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Dr. Ashok Rajgopal Top Robotic Knee Replacement Surgeon in India

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32+ years of practice.

Unique distinction of performing 28 Total Knee Replacements in less than 12 hours.

Achieved milestone of completing 25,000 Total Knee Replacement surgeries including Minimally Invasive advance knee procedures in February, 2016.

Overview:

The damaged knee may get in the way of your daily activities. You may experience pain while sitting or walking. This condition can even create hindrance while sleeping and not to forget the pain it brings along. Knee damage may be due to severe injury or arthritis. If medications and using walking supports considered to be the non-surgical treatments are no longer helpful knee replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain, leg deformity correction and help you resume normal activities. Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement in India are one of the most miracle advancement in the studies of knee surgery helping a wide range of people across the globe.

Total knee replacement is the most common form of knee replacement surgery and exceeds Success Rate of Knee Replacement Surgery in India. Improvements in surgical materials and techniques of knee surgery in India have greatly increased its effectiveness. Success Rate of Knee Replacement Surgery in India is about 95% in most patients.

Knee Pain can be the Result of:

  • Sports injuries
  • Injuries caused by an accident
  • Degeneration of the Knee Joint due to Ageing
  • Knee conditions like Osteoarthritis, Septic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.
  • Excessive stress on the joint due to overuse of the joint
  • Dislocated Knee cap
  • Infection
  • Obesity

The earlier the issue is attended to, the better because the more it is delayed, the problem can reach a very burdening condition leading to severe kind of pain and the associated symptoms can be highly limiting.

Of course, there are remedies to cure this pain – pain relief medications, ice pack, injections, physiotherapy, etc. which can help get rid of the pain temporarily, but the pain might come back after a few weeks. If it does, then it surely should be given immediate attention; because there comes a point, when the pain and discomfort go beyond these non-surgical remedies. This is when a Knee Replacement surgery is recommended. This surgery has emerged to be one of the most promising cures, for people with knee problems like the ones mentioned above.

With many kinds of modern surgical approaches possible today, it is very much viable to eliminate the Knee pain and get back to an active lifestyle. India has adopted the fast-paced advancements in the field of Orthopaedic; more specifically in the area of Knee surgeries, very commendably. Over the years, India has positioned herself in an extremely respectable stature in the matter of Knee Replacement surgeries. This is the reason why more and more Indian as well as international patients are opting for India as their final venue for Knee Replacement surgery.

Another reason why India has become such a sought-after healthcare hub is the presence of immensely knowledgeable and talented medical professionals; especially Orthopaedic surgeons and Cost of Knee replacement Surgery in India. These surgeons have attained the topmost qualifications from reputed institutes located around the world. Furthermore, with numerous years of experience, these Orthopaedic surgeons are highly proficient in dealing with the most complicated type of bone and joint disorders.

One of these Orthopaedic expert, whose presence in this field has proved to be a blessing for his patients, is Dr. Ashok Rajgopal. He possesses impeccable proficiency in handling the most progressive Knee procedures and also engaged into many more such innovative developments in this field.

Know About the Best Knee Surgeon- Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is undeniably one of most celebrated names in the field of orthopaedic. At present, he is the Chairman of the Bone and Joint Institute at the highly esteemed Fortis Escorts in Delhi and has made India proud on many occasions. His adrenaline rush and some black coffee for him – these two things are enough to keep him going tirelessly, while serving whole-heartedly to his patients. An extremely sought-after Orthopaedic surgeon of international repute, he has all-embracing experience spread over more than 43 years. His authoritative presence in this field has undeniably upped the quality of cure as well as the success rates of the surgeries. He is considered to be a stalwart, when talking about Orthopaedics in India. More specifically, Knee Replacement has come a long way with pioneers like him, working wholeheartedly towards the development of this field.

Enhancing the quality of life of his patients is his primary aim. He is a very proud and active member of many national and international organizations, where he holds very responsible positions, for many years now.

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal Ensuring the Best Knee Health for Innumerable Patients

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal holds the unique distinction of performing 28 Total Knee Replacement surgeries in under 12 hours. In February 2016, Dr. Rajgopal touched another milestone of completing 25,000 Total Knee Replacement surgeries in his 30+ years of practice.

Knee pain is a household term in today’s world. Previously, it would mostly be the people belonging to the older age group but today, Knee disorders are affecting people belonging to the younger generation too. Knee Joint being one of the most crucial joints in our body, it goes through an intense amount of pressure throughout the time, as we go about doing our routine chores; more specifically sportspersons. Furthermore, Knee Pain can be very restrictive for the patient.

Apt Prognosis leads to the apt Cure”- Dr. Rajgopal

Like the cause, the location of the pain also depends on which part or structure of the Knee is involved. Dr. Rajgopal staunchly believes that the evaluation phase matters a lot. The more precise the diagnosis is, the more accurate is the treatment, leading to an extremely improved quality of life. He is blessed with a team of highly qualified and gifted team, which works round the clock to provide the finest possible services to the patients. His team along with him has to give medical fitness clearance, based on which the whole treatment planning is done. Furthermore, he and his team member do their best to make the patients feel stress-free about the specific surgery. The patients are consulted aptly about whole process and also informed about the pros and cons about the procedures. Total Knee Replacement Cost in India is one of the least concerns of the patients as it is to the least as compared to the western counties.

Get the Most Advanced Knee Procedures in India:

As per Dr. Rajgopal, the circumstances might be similar for two patients, but he has come across cases, where even two knees of the same patients have turned out to be different/unique. Thus, Knee Replacement procedures need high level of precision and careful preparation because the importance of the Knee joint cannot be underestimated.

Advance Knee Surgeries by Best Knee Surgeons in India:

Knee ReplacementTotal Knee Replacement : It is undoubtedly a complex surgery and requires high Orthopaedic expertise, for which Dr. Rajgopal is highly regarded for. In this, the Orthopaedic surgeon needs to take apt measurements and skilfully remove the damaged sections of the Knee joint, so that the remnant bone can be shaped to accommodate the Knee implant or the prosthesis make up of plastic, ceramic or metal components. The artificial Knee is built by the surgeon step-by-step, one part at a time, to form an extremely realistic Knee joint.

Knee ligament surgeryLigament Repair Surgery : When ligaments are damaged, the Knee joint becomes unstable. If other treatment methods are futile, then this surgery is recommended. In this surgery, a torn or damaged ligament is replaced with a healthy tendon, taken from the patient himself/herself or from an organ donor.

bilateral knee replacementBilateral Knee Surgery : Dr. Rajgopal has pioneering amount of work associated with this procedure. This procedure is suggested for those suffering from severe Arthritis of the Knees. Also referred to as ‘Simultaneous’ Bilateral Total Knee Replacement, in this procedure, both the knees are replaced in one-single surgery, on the same day under one dose of anaesthesia. Thus, there is one-time hospitalization and one recovery period, and both your knees are taken care of at one go. However, Dr. Rajgopal doesn’t recommend this procedure for those with heart or lung disorders.

Partial Knee ReplacementPartial Knee Replacement : Partial Knee Replacement Also referred to as Unicompartmental Arthroplasty, in this surgery, the surgeon replaces only the knee areas, which has suffered maximum damage, with artificial parts that are made of metal or plastic. The surgery can mostly be done through tiny incisions, and thus the patients heal faster.

Knee ArthroscopyKnee Arthroscopy : Depending on the injury, the doctor may evaluate and then suggest this procedure. This is a minimally invasive type of procedure, in which the surgeon uses highly specialized surgical tools that are passed via very tiny cuts and thus the joint damage is repaired. This surgery is also performed to remove loose bodies from the Knee joint, eliminate or address any damaged cartilage; especially if it is causing the knee to lock, as well as to reconstruct torn ligaments.

Meniscus RepairMeniscus Surgery : Meniscus Repair Meniscus Tear is a very common Knee issue and the solution is predominantly surgical. There are three ways in which this issue is dealt with

  • Arthroscopic repair :The surgeon makes small cuts in the knee, then an Arthroscope is inserted to take a clear view of the tear. Then small devices that look like darts are inserted along the tear to stitch it up.
  • Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy :In this, the surgeon removes a piece of the torn Meniscus, to help the Knee function normally.
  • Arthroscopic Total Meniscectomy :In this procedure, the surgeon removes the entire Meniscus.

Staged Bilateral Knee Replacement : Like Bilateral Knee Replacement, in this procedure too, both the knees are replaced but in two separate surgeries, and that too, planned a few months apart. This helps the first knee to get ample time to recover, till the second knee surgery is planned. With a highly skilled surgeon like Dr. Rajgopal, the chances of complications are hardly there.

Robotic Knee Surgery :During this procedure, the surgeon uses a robotic arm to accurately shape the nearby bone before positioning the implant. Real-time videos and images provide apt and enhanced picture of the surgical site. This helps the surgeons to access the hard-to-see and the corner-most areas of the Knee. The robotic arm replicates the hand movements of the surgeon and moves in the pre-defined surgical plan that is fed into the robotic-guidance system.

Virtual Total Knee Replacement :This procedure is implemented using fundamental functions of the CAD (Computer-aided Design) software like shape modelling, automation, assembly, database access, and much more. By simulating the surgical processes in advance, this system aids the surgeon to determine the amount and the angle of bone resection as well as to choose the artificial Knee Joint, that will fit the patient's Knee aptly, before the actual operation. In addition to this, a surgeon can lower the time and any errors that might happen while choosing the artificial Knee joints and thus perform the operation effectively. According to Dr. Rajgopal, this system can be applied in the future for a Knee Joint navigation system, also for a procedural training or evaluation system.

Taking Care of Your Knee

Dr. Rajgopal says that the health of any part of depends on how we treat it or look after it. Likewise, Knee Joint being such a crucial part, there are ways with which we can do it :

  • Keeping our weight under control; because Obesity can put a lot of pressure on our knees
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
  • Keeping away from smoking and alcohol consumption
  • By having nutritious diet plan
  • Indulging in some form of exercise on a regular basis
  • Also, during the recovery period after a Knee procedure
  • Do visit your Orthopaedic for follow-ups
  • Take your medication dedicatedly
  • Do not miss the physiotherapy sessions
  • Be careful to follow all the instructions of the doctor for maximum surgical benefits

Some of Dr. Rajgopal’s Accomplishments

Dr. Rajgopal is completely aware that every patient’s needs are different and thus require individual attention. With utmost confidence and maximum safety assured, he has handled thousands of Knee surgeries.

He has exhibited superlative levels of commitment on countless occasions and his commitment is always aimed at the progress of Knee procedures. Some of the milestones that are a part of his thriving career, are :

  • He has the unique record of completing 30 successful Total Knee Replacement surgeries, within a span of 12 hours. This record earned him an entry into the extremely reputed Limca Book of Records
  • In 2016, he added another feather on his cap by reaching the score of 25,000 Knee Replacement procedures
  • In 2017, he became the North India’s first Orthopaedic specialist to perform a Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery, on a 61 years old lady from Sealdah, Kolkata
  • He has done more than 15,000 Arthroscopic procedures
  • Over 50,000 Total Knee Arthroplastic procedures
  • He has been honoured with Padma Shri and several other prestigious awards and has several other milestones to his credit
  • Also awarded the ‘Knee Ratna Award’ by the Indian Medical Association
  • ‘Bharat Shiromani Award’ for professional excellence in the field of Orthopaedics
  • A coveted member of the recognized panel of international Knee surgeons, which facilitated the development of very progressive Knee implants, the latest in which is the ‘PERSONA’ Knee system. The ‘PERSONA KNEE SYSTEM’ was launched in September 2013 in India and it has very effectually transformed the concept of Knee Replacement Surgery
  • He has to his credit becoming the first Orthopaedic specialist of India, who has carried Virtual Total Knee Replacement using patient-specific instruments
  • A coveted speaker at several national and international conferences
  • An invited speaker at the Harvard Knee Course

With these and many more such accomplishments, he has carved an enormously recognized niche for himself and brought countless laurels for India.

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Success Patient Stories

According to Dr. Rajgopal, be it any surgery, there should never be any compromise in the quality of the services and safety. Even if it is about performing the same kind of surgery on many patients, the anatomy of every patient differs in some way and the planning differs accordingly. Hence, no surgery should be taken lightly. He gives the credit of his surgical success to his wonderfully-orchestrated team of doctors and other staff members, who have been a constant and sturdy support-system for him.

Not only Indian but innumerable patients from various other countries have benefitted immensely by getting cured by him. Also, he has the honour of treating many celebrities like leading sportsperson Pullela Gopichand, also has been honorary surgeon to the President of India, at the time of K. R. Narayanan.

Some of his patients, who gained immense relief from the procedures done by him :

Mrs. Kamal Sharma : A 78-year old patient, she got both her knees replaced by Dr. Rajgopal and she is very happy with the results. She was quite apprehensive after hearing stories about other people not recovering or gaining any benefits out of these procedures. But she is immensely thankful that her surgery was so very successful. All thanks to Dr. Rajgopal and his team, who made the treatment experience extremely comfortable. As per her, by choosing this surgeon, the patients are surely in good hands.

Jennifer Augspurger, Esq., USA : She underwent Bilateral Total Knee Replacement and she was surprised to see the fast recovery. She was extremely pleased to see the surgical outcome and the level of care and attention that she received from Dr. Rajgopal and his team played a huge role in the overall treatment success. She experienced minimal pain post-surgery and after two weeks, she started walking actually pain-free, also without an assistive device. She is highly grateful to Dr. Rajgopal for the complete treatment journey.

Zohra Sehgal (TV and Theatre Artist) :At the age of 94 years, she underwent a Total Knee Replacement procedure of her left knee, which was handled very ably by Dr. Rajgopal. She was able to resume her routine very soon, with a very smooth road to recovery. She could not only climb the stairs but also could resume with her shooting, dancing and much more. She gave all the credit to Dr. Rajgopal and his highly capable team.

Gen Amarjit Singh :He underwent Knee Replacement surgery at the highly esteemed Fortis Hospital. The surgery was done by Dr. Rajgopal and was handled extremely effectively by him and his team. After the surgery, he is leading a very active like – enjoying exercise, sight-seeing in India as well as abroad. He is extremely thankful to Dr. Rajgopal for this fresh lease of life.

Graham Gambling :He was suffering from Chronic Osteo-arthritis in the left Knee and left Hip. The symptoms were very difficult. While searching for the right treatment, I came to know about Dr. Ashok Rajgopal, and travelled to Delhi. The surgery was done successfully under the guidance of Dr. Rajgopal and ever since then Graham has never faced any problem. Like any other normal person, he has been enjoying a very active life, without any pain.

Dr. Prem Nath Gupta :He was suffering from Knee pain for some years and with time it had worsened to an extent that it had become very cumbersome to perform my routine tasks. Being a practicing doctor himself, he was wary about the best Orthopaedics. That’s when he approached Dr. Rajgopal and the surgery was handled extremely efficiently by him and it was 40 days before by 101st birthday that I was blessed with a new lease of life; all thanks to Dr. Rajgopal.

All merit goes to surgeons like him, that Knee Replacement procedures has touched new horizons of success and are considered extremely safe and effectual. No wonder more and more patients are going ahead and confidently opting for these procedures.

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Why is India the Best Destination for Knee Replacement?

Finalizing the right treatment centre is an extremely significant factor because it makes a huge difference in making a surgery successful. This is specifically difficult for patients belonging to underprivileged nations. For such patients, India as emerged to be a very promising option because of there is large pool of talent that is available in India. There are Orthopaedic surgeons like Dr. Ashok Rajgopal in India, who are assertively working to provide to best kind of cure to the patients. Working on national and global platforms, these experts are totally dedicated towards honing their skills continually and keeping their knowledge updated.

Not only this, the cost factor is a major hurdle, when it comes to availing the advanced Orthopaedic procedures. Not every country is blessed with the apt cure at the apt price. But India has made it very easy for the patients, as the Orthopaedic treatment packages in India are very sensibly priced, keeping in mind the requirements of patients belonging to all kinds of socio-economic class.

So, if you are facing any Orthopaedic issues; particularly, Knee problems and searching for the right cure, then India is the place and Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is definitely the best surgeon for you.