Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) cost in India (2026)
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- 4 nights in hospital
- 90 days to full recovery
- 4 days visa processing
- 94% reported success rate
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What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 4 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
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Your recovery plan
- Days 1–4Stand with a frame; physiotherapy and clot prevention.
- Weeks 2–6Walking with sticks; avoid twisting and impact.
- Weeks 6–12Walk unaided and return to desk work.
- Months 3–6Strength returns; low-impact activity resumes.
Medical visa for India
India issues a dedicated Medical Visa for treatment abroad — apply online via the e-Medical portal or through an Indian consulate. Processing typically takes 3-5 working days for e-visa, longer for sticker visa. Two attendant visas (Medical Attendant Visa, M-X) can be issued for immediate family travelling with the patient.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
What Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) patients say
Young (35) with avascular necrosis of femoral head. Total hip replacement would have meant likely revision in 20-25 years. Hip resurfacing (Birmingham) preserves more bone and is durable in active young patients. Medanta has Dr. Misra who…
About Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham)
Hip resurfacing caps the ball of the thigh bone with a metal shell instead of removing it, and fits a metal socket. It was designed for younger, active people with good bone and hip arthritis.
Through a larger incision than for a standard hip replacement, the surgeon reshapes the head of the femur and covers it with a metal cap, and places a metal cup in the socket. More of your own bone is kept. It is done under spinal or general anaesthesia. Careful positioning of the parts matters a great deal for how the hip performs.
Usually a good fit if
- Younger, active adults, usually men under 60, with hip arthritis and good bone quality.
- Large femoral head and normal anatomy that suit a metal resurfacing.
- Wish to keep a more natural hip and remain active.
- Normal kidney function.
May need to wait if
- Women of small build, who have a higher failure rate with metal-on-metal resurfacing.
- Poor bone quality, osteoporosis, large cysts in the femoral head or avascular necrosis.
- Kidney disease or metal allergy.
- Smaller femoral heads or hip dysplasia.
How to prepare
- Have X-rays and sometimes CT or MRI to check femoral head bone quality and socket shape, since resurfacing needs healthy bone.
- Mention kidney disease, metal allergy and any previous hip surgery, and ask about blood tests for kidney function.
- Review blood thinners and anti-inflammatories with your doctor; do not change them yourself.
- Practise using crutches and prepare raised seating at home.
- Plan clot prevention for the flight home and check fitness to fly.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Am I a suitable candidate for resurfacing rather than a standard hip replacement?
- Which implant do you use, and what is its registry track record?
- How many resurfacings have you done?
- What follow-up tests for metal ions and imaging do I need?
- What are the risks of neck fracture, metal reaction or revision?
- Can follow-up be done at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- Surgeon with limited resurfacing experience; patient selection and technique are critical.
- Using an implant with a poor registry history.
- Offering resurfacing to women or those with poor bone without discussion.
- No metal ion monitoring plan.
Questions about Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) in India
How long do I need to stay in India?
Most patients spend about 4 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 90 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for India take?
Medical Visa (e-Medical available): processing takes about 4 days and the visa is valid for 60 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
Why choose resurfacing?
It preserves bone and may allow high activity in the right patient. In selected men, results are comparable to standard replacement.
Who should avoid it?
Women, patients with small femurs, poor bone, kidney disease or metal allergy. Failure rates are higher in these groups.
Are metal ions a concern?
Metal-on-metal implants release metal particles, so follow-up blood tests and imaging are advised.
What are the risks?
Femoral neck fracture, metal reaction, loosening, infection, dislocation and blood clots.