Short answer
Many sports injuries can be managed without surgery, so the first step is an accurate diagnosis of what is injured. Surgery is advised only when it is clinically appropriate, for example an unstable knee after an ACL tear in someone who wants to return to pivoting sport. Return to sport after ACL surgery is guided by strength and function tests rather than the calendar, and the British Orthopaedic Association standards say it should rarely be less than 9 months.
Sports injuries demand a specialist who understands not just the anatomy, but the athlete. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK is a UK-trained sports orthopaedic surgeon with over 21 years of experience — including 11+ years in NHS major trauma and sports units — and experience treating competitive athletes and Sports Authority of India athletes.
From ACL tears in footballers to rotator cuff injuries in cricketers, meniscal tears in badminton players to patellar dislocations in dancers — Dr. Chetan M. Dojode provides comprehensive sports injury management with a return-to-sport focused approach at every stage.
Clinics at Sparsh Hospital Yelahanka and OSR — OrthoSportsRobotics Clinic / Aarna Clinic (Sahakar Nagar) serve athletes across Bangalore — including Hebbal, Yelahanka, Jakkur, Kogilu, Sahakar Nagar, Thanisandra, Devanahalli, and North Bengaluru.
Sports Injuries Assessed and Treated in Bangalore
Early, accurate diagnosis decides whether an injury needs rehabilitation alone or surgery. These are the problems most often seen in the sports injury clinic:
Giving way or swelling after a twisting injury. Not every tear needs surgery — see do I need ACL reconstruction?
Pain, clicking or locking of the knee. Some tears settle without surgery; others are repaired arthroscopically.
Recurrent dislocations in contact and overhead sports, and when stabilisation is advised.
Shoulder pain and weakness in throwing and racquet sports, and in active adults.
Tendon and fascia overuse problems that respond to the right loading plan and, in some cases, injections.
Groin or hip pain that limits running, kicking and deep flexion.
Non-surgical options for early cartilage wear and tendon problems in active patients.
Knee, shoulder and hip procedures through small incisions when surgery is the right answer.
What to Expect at Your Sports Injury Consultation
The consultation is built around your sport, your goals and the demands you place on the joint — not only the scan result.
- A detailed history of how the injury happened, your sport and your training load.
- A hands-on examination of stability, strength and movement.
- X-ray or MRI only where the result will change the decision.
- A clear explanation of your options — rehabilitation, injections or surgery — with realistic timelines.
- If surgery is advised, a staged, criteria-based recovery plan; see the return-to-sport timeline for an example.
Please bring any previous scans and reports, or share them by WhatsApp to +91 94809 09009 before your visit. To see Dr Chetan M Dojode in the evening, the Sahakar Nagar clinic runs consultations Monday to Saturday, 4:30–7 pm.
Why Choose Dr. Chetan M. Dojode as Your Sports Injury Specialist?
- ✓UK-trained FRCS sports orthopaedic surgeon
- ✓Sports Authority of India athlete experience
- ✓ACL, PCL, meniscal and cartilage procedures
- ✓Shoulder instability and rotator cuff surgery
- ✓Sport-specific rehabilitation programmes
- ✓Return-to-sport criteria-based clearance
- ✓Arthroscopic (keyhole) techniques
- ✓Same-day surgery for many procedures
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
Is a sports orthopedic doctor the same as a sports medicine doctor?+
Not exactly. A sports medicine doctor usually manages sports injuries without surgery, while a sports orthopaedic (orthopedic) doctor is an orthopaedic surgeon who treats injuries to ligaments, cartilage, tendons and joints and can operate when surgery is appropriate. Dr Chetan M Dojode is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who sees sports injuries at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka and at the Sahakar Nagar clinic, and many sports injuries are managed without surgery, with physiotherapy and a structured return to sport.
What sports injuries does Dr. Chetan M. Dojode treat?+
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode treats ACL tears, PCL injuries, meniscal tears, cartilage injuries, patellar instability, rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, labral tears, and sports-related fractures. He has experience treating competitive and SAI elite athletes.
Is sports injury surgery always needed?+
No. Many sports injuries can be managed with physiotherapy, PRP injections, and activity modification. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode always explores non-surgical options first and recommends surgery only when clinically appropriate — following the Preserve Before Replace philosophy.
How soon can I return to sport after ACL surgery?+
Return to competitive sport after ACL reconstruction is typically 9–12 months. The timeline is criteria-based — strength symmetry, functional tests, and psychological readiness — not arbitrary. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode provides sport-specific protocols for each patient.
Does Dr. Chetan M. Dojode treat cricket injuries?+
Yes. Cricket is a sport with high rates of knee, shoulder, and lower limb injuries. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode has experience treating recreational and competitive cricketers — including meniscal tears, ACL injuries, shoulder dislocations, and rotator cuff injuries.
Where is the sports injury clinic in North Bengaluru?+
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode sees sports injury patients at Sparsh Hospital Yelahanka, New Airport Road (Bengaluru 560064) and OSR — OrthoSportsRobotics Clinic / Aarna Clinic, 1182/1 20th Main Road, Sahakar Nagar (Bengaluru 560092).
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode
FRCS · FEBOT · GMC Specialist Register
Book Appointment +91 94809 09009 WhatsAppClinic Locations
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