India, June 3 -- Punjab has witnessed a steady increase in bone, joint and trauma-related health conditions, with orthopaedic care emerging as one of the major components of public healthcare services under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, according to data released by the State Health Agency (SHA).

Official figures show that more than Rs.84 crore has been spent on orthopaedic treatments under the scheme so far. The expenditure covers a range of procedures related to bone, joint and trauma care and reflects both growing demand for surgical interventions and wider access to specialised orthopaedic services in government hospitals.

According to the data, knee replacement surgeries account for the largest share of orthopaedic procedures condu...