When is knee replacement surgery necessary for severe osteoarthritis?

Dear Sahid Ahmed ji,

At 77 years of age, if you have been suffering from arthritis for around 3 years and your doctor has advised knee surgery, you should consult an experienced orthopaedic surgeon before proceeding. If the knee joint has severe damage and pain or difficulty walking is significantly affecting daily activities, the doctor may consider total knee replacement after evaluating your X-ray, medical history and overall health.

Can Knee Replacement Be Done Under Ayushman Bharat?

Yes. Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is an orthopaedic procedure included in the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY treatment framework.

Since you are 77 years old, you be eligible under the Ayushman Bharat senior-citizen benefit. Under the current scheme, all Indian citizens aged 70 years or above are eligible for PM-JAY benefits irrespective of their economic status, subject to enrolment and applicable scheme rules. Aadhaar-based e-KYC is required for the senior-citizen Ayushman Card.

How to Check an Ayushman Hospital in Assam?

• Visit the official PM-JAY hospital search portal.

• Select Assam as the State.

• Select your District.

• Search for PM-JAY empanelled hospitals.

• Check whether the hospital's empanelment is currently active.

• Confirm that Orthopaedics services are available.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Ayushman Bharat Card, if already generated

• Aadhaar Card

• Knee X-rays and other scan reports

• Orthopaedic doctor's prescription

• Previous medical records

• Blood test reports

• List of current medicines

• Previous hospital/discharge records, if available

At 77, it is particularly important to tell the surgeon about any heart, blood-pressure, diabetes, kidney or other medical conditions and all medicines you take. The surgical team will assess your fitness for anaesthesia and surgery before proceeding.

How HexaHealth Can Help

We can help you connect with experienced orthopaedic surgeons at our partner hospitals, coordinate a consultation and assist you in understanding the Ayushman treatment process.

Please share your city/district in Assam. We can then help you identify suitable Ayushman-empanelled options for your knee treatment.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth