Joint Replacement
Surgery in Pune
Knee or hip pain limiting your life? Dr. Ankkur Kumar offers both traditional and robotic joint replacement, with an honest recommendation for your specific joint.
Experienced orthopaedic care. Serving Pune, Pimple Saudagar and the wider PCMC area.
Which Joint Is Causing Your Pain?
"Joint replacement" covers two different surgeries. Choose your joint below for a page dedicated to your surgery, cost and recovery.
Still exploring non-surgical options first? Read our Joint Pain Treatment guide.
Knee Pain
Pain felt at the knee itself, worse on stairs, bending, or after walking. Stiffness, swelling, or a bone-on-bone grinding feeling.
Knee Replacement Surgery in PuneHip or Groin Pain
Pain felt in the groin, outer hip or thigh, worse with walking, putting on shoes, or getting up from a low chair. Stiffness getting in and out of a car.
Hip Replacement Surgery in PuneNot sure which joint it is, or dealing with pain in both? A clinical assessment and X-ray with Dr. Ankkur will confirm the source and the right option, surgical or otherwise.
Traditional vs Robotic-Assisted Replacement
Available for both knee and hip surgery at our clinics. Dr. Ankkur recommends the approach that genuinely suits you, not the more expensive one by default.
Traditional Surgery
A well-proven manual technique, performed for decades with strong long-term outcomes. Typically a longer hospital stay and recovery period.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
3D surgical planning and a robotic arm for millimetre-accurate implant placement, through a smaller incision, typically less pain and a faster return to walking.
Robotic assistance is currently offered for knee replacement at our clinics. See the full robotic knee replacement comparison, recovery timeline and cost →
Is Joint Replacement the Right Next Step?
Joint pain does not always mean you need an operation. Many people manage well for a long time with exercise and physiotherapy, weight management, walking aids, pain-relief medication and, in some cases, injections. These are normally tried first.
Replacement is worth discussing when pain keeps disturbing your sleep, walking or daily routine despite these measures, and scans show significant wear in the joint. If you are still at the stage of finding out what is causing your pain, start with our pages on knee pain treatment, hip pain treatment and joint pain treatment.
Dr. Ankkur Kumar will examine you, review your X-rays and tell you plainly whether surgery is needed now, later or not at all.
Risks and Questions to Ask Before You Decide
Joint replacement is a major operation and carries risks, including infection, blood clots, stiffness, ongoing discomfort, wear of the implant over time and, rarely, the need for further surgery. Your own level of risk depends on your age, general health, existing conditions and medicines, which is why a full assessment comes first.
Questions worth bringing to your consultation:
- Which joint needs treatment first, and what are my options for each?
- Do you recommend a traditional or a robotic-assisted approach for me, and why?
- What are the risks in my case, given my other health conditions?
- What will recovery and physiotherapy involve?
- What is the total cost, and what does it include?
Helpful guides: How to prepare for joint replacement surgery | How to choose a knee replacement surgeon in Pune | Total vs partial knee replacement
You can also read about knee replacement surgery in Pune, hip replacement surgery and robotic knee replacement.
Joint Replacement Cost in Pune - Starting From
Indicative starting prices at our clinics. Your exact cost depends on implant type, technique and hospital stay, confirmed at your consultation.
Traditional Knee Replacement
(Single Knee)
Advanced Robotic Knee Replacement
(Single Knee)
DAA MIS Hip Replacement
(Single Hip)
What the cost includes
See the full cost breakdown, including both-knee robotic pricing, on the Knee Replacement Surgery and Hip Replacement Surgery pages.
Why Patients Across Pune Choose Dr. Ankkur Kumar
Dr. Ankkur Kumar is a specialist in both knee and hip replacement, bringing extensive orthopaedic experience to every joint replacement he performs. He has presented at international conferences including SICOT 2018 in Montreal, Canada. Read Dr. Ankkur's full profile and credentials →
Joint Replacement for Patients Across Pune & PCMC
Patients travel from across Pune, including Pimple Saudagar, Wakad, Aundh, Baner and the wider Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC) area, for knee and hip replacement surgery at our two clinics. Our primary centre is in Pimple Saudagar, with a second clinic in Baner, so wherever you are in Pune or PCMC, a consultation is a short drive away.
Joint Replacement Surgery - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need knee or hip replacement?
The location of your pain is usually the clearest sign. Knee replacement addresses pain at the knee joint itself, while hip replacement addresses pain felt in the groin, outer hip or thigh. An X-ray and clinical assessment with Dr. Ankkur will confirm the source and whether replacement is the right option.
What is the difference between traditional and robotic joint replacement?
Robotic-assisted surgery uses 3D planning and a robotic arm for millimetre-accurate implant placement through a smaller incision, typically meaning less pain and a faster recovery. Traditional surgery is a well-proven manual technique that remains the right choice for many patients. Robotic assistance is currently offered for knee replacement at our clinics.
How much does joint replacement cost in Pune?
At our clinics, traditional knee replacement starts from ₹1,50,000, robotic knee replacement starts from ₹2,50,000, and hip replacement (DAA MIS) ranges from approximately ₹2,50,000 to ₹4,50,000, depending on implant type and hospital stay.
Can both knees or both hips be replaced at the same time?
In select cases, yes. This is discussed and planned individually with Dr. Ankkur based on your health, age and the clinical assessment.
Do you treat patients from Pimple Saudagar and the PCMC area?
Yes. Our primary clinic is in Pimple Saudagar, with a second clinic in Baner, and we regularly treat patients from across Pune and the wider Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC) area.
How do I book a consultation?
Call, WhatsApp, or use the buttons on this page. Same-day appointments are available, and walk-ins are welcome at both clinics.
How long does recovery take after joint replacement?
Whether knee or hip replacement, most patients begin walking with support within a day of surgery and are typically home within 3 days. Robotic-assisted surgery, through a smaller incision, generally means less pain and a faster return to walking than the traditional approach.
Ready to Talk About Your Joint Pain?
You do not have to decide anything today.
Come in, tell Dr. Ankkur what you have been going through, and get an honest assessment - knee or hip, traditional or robotic, whichever genuinely suits you.
Then decide.
Same-day appointments available. Walk-ins welcome. No long waiting period.
Clinics in Pimple Saudagar and Baner - serving all of Pune & PCMC.
Visiting from Pimple Saudagar or PCMC? See our page on the Orthopedic Doctor in Pimple Saudagar.