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From years of silent pain to renewed movement, Punjab patients regain independence as free knee replacement surgeries bring relief under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chandigarh (April 29):<\/span> For many, walking is ordinary. But for some, even a few steps are a daily struggle.<\/p>\n

In Punjab, that struggle is now slowly turning into recovery, as thousands of patients suffering from severe knee pain are getting life-changing surgeries under the Bhagwant Mann Government\u2019s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), a scheme that is making advanced treatment cashless and widely accessible.<\/p>\n

For an ageing Sukhwinder Kaur, this shift brought immediate relief. \u201cI had knee pain for two to three years. Some days I could barely walk,\u201d she said. \u201cNow after surgery, I feel very happy. Sehat card has given me my life back. I will now walk without pain.\u201d<\/p>\n

At 67, Paramjit Kaur from Punjab had almost stopped moving freely. Even crossing a room had become painful, and standing for a few minutes felt unbearable. For nearly a year, her life was defined by restricted movement and constant discomfort caused largely by osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n

Her turning point came unexpectedly when her son, Jaswinder Singh, discovered the Sehat scheme through social media. \u201cI learnt about the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana online. It took me a few days to arrange the documents,\u201d he said. \u201cOnce we registered, the surgery was done. The doctors were very helpful, and my mother is now much better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paramjit Kaur is now among thousands across Punjab who are regaining mobility through free knee replacements.
\nIn just three months, nearly 4,600 knee replacement surgeries have been conducted under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, reflecting a sharp rise in patients opting for treatment that was earlier delayed due to high costs.<\/p>\n

Doctors say the change is clearly visible in hospitals. \u201cWe are seeing a surge in knee and hip replacement cases,\u201d says Dr Karan Chopra, orthopaedic surgeon, Civil Hospital Barnala, \u201cMost patients suffer from osteoarthritis, which damages cartilage and causes stiffness and severe pain.\u201d<\/p>\n

He explains that knee replacement surgery replaces damaged joint surfaces with metal and plastic components, restoring movement and reducing pain. \u201cEarlier we used to perform around 80 surgeries a month. Now it is around 120 to 130,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

One major reason for this increase is affordability. A knee replacement earlier cost between \u20b950,000 to \u20b91 lakh, forcing many patients to delay surgery for years.
\n\u201cPreviously, people were reluctant because of the expense,\u201d Dr Chopra adds. \u201cNow, with Aadhaar, voter ID, and Sehat card registration, the treatment is cashless. Patients do not have to pay.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similar stories are emerging from across Punjab. In Bathinda, Randhir Singh underwent knee surgery at AIIMS, while in Tarn Taran, Rajvinder Kaur received treatment at a district hospital under the same scheme. Families say the financial relief allowed them to choose treatment without hesitation. \u201cMy mother was in severe pain and could not do basic household work,\u201d said Sehajpreet, Rajvinder\u2019s daughter. \u201cBecause of the Sehat card, we did not worry about the cost. We are grateful such a scheme exists,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

What is unfolding across Punjab is not just a rise in medical procedures, but a change in approach to pain itself, where treatment is no longer delayed due to cost, and mobility is no longer out of reach. In hospitals, the sound of helplessness is gradually being replaced by the sound of people walking again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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