Knee Replacement
Move without knee pain again
Knee pain can affect walking, climbing stairs, exercising and everyday life. It may come from osteoarthritis, sports injuries, ligament damage or other joint conditions. Patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis or severe joint damage may need an assessment for total knee replacement.
Dr. Shweta Vandurkar evaluates your symptoms, reviews relevant investigations and discusses whether non-surgical treatment or knee replacement is appropriate, always with a clear explanation of the reasons.
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Signs worth an assessment
- Knee pain that continues despite medication or physiotherapy
- Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
- Stiffness or swelling that limits daily activity
- Pain that disturbs sleep or occurs at rest
- Visible change in knee shape (bowing or deformity)
Non-surgical first, surgery when it is right
Medication, physiotherapy, weight and activity guidance, bracing and joint injections where indicated. Appropriate for early to moderate joint problems.
Considered when damage is limited to one part of the knee and the remaining joint is healthy. Suitability is decided after examination and imaging.
Considered for advanced arthritis or severe damage across the joint. The damaged surfaces are replaced with implants to reduce pain and improve movement.
Robotic-assisted knee replacement
Possible advantages
- Personalised pre-operative plan
- More precise bone preparation and implant alignment
- Support for balanced soft tissues
Points to consider
- Availability depends on hospital and system
- Extra planning imaging and cost
- Long-term benefit over conventional surgery is not proven for everyone
Ask Dr. Shweta whether robotic assistance is suitable and available for you.
What to expect, step by step
Clinical examination, review of X-rays and other investigations, and a frank discussion of options, benefits, risks and expectations.
Pre-operative tests and a fitness check, medication review, and planning of the surgery and hospital stay.
Surgery is performed at an appropriately equipped hospital following careful planning, with pain control and early mobilisation planned from the start.
Guided physiotherapy and regular follow-up. Recovery varies; improvement typically continues over several months.
Like all surgery, knee replacement carries risks such as infection, blood clots, stiffness or implant-related problems. Dr. Shweta will explain these in the context of your own health before any decision.
Your questions
No. Most knee pain is first managed without surgery. Replacement is considered when arthritis or joint damage is advanced and other treatments no longer give adequate relief.
Total replacement resurfaces the whole joint; partial replacement is considered when damage is limited to one compartment of the knee. Your surgeon will advise which suits you after examination and imaging.
Dr. Shweta offers robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement for suitable patients. Robotic-assisted joint replacement uses pre-operative imaging to build a personalised plan, and a surgeon-guided robotic arm helps prepare the bone and position the implant within that plan. The surgeon stays in full control. It may improve the precision of implant alignment. Availability depends on the hospital and system, and long-term advantage over conventional surgery is not proven for every patient. Ask whether it suits you.
Recovery varies from person to person. Many patients start walking with support soon after surgery, return to light daily activities over several weeks, and continue to improve for some months with rehabilitation.
For eligible patients, surgical treatment is coordinated at an appropriately equipped hospital, subject to clinical assessment and surgical planning.
Medical disclaimer: This page offers general educational information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after examination.