Knee replacement surgery is one of the most frequently performed procedures for international patients visiting India. With advanced robotic-assisted techniques, experienced orthopaedic surgeons, and comprehensive rehabilitation programmes, India delivers outstanding outcomes at a fraction of global costs.

When Is Knee Replacement Needed?

Knee replacement may be recommended when conservative treatments — medication, physiotherapy, injections — no longer provide adequate relief from:

• Severe osteoarthritis causing chronic knee pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis damaging the joint
• Post-traumatic arthritis after serious knee injury
• Significant knee deformity affecting mobility

Types of Knee Replacement

• Total Knee Replacement (TKR): Replaces all damaged surfaces of the knee joint. Most common procedure for advanced arthritis.
• Partial (Unicompartmental) Knee Replacement: Only the damaged section is replaced. Faster recovery, preserves healthy tissue.
• Bilateral Knee Replacement: Both knees replaced in a single surgery or staged procedures.
• Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement: Computer-guided precision for optimal implant positioning and better long-term outcomes.

Cost Comparison

Recovery Timeline

• Hospital stay: 3-5 days
• Walking with support: Day 1-2 after surgery
• Physiotherapy begins: Day 1 post-surgery
• Fit to fly home: 10-14 days post-surgery
• Full recovery: 6-12 weeks

How RaFa Meditours Supports You

We coordinate everything — from sharing your X-rays with the orthopaedic surgeon for pre-travel assessment, to arranging priority surgical slots, recovery-friendly accommodation near the hospital, physiotherapy sessions, and post-travel virtual follow-ups with your treating doctor.