Knee and hip replacement in India
Knee and hip replacement. Planned around you.
MedPanda connects you with experienced orthopaedic surgeons at partner hospitals in India for knee and hip replacement surgery, including robotic-assisted joint replacement. We plan every step, from your records review and written quote to your visa, flights, a place to stay near the hospital and aftercare when you are home.
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Get a new knee or hip in India and save up to 71%* on treatment cost
A knee or hip replacement at a partner hospital in India costs from about £5,000 (US$6,650), compared with over £16,000 at a UK private hospital. An orthopaedic surgeon reviews your scans before you travel. *Compared with UK private hospital prices. See the cost table below.
Explore MedPanda Joint Replacement Options
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Replaces the damaged surfaces of the whole knee joint with metal and plastic parts. It is most often done for osteoarthritis, when pain and stiffness affect daily life and other treatments have not helped.
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The operation usually takes 1 to 2 hours, under a general or spinal anaesthetic, and most people go home 1 to 4 days later.
PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Replaces only the damaged part of the knee when the rest of the joint is healthy. Your surgeon decides whether a partial or total replacement suits you after examining you and looking at your scans.
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You may be able to drive about 3 weeks after a partial knee replacement, and at least 6 weeks after a total knee replacement, if your doctor agrees.
TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Replaces the worn ball and socket of the hip with metal, plastic or ceramic parts, to ease pain and help you move more easily.
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Most people go home 1 to 3 days after surgery. For a while you avoid some movements, such as crossing your legs, and your physiotherapist shows you how to move safely.
ROBOTIC-ASSISTED JOINT REPLACEMENT
Several partner hospitals offer cutting-edge robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement, where the surgeon uses a robotic system to help plan and place the new joint.
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Aster Medcity, Kochi, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Meitra Hospital, Kozhikode, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kochi and Apollo Hospitals, Chennai list robotic joint replacement on their websites.
Not every option suits every patient. Your surgeon explains what suits you.
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION
You start walking with crutches or a frame soon after surgery, and a physiotherapist shows you exercises before you leave hospital. Many people walk without aids about 6 weeks after a knee replacement.
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Most people return to work about 6 to 12 weeks after a knee replacement and about 6 weeks after a hip replacement, depending on the job. Full recovery can take several months, so keep doing your exercises at home.
How MedPanda helps
- Free consultationSend us your scans and doctors' reports. We talk you through your options at no cost and with no obligation.
- Hospital quotes, compared for youWith your consent, our world-class partner hospitals review your records and send their quotes. Each sets its quote out differently, so we put them side by side in one clear format: the doctor, the procedure, what the price includes and the facilities. You compare like for like and choose what suits you.
- Visa, travel and stayWe help with the hospital letter for your visa, flights, airport pick-up and a place to stay nearby.
- Aftercare at homeYour reports are kept in your Lifetime Health Passport, and we stay in touch once you are home.
Cost
Knee and hip replacement at a fraction of the cost
Explore how much you could potentially save on knee and hip replacement in India compared with private treatment prices in the UK.
| Procedure | UK private price | India price (from) | You save* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knee replacement (one knee) | £17,445 | £5,000 US$6,650 (approx.) | 71% |
| Hip replacement (one hip) | £16,135 | £5,000 US$6,650 (approx.) | 69% |
*The figures above are intended to give patients a general idea of the potential cost savings when choosing knee or hip replacement in India. Actual costs and savings may vary depending on the hospital, surgeon, implant and package inclusions. UK prices: Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital self-pay guide prices, October 2026, including the first consultation, the operation and care after discharge. India prices come from publicly available price guides, October 2026. The hospital sets your final price after reviewing your medical reports. Flights, visa, travel insurance and a stay of at least 10 days after surgery are extra. UK private prices vary between hospitals.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a knee replacement cost in India?
From about £5,000 (US$6,650) for one knee, as an indicative price in October 2026. A hip replacement also starts from about £5,000. The hospital confirms the final price after reviewing your medical records. Flights, your stay and insurance are extra.
How much does a private knee replacement cost in the UK?
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital listed a guide price of £17,445 for a knee replacement in October 2026, including the first consultation, the operation and care after discharge. Prices vary between hospitals and areas.
How much does a private hip replacement cost in the UK?
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital listed a guide price of £16,135 for a hip replacement in October 2026. Prices vary between hospitals and areas.
Is knee replacement abroad safe?
Every operation has risks wherever it happens, including infection and blood clots, and no hospital can guarantee an outcome. Before you go, check the medical team's experience, the possible complications and how your aftercare will work at home. Talk to your own doctor too.
Which is the best country for hip replacement surgery?
There is no single best country for everyone. Compare the surgeon's experience, the hospital's standards, what the price includes, how long you must stay before flying and how aftercare works at home. Be wary of anyone who pressures you to decide quickly.
How long do I need to stay in India after a knee or hip replacement?
UK Government advice is to stay at least 10 days after surgery under general anaesthetic before flying home. After you leave hospital, you recover nearby until the surgeon checks you and says you are fit to fly. Surgery and long journeys both raise the chance of a blood clot, so ask your surgeon how to lower your risk on the flight. You take home a full medical report and your implant details for your GP or doctor.
How long does a knee or hip replacement last?
Most knee replacements last about 25 years, and a hip replacement should last at least 15 years. Your surgeon can tell you what to expect in your case.
Can a family member travel with me?
Yes. UK passport holders can apply online for an e-Medical visa, and a family member can travel with you on an e-Medical Attendant visa. Nigerian passport holders apply for a regular Medical visa in Abuja or Lagos. We help with each step.
I am on an NHS waiting list. What are my options?
In England, if you have waited more than 18 weeks, you can ask to be treated at another NHS hospital that could see you sooner. You can also pay privately in the UK, or plan surgery in India. Read more in our guide to NHS knee and hip replacement waiting times.
Partner hospitals that offer knee and hip replacement
- Aster Medcity, Kochi
- Aster MIMS, Kozhikode
- Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode
- Meitra Hospital, Kozhikode
- Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi
- Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kochi
- Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Gleneagles Hospitals, Mumbai
- Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram
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Sources
- NHS: Knee replacement (what it is, how it's done, recovery, complications). nhs.uk
- NHS: Hip replacement (what it is, how it's done, recovery, complications). nhs.uk
- NHS: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT). nhs.uk
- NHS: Treatment abroad checklist. nhs.uk
- UK Government Travel Aware: Surgery abroad. travelaware.campaign.gov.uk
- UK self-pay guide prices, viewed October 2026: Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital (knee replacement £17,445; hip replacement £16,135).
- India prices: indicative starting prices from publicly available price guides, October 2026. Final prices are set by the hospital.
- Government of India: e-Visa and e-Medical visa. indianvisaonline.gov.in
- High Commission of India, Abuja: Medical visa. hciabuja.gov.in
