Total knee replacement surgery becomes most affordable in Trivandrum India
TOTAL KNEE Replacement surgery was a costly procedure till a few years back. Thanks to the central government’s policy of capping price on implants, the cost of the procedure has significantly come down. The government slashed the prices of knee implants by 59% to 69% in August 2017 thus making it affordable to a large number of patients.
Presently, the cost of Knee Replacement surgery in Trivandrum, India is Rs 1.4 lakhs to 1. 6 lakhs. This is inclusive of the cost of the implant which is imported from USA. Typically, the patient stays in the hospital for 3 to 4 days after surgery and goes home walking full weight bearing on the operated leg. Patients who followed a dedicated prehab program are also able to climb stairs during their stay in the hospital. With the help of advance pain management protocols, patient is comfortable doing routine activities within the first week after surgery.
