A total knee replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures in India. It is also known as knee arthroplasty. If a well being is experiencing regular pain that restricts work, recreation and daily activities of routine life, he/ she may be considered for a total knee replacement surgery. Most people go through this surgery after the age of 50 but sometimes the surgery is also chosen by young if their knee condition is severely affected. In a total Knee joint replacement surgery, the weight-bearing surface of the knee joint is replaced with a metal and plastic implant or prosthesis in order to consequently relieve the patient from pain and disability. Total knee replacement surgery offers some great benefits like relief from joint pain, better mobility, rectification of deformity, improved leg strength, better quality of life and the capability to return to normal activities. Like any other major surgery, a total knee replacement surgery entails a few risks and complications. Even though the complication rate following total knee replacement surgery has gone down to a great extent over years, some patients may face certain complications, like a knee joint infection, blood clots or thrombosis or DVT in the leg veins and joint dislocation. Cost of Total Knee Replacement Surgery in India The cost of total knee replacement surgery in India is one of the major reasons why patients decide to travel thousands of miles to get treated. The country boasts its high quality of medical treatment that can be available at an extremely affordable cost. Total Knee Replacement Surgery cost is dependent on several factors. Some of the factors that dictate the cost of Total Knee Replacement Surgery include the following: • • • • • • • • • • •
Surgeon's fee Anesthesiologist's fee Assistant's fee Operating theater charges Implant cost Surgery consumables charges Medicines for anesthesia Blood transfusion, if applicable Medications for pain relief. Physiotherapy and other rehabilitation. Consumables (dressings) and cost of crutches