Frequently Asked Questions

There is no single fixed price. The cost depends on the implant type, hospital category, room choice, whether one or both knees are done, and whether robotic assistance is used. Ask for a written estimate that covers the surgeon's fee, implant, hospital stay and physiotherapy before you decide.

Age alone does not decide it. The need is based on pain, stiffness and how much the knee limits walking, stairs and sleep after simpler treatments have stopped helping. Most patients are in their 60s and 70s, but younger and older patients are operated on when the joint is badly worn.

Most patients stand and walk with support within a day or two and go home in a few days. Daily routines usually settle over several weeks, while strength and full confidence in the knee can take a few months. Regular physiotherapy is the biggest factor in a smooth recovery.

Some pain after surgery is expected, but modern anaesthesia and pain-control methods keep it manageable, and most patients feel the arthritis pain they lived with is gone once the wound heals. Walking early with guided physiotherapy actually helps reduce stiffness and discomfort.

A modern knee implant commonly lasts 15 to 20 years or longer. Lifespan depends on body weight, activity level, bone quality, implant choice and surgical alignment, which is why precise technique and follow-up visits matter.

Constant knee pain even at rest or at night, pain on stairs and short walks, visible bowing of the leg, swelling or stiffness, and little relief from medicines, injections or physiotherapy are common signs. An X-ray and examination by an orthopaedic surgeon confirm the stage of arthritis.

In selected patients, both knees can be replaced in a single sitting or in two staged surgeries. Heart health, age, fitness and the severity of each knee decide which approach is safer, so the surgeon assesses this individually after a full check-up.

Most health insurance policies cover knee replacement when it is medically necessary, usually after a waiting period. Check pre-authorisation rules, room-rent limits and sub-limits with your insurer and the hospital's insurance desk before admission.

In robotic knee replacement, the surgeon uses a robotic system to build a plan specific to your knee and to guide bone preparation and implant positioning with high precision. The surgeon still performs and controls the operation; the robot assists with accuracy.

Robotic assistance aims for more precise alignment and softer handling of surrounding tissue. Long-term evidence is still building, and the surgeon's experience matters as much as the technology. Your surgeon can tell you whether it suits your knee.

Robotic knee replacement uses the same implants and basic steps as standard surgery, with the robot adding planning and guidance. As with any joint replacement, risks such as infection or stiffness exist but are low when the procedure is done by a trained team in a good hospital.

Patients with advanced arthritis who need a joint replacement are usually candidates, including those with deformity or previous surgery. A consultation with imaging helps decide if a robotic approach is appropriate for your joint.

Groin or thigh pain that worsens with walking, difficulty putting on socks or shoes, limping, night pain and stiffness that no longer respond to medicines or physiotherapy are common signs. An X-ray shows how much of the hip joint has worn away.

Most patients walk with a walker or sticks on the first or second day and return to light daily activities in a few weeks. Full strength and comfort usually take around two to three months, guided by a physiotherapy plan and your surgeon's precautions.

Hip replacement cost varies with the implant type, hospital, room category, and whether the procedure is primary, revision or robotic-assisted. Request an itemised estimate that includes surgery, implant, stay and rehabilitation so there are no surprises.

Age by itself is not a barrier. Patients in their 80s and even 90s can undergo hip replacement when heart, lung and general health are assessed and optimised first. A successful hip replacement in a 97-year-old patient is featured on Dr. Anuj Jain's video gallery.

A pop at the time of injury, quick swelling, a feeling that the knee gives way, and difficulty turning or pivoting are classic signs. An MRI and clinical examination confirm the tear and any meniscus or ligament damage alongside it.

Small tears at the outer edge of the meniscus, or degenerative tears, often settle with rest, physiotherapy and activity changes. Locking, catching or persistent pain may need key-hole arthroscopic repair or trimming. An MRI helps decide which path is right.

Knee arthroscopy treats problems inside the joint through two or three tiny cuts using a camera and fine instruments. It is commonly used for ligament reconstruction and meniscus treatment, and usually means a shorter stay and quicker return to activity than open surgery.

Return to running usually begins a few months after surgery, while return to pivoting sports such as football, badminton or cricket typically takes around nine months or more. Strength tests and surgeon clearance matter more than the calendar.

Most shoulder pain improves with rest, medicines and physiotherapy. Surgery is considered for large rotator cuff tears, recurrent dislocation, or pain that persists despite treatment. An examination and MRI help decide whether arthroscopy is needed.

Knee pain on stairs is often linked to early arthritis, kneecap (patellofemoral) pain, cartilage wear, or weak thigh muscles. Pain that is persistent, swollen or paired with giving way should be checked by an orthopaedic surgeon with an X-ray.

No. Joint pain is a symptom, and arthritis is only one of the diseases that cause it. Injury, overuse, gout, bursitis, tendon inflammation and joint infection can also be responsible, so the cause needs to be identified before treatment starts.

See an orthopaedic surgeon if pain is severe, lasts more than a week, comes with morning stiffness, or is accompanied by fever, redness or swelling around the joint. These are warning signs that need examination and often an X-ray or blood tests.

Rest the joint, avoid activities that trigger pain, apply cold for fresh injuries or warmth for stiffness, and use a supportive brace or stick if needed. Do not self-medicate for long; if pain persists beyond a few days, get examined.

A steroid injection can give strong relief in inflamed arthritic joints when given by a specialist at the right time. It is not suitable when the joint is infected, and repeated injections are limited, so the decision should follow a proper examination.

Weight management, physiotherapy, strengthening exercises, walking aids, medicines and selected joint injections can control symptoms in early to moderate arthritis. When these no longer help and daily life is affected, joint replacement is discussed.

Most back pain comes from muscle strain, posture, disc wear or joint degeneration and settles in a few weeks. See a doctor urgently if pain follows a fall, comes with leg weakness or numbness, fever, or loss of control over urine or stool.

Back pain stays in the lower back, while sciatica is pain that travels from the back or buttock down the leg, sometimes with tingling or numbness. It usually points to irritation of a nerve root and needs an examination to find the cause.

Consult a doctor if pain lasts more than a couple of weeks, wakes you at night, spreads to an arm or leg, or is accompanied by weakness or numbness. Early assessment with an X-ray or MRI prevents small problems from becoming chronic.

Keep the limb still, support it with a splint or folded cloth, apply ice wrapped in cloth, avoid eating in case surgery is needed, and go to a hospital for an X-ray. Do not try to straighten the bone or massage the area.

Many fractures take around six to twelve weeks to unite, though this varies with the bone, the age of the patient, smoking, diabetes and whether surgery was needed. Follow-up X-rays show when it is safe to load the limb.

In most elderly patients, surgery is advised so they can sit, stand and walk early; long bed rest raises the risk of clots, chest infection and bedsores. The surgeon chooses fixation or hip replacement based on the fracture pattern and the patient's health.

Dr. Anuj Jain is a Noida and Delhi orthopaedic surgeon with M.B.B.S., M.S. (Orth) and D.N.B. (Gold Medalist) qualifications, 15+ years of experience in joint replacement and complex trauma, and robotic knee replacement training in Singapore. His Google rating is 4.9 from 206 reviews.

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Start with an orthopaedic surgeon to find the exact cause with an examination and X-ray. Physiotherapy is often a key part of the treatment afterwards, but it works best once the diagnosis is clear.