Arthroscopy Centre
Keyhole surgery for knee, shoulder, and hip conditions — performed by a UK-trained FRCS consultant and invited co-author of the Springer Atlas of Arthroscopy (2026). Minimally invasive precision with faster recovery.
Arthroscopy is minimally invasive surgery performed through 2–3 small incisions (typically 5–10mm) using a miniature camera — the arthroscope — and specialised instruments. The camera transmits high-definition images to a screen, allowing the surgeon to examine the inside of the joint with exceptional clarity and perform precise repairs without opening the joint.
Compared to traditional open surgery, arthroscopy results in significantly less post-operative pain, smaller scars, lower infection risk, shorter hospital stay, and faster return to normal activity. For many joint conditions, it is now the standard of care.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS is an arthroscopic specialist with 11+ years of NHS training and an invitation to contribute a chapter on arthroscopic shoulder surgery to the Springer Atlas of Arthroscopy (2026) — one of the most prestigious international surgical atlases. His systematic review on arthroscopy portal healing was published in the Journal of ISAKOS (2017).
A full range of arthroscopic procedures across knee, shoulder, and hip.
ACL reconstruction, PCL reconstruction, meniscal repair, cartilage procedures (microfracture, mosaicplasty), synovectomy, and loose body removal.
ACL Reconstruction →Rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair (shoulder instability), SLAP repair, frozen shoulder release (capsular release), and subacromial decompression.
Rotator Cuff Repair →Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) treatment, labral repair, and synovectomy. Hip arthroscopy avoids the need for open surgical dislocation of the hip.
Hip Arthroscopy & FAI →Preservation-first approach — wherever the tear pattern allows, arthroscopic repair is preferred over meniscectomy (removal), protecting long-term joint health.
Meniscus Tear Treatment →| Feature | Open Surgery | Arthroscopy |
|---|---|---|
| Incision size | 5–20 cm | 3–5 mm (keyhole) |
| Hospital stay | 2–5 days | Day case or 1 night |
| Post-op pain | Significant | Minimal |
| Recovery time | 6–12 weeks | 1–4 weeks (procedure-dependent) |
| Infection risk | Higher | Lower |
| Diagnostic accuracy | Good | Superior (direct visualisation) |
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode is one of the few orthopaedic surgeons in Bengaluru with formally recognised arthroscopic expertise at an international level. His credentials include:
Clinic Locations
Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka
New Airport Road, Nehru Nagar, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064
Get Directions →Aarna Orthopaedic Clinic, Sahakar Nagar
1182/1, 20th Main Road, A Block, Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru 560092
Get Directions →Arthroscopy is minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery performed through 2–3 small incisions using a miniature camera (arthroscope) and specialised instruments. It allows the surgeon to diagnose and treat joint problems with precision and minimal tissue disruption, resulting in less pain, faster recovery, and smaller scars compared to open surgery.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode performs arthroscopy of the knee (ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, cartilage procedures), shoulder (rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, SLAP repair, frozen shoulder release), and hip (FAI treatment, labral repair). Knee and shoulder arthroscopy are the most commonly performed procedures.
Recovery depends on the procedure. Minor debridement: return to activity in 1–2 weeks. ACL reconstruction: return to competitive sport at 9–12 months using criteria-based protocols. Meniscal repair: protected weight-bearing for 6 weeks, return to sport at 4–6 months.
Most arthroscopic procedures are performed under general or spinal anaesthesia, depending on the joint and patient preference. The procedure is typically day-case or requires only 1 night in hospital at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka.
Yes. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS is a specialist arthroscopic surgeon with 11+ years of NHS UK training. He is an invited co-author of the Springer Atlas of Arthroscopy (2026) and published a systematic review on arthroscopy in the Journal of ISAKOS (2017) — internationally recognised arthroscopic credentials.
Yes. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode performs arthroscopic surgery at Sparsh Hospital, New Airport Road, Nehru Nagar, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064 — serving patients from Yelahanka, Hebbal, Jakkur, Devanahalli, and North Bangalore.
FRCS (Tr & Orth) UK · FEBOT · GMC Specialist Register · Springer Atlas of Arthroscopy Co-Author