Short answer
Robotic knee replacement is a knee replacement in which a robotic arm helps the surgeon carry out a plan made from a CT scan of your knee. Whether it gives better long-term results than conventional surgery has not been established. NICE advises that people are offered a choice between partial and total knee replacement after discussing the benefits and risks of each, so the right option depends on your knee and your surgeon’s advice.
Robotic knee replacement in Bangalore is an option for patients suffering from advanced knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode — FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK, FEBOT (European Board), GMC Specialist Register — is certified in robotic joint replacement, including both MAKO SmartRobotics™ (Stryker) and Smith & Nephew robotic platforms.
Unlike conventional knee replacement, robotic-assisted surgery begins before you enter the operating theatre. A CT scan of your knee creates a precise 3D digital model. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode plans the exact position, size, and orientation of your implant virtually — tailored to your individual anatomy — before a single incision is made. During surgery, the robotic arm assists execution of that plan with high-precision positioning.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode brings over 21 years of orthopaedic experience and 11+ years of NHS UK clinical practice to Bangalore. He practises at Sparsh Hospital Yelahanka, New Airport Road and OSR — OrthoSportsRobotics Clinic / Aarna Clinic, Sahakar Nagar — serving patients across North Bengaluru, Hebbal, Yelahanka, Sahakar Nagar, Kogilu, Jakkur, and Devanahalli.
Who Is Robotic Knee Replacement For?
Knee replacement is considered when arthritis pain and stiffness continue despite non-surgical measures — physiotherapy, weight management, medication and injections — and start to limit walking, stairs, work or sleep. Scans show the extent of the damage, but the decision rests on how much the knee affects your daily life. Read more on when to have knee replacement surgery, or on the non-surgical treatment of knee arthritis if you are not yet at that stage.
Partial, Total or Robotic: Choosing the Right Operation
Whether you need a partial or a total knee replacement depends on how much of the knee is worn, and whether a robot assists is a separate choice. NICE recommends that you are offered a choice of partial or total knee replacement after a discussion of the benefits and risks of each.
- Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement — for arthritis confined to one part of the knee, conserving more of your own bone.
- Total knee replacement — for more widespread arthritis, with or without robotic assistance.
- Robotic versus conventional knee replacement — what differs and what stays the same.
- Robotic knee replacement cost in Bangalore — what the price includes.
- How long a knee replacement lasts — implant longevity and what affects it.
- Second opinion on joint replacement — if you have been advised surgery elsewhere.
- Painful or failing knee replacement — assessment for revision surgery.
Recovery After Knee Replacement
NHS guidance says most people leave hospital 1 to 4 days after a knee replacement, can try walking without an aid after about 6 weeks if they feel ready, and usually return to work after about 6 to 12 weeks. Driving should wait at least 6 weeks after a total knee replacement (3 weeks after a partial one) and until you are fit to drive, and full recovery may take several months or longer.
Physiotherapy and walking begin early after surgery, followed by a staged programme to restore movement, strength and normal activity. Timings differ from person to person, and Dr Chetan M Dojode will explain what to expect for your knee. See what recovery really looks like for a patient-level overview.
Why Choose Robotic Surgery with Dr. Chetan M. Dojode?
- ✓High-precision implant positioning
- ✓CT-based personalised pre-operative 3D planning
- ✓Walking same day or next day for many patients
- ✓Hospital stay typically 2–3 days
- ✓Implant positioning assisted by CT-based robotic planning
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode — International Credentials
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode is a UK-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics), FEBOT and GMC Specialist Registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospital in Bangalore offers MAKO robotic knee replacement with Dr Chetan M Dojode?+
Dr Chetan M Dojode, who is certified in robotic-assisted joint replacement (MAKO), performs knee replacement at Sparsh Hospital, New Airport Road, Nehru Nagar, Yelahanka, and consults there and at the Sahakar Nagar clinic. Robotic assistance is one of the options discussed after examination and X-rays, and the right operation depends on your knee. Call +91 94809 09009 to arrange a consultation.
What is robotic knee replacement?+
Robotic knee replacement uses CT-based 3D pre-operative planning and intra-operative robotic guidance to position implants with high precision matched to each patient's unique anatomy. Whether this improves long-term outcomes compared with conventional surgery has not been established; the right option depends on your knee and your surgeon's advice.
How long does robotic knee replacement last?+
Published registry analyses describe long-term survival for knee replacements overall, but comparative evidence has not established a long-term survivorship advantage for robotic-assisted over conventional total knee replacement. Robotic assistance can improve component-positioning accuracy; implant longevity depends on multiple patient, implant and surgical factors. Source: 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis of robotic versus conventional knee replacement survivorship.
What is recovery after robotic knee replacement in Bangalore?+
Most people leave hospital 1 to 4 days after a knee replacement, and physiotherapy starts early. NHS guidance says driving should wait at least 6 weeks after a total knee replacement (3 weeks after a partial one) and until you are fit to drive, and that most people return to work after about 6 to 12 weeks. Full recovery may take several months or longer, and Dr Chetan M Dojode will advise on what to expect for your knee.
Is Dr. Chetan M. Dojode MAKO certified?+
Yes. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode is certified in MAKO SmartRobotics™ (Stryker) and Smith & Nephew robotic systems — both established robotic joint replacement platforms. He holds FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK, FEBOT (European Board), and is on the GMC Specialist Register.
What is the cost of robotic knee replacement in Bangalore?+
The cost of robotic knee replacement in Bangalore varies depending on the hospital, implant type, and insurance coverage. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode's team will provide a full cost breakdown at consultation. Most major insurance plans cover robotic knee replacement.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode
FRCS · FEBOT · GMC Specialist Register
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Sparsh Hospital Yelahanka
New Airport Road, Nehru Nagar,
Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064
OSR — OrthoSportsRobotics Clinic / Aarna Clinic
1182/1, 20th Main Road, A Block,
Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru 560092