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When Your Joint Needs Surgery Joint Replacement Surgery in Kolkata — Relieve Pain and Reclaim Mobility at Citadel Hospital
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Joint replacement surgery — also called arthroplasty — involves removing a damaged or worn joint surface and replacing it with an artificial implant made of metal, ceramic, and high-grade plastic components. These implants recreate the smooth, functioning joint surface — eliminating the bone-on-bone friction that causes severe arthritis pain and restoring a wide range of comfortable movement. Joint replacement is most commonly performed on the knee and hip, though shoulder, ankle, and elbow replacement are also performed at Citadel Hospital for appropriate candidates. The surgery is recommended when joint damage is severe enough to significantly limit daily activities and when non-surgical treatments have been tried and found insufficient.
When only one compartment of the knee is damaged — most commonly the medial (inner) compartment — a partial knee replacement replaces only the damaged portion, preserving the healthy parts of the knee. PKR involves a smaller incision, less bone removal, faster recovery, and a more natural-feeling knee than total replacement — but is only suitable for carefully selected patients with localised disease.
When only one compartment of the knee is damaged — most commonly the medial (inner) compartment — a partial knee replacement replaces only the damaged portion, preserving the healthy parts of the knee. PKR involves a smaller incision, less bone removal, faster recovery, and a more natural-feeling knee than total replacement — but is only suitable for carefully selected patients with localised disease.
The damaged ball-and-socket hip joint is replaced with an implant — a metal or ceramic ball fixed to a stem inserted into the femur, and a metal cup with a smooth lining placed in the hip socket. Total hip replacement reliably eliminates hip pain, restores mobility, and improves quality of life — with most patients walking with support within 24 hours of surgery.
For severe shoulder arthritis or complex fractures that cannot be adequately managed conservatively, shoulder replacement restores comfortable movement and eliminates pain. We perform total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and hemi-arthroplasty depending on the specific condition and the patient's needs.
When a previously implanted joint replacement fails — due to implant loosening, infection, wear, or instability — a revision procedure is needed to remove the old implant and replace it with a new one. Revision joint replacement is significantly more complex than a primary procedure and requires specialist expertise. Our senior joint replacement surgeons at Citadel Hospital have extensive experience with complex revision cases.
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Why Patients Across Kolkata — and Eastern India 
Pre-surgical Consultation Clinical examination, X-ray assessment, and a review of prior treatments. Your surgeon explains whether surgery is needed and which procedure is most appropriate.
Pre-operative Preparation Blood tests, anaesthesia assessment, and any necessary optimisation of existing health conditions. For robotic procedures, a pre-operative CT scan is taken to plan the surgery.
The Surgery Performed under spinal or general anaesthesia in our advanced orthopaedic operation theatres. Most knee and hip replacements take 60 to 90 minutes.
Post-operative Recovery Physiotherapy begins the day after surgery. Most patients are walking with support within 24 to 48 hours. Hospital stay is typically 3 to 5 days.
Rehabilitation and Return to Activity A structured physiotherapy programme guides recovery over 6 to 12 weeks. Most patients return to light daily activities within 4 to 6 weeks and to full independent mobility within 3 months.
get In touchJoint replacement surgery is covered under most major health insurance policies, CGHS, WBHS, Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), and corporate group plans. Citadel Hospital is empanelled with leading cashless TPA networks. Our patient support team handles all pre-authorisation and documentation. Call or WhatsApp us at 033 1234 5678 to confirm coverage and book a consultation.
Why Patients Across Kolkata — and Eastern India NABH Accredited — every procedure meets nationally benchmarked safety and clinical standards. Robotic Technology — greater accuracy, better outcomes, faster recovery compared to conventional surgery. Advanced Implant Systems — high-quality, long-lasting implant components from leading manufacturers. Experienced Surgeons — thousands of primary and revision joint replacements performed. Structured Rehabilitation — dedicated post-operative physiotherapy programme for faster, safer recovery. Trusted Across Eastern India — patients from West Bengal and beyond choose Citadel Hospital for joint replacement because of our clinical outcomes and honest, patient-centred approach.
FaqsJoint replacement surgery removes a damaged joint surface and replaces it with an artificial implant — most commonly in the knee or hip. It is recommended when severe arthritis or joint damage significantly limits daily activities and has not responded to physiotherapy, medication, or injections. At Citadel Hospital, Kolkata, we always explore non-surgical options first and recommend surgery only when it is genuinely the best path forward.
Modern joint replacement implants typically last 15 to 20 years or more, depending on the patient's age, activity level, weight, and the quality of implant placement. Robotic-assisted joint replacement at Citadel Hospital, Kolkata improves implant positioning accuracy, which reduces wear and can extend implant lifespan. Regular follow-up appointments allow early detection of any wear-related issues before they become significant.
Most patients at Citadel Hospital, Kolkata are walking with support within 24 to 48 hours of knee replacement surgery. Hospital stay is typically 3 to 5 days. Most patients return to light daily activities — including walking independently — within 4 to 6 weeks. Full recovery, including return to stairs and longer walks, typically takes 3 months. A structured physiotherapy programme is provided for the entire recovery period.
Total knee replacement replaces all three compartments of the knee joint. Partial knee replacement replaces only the damaged compartment — preserving the healthy parts of the knee. Partial replacement involves a smaller incision, faster recovery, and often feels more natural, but is only suitable for patients with damage confined to one compartment. Our surgeons at Citadel Hospital, Kolkata will assess which option is appropriate for your specific pattern of damage.
Yes. Citadel Hospital, Taratala, Kolkata offers robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement surgery. Robotic technology provides greater implant accuracy, better alignment, and faster recovery compared to conventional surgery. Our robotic joint replacement programme is one of the most advanced available in South Kolkata and Eastern India.
Yes. Knee replacement, hip replacement, and other joint replacement surgeries are covered under most major health insurance policies, CGHS, WBHS, Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), and corporate group plans in India. Citadel Hospital is empanelled with leading cashless TPA networks. Call or WhatsApp us at 033 1234 5678 to confirm your coverage before your procedure.
