical incision is made over the knee to access the joint.

  • Bone removal:

    The knee joint's damaged bone and cartilage surfaces are removed.

  • Implant placement:

    Metal or plastic components are inserted to replace the removed bone and cartilage surfaces.

  • Joint stabilization:

    The new components are secured to the bone using cement or specialized coatings.

  • Closure:

    The incision is closed with stitches or staples, and a dressing is applied.

    • Before the Surgery:

  • Medical evaluations and tests to assess overall health.

  • If you want to know anything about the operation, talk to the team of doctors and clear your doubts about the procedure, possible side effects, and expected outcomes.

  • Your doctor may ask you to take preoperative exercises and physical therapy to regain the strength of your knee and surrounding muscles.

    • During the Surgery:

  • You will be given anesthesia to ensure comfort during the procedure

  • The surgeon makes an incision, removes the required part, prepares the bone surfaces, and inserts the artificial components.

  • The procedure might take a few hours, depending on the complexity.

    • After the Surgery:

  • You will be asked to stay in a hospital for 1-2 days for recovery, and healthcare professionals will closely monitor you.

  • The doctor will ask you to take medications for pain management.

  • You need to follow rehabilitation exercises to regain strength, mobility, and range of motion.

  • Gradual return to normal activities under the guidance of healthcare professionals.

    • Postoperative Care after Knee Replacement:

  • Pain management:

    You need to take the prescribed pain medications and ice packs to manage pain and swelling.

  • Physical therapy:

    You need to go for regular physiotherapy sessions for the exercises to strengthen the knee and restore mobility and flexibility.

  • Follow-up appointments:

    You must visit your doctor regularly for postoperative evaluations and monitoring of the healing process.

  • Precautions:

    Make sure you are following your surgeon's instructions regarding weight-bearing, movement restrictions, wound care, and medicines.

    • All Types of Knee Replacement:

  • Total knee replacement (TKR):

    Involves replacing the entire knee joint. If all the components of the knee are affected, then this surgery is advised where the components are replaced with the artificial structures

  • Partial knee replacement:

    This procedure resurfaces certain affected knee joint parts. This is ideal if only a part of the knee joint is affected.

  • Complex or revision knee replacement:

    A more extensive procedure performed when previous knee replacements have not given the required results and are affecting your daily activity. In this procedure, your orthopedic surgeon has some or all the parts of the original prosthesis.

    • Risks of Knee Replacement Surgery:

  • Infection

  • Blood clots

  • Nerve or blood vessel damage

  • Implant problems

  • Knee stiffness or instability

    • Frequency of Knee Replacement:

    The frequency of knee replacement surgery varies depending on individual cases and the underlying conditions. It is generally performed when conservative treatments no longer provide relief or when knee joint damage significantly affects a person's quality of life.

    Recovery Time after Knee Replacement:

    The full recovery time after knee replacement surgery varies from person to person. However, it typically takes 4 months to a year to recover fully.

    Alternate Procedures:

  • Arthroscopic knee surgery:

    This is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat certain knee conditions, such as repairing torn cartilage. The main difference between knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery is in Arthroscopic knee surgery, the doctor tries to preserve the natural structure, while in knee replacement, artificial structures are used to regain functioning.

  • Osteotomy:

    It means cutting off the bone. This involves the realignment of bones to shift the weight-bearing load away from the damaged area of the knee joint. This method is mostly used when the patient has osteoarthritis that has mostly damaged just one part of the knee.

    • Average Cost of Knee Replacement in India:

    The average knee replacement surgery cost India can vary depending on the type of surgery, hospital facilities, location, and surgeon's expertise. The cost typically includes preoperative evaluations, surgery, hospital stay, medications, and postoperative care.

    Financing Options:

    Patients who require knee replacement surgery may explore various financing options available, including health insurance coverage, medical loans, and healthcare financing schemes like the Bajaj Finserv Health EMI card.

    Bajaj Finserv Health EMI Card:

    The Bajaj Finserv Health EMI Card is a financing option that allows patients to choose a hospital that suits their preferences while availing of the benefits of the card. The card covers certain medical expenses not typically covered by insurance plans and provides convenient EMI repayment options.

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    DisclaimerThe cost of knee replacement depends on the following factors: the city, the hospital that is selected, the complexity of the procedure and the room chosen by the patient. The price range mentioned here is an approximation of the surgery cost; Bajaj Finserv Health does not claim that these prices are an exact estimate. For exact information about surgery charges, it is best inquire at the selected hospital.

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