What is the knee replacement surgery cost in India?

The knee replacement surgery cost in India is approximately between Rs.1,50,000 ($2,200) to Rs.3,80,000 (5,500).

This makes knee replacement cost in India quite low compared to the western countries.

Generally, the cost will depend on the type of knee replacement:

• Unilateral Total Knee Replacement: The cost of unilateral total knee replacement is comparatively lesser than bilateral total knee replacement because in unilateral total knee replacement only one knee is operated and damaged parts are replaced by prosthesis implants.


• Bilateral Total Knee Replacement: The cost is higher when it comes to bilateral total knee replacement because here both the knees are operated and the number of days you need to stay at the hospital is generally more.


• Partial Knee Replacement: Partial knee replacement will cost you less because; only the damaged part of your knee either the inside or outside part is replaced.


• Revision Knee Replacement: Cost of Revision Knee Replacement is even higher because it is more complicated and difficult to perform the surgery as surgeons have to remove the original implants.

If you are going for any medical treatment then you should be ready for additional cost. These additional costs include pre and post treatment costs.

Before and after knee replacement surgery you might need to undergo some medical tests, treatments and medication.

After the knee replacement surgery, you will need some medicines and physiotherapy to regain your knee movement.

Given here is the cost comparison between knee replacement cost in India with cost in various countries:

*These cost may vary depending upon various factors, like type of surgery, implant, hospital charges, etc.

You must be thinking why the cost of knee replacement surgery in India is less?

• Indian currency is lower than USD, pounds and euro, which makes it affordable to undergo knee replacement in India.


• Here, we have large number of private hospitals which provides quality treatment. Due to increasing competition between hospitals, they offer the treatment at an affordable cost.


• Basically, doctors in India charges comparatively lesser than their counterparts around the world. But let us assure you that the doctors are highly experienced and many of them have international exposure.


• Standard of living in India is less than other developed countries. Therefore, accommodation, food, traveling and other expenses in India are lesser than other western countries.