Osteotomy Cost in India

The cost of osteotomy in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

An osteotomy is any operation in which a surgeon cuts a bone and changes its alignment or length. It is commonly used around the knee and hip to move load away from damaged cartilage. The cost depends on:

• Which bone is treated: for example the shin, thigh, pelvis or a foot bone.
• Fixation: plates, screws or nails.
• Bone graft: needed for some corrections.
• Length of rehabilitation: some osteotomies need weeks of protected walking.

Osteotomy is a broad term. Ask for a quote based on the exact procedure your surgeon recommends.

The specific operation depends on where the problem lies:

• High tibial osteotomy: realigns the shin bone below the knee for arthritis on the inner side.
• Distal femoral osteotomy: realigns the thigh bone above the knee, often for knock knees.
• Periacetabular osteotomy: repositions a shallow hip socket.
• Tibial tubercle osteotomy: moves the bony attachment of the kneecap tendon to improve kneecap tracking.
• Foot and ankle osteotomies: correct deformities such as high arches or bunions.

Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust explains that knee osteotomy preserves the natural joint and is often described as buying time before a replacement. It is mainly offered to younger, active people whose damage is limited to one part of the joint.

Because the patient keeps their own joint, there are fewer activity restrictions than after some replacements. However, recovery is often longer, because the cut bone must heal.

Recovery depends on the bone involved. After a knee osteotomy, the NHS leaflet describes crutches for about 4 to 6 weeks (longer for femoral osteotomy) and an overall recovery of about 4 to 6 months.

General risks include blood clots, delayed bone healing or non-union, infection, and nerve or blood vessel injury. The metalwork may need removing later if it causes discomfort.