Knee operation for severe knee pain: Can it be done with Ayushman card?

Hello Vivek ji,

Yes, if your grandmother is 70 years old and has been advised for knee replacement surgery, the treatment can be done under the Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme, provided it is carried out at a hospital empanelled under Ayushman.

What’s Covered Under Ayushman Card:

• Knee replacement surgery (partial or total)

• Hospital stay & ICU care (if needed)

• Medicines during admission

• Doctor & OT charges

• Post-surgery physiotherapy (in some cases)

Advanced Knee Replacement Options:

Hospitals now offer minimally invasive or robotic-assisted knee replacement which results in:

• Less pain and blood loss

• Faster recovery

• Shorter hospital stay

• Better implant positioning

These options may be available under Ayushman in select hospitals.

What You Should Do:

1. Carry your grandmother’s Ayushman card, Aadhaar, and doctor's recommendation

2. Visit a PM-JAY empanelled hospital near Indore

3. Check hospital empanelment here:
   👉 https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/empnlWorkFlow.htm
   Select Madhya Pradesh > Indore

Vivek ji, timely surgery can bring great relief and mobility to your grandmother.

Wishing her strength and a smooth recovery. Feel free to reach out for step-by-step help!