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Orthopaedics · Bangalore
One of the most established, highest-volume procedures in Bangalore's orthopaedic units — performed by surgeons who do this work, in volume, every week of the year. Whether you need one compartment, the whole joint, or both knees, we coordinate the entire journey so all you do is arrive and recover.
At a glance
Types of procedure
Not every knee needs the same operation. Depending on how much of the joint is affected, your surgeon may recommend resurfacing the whole knee, replacing just the worn compartment, or treating both knees in one trip. Each is priced separately in the estimator below.
Typical stay in Bangalore: 18–24 nights
The most common knee procedure: the worn ends of the thigh and shin bones are resurfaced and the whole joint replaced with a precision implant. The standard choice for advanced osteoarthritis affecting the whole knee, giving lasting relief and a stable, durable joint.
Typical stay in Bangalore: 14–20 nights
When only one side of the knee is worn, just that compartment is replaced — sparing healthy bone and ligaments. A smaller operation than a full replacement, with a quicker recovery and a more natural-feeling knee for suitable candidates.
Typical stay in Bangalore: 21–28 nights
Both knees replaced in a single trip — either in one operation or staged a few days apart — so you travel, recover and rehabilitate once rather than twice. Ideal when arthritis affects both knees and you want it all resolved in one journey.
Your surgeon confirms the right procedure for you after reviewing your reports — the estimator below lets you price any of these options in your own currency.
Understanding the procedure
What the surgery addresses
In a knee replacement, the surgeon resurfaces only the damaged ends of the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) — the cartilage that has worn away (shown in terracotta) — and caps them with a smooth, durable implant. Your ligaments, kneecap and surrounding tissue are preserved wherever possible. The result is a stable joint that glides without the bone-on-bone pain.
Modern knee implants are designed to last 15–20 years or more. For most patients, one replacement lasts the rest of their life.
People with advanced arthritis whose pain limits daily life and hasn't settled with medication, injections or physiotherapy.
Usually a spinal anaesthetic with sedation, often preferred for joint replacement — your surgeon and anaesthetist confirm what's right for you.
Where your procedure takes place
Bangalore is one of India's leading centres for joint replacement, with dedicated orthopaedic units performing these procedures in high volume every week. For your knee replacement, we coordinate care at accredited Bangalore hospitals such as those below — matching you to the right one for your case, then handling the booking, scheduling and logistics end to end.
A globally recognised hospital group with a strong surgical track record.
A leading multi-specialty group known for advanced surgical care.
A large, well-established network with deep specialist expertise.
A modern, internationally-equipped hospital with strong surgical units.
Meruheal is an independent coordination service. We are not owned by or formally affiliated with these hospitals; we match you to an accredited, well-suited facility and coordinate your care there. Your final hospital is confirmed with your written quote.
Indicative cost
An all-in estimate in your own currency — procedure, travel, stay and our flat fee. Pre-set to this procedure; change anything to compare. Your exact quote arrives within 48 hours.
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Indicative only · not a quote or medical advice · the procedure figure is the India self-pay price, confirmed as a fixed written hospital quote with no hidden add-ons · flights & rooms vary by season · currency conversions are approximate.
Your recovery
Recovery is gradual but steady. Here's a realistic picture of the typical path — your own timeline depends on your health, age and which procedure you have.
You're up and standing with support within a day. Physiotherapy begins almost immediately — gentle bending, supported steps. Pain is managed closely by the ward team.
Walking short distances with a frame or crutches. Stitches checked, swelling monitored. Most patients move to their recovery accommodation around now.
Daily physio. Bending improves steadily; you'll manage stairs with support. Your surgeon reviews progress before clearing you to fly.
Most patients fly home around the three-week mark, walking comfortably with a stick or unaided, with a clear home-physio plan.
Driving, desk work and normal routines resume. Continued physio builds strength.
The knee continues to strengthen; most people return to walking, swimming, cycling and an active life without the old pain.
Common questions
Plan for about three to four weeks in total. That covers a few days of pre-operative assessment, a 3–5 night hospital stay, and the important first couple of recovery weeks before your surgeon clears you to fly home.
Yes. We coordinate care only at NABH-accredited hospitals, several with internationally accredited (JCI) specialist units — the same standard that accredits leading Western hospitals. These are dedicated, high-volume orthopaedic units, not general wards.
Our package figures cover the surgery, surgeon and theatre fees, the implant, your hospital stay, pre-op assessments, in-hospital physiotherapy and our coordination. Your exact quote — issued within 48 hours — makes every line item clear, with no hidden extras.
Always. Because we're based in Bangalore, your coordinator can meet you at the airport, be present at consultations, and stay close through recovery — a familiar face for you and reassurance for family watching from home.
Before you leave, your surgeon prepares a full discharge summary for your doctor at home, and we stay in touch to help with any follow-up questions during your recovery.
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