Frequently Asked Questions

There is average knee replacement surgery cost ranges from ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2.3 lakh, according to a placed cap on knee implant cost.

The patient starts walking on the same day as the surgery. The post-op period is painless & exercises can be done very easily. The patient can go to the toilet & climb stairs.

Normally stitches are removed after 15 days of the surgery.

Because of the minimally invasive surgery which involves bare minimum tissue cutting now days we don t need blood transfusion.

Sedentary work can be started after the patient is discharged from the hospital. Patient can drive a car after 3-4 weeks of the surgery.

You can take a bath two days after the surgery without wetting the operated area. The operated area can be washed after 2 days of suture removal.

If due to some unforeseen circumstances the joint does get loosened the surgery can be done again , although different kind of implants are required in such cases.

Jumping, jogging, running & playing contact sports.Siiting on the floor & squatting is to be discouraged. Some postures in yogasana are allowed after the surgery. High energy contact sports like football and tennis etc. should be avoided.

If the pain & disability affects your day to day living and pain killers are required frequently then you should consider getting a knee replacement surgery.

You should avoid sitting on the floor regularly. Although in an emergency it is allowed.

You can walk & stand as much as you like. You can climb stairs; drive a car or a bicycle.