Condition Guide

Your parent's joint replacement: Complete care from thousands of miles away

Your parent needs a hip or knee replacement. You can't be there for surgery. We manage everything—the surgery coordination, post-op recovery, physical therapy follow-up, and your peace of mind.

Why joint surgery from abroad feels impossible (But isn't)

Your parent is in pain. Walking is difficult. Surgery could restore quality of life. But you can't be there. Recovery takes weeks. Physiotherapy is daily. How do you manage it from thousands of miles away?

The Surgery Timeline

Week 1: Surgeon consultation & pre-op testing
Week 4: Surgery day (operation)
Weeks 4-6: Hospital admission (3-4 days)
Weeks 6-12: Home recovery (rest, physiotherapy)
Weeks 12-24: Physical therapy & mobility restoration
Month 6+: Return to normal activities

Knee Replacement

Hospital stay: 3-4 days
Recovery: 12-16 weeks
₹2,00,000-3,00,000

80-90% cheaper than USA

Hip Replacement

Hospital stay: 3-4 days
Recovery: 12-16 weeks
₹2,25,000-3,25,000

80-90% cheaper than USA

How Presence manages the entire journey

Pre-Surgery (Weeks 1-3)

What happens

Surgeon selection, pre-op testing, family preparation

Presence role

Coordinate surgeon meetings, collect all test results, prepare parent emotionally

Surgery Day

What happens

Operation & immediate post-op recovery

Presence role

Full-day companion, real-time updates to you when surgery complete

Hospital Days 1-4

What happens

Pain management, early mobilization, infection monitoring

Presence role

Daily WhatsApp updates on pain level, mobility progress, appetite, mood

Home Recovery (Weeks 1-12)

What happens

Wound healing, increasing walking, physiotherapy beginning

Presence role

Twice-weekly WhatsApp updates with progress photos, pain trends, mobility improvements

Physiotherapy (Weeks 12-24)

What happens

Advanced exercises, range of motion, return to normal

Presence role

Attend PT sessions, monitor progress, encourage your parent, weekly reports

Total cost breakdown

Surgery Costs

Knee/Hip Replacement₹2,00,000-3,00,000
Surgeon fee₹25,000-50,000
Anesthesia₹15,000-25,000
Total Surgery₹2,40,000-3,50,000

Post-Op Costs

Post-op medications₹5,000-10,000
Physical therapy (12 weeks)₹25,000-50,000
Follow-up surgeon visits₹3,000-5,000
Total Post-Op₹33,000-65,000

Presence Support Cost

Pre-op coordination₹1,500 per visit (3 visits)
Surgery day companion₹5,000
Hospital days (3 days)₹4,500
Recovery coordination (12 weeks)₹1,500 per visit (3-4x/week)
Total Presence Support₹40,000-50,000

Complete surgery + recovery package

Expected outcomes by month 6

Most patients with successful joint replacement experience:

Walking pain-free (no aids)

Climbing stairs easily

Getting in/out of car comfortably

Traveling short distances

Exercising (walking, swimming, cycling)

Resuming hobbies

Complete independence

Let Presence handle joint replacement coordination