When is it needed?
- Knee pain that limits walking or climbing stairs, despite medicines and physiotherapy
- Advanced knee arthritis (osteoarthritis or rheumatoid) on X-ray
- Bowed or knock-knee deformity getting worse
- Night pain and stiffness affecting sleep
How we treat it at Aarogyavaram
- X-rays and a fitness check before surgery
- Surgery under spinal anaesthesia (lower body numbed)
- Total knee replacement; one or both knees as advised
- Walking with support from the next day, with physiotherapy
Recovery & what to expect
Most patients go home in 3–5 days. Exercises at home are key; most people walk comfortably within 6 weeks and continue improving for months.
Cashless & insurance
Many of these treatments are covered under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) packages, the UP State Employees cashless scheme and health insurance policies. Aarogyavaram is cashless with 16 insurers and 10 TPAs — our TPA desk confirms your cover at admission. See all cashless partners →
Frequently asked questions
Can both knees be done together?
Sometimes. It depends on your fitness; the surgeon and anaesthetist decide together.
Is knee replacement covered under Ayushman Bharat or insurance?
Knee replacement is a PM-JAY package and is covered by most health insurance policies; our TPA desk confirms.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Treatment is decided by the treating doctor after examination. Aarogyavaram does not run OPD consultations; specialists attend to admitted patients and emergencies.