Knee Replacement Surgeon in Mumbai: Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya

Knee Replacement Surgeon in Mumbai

Quick answer: A knee replacement surgeon should do more than perform an operation. The surgeon should confirm that the knee is the true source of symptoms, decide whether replacement is appropriate, explain reasonable alternatives, select the correct procedure and plan the operation around the patient's anatomy, health and goals.

Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya is an Orthopedic and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon in Mumbai. His knee practice focuses on arthritis assessment, primary and revision knee replacement, surgeon-controlled robotic planning and the mini-subvastus approach in appropriately selected patients.

What this page helps you decide

This page explains how to evaluate a knee replacement surgeon and what to expect from a consultation. It does not duplicate the full procedure, recovery, cost or second-opinion pathways.

For operation details, read total knee replacement in Mumbai.
For technology and its limitations, read robotic knee replacement in Mumbai.
If another surgeon has already advised surgery and you want an independent records review, use the knee replacement second-opinion pathway.

When to consult a knee replacement surgeon

A specialist assessment may be appropriate when knee pain, stiffness, deformity or instability substantially affects walking, sleep, work or daily activity, and suitable non-surgical care is no longer providing adequate relief.

An X-ray phrase such as “bone-on-bone” or “grade 4 arthritis” does not by itself establish the need for surgery. Symptoms, function, examination findings, weight-bearing X-rays, previous treatment, general health and patient preference must be considered together.

If the diagnosis or source of pain is not yet clear, start with knee pain assessment in Mumbai. If arthritis is confirmed but surgery may not yet be necessary, review non-surgical knee arthritis treatment.

What happens during the consultation

Symptoms and function

The consultation considers the location and pattern of pain, walking distance, stair difficulty, sleep disturbance, swelling, instability, movement, work demands and loss of independence. Hip or lower-back problems may also need assessment when symptoms do not fit the knee X-ray.

Clinical examination

Examination may include gait, leg alignment, swelling, tenderness, range of movement, fixed deformity, ligament stability, muscle strength, hip movement, circulation and nerve function.

Imaging review

Standing knee X-rays help show where arthritis is located, whether deformity is present and whether the pattern may suit total or partial replacement. MRI is not routinely required before every knee replacement and should be requested only when it is likely to answer a specific uncertainty.

Medical and practical readiness

Diabetes control, anaemia, heart or kidney disease, smoking, previous blood clots, infection risk, body weight, medicines, home support and rehabilitation capacity may affect timing and preparation. The aim is to reduce avoidable risk before an elective operation.

How Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya plans knee replacement

The process is diagnosis-led and surgeon-controlled. Technology is selected only after the correct operation has been chosen.

Procedure selection: total, partial, bilateral or revision replacement is considered according to the disease pattern and clinical need.
Robotic planning: Smith+Nephew CORI or Zimmer Biomet ROSA may assist planning, measurements, bone preparation, alignment assessment and execution within the system's workflow.
Surgical approach: the mini-subvastus approach may be used when safe exposure can be achieved without forcing a restricted approach.
Implant selection: implant design and fixation are chosen according to anatomy, bone quality, stability requirements, procedure type and the surgeon's experience with the system.
Recovery planning: rehabilitation expectations are individualized rather than promised according to a fixed timetable.

The robot does not diagnose the patient, select the operation or perform surgery independently. Dr. Rabhadiya controls the exposure, planning decisions, bone preparation, balancing, implant positioning and every operative step.

Qualifications and professional registration

MBBS, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion
Diploma in Orthopaedics, KMC Hubli
DNB Orthopaedics, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
MNAMS Orthopaedics, National Academy of Medical Sciences
Fellowship in Joint Replacement, Robotic and Navigation
Maharashtra Medical Council registration: 2012072259

Dr. Rabhadiya is certified in Smith+Nephew CORI and Zimmer Biomet ROSA robotic-assisted knee systems. Certification describes training with these platforms. It does not replace clinical judgement or establish that robotics is necessary for every patient.

Hospital affiliations and consultation access

Dr. Rabhadiya is affiliated with Shree Hospitals, Ghatkopar; Surya Hospital, Chembur; Acme Hospital, Chembur; SRV Hospital, Chembur; and CritiCare Asia Hospital, Kurla. The appropriate hospital is discussed according to clinical requirements, availability, medical needs and patient circumstances.

Consultations are available in Ghatkopar East and Ghatkopar West for patients from Ghatkopar, Chembur, Kurla, wider Mumbai and those travelling from outside the city.

How to choose a knee replacement surgeon

There is no credible universal list that proves one surgeon is “best” for every patient. A more useful assessment is whether the surgeon:

Has verifiable orthopedic qualifications and registration
Has a focused practice in knee replacement
Confirms the diagnosis rather than treating an X-ray alone
Explains non-surgical options when they remain reasonable
Discusses total versus partial replacement where relevant
Explains the role and limitations of robotic assistance
Does not promise painless surgery, guaranteed recovery or permanent implant survival
Provides an individualized risk and rehabilitation plan
Can explain why the proposed implant, hospital and surgical approach suit the patient
Encourages informed questions and shared decision-making

Questions to ask before choosing your surgeon

What findings show that replacement is appropriate now?
Could reasonable non-surgical treatment still help?
Do I need total or partial knee replacement?
Would robotic assistance add value in my case?
Which surgical approach are you considering and why?
Which implant category and fixation method are planned?
What are my individual medical and surgical risks?
What preparation is needed before admission?
What rehabilitation milestones should I expect?
What circumstances could change the plan during surgery?

Primary consultation or second opinion?

A primary knee replacement consultation is appropriate when you want diagnosis, treatment planning and discussion of whether surgery may be needed. A second opinion has a narrower purpose: independently reassessing an existing diagnosis or proposed operation using the available records, imaging and examination.

A second opinion is not automatically against surgery. It may confirm the original plan, refine it, suggest additional evaluation or show that surgery can reasonably be postponed.

Who should see a knee replacement surgeon, and who should wait

Not every painful knee needs a replacement, and not every patient who is offered surgery needs it now. A consultation with a knee replacement surgeon is reasonable when the knee has reached a stage where the decision itself needs specialist assessment.

Consulting is usually appropriate when:

Knee pain has continued for several months despite medicines, physiotherapy and activity modification
Pain disturbs sleep or occurs at rest
Walking distance has reduced and stairs, squatting or getting up from a chair have become difficult
The knee has developed a visible bow leg or knock knee deformity
X-rays show advanced joint space loss in one or more compartments
An earlier knee replacement has become painful, unstable or stiff
Surgery has been advised elsewhere and the decision needs independent review

Waiting is often the better course when:

Arthritis is early or moderate on imaging and structured non-surgical treatment has not yet been tried properly
Pain is mechanical and short lived, such as after an unusual activity
The main problem is weight, weakness or an untreated flare rather than the joint surface itself
Symptoms come from the hip or the lower back and are felt in the knee
Diabetes, blood pressure, anaemia, dental infection or skin infection need control before any elective surgery

Where the arthritis is not yet advanced, non-surgical treatment is discussed first. See non-surgical knee arthritis treatment in Mumbai.

How the assessment is carried out, step by step

The purpose of the first visit is to establish whether the knee needs replacement at all, and if it does, which operation suits that particular knee.

1. History

Duration of pain, its site, what makes it worse, night pain, swelling, locking, giving way, previous injury, previous surgery, current medicines, injections already taken, and how far you can walk before the knee stops you.

2. Examination

Gait, alignment while standing, range of movement, fixed flexion, ligament stability, patellar tracking, tenderness by compartment, muscle bulk, and examination of the hip and spine so that referred pain is not mistaken for knee arthritis.

3. Imaging

Standing full length and weight bearing X-rays are the basis of the decision. An MRI is not routinely required for established arthritis. It is used selectively when a ligament or meniscal problem, avascular necrosis or an unclear diagnosis is suspected.

4. Medical assessment

Blood tests, cardiac assessment where indicated, control of diabetes and blood pressure, screening for infection, and review of blood thinners or other medicines that affect surgery.

5. Discussion

Whether surgery is needed, which type, what it can and cannot change, realistic recovery, risks, implant expectations, cost, and what happens if you decide to wait.

If you are unsure, it is reasonable to leave the consultation without booking a date. A written record of the findings allows the decision to be made in your own time.

Which operation: total, partial, bilateral or revision

Knee replacement is not a single procedure. The choice is made from the pattern of arthritis, alignment, ligament condition and the state of the remaining compartments, not from preference alone.

Total knee replacement

Used when arthritis involves more than one compartment, when there is significant deformity, or when the ligaments and remaining compartments will not support a partial implant. Read more about total knee replacement in Mumbai.

Partial knee replacement

Considered when arthritis is confined to a single compartment, the ligaments are intact and deformity is correctable. It is not simply a smaller or cheaper version of total replacement, and it is unsuitable for many knees. Read more about partial knee replacement in Mumbai and about total versus partial knee replacement.

Bilateral knee replacement

Both knees may be replaced in the same sitting or in two staged operations. The decision depends on the severity in each knee, cardiac and medical fitness, haemoglobin, body weight, home support and rehabilitation capacity. Simultaneous surgery is not offered routinely. Read more about bilateral knee replacement in Mumbai.

Revision knee replacement

Performed when a previous replacement has loosened, become infected, become unstable or stiff, or when the implant has worn. It is a longer and more complex operation than a first replacement and needs separate planning, specific implants and in some cases a staged approach. Read more about revision knee replacement in Mumbai.

Robotic assistance and the mini-subvastus approach: what they do and do not do

Dr. Rabhadiya is certified in Smith+Nephew CORI and Zimmer Biomet ROSA robotic-assisted knee systems and uses robotic assistance in selected patients, at times combined with a minimally invasive mini-subvastus approach.

Robotic assistance can support:

Preoperative and intraoperative planning of implant size and position
Measurement of alignment and gap balance
Controlled bone preparation
Assessment of soft tissue balance through the range of movement

Robotic assistance does not:

Decide whether a knee needs replacement
Choose between total and partial replacement
Perform the operation independently of the surgeon
Guarantee a pain free knee, a faster recovery or a longer implant life

The mini-subvastus approach describes how the joint is accessed. It aims to avoid routinely cutting the quadriceps tendon or splitting the main quadriceps muscle belly. Its suitability depends on body build, knee movement, deformity, previous surgery, scar tissue and whether safe exposure can be achieved. Exposure is never compromised for the sake of a smaller incision.

Where the surgery is performed

Consultations take place at the Ghatkopar East and Ghatkopar West clinics. Surgery is performed at the affiliated hospital that suits your clinical requirement, medical condition, room preference and schedule.

Shree Hospitals, Ghatkopar
Surya Hospital, Chembur
Acme Hospital, Chembur
SRV Hospital, Chembur
CritiCare Asia Hospital, Kurla

Availability of robotic platforms, intensive care backup, cardiac support and room categories differs between hospitals, so the choice is discussed rather than assumed. For details of each location, read where Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya performs knee replacement surgery in Mumbai.

Patients travelling from outside Mumbai can read the guide for outstation patients.

What recovery usually looks like

Recovery varies with age, the operation performed, muscle condition before surgery, other medical problems and how consistently rehabilitation is followed. The outline below is typical rather than promised.

Day of surgery: standing and a few assisted steps are usually encouraged on the same day or the next morning in suitable patients.
Hospital stay: commonly two to four days, longer where medical conditions or bilateral surgery require it.
First two weeks: walker or stick support, wound care, swelling control, knee bending exercises and quadriceps activation.
Two to six weeks: most patients reduce support, manage stairs with supervision and resume light indoor activity.
Six weeks to three months: walking distance improves, driving may be considered when reflexes and control are adequate, and desk work is usually resumed earlier than physical work.
Three months to one year: swelling settles gradually, strength continues to improve and the final result of the knee becomes clear.

Some stiffness, mild swelling and warmth around the knee can persist for several months and do not by themselves indicate a problem. Increasing pain, fever, wound discharge, calf pain or sudden loss of movement need review. A fuller account is given in the knee replacement recovery timeline and in the guide to physiotherapy after knee replacement.

Cost and insurance

Knee replacement in Mumbai does not have a single fixed price. The final figure depends on the type of replacement, the implant system, whether robotic assistance is used, the hospital, the room category, length of stay and any additional medical care that is needed.

As an indication of the range in Mumbai:

Total knee replacement, from about ₹2 lakh onwards
Partial knee replacement, from about ₹2 lakh onwards
Bilateral knee replacement, from about ₹4 lakh onwards
Revision knee replacement, from about ₹3 lakh onwards

Each hospital has its own packages and these vary further by room category, though they remain within a similar range. A written estimate for your specific plan is given after assessment, before any date is fixed.

Most insurance policies cover knee replacement subject to waiting periods, sum insured, room rent limits and policy conditions. Cashless approval and reimbursement are both possible depending on the hospital and the insurer. A detailed breakdown is given on the knee replacement cost in Mumbai page.

If you already have a surgery date elsewhere

A second opinion is appropriate and is not a reflection on the first surgeon. It is particularly reasonable when:

Surgery has been advised but the reasons were not explained in detail
Non-surgical treatment has not been discussed and the arthritis appears early on imaging
Total replacement has been advised for what appears to be single compartment disease, or the reverse
A previous knee replacement continues to be painful or unstable
The quoted cost or implant choice is unclear

A second opinion consultation reviews your existing X-rays, reports and operative notes, examines the knee independently and gives a written assessment. It may confirm the original plan, suggest a different operation, or advise that surgery can reasonably be deferred. Read more about the knee replacement second opinion in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know whether I actually need a knee replacement?

The decision rests on symptoms and function as much as on the X-ray. Advanced arthritis on imaging with pain that limits walking, disturbs sleep and has not responded to proper non-surgical treatment usually justifies surgery. Advanced X-ray changes alone, in a knee that still functions well, usually do not.

At what age should knee replacement be done?

There is no correct age. It is done when the knee, not the birth date, warrants it. Younger patients are counselled that a replacement has a finite life and that revision may be needed later, which is one reason non-surgical treatment is pursued longer in this group.

Is robotic knee replacement better than conventional surgery?

Robotic assistance improves the precision of planning and bone preparation. Current evidence does not establish that it guarantees less pain, faster recovery or a longer lasting implant for every patient. It is one part of the plan, not the plan itself.

Can both knees be replaced together?

In selected patients who are medically fit, yes. It avoids a second admission and a second recovery, but it places greater demand on the heart, on blood levels and on rehabilitation. Where fitness is borderline, staged surgery is safer.

How long does a knee replacement last?

Registry data suggest that a large majority of knee replacements remain functional at fifteen to twenty years. Weight, activity level, bone quality, implant position and infection all influence this, so no individual figure can be promised.

How soon can I walk after surgery?

Most suitable patients stand and take assisted steps on the day of surgery or the following morning. Walking without support usually returns over the following two to six weeks.

Will insurance cover the surgery?

Most policies cover knee replacement, subject to waiting periods, sum insured, room rent limits and policy terms. The hospital insurance desk confirms cashless eligibility before admission.

What happens if I decide to wait?

Waiting is acceptable in many cases and is a reasonable choice. It becomes less advisable when deformity is increasing, when muscle wasting is progressing, or when the opposite knee, hip or spine is beginning to suffer from the altered gait. These are reviewed at follow up.

Book a knee replacement consultation in Mumbai

Bring recent standing knee X-rays, older imaging for comparison, prescriptions, injection or physiotherapy records, current medicines, relevant medical reports and any previous operative or implant documents.

Book an orthopedic consultation in Ghatkopar. Assessment determines whether replacement is appropriate and which treatment plan is safest.

Medical review

Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya, MBBS, D'Ortho, DNB Orthopaedics, MNAMS Orthopaedics, FIJR (Robotic and Navigation), Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Mumbai.

Last medically reviewed: 10 September 2026. Maharashtra Medical Council registration: 2012072259.

This page provides general patient education and does not replace clinical examination, diagnosis, anaesthesia assessment or an individual treatment plan.

Knee Replacement Surgeon in Mumbai: Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya