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Total hip replacement

An operation that replaces a damaged hip joint with an artificial ball and socket.

Pending doctor check

What it is

The worn ball at the top of the thigh bone and the socket in the pelvis are replaced with artificial parts made of metal, ceramic or plastic.

Who needs it

People with severe hip pain and stiffness from arthritis, a hip fracture, or loss of blood supply to the hip bone (avascular necrosis).

Typical hospital stay
About 6 days for one hip (1 in intensive care, 5 on the ward), or 8 days for both (2 and 6) at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital. Your hospital confirms it for your case.
Recovery time
Walking with support starts the day after surgery. Most people walk on their own in 4 to 6 weeks and fly home after about 2 weeks.

What affects the cost

Every patient gets their own estimate, in writing, from the hospital. These are the things that move it.

  1. 01

    The hospital and the city

    Room types, equipment and running costs differ from one hospital to the next.

  2. 02

    The doctor

    A surgeon's fee follows their experience and how complex the operation is.

  3. 03

    The technique and the materials

    Keyhole or robotic surgery, and the make of any implant, can change the price.

  4. 04

    Your health

    Other conditions, earlier treatment and the tests you need before treatment all count.

  5. 05

    How long you stay

    Days in hospital, any time in intensive care and the weeks you spend recovering in India.

  6. 06

    What else you need

    Physiotherapy, medicines to take home and follow-up visits are added only if your doctor asks for them.

The estimate is not final until the doctor has examined you in India. If anything changes, we explain it before you agree to it.

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Questions about this treatment

How long does a hip replacement last?

Most last 15 to 20 years or more.

Are there movements I must avoid?

For the first weeks, yes. The physiotherapist shows you how to sit, bend and climb stairs safely.

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