Dr. Amit Aggarwal is a senior consultant in orthopaedics. He has 11 years of experience in orthopaedics.
A practical guide to joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures, symptoms that suggest treatment, available solutions and common patient questions.
Complete replacement of knee joint surfaces with proven implants to relieve pain, correct deformity and restore mobility.
Replacement of femoral and acetabular components for end-stage hip arthritis and severe joint damage.
Minimally invasive keyhole surgery that uses a small camera (arthroscope) and instruments to diagnose and treat shoulder problems such as rotator cuff tears, impingement, labral tears and frozen shoulder.
Primary ankle arthroplasty restores motion and relieves pain in selected patients with end-stage ankle arthritis.
Complex surgeries to manage failed, loose or infected implants — requires experienced revision teams and specialized implants.
CT/MRI-based planning and custom instruments/implants for improved fit and function in complex anatomy or revision cases.
If symptoms persist despite physiotherapy, medications or injections — or if pain significantly affects quality of life — consult an orthopaedic specialist. Early assessment and imaging help choose the correct treatment path.
Surgery is considered when conservative care fails to control pain or function. Options include arthroplasty for knee, hip, shoulder, ankle; revision procedures for failed implants; and robotic or minimally invasive approaches when appropriate.
Indications: rotator cuff tears, subacromial impingement, labral tears, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), and removal of loose bodies.
Procedure: performed under regional or general anesthesia using small portals. The surgeon inserts an arthroscope (camera) and tiny instruments to repair or debride damaged tissue. Incisions are small (keyhole).
Recovery: sling for a short period, early passive/active-assisted physiotherapy, progressive strengthening. Many patients have faster recovery and lower initial pain than open surgery; full functional recovery may take 6–12 weeks depending on the repair.
