Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee injuries — affecting athletes, active adults, and older patients with knee arthritis. In Bangalore, Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK specialises in arthroscopic meniscal repair and meniscal preservation — protecting the knee joint and delaying arthritis.
The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage disc that acts as a critical shock absorber in the knee. Tears can occur acutely during sport (twisting, pivoting) or gradually through degeneration. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode's approach is meniscal preservation first — repair whenever technically possible, removal only when repair is not feasible.
Published evidence confirms that meniscal removal significantly increases the risk of knee arthritis. Preserving meniscal tissue — even partially — protects the joint long-term. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode performs arthroscopic meniscal repair at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka and OrthoSportsMed Clinic, Sahakar Nagar.
Why Choose Robotic Surgery with Dr. Chetan M. Dojode?
- ✓Meniscal preservation first philosophy
- ✓Arthroscopic repair through tiny incisions
- ✓Repair preferred over removal whenever possible
- ✓Reduces long-term arthritis risk
- ✓Day surgery — home same day
- ✓Return to sport at 4–6 months (repair)
- ✓Faster recovery with meniscectomy if required
- ✓Expert assessment of repair feasibility
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode — International Credentials
The only FRCS (UK) + FEBOT + GMC Specialist Registered orthopaedic surgeon practising in North Bangalore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can meniscus tears heal without surgery?+
Some partial tears in the outer vascular zone can heal with physiotherapy and activity modification. Full-thickness tears causing locking, giving way, or persistent swelling — and tears in the inner avascular zone — generally require arthroscopic treatment.
Is meniscus repair better than removal?+
Almost always, yes. The meniscus provides critical shock absorption. Even partial removal significantly accelerates knee arthritis. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode's approach is to repair whenever anatomically feasible.
How long is recovery after meniscus surgery?+
Recovery depends on procedure: meniscal repair takes 4–6 months return to sport. Partial meniscectomy (removal) allows return to activity in 4–6 weeks. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode will advise on the most appropriate procedure after MRI assessment.
What is arthroscopic meniscal repair?+
Arthroscopic meniscal repair is keyhole surgery through 2–3 small incisions. A camera and specialised instruments are used to repair the torn meniscal tissue using suture anchors or all-inside repair devices. Recovery is faster and scarring minimal compared to open surgery.
Does Dr. Chetan M. Dojode treat meniscus tears in Yelahanka?+
Yes. Arthroscopic meniscal repair and meniscectomy are performed at Sparsh Hospital, New Airport Road, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064. Consultation is available at both Yelahanka and Sahakar Nagar clinics.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode
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OrthoSportsMed Clinic
1182/1, 20th Main Road, A Block,
Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru 560092