Knee osteoarthritis is the most common joint condition in India — affecting millions of adults over 50 and an increasing number of younger patients. At OrthoSportsRobotics, treatment follows the Preserve Before Replace philosophy — non-surgical options are always explored first, and surgery is recommended only when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK provides staged, evidence-based knee arthritis management — from early arthritis lifestyle modification through to MAKO robotic knee replacement for advanced disease.
Grades of Knee Arthritis — Treatment by Grade
Why Robotic Knee Replacement for Advanced Arthritis?
When knee arthritis is end-stage and quality of life is significantly impaired, well-timed knee replacement, robotic or conventional, is an established option. Recovery varies according to the procedure, patient factors and rehabilitation.
- ✓MAKO robotic — high-precision implant positioning
- ✓CT-based personalised 3D planning
- ✓Walking same day or next day
- ✓Home within 2–3 days
- ✓Registry-based research estimates that 93.0% of total knee replacements are unrevised at 15 years and 90.1% at 20 years. These are population estimates, not a forecast for an individual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is knee osteoarthritis?
Knee osteoarthritis is progressive wearing of articular cartilage — the smooth surface covering bone ends. As cartilage thins, bone rubs on bone causing pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced function. It is the most common joint condition in adults over 50 in India.
Can knee arthritis be cured without surgery?
For some people with mild to moderate knee arthritis, physiotherapy, activity modification, weight management and selected injections may help improve symptoms and function. The right options depend on the person and the stage of arthritis; symptom improvement does not guarantee that surgery will be avoided.
What is high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for knee arthritis?
High tibial osteotomy (HTO) shifts load away from the affected part of the knee. In appropriately selected patients with isolated compartment arthritis, it can help improve symptoms and function and may defer replacement; the timing and outcome vary.
What is the difference between partial and total knee replacement?
Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement resurfaces only the damaged compartment, preserving healthy bone and ligament. Total knee replacement resurfaces all three knee compartments. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode assesses each patient's X-rays and symptoms to determine the appropriate option.
How do I know if I need knee replacement?
Knee replacement is generally considered when: arthritis is end-stage (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3–4 on X-ray), pain significantly impairs quality of life and sleep, conservative treatment over 6 months has failed, and the patient's overall health allows safe surgery. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode assesses each patient individually.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode
FRCS (Tr&Orth) UK · FEBOT
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Clinic Locations
OSR — OrthoSportsRobotics Clinic / Aarna Clinic, Sahakar Nagar
1182/1, 20th Main Road, A Block,
Bengaluru 560092