Joint Replacement Surgery in India

Compare knee, hip and shoulder replacement options, robotic and revision surgery, and how to plan travel and rehabilitation.

Also known as: arthroplasty, knee and hip replacement, robotic joint replacement

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Understanding your options

Joint replacement (arthroplasty) replaces a worn or damaged joint with artificial components to relieve pain and restore movement, most often for arthritis. Knees and hips are the most common, followed by shoulders. Options include total or partial replacement, conventional or robotic-assisted surgery, and revision surgery when an earlier replacement has worn or failed.

Knee, hip and shoulder replacement
Robotic-assisted and partial replacement
Revision surgery and rehabilitation

Doctors and hospitals we work with

These partners can be considered for this treatment. Suitability for your case is confirmed after review.

Clinic · Navi Mumbai

Joint Robo

Robotic joint replacement clinic

A speciality clinic for robotic joint replacement led by Dr. Pramod Bhor, the orthopaedic surgeon credited with performing the first robotic knee replacement in Navi Mumbai.

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Doctor · Lower Parel, Mumbai

Dr. Chintan Desai

Shoulder surgeon and sports injury specialist

A shoulder and sports medicine surgeon with fellowship training in Seoul and Sydney, consulting at Reliance Foundation, Breach Candy and Jaslok hospitals.

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Joint Replacement guides

Knee Replacement Surgery in IndiaUnderstand knee replacement options, implant questions, and rehabilitation planning before travelling.
Hip Replacement Surgery in IndiaPrepare for a hip replacement opinion, implant discussion, and mobility planning.
Robotic Knee Replacement in IndiaUnderstand how robotic-assisted knee replacement works, what it may add, and what it costs compared with conventional surgery.
Partial Knee Replacement in IndiaFind out when only one part of the knee can be replaced, and how recovery and cost compare with a total knee replacement.
Revision Knee and Hip Replacement in IndiaUnderstand why a knee or hip replacement may need redoing, the tests involved, and what affects the cost.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery in IndiaCompare total and reverse shoulder replacement, and how to plan the sling period and physiotherapy.

Questions for your consultation

  • Have non-surgical options been tried, and why is replacement recommended now?
  • Which implant and technique are proposed, and why for my joint?
  • How long will I need in India for surgery and early physiotherapy?

Cost of Joint Replacement Surgery in India

An individual estimate needs a defined plan and provider review. Ask for a written breakdown rather than comparing package names alone.

  • Which joint, and one side or both
  • Implant type and robotic or conventional technique
  • Hospital stay, room category, and physiotherapy

Confirm what is included, quotation validity, possible additional charges, and cancellation terms. Allow separately for accommodation, travel, local transfers, coordination fees, and care after returning home.

Recovery and follow-up planning

Most patients walk with support within a day or two of knee or hip replacement and stay in hospital for 3 to 5 days. Plan around 2 to 3 weeks in India for wound checks and physiotherapy before flying, and arrange continued physiotherapy at home.

Common questions

Most modern knee and hip replacements last 15 to 20 years or more, depending on activity, weight, and implant.

Sometimes, either in one operation or a few days apart. The surgeon decides based on your health and fitness.

Usually around 2 to 3 weeks after knee or hip replacement, once the surgeon has reviewed the wound and your mobility. Ask about blood clot prevention for the flight.

Further reading

This guide supports a conversation with a qualified clinician. Suitability, alternatives, risks, recovery, and travel readiness require an individual assessment.