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A Complete Guideline To Knee Replacement Cost In Pakistan

A Complete Guideline To Knee Replacement Cost In Pakistan

Let’s face the fact: 37 per 1000 people in Pakistan suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. This figure isn’t small. Out of these 37 people, many can’t even carry out basic life activities and thus resulting in impairment. Let’s look into the knee replacement cost in Pakistan so that you or your loved ones can make better and informed decisions and avoid impairment. 

We will also have an insight into the best knee replacement surgeons in Pakistan. Scared of surgery and want to avoid it? Here, you will also find a proven alternative treatment now available in Pakistan. 

Knee Replacement Surgery – An Overview 

Knee replacement surgery or total knee replacement is a way to treat damaged knee caps and worn knee joints. 

Patients who have been through different treatments and tried to cure their knee pain naturally but failed are suggested to go for surgery. The surgery is done to resurface knee joints that are extremely damaged due to arthritis over years. 

Knee replacement helps patients to regain mobility and get back to near-to-normal life. The resurfaced knee might not feel comfortable at the beginning but it surely helps patients to move and carry out daily life activities. 

Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery

The benefits of knee replacement procedure are: 

  • It replaces worn knee joints and resurfaces whole knee 
  • The patients can stand up and move the very next day 
  • Helps regain mobility 
  • Reduces pain and swelling 
  • Reduces the effects of knee arthritis 

Complications of Knee Replacement Surgery

The benefits surely outweigh the risks for patients who have been completely bed-ridden due to damaged knee joints. But every surgical procedure comes with a few suspected complications that we can’t ignore. 

The complications of knee replacement surgery are: 

  • Infection 
  • Nerve or blood vessel damage 
  • Persistent knee pain 
  • Knee stiffness 
  • Formation of blood clots 
  • Implant failure

Average Cost Of Total Knee Replacement In Pakistan 

The cost of the total knee replacement procedure depends upon the hospital, the doctor’s expertise, pre and post surgery examinations, and the surgery itself. 

The average cost of total knee replacement in Pakistan is anywhere between 400,000 PKR – 550,000 PKR. 

But you can get treatment at much less cost as well if you opt for welfare hospitals where the treatment costs less than 300,000. 

Knee replacement surgery cost in Islamabad 

The knee replacement surgery cost in Islamabad is between 400,000 PKR to 600,000 PKR. 

You can get in touch with the particular hospital and ask the cost. 

Knee replacement cost in Karachi 

The average knee replacement cost in Karachi remains the same. So to get the exact cost, you can call the hospital where you wish to go. 

Indus hospital karachi is offering total knee replacement for as low as 275,000 PKR. 

Success Rate Of Knee Replacement In Pakistan 

Almost 85% to 90% of patients report a positive outcome of the surgery. They feel better right after the procedure and can move their knee easily. 

Although the movement becomes possible for more than 90% patients, few patients also complain of uneasiness and stiffness that won’t go away. 

Very few patients experience complications. So overall, knee replacement surgery results in a successful treatment for maximum patients. 

10 Best Knee Replacement Surgeons In Pakistan 

Let’s know about 10 best surgeons who are performing knee replacement surgery in Pakistan.

Dr. Muhammd Munir Ahmed Khan, Islamabad 

Dr. Muhammad Munir is one of the highly qualified rheumatologist. He has 17+ years of experience in this field. 

He has worked as Senior Fellow Surgeon for Polytrauma at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK. Dr Munir is a specialist in spine surgery, joint replacement surgery, complex fractures, and pediatric orthopedic problems. He is now working as Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery in Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University and PIMS Hospital and is also practicing at Ali Medical Centre on Weekends. 

Prof. Dr. Syed Kamran Ahmed, Karachi 

Dr. Kamran is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and microsurgery with 20+ years of experience. He has fellowships from the Queen Mary Hospital and Duchess of Kent Hospital, Hong Kong University. He has also trained at the International College of Surgeons, US. At the University of Istanbul’s Ćapa Hospital, he undertook a fellowship in the Ilizarov & Extremity Reconstruction techniques.

Dr. Kamran specializes in joint replacement surgery (hand, shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee), Cerebral Palsy and Poliomyelitis surgeries, dermal fillers, and treatment for Osteoporosis.

Dr. Shahzad Javed, Lahore

Dr. Shahzad Javed has over 28 years of experience in his field. One of the pioneers of arthroscopic surgery in the Punjab. Knee and now shoulder Arthroscopy is being performed. He has a special interest in ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) reconstruction and Ilizarov bone reconstruction and deformity surgery. He is a versatile spine surgeon as well as joint replacement surgeon.

Dr. Sajid Aslam Khwaja, Rawalpindi

Dr. Sajid Aslam Khwaja has over 19 years of experience in general surgery, plastic surgery, joint replacement surgery, orthopedic, and trauma. 

He has worked as consultant for orthopedic and trauma in Pakistan International Hospital, Rawalpindi. He has also experience working in several reputable medical institutes in the UK, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. 

Currently, he is practicing as an Orthopedic and Trauma and hip and knee replacement surgeon at Pakistan International Hospital and Maryam Memorial Hospital, Rawalpindi. 

Dr. M.A Wajid, Lahore 

Dr. M.A Wajid is another highly qualified orthopedic surgeon with 20+ years of experience in this particular field. He is a specialist in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, knee replacement, and joint issues. 

Dr. Wajid is also a professor of orthopedic surgery at Shalamar Medical and Dental college. His main area of interest is keyhole surgery and joint replacement surgery. Currently, he is practicing at National Hospital Lahore.

Dr. Niaz Hussain, Hyderabad

Dr. Niaz Hussain has 18 years of experience in orthopedics. He is a specialist in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, knee replacement, and joint issues. 

He has worked as a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon at Nizwa Hospital, Oman. He is now practicing as an Orthopedic Surgeon at Jeejalam Hospital, Hyderabad. 

Prof. Dr. Lal Muhammad Khan Kakar, Quetta 

Dr. Lal Muhammad Khan is a highly-skilled, professional, and experienced orthopedic surgeon with 18+ years of experience. 

He is a specialist in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, knee replacement, arthroplasty, trauma, pediatric surgery, and joint issues. He has completed his Post Fellowship (arthroplasty) from Singapore and England. Currently, he is practicing at Rahat Medical Complex, Quetta.

Dr. Ambreen Farhan, Karachi 

Dr. Ambreem Farhan has two decades of experience in orthopedics. Diseases treated by Dr. Ambreen Farhan include Plantar Fasciitis, Osteoarthritis, and Knee Deformities. She has done an MBBS from Dow University, Karachi, and FCPS (Orthopedic Surgery) from the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shafqat Wasim Chaudhry, Lahore 

Assoc. Dr. Shafqat Wasim Chaudhry is an Orthopedic Surgeon. He has over 23 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery and practices at Chughtai Medical Center Dha phase 4. 

His field of interest includes Arthroscopic Surgery, Bone Fracture, Fracture surgery, Frozen shoulder, Joint reconstruction surgery, Joints replacement pelvis, trauma Knee Replacement, Pediatric orthopedic and trauma surgery, Sports Injuries, and Treatment for limbs, pelvis, hip, and knee.

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Farooq Pasha 

The Spinal Surgeon, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Farooq Pasha, has 32 years of experience in special areas of interest including Minimally Invasive Surgery, Bone Health Care, and Reconstructive orthopedics.

He has done MBBS from, Fellowship Spine Surgery from AfPGMI, AO Fellowship from Nottingham University UK, OJT Spine Surgery from Queens Medical Centre Nottingham UK, Fellowship Spine Surgery (V) from University of Berne, Switzerland, FCPS Orthopedics Surgery from College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and Former Prof. from Spine Deptt. SMH

Alternative Treatment To Avoid Knee Replacement 

Considering the complications of surgery and the high cost of knee replacement, you might want to opt for an alternative treatment. But not all alternative treatments can give you the same results as surgical procedures. 

Does deep tissue laser therapy work? Yes, it is a proven alternative treatment that can treat severe knee arthritis without the need for medications. If you go to an experienced rheumatologist and follow your laser pain sessions religiously then you can get better without surgery as well. 

Laser therapy works by stimulating the body’s healing mechanisms. You will feel less pain and inflammation just after a few sessions.  Your doctor will guide you about your expected success rate based on your particular condition.

LEARN MORE: LASER TREATMENT FOR KNEE PAIN IN PAKISTAN

BioFlex Pakistan is a modern pain management clinic with highly experienced doctors and courteous staff with advanced laser equipment to give you the best results. 

Our doctors have treated various patients suffering from knee arthritis and have succeeded in giving them 95% positive results.

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