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 robotic knee replacement provides excellent and durable outcomes — with recovery faster than conventional surgery.
- ✓MAKO robotic — sub-millimetre implant precision
- ✓CT-based personalised 3D planning
- ✓Walking same day or next day
- ✓Home within 2–3 days
- ✓90–95% implant survival at 15–20 years
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?
Mild to moderate knee arthritis can be effectively managed without surgery using physiotherapy, PRP injections, hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation, activity modification, and weight management. These measures reduce pain, improve function, and can delay or avoid surgery for years.
What is high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for knee arthritis?
HTO is a surgical procedure that realigns the mechanical axis of the knee — shifting load away from the damaged compartment to healthy cartilage. It is suitable for younger patients (typically under 60) with isolated medial compartment arthritis, and can delay knee replacement by 10+ years.
What is the difference between partial and total knee replacement?
Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement resurfaces only the damaged compartment, preserving healthy bone and ligament — with faster recovery. 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
OrthoSportsMed Clinic, Sahakar Nagar
1182/1, 20th Main Road, A Block,
Bengaluru 560092