Arthritis is a debilitating disease that causes severe physical pain and emotional turmoil for millions of people who suffer with it.
Many do nothing about it, simply because they feel the cost of joint replacement surgery is too high.
Prices for corrective joint surgery, however has fallen dramatically in price making them more affordable than ever and surgery is available at a cost of around 70% less than surgery in the US and Europe, in India.
Joint replacement is now affordable at 75% less than in the US or UK!
A hip or knee replacement for example, would cost around 20,000 dollars in the US, but in India costs just $4,500.
While the cost may be competitive there is no difference in the quality of treatment.
Many patients from Europe and the US are now traveling to India to have joint replacement surgery done, are saving enough money to enjoy a holiday of a lifetime and still have money left over!
Before we look at the standard of care in India for joint replacement surgery, let