New Delhi, June 3 -- Spending on orthopaedic healthcare under Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has crossed Rs.84 crore, reflecting a rise in demand for bone, joint and trauma-related treatment across the state, according to data released by the State Health Agency.

The figures indicate that orthopaedic services have emerged as one of the major treatment categories under the government's flagship cashless healthcare programme. The expenditure covers a range of interventions, including joint replacement surgeries, trauma care and fracture management.

Data released by the agency show that knee replacement procedures account for the largest share of orthopaedic treatments carried out under the scheme. Hip surgeries and fracture fixation pr...