01. Procedure Name: Hip Replacement

About the procedure:

Hip replacement is a type of surgery that will help to replace the damaged components of the hip joint with artificial joints known as prosthetics/implants. Generally, an implant will stay functional for up to 15 years for different types of patients.

Who is the right doctor?

An Orthopaedic/ a Joint Replacement Surgeon for surgery and a Physiotherapist for post surgery recovery.

Success Rate: High

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
Single Hip Replacement	Rs.2,30,000 to Rs.3,50,000
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery	Rs.4,50,000 to Rs.6,00,000

 

What is included in the cost of Total Hip Replacement?

The cost of Hip Replacement includes:

ü  Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (such as blood tests or X-rays)

ü  Surgery cost (varies depending on the type of implant)

ü  Types of Implant (Ceramic, Metal-on-Metal, Cemented Hybrid, Cementless)

ü  Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

ü  Physiotherapy (a few sessions may be required for full recovery)

ü  Medicine cost (Painkillers and antibiotics are given to relieve pain and prevent infection)

ü  Patient's hospital stay

Average Hospital Stay: 4-6 days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from Hip Replacement Surgery can be expected within 30 - 45 days.

 

02. Procedure Name: knee Replacement

About the procedure:

Knee replacement surgery replaces parts of injured or worn-out knee joints. The surgery can help ease pain and make the knee work better. During the surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with parts made of metal and plastic.

To decide whether a knee replacement is right for you, a surgeon checks your knee's range of motion, stability, and strength. X-rays help show the extent of damage.

The right artificial joints and surgical techniques for you depend on your age, weight, activity level, knee size and shape, and overall health.

Who is the right doctor?

An Orthopaedic/ a Joint Replacement Surgeon for surgery and a Physiotherapist for post surgery recovery.

Success Rate: High

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
Unilateral Knee Replacement	Rs.1,30,000 to Rs.1,80,000
Bilateral knee Replacement Surgery	Rs.1,80,000 to Rs.4,20,000

 

What is included in the cost of Total knee Replacement?

The cost of knee Replacement includes:

ü  Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (such as blood tests or X-rays)

ü  Surgery cost (varies depending on the type of implant)

ü  Types of Implant (Ceramic, Metal-on-Metal, )

ü  Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

ü  Physiotherapy (a few sessions may be required for full recovery)

ü  Medicine cost (Painkillers and antibiotics are given to relieve pain and prevent infection)

ü  Patient's hospital stay

Average Hospital Stay: 1-3 days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from knee Replacement Surgery can be expected within 30 - 45 days.

03. Procedure Name: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery.

About the procedure:

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key ligaments that connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) and help stabilize the knee joint. It's most commonly torn during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction — such as basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball. ACL injuries account for about 40% of all sports injuries and can cause long-term pain and instability. The ligament can also tear due to work injuries or automobile accidents.

The need for surgery depends on the severity of the ACL tear and the lifestyle of the patient. A completely torn ACL cannot heal on its own. In some patients who experience a partial tear of the ACL, the ligament may heal only with physiotherapy without the need for surgery.

Reconstruction surgery is generally scheduled for between three and six weeks after the injury occurs. This allows inflammation in the area to subside.In ACL reconstruction surgery, a new ACL is made from a graft of replacement tissue from one of two sources:

·         a portion of the patient's own hamstring, quadriceps or patellar tendon

·         an allograft (tissue from a human organ donor)

The type of graft used for each patient is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Who is the right doctor?

An Orthopaedic Surgeon/Sports medicine specialist for surgery and a Physiotherapist for post surgery recovery.

Success Rate: High (85-90%)

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
ACL Reconstruction with meniscectomy	Rs. 1,40,000 to Rs. 2,00,000

 

 

What is included in the cost of ACL reconstruction surgery

The cost of an ACL surgery depends upon:

• Diagnosic tests such as X-ray, MRI
• Surgery fees
• Hospitalisation fees
• Anesthesia
• Surgeon fees
• Physiotherapy

 

Average Hospital Stay: 1 days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from ACL Reconstruction Surgery can be expected within 5 to 6 months days supported by physio sessions.

04.  Procedure Name:   Shoulder Replacement Surgery

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. Shoulder replacement surgery is an option for treatment of severe arthritis of the shoulder joint either by osteoarthritis, trauma or injury while playing sports like tennis, golf, and swimming. There are three types of shoulder replacement:

1.      Total Shoulder Replacement  - The most standard total shoulder replacement involves replacing the arthritic joint surfaces using a metal ball attached to a stem, and a plastic socket.

2.      Partial Shoulder Replacement - In this shoulder replacement surgery, only the head or the ball of the joint is replaced. 

3.      Reverse Shoulder Replacement - This shoulder replacement surgery is typically conducted in the event of a torn rotator cuff. However, Revere Total Shoulder Replacement is also recommended if a previous shoulder replacement surgery didn’t have the desired effects.  

based on the level and type of injury in the shoulder joint. The key diagnosis involves physical evaluation

Who is the right doctor?

An Orthopaedic/ a Joint Replacement Surgeon for surgery and a Physiotherapist for post surgery recovery.

Success Rate: High

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
Shoulder Replacement	Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 3,00,000

 

What is included in the cost of shoulder Replacement?

The cost of shoulder Replacement includes:

ü  Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (such as blood tests or X-rays)

ü  Surgery cost (varies depending on the type of implant)

ü  Types of Implant (plastic, Metal-on-Metal)

ü  Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

ü  Physiotherapy (a few sessions may be required for full recovery)

ü  Medicine cost (Painkillers and antibiotics are given to relieve pain and prevent infection)

ü  Patient's hospital stay

Average Hospital Stay: 4-6 days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from shoulder Replacement Surgery can be expected within 6 months

05. Procedure Name: joint fusion

About the procedure:

If you suffer from arthritis, there may come a time when you have to have a joint fusion procedure. During this surgery, cartilage is taken from an uninjured part of the body and grafted into an area where the cartilage has been damaged.

Once this is done, the bones on either side are actually fused together to help stabilize the joint. This procedure can be done on the feet, ankles, spine, or fingers.

Who is the right doctor?

An Orthopaedic/ a Joint  Surgeon for surgery and a Physiotherapist for post surgery recovery.

Success Rate: moderate

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
sacroiliac joint fusion	INR 2,50,000 to INR 6,00,000

 

What is included in the cost of Joint fusion

The cost of joint fusion includes:

ü  Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (such as blood tests or X-rays)

ü  Surgery cost (varies depending on surgeon)

ü  Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

ü  Physiotherapy (a few sessions may be required for full recovery)

ü  Medicine cost (Painkillers and antibiotics are given to relieve pain and prevent infection)

ü  Patient's hospital stay

Average Hospital Stay: 1-2 days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from joint fusion  Surgery can be expected within 30 - 45 days.

06. Procedure Name: spinal surgeries

About the procedure:

In the event that you’ve battled with back pain for any time allotment, you might think about whether spine surgery is your only treatment alternative. Here and there, medical procedure is the main treatment. However, there’s great news. By far most of back issues can be helped with non-surgical medications—frequently alluded to as non-surgical or conservative treatments.

 Aging, inappropriate body mechanics, injury and structural abnormalities from the norm can harm your spine, prompting back pain and different side effects, for example, leg pain or numbness or even leg weakness. Severe back torment is a condition that for the most part requires a group of healthy experts to analyze and treat. Before leaving yourself to medical procedure, consider getting suggestions from a few spine specialists. This speculation of time and data social affair will enable you to settle on an informed treatment choice that will best help your way of life and wanted level of physical activity.

Who is the right doctor

Fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons are equally qualified. However, the main difference is in training. A neurosurgeon is trained to treat conditions of the brain and spine, while an orthopaedic spine surgeon specializes in treating the spine

Success Rate: moderate

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
Cost of Spine Surgery in India:	INR 2,30,000 to INR 6,00,000

 

What is included in the cost of spinal surgery

 

·         Pre operative consultation and diagnosis     

·         Diagnostic tests and imaging

·         Surgeon’s fee 

·         Anesthesia charges    

·         Cost of implants (if required)

·         Hospital stay

·         Medications and medical supplies    

·         Physiotherapy sessions (post operationb

·         Post operative consultation and follow up care       

·         Miscellaneous expenses (e.g., nursing care) 

 

Types of Spine Surgeries and their cost in India

There are different types of spine surgeries that are recommended by orthopedic surgeons based on the severity of the condition and the purpose of the surgery. The following are different minimally invasive techniques performed for spine surgery, mentioned along with their price range in India-

 

Spinal laminectomy/ spinal decompression

Laminectomy is generally performed for spinal stenosis patients. The surgeon removes bony spurs or walls compressing the spinal column to relieve the nerve pressure. The cost of spinal laminectomy or spinal decompression in India may range from Rs. 1,40,000 to Rs. 1,80,000.

 

Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are performed to fix compression fractures due to osteoporosis. The surgeon injects a glue-like bone cement that hardens and strengthens the vertebrae. The cost of vertebroplasty in  may range from Rs. 2,30,000 to Rs. 3,00,000.

 

Foraminotomy

This is performed to widen the spinal column where the nerve root exits the spinal canal, in case it has narrowed due to aging. The average cost of foraminotomy in India may range from Rs. 1,80,000 to Rs. 2,50,000.

Nucleoplasty

Nucleoplasty, also called plasma disk decompression, is a minimally invasive laser surgery in which the surgeon uses a plasma laser device to reduce the disk size and treat mild disk hernia. The average cost of nucleoplasty in India  may differ from the final cost based on the doctor’s consultation fee, selected hospital charges, etc.

Spinal fusion

During spinal fusion, the orthopaedic surgeon removes the spinal disc and fuses the adjacent vertebrae together using bone grafts or metal implants to allow the fusion of vertebrae together via the bone grafts, for example, ACDF surgery (Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion), TLIF surgery (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion). The average cost of spinal fusion spine surgery may range from Rs. 2,50,000 to Rs. 5,00,000.

Artificial disk replacement

For people with severely damaged vertebral discs, the surgeon removes the disc and replaces it with a synthetic implant to help restore vertebral height and movement. The average cost of artificial disk replacement in India is around  Rs. 2,50,000 to Rs. 5,00,000.

Discectomy (or Microdiscectomy)

A slipped disc surgery performed to remove a herniated disc compressing the nerve root and spinal cord. It is often performed in conjunction with laminectomy. The average cost of discectomy in Inida  may range from Rs. 1,40,000 to Rs. 1,80,000.

 

Average Hospital Stay: 1-3days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from spinal Surgery can be expected within 30 - 45 days.

07. Procedure Name - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

About the procedure:

Carpal tunnel release is a surgery used to treat and potentially heal the painful condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Doctors used to think that carpal tunnel syndrome was caused by an overuse injury or a repetitive motion performed by the wrist or hand, often at work. They now know that it's most likely a congenital predisposition (something that runs in families) – some people simply have smaller carpal tunnels than others. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be caused by injury, such as a sprain or fracture, or repetitive use of a vibrating tool. It's also been linked to pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.

The median nerve and tendons that allow your fingers to move pass through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is formed by the wrist bones on the bottom and the transverse carpal ligament across the top (or inside) of the wrist. When this part of the body is injured or tight, swelling of the tissues within the tunnel can press on the median nerve. This causes numbness and tingling of the hand, pain, and loss of function if not treated. Symptoms usually start slowly, and may get worse over time. They tend to be worse on the thumb side of the hand.

Who is the right doctor?

An Orthopaedic/ a Joint  Surgeon for surgery and a Physiotherapist for post surgery recovery.

Success Rate: High

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	Rs. 40000- rs. 60000
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

 

What is included in the cost of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

The cost of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes:

ü  Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (such as blood tests or X-rays)

ü  Surgery cost (varies depending on the type method))

ü  Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

ü  Physiotherapy (a few sessions may be required for full recovery)

ü  Medicine cost (Painkillers and antibiotics are given to relieve pain and prevent infection)

ü  Patient's hospital stay

Average Hospital Stay: 0-1 days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery can be expected within 30 - 45 days.

 

 

08. Procedure Name - Knee arthroscopy

About the procedure:

Knee arthroscopy is surgery that uses a tiny camera to look inside your knee. Small cuts are made to insert the camera and small surgical tools into your knee for the procedure

Arthroscopy may be recommended for these knee problems:

·         Torn meniscus. Meniscus is cartilage that cushions the space between the bones in the knee. Surgery is done to repair or remove it.

·         Torn or damaged anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).

·         Swollen (inflamed) or damaged lining of the joint. This lining is called the synovium.

·         Kneecap (patella) that is out of position (misalignment).

·         Small pieces of broken cartilage in the knee joint.

·         Removal of a Baker cyst. This is a swelling behind the knee that is filled with fluid. Sometimes the problem occurs when there is swelling and pain (inflammation) from other causes, like arthritis.

·         Repair or reconstruction of defects in cartilage.

·         Some fractures of the bones of the knee.

Who is the right doctor?

An Orthopaedic/ a Joint  Surgeon for surgery and a Physiotherapist for post surgery recovery.

Success Rate: High

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
Knee arthroscopy	Rs. Rs 70,000 –Rs. 2,50,000

 

What is included in the cost Knee arthroscopy ?

The cost of Knee arthroscopy includes:

ü  Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (such as blood tests or X-rays)

ü  Surgery cost (varies depending on the type method))

ü  Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

ü  Physiotherapy (a few sessions may be required for full recovery)

ü  Medicine cost (Painkillers and antibiotics are given to relieve pain and prevent infection)

ü  Patient's hospital stay

Average Hospital Stay: 0-1 days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from Knee arthroscopy Surgery can be expected within 30 - 45 days.

09. Procedure Name - Microdiscectomy

About the procedure:

Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure for the relief of pain and other symptoms that occur when a herniated disc in the spine presses on an adjacent nerve root. During the operation, the surgeon frees the nerve by removing small fragments of disc, bone and ligament.

Who is the right doctor?

An Orthopaedic/ a Joint Replacement Surgeon for surgery and a Physiotherapist for post surgery recovery.

Success Rate: High

Cost Estimation

Treatment name	Cost Estimate
Microdiscectomy	Rs. Rs 50,000 –Rs. 2,50,000

 

What is included in the cost Microdiscectomy?

The cost of Microdiscectomy includes:

ü  Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (such as blood tests or X-rays)

ü  Surgery cost (varies depending on the type method))

ü  Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

ü  Physiotherapy (a few sessions may be required for full recovery)

ü  Medicine cost (Painkillers and antibiotics are given to relieve pain and prevent infection)

ü  Patient's hospital stay

Average Hospital Stay: 0-1 days

Recovery period: Complete recovery from Microdiscectomy

Surgery can be expected within 30 - 45 days.