Knee Replacement in India — Affordable, Accredited, Expert Care

Robotic-assisted surgery (Mako, Cuvis) is widely available at India's leading hospitals, delivering sub-millimeter precision and faster recovery. The robotic system creates a 3D model of your knee from CT scan data and plans the exact bone resection before surgery begins. Studies show robotic procedures achieve superior implant alignment, potentially extending implant lifespan and reducing revision surgery risk.

Knee replacement is typically recommended when knee pain significantly limits daily activities, when pain persists at rest or at night, when significant cartilage loss is visible on X-ray, when conservative treatment (physio, injections, medication) has failed over six or more months, and when the patient is generally medically fit for surgery. Age is not a barrier — HealYourTrip has coordinated knee replacement for patients from 45 to 85 years.

Under spinal or general anaesthesia (your surgeon advises which), the surgeon removes damaged cartilage and bone from the ends of the femur, tibia, and patella. Metal and polyethylene components are fixed in place using bone cement or press-fit techniques. Surgery takes 60–90 minutes. Most patients are sitting up and taking assisted steps within 24 hours of surgery under the guidance of a physiotherapist.

Days 1–2 involve sitting up, standing with support, and initial physio. Days 3–5 progress to walking with a walker and stair practice. Days 5–7 typically bring hospital discharge and transfer to a recovery hotel or flight home. Weeks 2–6 focus on a home physiotherapy programme (HealYourTrip arranges remotely). Weeks 6–12 see progressive return to normal activities, and by 6–12 months most patients report full recovery with complete pain relief.