Knee replacement in India typically costs from AUD $7,200 to AUD $7,900. The total price depends on the surgical technique, implant brand, and the hospital category chosen. Patients from Australia save approximately 79% compared to local private prices, where the procedure costs AUD $36,600 on average. Standard Indian hospital packages generally include pre-operative tests, surgeon fees, hospital stay, and initial physiotherapy sessions.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While base costs are low, choosing JCI-accredited facilities like Apollo Hospital Indraprastha ensures high-tier safety standards. Many leading Indian orthopaedists, such as Dr Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani, bring extensive experience from the UK's NHS system. Higher-tier clinics often include robotic technology and premium imported implants like Zimmer Biomet. These additions typically increase the surgical fee by 20–30% but offer enhanced precision and durability.
| India | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Knee replacement | from AUD $7,200 | from AUD $10,100 | from AUD $8,600 |
| Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement | ≈ AUD $6,900 | from AUD $12,900 | from AUD $12,900 |
| Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) revision | ≈ AUD $10,800 | from AUD $10,900 | from AUD $11,800 |
| Total knee replacement (TKR) with OMNI | ≈ AUD $7,500 | ≈ AUD $13,600 | from AUD $15,800 |
| Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty) | ≈ AUD $7,500 | from AUD $15,400 | from AUD $13,400 |
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Dr. Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani is an orthopedic surgeon at Global Hospital Chennai. He specializes in lower limb replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery. Dr. Hakkalamani previously served as a consultant at several university hospitals in the UK. He completed training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
When considering Knee replacement, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint by inserting a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions.
This procedure involves replacing only one compartment of the knee joint, preserving more of the patient's natural bone and ligaments.
Knee MAKOplasty is a minimally invasive knee surgery using robotic assistance to ensure precise implant placement.