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

1. What findings show that replacement is appropriate now?

2. Could reasonable non-surgical treatment still help?

3. Do I need total or partial knee replacement?

4. Would robotic assistance add value in my case?

5. Which surgical approach are you considering and why?

6. Which implant category and fixation method are planned?

7. What are my individual medical and surgical risks?

8. What preparation is needed before admission?

9. What rehabilitation milestones should I expect?

10. 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.

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.