Best Wrist Replacement Surgeon in Ranchi
Wrist pain wearing you down?
Move it freely again.
Keep the movement a fusion takes away. Total wrist arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and post-injury arthritis — restoring pain-free, flexible use of the hand.
Fellowship in Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Spine Surgery (Germany)
MBBS Gold Medalist | Internationally Trained
Reg. No. 5390 · Jharkhand Medical Council
+91 92418 91432
Wrist replacement — quick answers
Ends arthritis pain while keeping the wrist bending — the trade-off a fusion cannot offer.
What is it?
Surgery that replaces the arthritic wrist joint with an artificial implant, ending pain while keeping useful movement of the hand.
Who needs it?
People with rheumatoid or osteoarthritis of the wrist, or post-injury arthritis, who want to keep movement rather than fuse the joint.
Recovery time
Wrist splinted, then guided physiotherapy. Light daily use in 6–8 weeks; full recovery over 3 months.
Cost
Approx. ₹1.5–3 lakh with imported implants — far more affordable than metros. Insurance & cashless available.
What is wrist joint replacement?
Unlike a fusion, it preserves the wrist’s bending motion.
Wrist joint replacement — also called total wrist arthroplasty — replaces the worn-out wrist joint with an artificial implant. One component anchors into the radius (forearm), another into the hand, with a smooth spacer between them so the wrist can still bend and move.
Its biggest advantage is that it preserves movement. The traditional alternative — a wrist fusion — reliably removes pain but permanently stops the wrist from bending. For patients with painful rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis who value keeping flexibility for daily tasks, a replacement can be a better fit.
The procedure is specialised, lower-demand surgery best suited to carefully selected patients. As a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon in Ranchi, Dr. Ankur Saurav assesses each wrist individually and explains honestly whether a replacement or a fusion will serve you better.
When a joint replacement is considered
The surgery is reserved for painful, worn-out wrists where splints and medication no longer help — here is when it fits.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis that destroys the wrist joint, causing pain, swelling and deformity. It is the most common reason for the surgery.
Osteoarthritis
Wear-and-tear arthritis of the wrist causing deep pain and loss of movement when medication and splints no longer help.
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Arthritis that develops after an old wrist fracture or injury, stiffening and wearing out the joint over the years.
Ligament & Cartilage Wear
Advanced cartilage loss and instability (such as SLAC/SNAC wrist) that has worn the joint beyond simpler repair.
Failed Previous Surgery
Persistent pain after earlier wrist surgery, corrected with replacement in suitable patients.
Severe Stiffness & Pain
Advanced joint damage where the wrist barely moves and pain persists despite splints, medication and physiotherapy.
Two ways to end
wrist arthritis pain
A replacement may suit you if
- Keeping wrist movement matters for your daily life
- You have lower-demand hands (not heavy manual labour)
- You have rheumatoid arthritis or both wrists affected
- Your bone stock and soft tissues are good enough for an implant
A wrist fusion may be better if
- You do heavy manual work or need maximum grip strength
- The bone is too worn to support an implant
- You want the most durable, low-maintenance solution
- You are happy to trade wrist movement for a very solid, pain-free joint
Both operations relieve pain well — the real difference is movement. A replacement keeps the wrist bending but comes with a lasting lifting limit; a fusion is rock-solid but stops the wrist moving. Dr. Saurav explains both honestly and helps you choose what fits your life and your hands.
Wrist surgery options
Total Wrist Replacement
Both sides of the worn wrist joint are resurfaced with an implant, ending pain while keeping useful bending movement. The main motion-preserving option.
Wrist Fusion (Arthrodesis)
The wrist bones are fused into one solid, pain-free unit. It removes movement but gives excellent durability and grip — ideal for heavy-use hands.
Partial Wrist Procedures
Limited fusions or carpal surgery that treat one worn part of the wrist while sparing the rest — chosen for earlier-stage arthritis.
Revision Surgery
Replacing or converting a worn, loose or failed previous wrist implant to restore a stable, pain-free wrist.
How wrist arthroplasty
surgery works
Pre-surgery evaluation — X-rays, sometimes a CT scan, blood tests and fitness assessment confirming the joint damage.
Admission and anaesthesia — usually a regional nerve block, with sedation or general anaesthesia.
Careful incision over the back of the wrist, protecting the tendons and nerves.
Damaged joint removed — the worn ends of the radius and carpal bones are prepared.
Implant fitted — the radial and carpal components are placed with a smooth spacer between them.
Movement & balance checked during surgery to confirm smooth, stable bending.
Wrist splinted and elevated, with hand and finger movements encouraged early.
Discharge in 1 to 2 days with a structured physiotherapy and recovery plan.
The procedure typically takes about 60 to 90 minutes. Dr. Saurav uses internationally sourced imported implants and protects the tendons with careful technique.
Recovery after the procedure
Wrist rested in a splint and elevated. Finger and hand movements encouraged. Pain managed with medication.
Guided physiotherapy begins gentle wrist movements. Light daily tasks like eating and writing return.
Movement and strength grow. Everyday light use of the hand resumes within the lifting limit.
Full functional recovery for most patients — pain-free, flexible daily use of the hand.
To protect the implant, patients avoid heavy lifting and high-impact use of the operated wrist. Within that, most enjoy comfortable, flexible everyday movement.
Preparing for wrist surgery
Careful preparation and strict safety protocols give the best, safest result.
Before your surgery
Before your wrist surgery, Dr. Saurav’s team runs a full pre-surgical work-up — X-rays and sometimes a CT scan, blood tests and a fitness and anaesthesia assessment — to confirm the diagnosis and make sure you are ready. Long-term conditions such as diabetes, blood pressure or heart disease are optimised first, and you are told clearly which medicines (such as blood thinners) to pause and when to stop eating before admission.
On the day, the procedure, your expected hospital stay and the recovery plan are explained again so you and your family know exactly what to expect — with a transparent, itemised cost estimate shared in advance and no hidden charges.
How your safety is protected
Your wrist surgery is performed in a dedicated, sterile operating theatre with an experienced anaesthesia team and strict infection-control protocols. The tendons around the wrist are protected throughout to preserve movement. Blood-clot (DVT) prevention, careful tissue handling and quality imported implants further reduce risk and protect your result.
Dr. Saurav personally reviews your recovery, and the Medifirst Hospital team stays reachable for any concern after you go home. Serious complications are uncommon — and the honest, careful selection of who truly needs surgery is itself one of the most important safety steps of all.
Wrist replacement surgery cost
The cost of the surgery depends on:
Most health insurance policies cover the procedure, with cashless facility available at Medifirst Hospital, Ranchi.
Why patients choose Dr. Ankur Saurav for wrist surgery
Wrist arthroplasty is specialised surgery — Dr. Saurav pairs German fellowship training with honest, patient-first advice.
Fellowship-Trained
Fellowship in joint replacement, arthroscopy and spine surgery from Germany, with 15,000+ procedures performed and patients trusted across Jharkhand.
Movement-Preserving
Offers replacement to keep wrist motion, not just fusion — when it suits you.
Honest Choice
A straight recommendation on replacement versus fusion, weighed against how you actually use your hands — never a one-size-fits-all answer.
Direct Surgeon Access
Consult the operating surgeon himself from the first visit through every recovery review — not handed off to junior staff.
Imported Implants
International-quality implants and hardware with transparent pricing.
Cashless Insurance
Cashless health-insurance facility at Medifirst Hospital, Ranchi.
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Very good doctor. Highly recommended in Ranchi.
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