Bilateral Hip Replacement Cost in India

The cost of bilateral hip replacement in India typically ranges from $4,000 to $7,500 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Bilateral hip replacement means replacing both hip joints, either during the same operation (simultaneous) or in two separate operations (staged). The cost usually depends on:

• Simultaneous or staged surgery: one or two hospital admissions.
• Implants: two hip implants are needed.
• Hospital stay: often longer after simultaneous surgery.
• Rehabilitation: physiotherapy for both hips.

Ask whether the quote covers both hips, both implants and rehabilitation.

Both hips may be affected by arthritis, avascular necrosis or other conditions. When both are badly damaged, replacing one hip may not restore walking well because the other hip is still painful.

The surgeon will discuss whether to replace both hips at once or one at a time.

A clinical policy from Hertfordshire and West Essex NHS Integrated Care Board notes that simultaneous surgery takes longer and may raise the risk of complications and lengthen rehabilitation. It suggests staged surgery may carry lower risk for older people and those with heart conditions.

The policy reviewed 13 studies, including 17,762 one-stage and 46,147 two-stage bilateral hip replacements, and found the evidence inconclusive.

Recovery after replacing both hips may take longer than after one hip, and physiotherapy is important.

Possible risks include:

• Blood clots: a recognised risk after hip surgery.
• Infection: of the wound or joint.
• Dislocation: of the new joint.
• Leg length difference: possible.