Knee Replacement Surgery
Overview
Knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty) involves replacing a damaged, worn or diseased knee with an artificial joint. Our partner hospitals use the latest implant technology — Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, and DePuy — with minimally invasive techniques where appropriate, reducing recovery time significantly.
Australians wait a median of 265 days for a knee replacement in the public system (AIHW 2023–24). Self-funded privately, the same procedure costs AUD 25,000–35,000. In India, the same procedure — same implant brands, JCI-accredited hospital, internationally trained surgeon — starts from AUD 9,000.
Cost Comparison by Country
| Country | Avg. Cost (AUD) | Hospital Stay | Savings vs Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | AUD $9,000 | 5 days | Save ~70–75% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | AUD $16,000 | 6 days | Save ~50–55% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | AUD $26,000 | 7 days | Save ~20–25% |
| 🇬🇧 UK | AUD $32,000 | 6 days | Save ~5–10% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Self-Funded | AUD ~25,000–35,000 | 5–6 days | — |
Pricing indicative. Includes procedure, hospital accommodation, standard medications, nursing care, and post-operative physiotherapy. Flights, accommodation outside hospital, and travel insurance budgeted separately.
For Australian Patients: The median public waiting list for knee replacement in Australia is 265 days (AIHW 2023–24). In the private system, out-of-pocket gap payments average AUD $713 for orthopaedic procedures — on top of annual premiums. Earth Abroad's partner hospitals in India deliver the same procedure using identical implant brands at 70–75% below Australian self-funded cost — typically within 2–4 weeks of enquiry.
What's Included
- Pre-surgery consultation and diagnostic imaging review
- Surgery and anaesthesia fees
- Premium knee implant — Zimmer Biomet or Stryker (same brands used in Australian hospitals)
- 5–7 nights private hospital accommodation
- Post-surgery physiotherapy sessions (in-hospital)
- Airport transfers and local transport
- Dedicated Earth Abroad care coordinator throughout
- Medical visa invitation letter (for India)
- 90-day post-treatment remote support
Partner Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals Chennai
🇮🇳 Chennai, India · JCI Accredited · NABH Certified
India's most established orthopaedic surgery centre. Robotic knee replacement available. 8,000+ knee procedures annually.
Fortis Healthcare Delhi
🇮🇳 New Delhi, India · JCI Accredited · NABH Certified
National referral centre for orthopaedics. Minimally invasive and robotic joint replacement specialists.
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Recommended Package
Knee Replacement + Physiotherapy Recovery
18 days · Chennai or Delhi, India
From AUD ~9,500
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