Knee Replacement Centre — Bengaluru
Total knee replacement and robotic knee replacement by Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS — UK-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with 11+ years NHS experience and MAKO robotic certification. Serving North Bengaluru at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka.
Knee replacement surgery — also called knee arthroplasty — replaces the damaged articular surfaces of the knee joint with metal and plastic implants. It is one of the most successful and evidence-supported operations in modern surgery, with outcomes studies consistently showing 90–95% implant survivorship at 15–20 years.
Surgery is recommended when knee osteoarthritis causes persistent pain and functional limitation that has not responded to a structured programme of non-surgical treatment including physiotherapy, weight management, activity modification, and injections. The goal is to eliminate pain, restore alignment, and return patients to an active life.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS has performed knee replacement surgery across seven NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom over 11+ years, gaining experience in a breadth and volume of cases that is rare for a surgeon now practising in India. He offers both conventional and robotic-assisted knee replacement, and will recommend the most appropriate option based on your individual anatomy and needs.
MAKO CT-guided robotic-assisted total knee replacement. Sub-millimetre implant positioning tailored to each patient's unique anatomy. The most precise form of knee replacement available.
Learn more →For isolated compartment arthritis (medial, lateral, or patellofemoral). Replaces only the affected portion of the knee, preserving healthy tissue. Faster recovery than total replacement.
Learn more →Complex revision surgery for failed or painful knee replacements. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode has NHS-trained experience in revision arthroplasty — including cases with bone loss and infection.
Learn more →Both approaches achieve excellent outcomes. Robotic surgery adds a layer of precision that can be particularly valuable in complex anatomy.
| Factor | Conventional TKR | Robotic TKR (MAKO) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-operative planning | X-ray based | CT-based 3D planning |
| Implant positioning | Mechanical guides | Sub-millimetre robotic accuracy |
| Personalisation | Standard technique | Anatomy-matched to each patient |
| Recovery | 2–3 days hospital | 2–3 days hospital |
| Long-term outcomes | Excellent (90–95% at 15 years) | Excellent + improved alignment |
Day 0–1
Walking with support. Physiotherapy begins.
Day 2–3
Discharge home. Walking frame or crutches.
Week 4–6
Driving usually safe. Walking without aids.
Week 6–8
Return to light activities, stairs confidently.
3–6 Months
Full recovery. Walking long distances, travel, daily life.
Total knee replacement (TKR) resurfaces the damaged articular surfaces of the knee joint with metal and plastic implants. It relieves pain, corrects deformity, and restores function in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis. Modern implants have 90–95% survivorship at 15–20 years.
Patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis causing severe pain and functional limitation that has not responded to non-surgical treatment including physiotherapy, activity modification, weight management, and injections. Age, activity level, X-ray severity, and individual health are all considered.
Conventional surgery uses mechanical guides to position implants. Robotic knee replacement (MAKO) uses CT-based 3D pre-operative planning and intra-operative robotic guidance to achieve sub-millimetre positioning accuracy, personalised to each patient's unique anatomy. Both achieve excellent outcomes; robotic surgery offers an additional precision advantage.
Most patients walk the day of or after surgery. Hospital stay is 2–3 days. Driving at 4–6 weeks. Return to light activities at 6–8 weeks. Full recovery at 3–6 months.
Modern knee implants have 90–95% survivorship at 15–20 years. Optimal alignment — consistently achieved by robotic surgery — is the most important technical factor for long-term durability.
Most major health insurance plans in India cover knee replacement. Sparsh Hospital is empanelled with major insurers. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode's team will advise on coverage at consultation.
FRCS (Tr & Orth) UK · FEBOT · GMC Specialist Register · MAKO Robotic Certified