Bilateral Knee replacement Cost in India

The cost of Bilateral Knee replacement in India typically ranges from $3,500 to $7,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Bilateral knee replacement replaces both knee joints, either in one operation or in two stages. The cost depends on:

• Same day or staged
• Implants: two sets of implants.
• Robotic or conventional surgery
• Hospital stay and physiotherapy

Bilateral surgery uses two sets of implants and needs a longer stay, so it usually costs more than a single knee replacement.

Replacing both knees together means one anaesthetic and one recovery period. It is a bigger operation. A 2013 meta-analysis of 18 studies and over 65,000 patients found higher mortality after simultaneous than staged bilateral replacement. Surgeons therefore select fitter patients for same-day surgery and stage it for others.

University Hospital Southampton's TKR leaflet reports that about 95% of knee replacements last at least 10 years, and about 90% last 20 years. Deep infection occurs in about 1 to 2 in 100. Avoid high-impact sports to protect the joints.

Recovery is slower than after one knee, as there is no 'good leg' to rely on. Expect walking aids, intensive physiotherapy and several weeks before driving. Plan support at home and enough time in India before flying.