Costs & planning
Knee replacement cost in Pune
A total knee replacement for one knee typically costs around ₹2.5 lakh in Pune. Bilateral total knee replacement typically costs around ₹4–4.5 lakh.
These are practical guide figures rather than fixed package prices. The final estimate depends on the hospital and room category, implant and surgical plan, technology or equipment required, and individual medical needs.
Dr. Aniket Patil can assess the knee, review your imaging and explain which treatment is appropriate before the clinic or hospital prepares a final estimate.
What affects the cost of knee replacement?
The operation
Type of knee replacement
The operation itself matters. Partial, total, bilateral and revision knee replacement are different procedures and should not be assumed to have the same cost.
Implant and surgical plan
The implant selected and the requirements of the planned operation can affect the final estimate.
The hospital
Hospital and room category
Hospital charges and the room category chosen during the admission can change the overall cost.
Technology and equipment
Some operations may use additional technology or equipment. Any related cost should be explained as part of the estimate rather than assumed from the procedure name alone.
Care around the operation
Medical complexity
Additional medical evaluation, specialist care or a more complex operation can affect the resources required.
Rehabilitation and follow-up
The estimate should make clear which physiotherapy, medicines, follow-up care or other post-operative services are included and which are separate.
The type of knee replacement matters
Different operations solve different problems. Cost should not be the reason to choose one procedure over another.
The first question is which operation, if any, is appropriate for the knee.
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Total knee replacement
Used when enough of the knee is affected by arthritis that replacing the damaged joint surfaces is the appropriate surgical option.
Typical cost for one knee: around ₹2.5 lakh.
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Partial knee replacement
Replaces only the damaged compartment when arthritis is limited to a suitable part of the knee.
Cost depends on the implant, hospital and planned operation. A treatment-specific estimate is prepared after assessment.
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Bilateral knee replacement
For patients with significant arthritis in both knees, the treatment plan also needs to consider whether both knees should be operated on together or separately.
Typical bilateral total knee replacement cost: around ₹4–4.5 lakh.
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Revision knee replacement
Revision surgery is performed when a previous knee replacement develops a problem and may require a different level of reconstruction from a first-time replacement.
Revision surgery can involve substantially different reconstruction requirements, so the cost needs to be estimated from the individual revision plan.
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When comparing estimates, check what is included
A headline package price is only useful if you know what it covers.
Before comparing estimates, ask whether the quoted amount includes the main costs expected for your planned admission and operation.
The exact inclusions vary between hospitals and treatment plans, so the written estimate matters more than a headline number.
Check what is included
- 01Surgeon and surgical team
- 02Hospital and operating theatre charges
- 03Implant
- 04Room category and expected admission
- 05Medicines and consumables during the admission
- 06Investigations required around surgery
- 07Physiotherapy during the admission
- 08Planned follow-up care
Insurance and cashless treatment
Insurance may cover part or all of eligible hospital expenses depending on the policy, insurer, hospital and terms of coverage.
The clinic or hospital can help you understand the documents and estimate required for the approval process, but the final coverage decision is made by the insurer.
Before admission, confirm
- 01Whether the planned hospital is covered by your policy
- 02Whether cashless treatment is available
- 03What pre-authorisation documents are required
- 04Which expenses or room limits apply to your policy
- 05Whether any part of the estimate will need to be paid directly
A lower quote may not mean a lower final cost
When comparing two knee replacement estimates, make sure you are comparing the same type of operation and similar inclusions.
A quote can look lower because the room category, implant, rehabilitation, investigations or other expected expenses are handled separately.
The goal is to understand the full treatment plan and what the written estimate includes.
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Discuss your treatment plan and likely costs
A meaningful estimate starts with knowing which operation is appropriate.
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Om Hip & Knee Specialty ClinicUnit No. 202, Second Floor, Velstand
Opposite Reliance Mart, Rakshak Nagar
Kharadi, Pune 411014 Get directions - Hours
- Monday to Saturday
5:00 PM to 10:00 PMBy appointment