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The first Knee replacement surgeries in India were performed in the 1970s. Since then, hospitals and knee replacement specialists in India have come to be recognized as absolutely world class. To a point where knee replacement surgeons in India are consulted by top manufacturers of knee implants to customize artificial knee joints that better cater to the anatomy of the Asian population at large and the Indian population in particular. Indian hospitals lead not only in quality but also in terms of number of procedures. Leading hospitals have each carried out over 25,000 joint replacements. Many knee replacement surgeons in India have done over 10,000 joint replacements. Very few hospitals and surgeons worldwide have achieved these distinctions. These volumes of knee replacement procedures enable Indian surgeons to offer economical knee replacement surgery in India. Further, with a success rate of over 99%, these hospitals rank amongst the best in the world. Why should you look at Knee Replacement Surgery in India: • Knee replacement surgeons have very strong academic background • Many surgeons in India have acquired super speciality training and academic qualifications UK, USA, Australia, etc. • State-of-the-art operation theatres. • High quality investigations using technology from companies like GE, Siemens, Phillips, etc. • Knee Replacement surgery success rate of 99%. • Computer navigation techniques are widely used • Cost of Knee Replacement surgery in India ranks amongst the most economical in the world ( for example, compared to USA the cost is just 1/5) Choosing the Right implant is crucial : The success of any joint replacement surgery requires the following: • Expertise and experience on the part of the surgeon • High quality operation theatre and recuperation care, and -equally importantly • The right choice of implant There are over 450 types of implants in the market available for knee replacement procedures. These are constructed from a range of materials: durable plastic (polyethylene), stainless steel, titanium or chrome and cobalt alloys . The joint replacement surgeon would endeavour to pick the right design, the appropriate size and of a material of construction that is right for your age and lifestyle. If the above parameters are met you can safely expect a very successful knee replacement surgery in India. About Author: P R Ramesh is the CEO of Aarex Medical Services, one of India's leading medical tourism companies. Ramesh is well-connected with India's best doctors and hospitals and is one of the senior most professionals in the medical tourism industry in India, having delivered quality medical care over the last decade to patients from over 30 countries from across the globe.
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