Lakshmi had stopped counting the stairs, because counting made it worse.
Fourteen steps to her daughter’s flat. She used to take them without thinking. Now she paused on every third one, one hand on the rail, the other pressed to her knee, telling the family to go ahead, that she was only admiring the paint.
It was never the pain alone. It was the small surrenders: the temple visit she skipped, the grandchildren’s school play she watched on a phone, the night she woke at 3 a.m. and lay still so no one would hear. When her doctor finally said the words “knee replacement”, her first feeling was not fear of the operation. It was fear of choosing wrong. Which surgeon? Which hospital? Whose “best” could she trust?
This guide is for Lakshmi, and for the daughter in Dubai or the son in Nairobi who is searching for her at midnight. It explains knee replacement in plain words, introduces 25 orthopaedic surgeons across six leading Bangalore hospital groups, and shows how to compare them fairly.
This is a composite story based on the kind of messages we receive. Details are changed. It is not a real patient.
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- Knee replacement in Bangalore — quick answers
- When is knee replacement considered?
- Five types of knee replacement
- How to choose a knee surgeon
- Hospitals for knee replacement
- Knee and joint replacement doctors by hospital
- Cost: what affects it and published ranges
- Recovery: what to expect
- The journey for international patients
- How Doctor Visit Bangalore helps
- Frequently asked questions
1. Knee Replacement in Bangalore — Quick Answers
2. When Is Knee Replacement Considered?
A knee replacement is usually considered when arthritis or injury has worn away the cartilage, and pain, stiffness or deformity limit daily life even after other treatment. Surgeons commonly look at several things together:
- Pain that disturbs sleep or walking, or that does not settle with medicines, injections and physiotherapy.
- Difficulty with stairs, getting up from a chair, or walking short distances.
- X-rays that show advanced joint damage, bowing of the legs or loss of joint space.
- A knee that has become stiff, swollen or unstable, and affects your independence.
3. Five Types of Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
All worn surfaces of the knee are replaced. It is the most common operation and suits widespread arthritis.
Partial Knee Replacement
Only the damaged part of the knee is replaced when arthritis is limited to one area. Not every knee qualifies.
Both Knees Together
Some patients have both knees done in one admission. This can save time away from home, but it is a bigger strain and depends on your health.
Robotic or Computer-Assisted
Technology helps the surgeon plan and position the implant. Several Bangalore hospitals offer it, and some surgeons list Mako or Cuvis systems. It usually costs more.
Revision Knee Replacement
A repeat operation to replace or fix an earlier implant. It is more complex, so choose a surgeon with revision experience.
4. How to Choose a Knee Surgeon
“Best” depends on your knee, your health and your goals. These checks matter more than a ranking:
Joint Replacement Volume
Ask how many knee replacements the surgeon does each year and how many are like yours. Experience with your type of case matters.
Training and Focus
Look for fellowship training or a practice centred on hip and knee replacement, not a general bone doctor who occasionally does knees.
Hospital Support
Theatre standards, anaesthesia, infection control, physiotherapy and rehab after surgery shape your result as much as the operation.
Clear Communication
A good surgeon explains options, risks and recovery in plain words and welcomes a second opinion.
- Do I need surgery now, and what else could I try first?
- Total or partial replacement, and why?
- Which implant and technique will you use, and is robotic assistance advised for my knee?
- How many of these operations do you perform each year, and what are the main risks for me?
- What does the estimate include, and what could add to it?
- Who will manage my physiotherapy and follow-up, especially if I fly home?
5. Hospitals for Knee Replacement in Bangalore
Six hospital groups feature on this page. Facilities are as the hospitals describe them and may change.
| Hospital group | Bangalore branches with joint replacement doctors | What the hospital says |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo | Bannerghatta Road (also Jayanagar and Seshadripuram) | Robotic and computer-assisted joint replacement offered by its orthopaedic team |
| Aster | CMI (Hebbal), RV (JP Nagar), Whitefield | Robotic joint replacement. Aster reports Karnataka’s first robotic-assisted revision knee replacement using the CORI system at Aster RV |
| Fortis | Bannerghatta Road, Cunningham Road, Nagarbhavi, Rajajinagar | Fortis states it pioneered simultaneous bilateral knee replacement in Bangalore. See also our Fortis Rajajinagar guide |
| KIMS | Mahadevapura, Electronic City | Robotic joint replacement offered. Some surgeons list Mako certification |
| Manipal | Old Airport Road, Sarjapur Road, Yeshwanthpur, Whitefield. See our Manipal guide | Robotic joint replacement and robotic partial knee replacement at Old Airport Road |
| Sparsh | Infantry Road, Hennur Road, Yeshwanthpur | An orthopaedic-origin hospital group offering robotic-assisted joint replacement |
For other options, see our best hospitals in Bangalore guide and our hospital partner network.
6. Knee and Joint Replacement Doctors by Hospital
These 25 surgeons appear on their hospitals’ own pages or in hospital doctor directories. This is not a ranking and not an endorsement. Roles and qualifications are shown as listed. Surgeons move between hospitals, so confirm availability before you plan travel.
Apollo Hospitals
| Doctor | Role and background (as listed) | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rajashekhar K T | Senior Consultant, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon. Apollo’s profile lists 24+ years and 7,000+ joint replacements, including primary and revision knee and hip, partial knee, computer-assisted and robotic surgery | Bannerghatta Road |
Aster Hospitals
| Doctor | Role and background (as listed) | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thirumalesh K Reddy | Senior and Lead Consultant, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement; certified robotic joint replacement surgeon | CMI (Hebbal) |
| Dr. M S Somanna | Senior Consultant, Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgery. MS Orthopaedics with a fellowship in adult joint reconstruction (Amrita, Kochi) | CMI (Hebbal) |
| Dr. Ashish Philip Zachariah | Consultant, Orthopaedics and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery | CMI (Hebbal) |
| Dr. J V Srinivas | Lead Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement. Directory profiles list MS Orthopaedics from AIIMS, New Delhi | RV (JP Nagar) |
| Dr. Yogesh K | Consultant, Orthopaedics. His own profile lists Mako robotic knee and hip replacement and unicondylar knee replacement | Whitefield |
Fortis Hospitals
| Doctor | Role and background (as listed) | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Narayan Hulse | Senior Director, Department of Orthopaedics, Bone and Joint Surgery. Directories list MS, DNB and MRCS (UK) | Bannerghatta Road |
| Dr. Mohan K Puttaswamy | Senior Consultant, Reconstructive Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement; primary and revision hip and knee replacement | Bannerghatta Road |
| Dr. Raghu Nagaraj | Director, Orthopaedics | Cunningham Road |
| Dr. Jayateerth Kulkarni | Orthopaedics and Bone and Joint Surgery | Cunningham Road |
| Dr. Anil Kumar Bagrecha M | Consultant, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement Surgery | Nagarbhavi |
| Dr. Vinay Kumaraswamy | Consultant, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement; directories describe him as fellowship trained | Rajajinagar |
KIMS Hospitals
| Doctor | Role and background (as listed) | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya | Director and Lead Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery. Profile lists robotic hip and knee replacement, MS Orthopaedics (JSS, Mysore) and fellowships in robotic joint replacement and sports medicine | Mahadevapura |
| Dr. Alagu Pandiyan | Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery, Robotic Joint Reconstruction and Replacement, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy | Mahadevapura |
| Dr. Santoshkumar Hakkalamani | Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics; Chief of Joint Replacements, Robotic Surgery and Sports Injuries | Electronic City |
| Dr. Mohan Kumar Jagadeesan | Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics; Chief of Arthroscopy; knee and shoulder surgeon | Electronic City |
| Dr. Vijay A. Kulkarni | Consultant, Orthopaedics and Robotic Joint Replacement. MS Orthopaedics, joint replacement fellowship, Mako certification (2025) | Electronic City |
Manipal Hospitals
| Doctor | Role and background (as listed) | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sunil G Kini | HOD and Consultant, Orthopaedic and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery | Old Airport Road, Sarjapur Road |
| Dr. Lokesh A Veerappa | Consultant, Orthopaedic and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery | Old Airport Road |
| Dr. Rewat Laxman | Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics, Sports Injury and Joint Replacement; primary and revision knee, hip and shoulder replacement | Sarjapur Road |
| Dr. Balamurali Krishnan | Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics, Arthroscopy and Robotic Joint Replacement | Sarjapur Road |
| Dr. Kiran Chouka | Senior Consultant, Orthopaedic Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgeon | Yeshwanthpur |
| Dr. Girisha B A | Senior Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery; knee and hip joint replacement and knee arthroscopy | Whitefield |
Sparsh Hospitals
| Doctor | Role and background (as listed) | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil | Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon (MS Orthopaedics, MCh Orthopaedics Liverpool, FRCS England). Focus areas: joint replacement, paediatric orthopaedics, complex trauma | Infantry Road, Hennur Road, Yeshwanthpur |
| Dr. Ravikumar Mukartihal | Consultant, Orthopaedic and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon; complex primary and revision joint replacement | Infantry Road |
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7. Cost: What Affects It and Published Ranges
No two bills are the same. The main drivers are the type of surgery, implant quality, technique (conventional or robotic), room category, length of stay, other health conditions and any physiotherapy package. Insurers and hospitals often quote different totals, so compare itemised estimates for your case.
| Type of surgery | Published planning ranges in Bangalore (₹) |
|---|---|
| Total knee replacement (one knee) | About 1.5 lakh to 3.5 lakh across several sources, with the most common band near 2.5 lakh to 3.5 lakh |
| Partial knee replacement | About 1.2 lakh to 3 lakh |
| Both knees together | About 2.5 lakh to 8 lakh in total, depending on implants and hospital |
| Robotic or computer-assisted knee replacement | Reported anywhere from about 2 lakh to 6.5 lakh or more. Premium implants and robotic systems raise the price |
| Revision knee replacement | About 2 lakh to 8 lakh, since cases vary widely |
Ranges are compiled from a medical-price directory, a hospital information page and surgeons’ cost guides published in 2025–2026. They are for orientation only, not offers. Actual hospital quotes may be higher or lower.
8. Recovery: What to Expect
Every operation carries risks, including infection, blood clots, stiffness and implant problems. Your surgeon should explain your personal risk. For home rehab support, see our occupational therapist guide, and check your weight with our free BMI calculator.
9. The Journey for International Patients
More background: medical tourism in Bangalore, treatment in India for foreign patients, medical tourism packages, the full India guide and why patients choose India.
10. How Doctor Visit Bangalore Helps
We are a patient coordination service, not a hospital. We do not diagnose or recommend treatment. We help you reach the right teams and handle the logistics.
- Second opinion requests from knee surgeons
- Secure sharing of X-rays and reports
- Hospital and surgeon matching
- Itemised written estimates
- Hospital invitation letter for medical visa
- Airport pickup and accommodation near hospital
- Interpreter and language support
- Coordination from admission to discharge
- Physiotherapy and follow-up coordination
- Remote follow-up after you return home
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11. Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best knee replacement doctor in Bangalore?
How much does knee replacement cost in Bangalore?
Is robotic knee replacement better than conventional surgery?
How long should I stay in Bangalore?
How long does recovery take?
Can both knees be replaced together?
How long does a knee implant last?
Can international patients have knee replacement in Bangalore?
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Final Word
A few months after her surgery, Lakshmi climbed the fourteen steps without stopping. She did not count them, and nobody noticed. That is how success looks after a knee replacement: ordinary things becoming ordinary again.
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Sources: Doctor and department pages of Apollo Hospitals, Aster Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, KIMS Hospitals Bengaluru, Manipal Hospitals and SPARSH Hospital; hospital doctor directories; Credihealth knee replacement cost page; hospital and surgeon cost guides for Bangalore (2025–2026); Healthline total knee replacement cost overview. Rosters, fees and figures were last checked on 7 October 2026 and can change.
This page follows the Doctor Visit Bangalore Editorial Policy. It is for general information only and is not medical advice. Doctor listings are not rankings or endorsements. Always consult a qualified orthopaedic surgeon. Doctor Visit Bangalore is a patient coordination service and does not provide medical advice.