In the 21st century, we are enjoying the healthy life with more life expectancy than the previous era. With an increase in longevity, senior citizens are facing more problems related to mobility, back pain and the most common are Arthritis ……among all major joints, Knee joint is bearing more weight and hence suffering from comparatively major wear & tear, which leads to painful & altered movements. Do not postpone the knee surgery which could increase complications.
Initially, physicians can manage such problems by conservative treatments like medicines, exercise, weight reduction, Steroidal injections(which is not so popular nowadays), Physical therapy etc. but after certain limit these conservative treatments are also not that much beneficial & leads to increased dependency of seniors for movements. Also long administration of painkillers has their own side effects like kidney & liver damage, gastric irritation. In the sixties of such patient now, Medical science gives this golden opportunity of “Knee replacement surgery” to improvise living of such patient.
There are quite a few treatments for early arthritis of knees like weight reduction, anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections (rarely used nowadays) and physical therapy which can include localized treatments (Hot /Cold fomentation, Massages) and exercises.
When these conservative modalities fail to give pain relief or improve movement and start interfering with the quality of life then Total Knee Replacement could be considered as an option.
Also, if the deformity is such that it starts affecting the other joints, like the same side hip or the opposite side knee, then your doctor could advise a knee replacement surgery options for you.

Total Knee Replacement Surgery is a reliable operation to relieve pain and suffering due to disabling arthritis of the knee. However, many patients have reservations due to its prolonged recovery and a need for physiotherapy. Inability to squat and kneel after the operation, which is particularly important to Indian patients also acts as the deterrent.
Techniques that have been developed today, have drastically cut the recovery time down. Many patients after subcastes MI TKR have been able to walk without even holding a walking stick on the third day post surgery. The need for physiotherapy also has become mush less. With the superior quality of joints available, activities such as kneeling and squatting are possible in selected patients. These benefits are enjoyed due to an advanced surgical technique that involves a minimal incision on the front of the knee. This cut is typically less than 4 inches. Former incision lengths were around 9 to 12 inches.

The average cost of Knee Replacement surgery in Mumbai, India is usually between ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2.3 lakh. However, the prices may vary depending upon the type of surgery, condition of patients.