Partial Knee Replacement in India

Cost of partial knee replacement in India

Publicly listed package prices range from $1,567 to $3,500 across 2 sources (latest 2026-06). The final figure depends on the hospital, room category, implants and length of stay; every quote we send is in writing from the hospital.

The knee has three compartments: inner, outer and behind the kneecap. When arthritis affects only one, a smaller implant can resurface that area alone. Keeping the cruciate ligaments helps the knee feel more natural for many patients.

Careful selection is vital. X-rays taken under stress, and sometimes MRI, confirm that the rest of the knee is healthy. If arthritis is more widespread than expected during surgery, the surgeon may convert to a total replacement.

Approaches: standard, minimally invasive or robotic

Partial knee replacement can be done through a standard short incision with manual instruments, which suits most suitable knees. A minimally invasive technique shortens the cut further and avoids the muscle, while robotic assistance gives more exact positioning of the small implant. The surgeon's experience with each method should guide the choice.

• Minimally Invasive Partial Knee Replacement
• Robotic Partial Knee Replacement

Who needs partial knee replacement

• Arthritis limited to the inner (medial) or outer (lateral) compartment
• Intact anterior cruciate ligament
• Pain localised to one side of the knee
• Mild deformity that corrects with gentle pressure
• Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee in one compartment

How it is done

1. Stress X-rays or MRI confirm the arthritis is limited to one area.
2. A short cut is made beside the kneecap.
3. Worn surfaces of the affected compartment are removed.
4. Small metal implants with a plastic bearing are fitted.
5. Ligament balance is checked and the wound is closed.
6. Walking starts the same or next day.

Before you travel to India

• Send standing and, if possible, stress X-rays of the knee, plus MRI if done.
• Describe where the pain is located in the knee.
• Share heart, diabetes and medication details.
• An attendant is helpful for the first week.

Recovery and flying home

• Many patients go home after one to two days.
• Walking with support is quick, and sticks are often dropped early.
• Flying is generally allowed after the wound check, about ten days to two weeks.
• Knee bend often returns faster than after total replacement.
• Ongoing exercises build strength over a few months.

Risks

• Progression of arthritis in other parts of the knee
• Loosening or bearing dislocation
• Need for later conversion to total knee replacement
• Infection or blood clots

Alternatives

• Total knee replacement
• High tibial osteotomy, for younger patients
• Injections and physiotherapy

Conditions treated

• Knee Osteoarthritis

Hospitals in India for partial knee replacement

• Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
• AIG Hospitals, GachibowliHyderabad
• Aster MedcityKochi
• Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
• Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
• BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalDelhi NCR
• Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, KolkataKolkata
• Continental HospitalsHyderabad

How these hospitals compare

Specialists

• Dr Ashok RajgopalMedanta - The Medicity
• Dr Dinshaw PardiwalaKokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
• Dr Dasaradha Rama Reddy TetaliYashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
• Dr Attique VasdevMedanta - The Medicity
• Dr Narayan HulseFortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
• Dr Venuthurla Ram Mohan ReddyYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Affordable Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Hyderabad India - PACE Hospitals

Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-26. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices