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Side-by-side registry comparison
A factual, neutral comparison of the registry data on file for hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) as a medical-tourism option in India and Thailand. The registry does not recommend either country or either market. Choice depends on procedure type, medical history, budget, aftercare access, and the specific clinic.
Patients who have already decided they want hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) and are shortlisting destinations. The page surfaces facts; it does not say which destination is "better". If you have not yet decided on the procedure itself, start at the hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) page.
| Field | India | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Primary medical regulator | National Medical Commission (India) | Medical Council of Thailand |
| JCI-accredited facilities Accreditation count, not a quality ranking. | 39 | 61 |
| Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty) clinics in the registry Clinics offering this procedure that are documented in the registry. Not a market-size estimate. | 0 | 0 |
| Currency on quotes | Indian Rupee (INR) | Thai Baht (THB) |
| Working language(s) | Hindi, English — English is an official working language in major hospitals | Thai (English widely used at international hospitals) |
| Patient rights pathway | pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1797699 | dms.go.th |
| Cost-saving framing (vs UK/US private) Saving ranges from country prose; the registry is migrating these to sourced PriceRecords. | 70–90% (per country prose) | 50–75% (per country prose) |
No winner declared
The registry does not name a "better" destination. The best fit depends on procedure type, medical history, budget, aftercare access, and the specific clinic chosen. The comparison on this page surfaces what the registry has on file — it does not replace direct verification with the clinic and the regulator.