- Address
- 1610, 16th Floor, C Wing, ONE BKC, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
- Phone
- +91 73866 65606
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Dr. Movva next here
- 28, 29 and 30 November
Knee conditions
Alternatives to knee replacement surgery in Mumbai
If you have been advised a total or partial knee replacement, a second look at your knee can tell you whether joint-preserving treatment is still an option.
Understanding the condition
When a knee replacement is suggested
A total knee replacement removes the worn surfaces of the thigh bone and shin bone and replaces them with metal and plastic parts. A partial (unicompartmental) replacement does the same for one side of the knee only. Surgeons usually suggest these operations for advanced osteoarthritis, severe cartilage damage, bone-on-bone wear and long-standing pain that limits walking and sleep.
Knee replacement is not automatically the next step for every painful knee, though. Pain can come from a torn meniscus, an inflamed tendon or bursa, or an unstable ligament as much as from the joint surface itself. Two people with similar X-rays can have very different symptoms, and some knees described as “needing a replacement” still have enough cartilage and alignment to be worth preserving.
Symptoms
Signs your knee needs a careful assessment
- Knee pain that continues despite physiotherapy and medicines
- Pain while walking, standing or on stairs
- Repeated swelling
- Stiffness after sitting, and difficulty bending or straightening fully
- Pain that wakes you at night
- X-ray or MRI reports describing moderate or advanced arthritis
Bring every X-ray, MRI and surgeon’s note you have. They help us give a clear answer.
Usual treatment
Replacement, osteotomy and the options before them
Before replacement, most knees have been through painkillers, physiotherapy, and steroid or lubricant injections. Some younger patients with bow legs are offered a high tibial osteotomy, which shifts weight away from the worn side. Arthroscopic “clean-out” of an arthritic knee is used far less than it once was, because it rarely helps arthritis pain for long.
When the knee is badly deformed, the joint has collapsed, or pain and disability are severe despite everything else, a replacement may well be the right answer, and we will tell you so. Our role is to find the knees that are not yet at that point and give them a serious non-surgical plan.
At RegenOrthoSport
Joint-preserving options for suitable knees
These treatments do not replace the joint. They aim to reduce pain and keep your own knee working, for patients whose damage is not too advanced.
Joint and soft tissue
Hyper-concentrated platelets (HCP)
Placed under image guidance into the joint and, where needed, into the meniscus, ligaments or tendons that add to the pain.
About PRPCartilage loss
Bone marrow concentrate (BMAC)
Prepared from your own bone marrow on the same day and considered for knees with more cartilage loss or complex joint damage.
About BMACGrowth factors
Platelet lysate
A preparation of growth factors released from your platelets, used in some joint, tendon and ligament problems as part of the plan.
About platelet lysateYour consultation
A second opinion on your knee
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Your reports
We go through the X-rays, MRI and the advice you have already received.
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Where the pain comes from
Examination and ultrasound look at the joint, meniscus, ligaments, tendons and bursae.
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Walking and strength
How you walk, balance and use your thigh and hip muscles, which changes the load on the knee.
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A straight answer
Whether your knee may be preserved, what that would involve, or why surgery is the better route.
Patient videos
Patients who chose to keep their knees
Patient stories
In our patients’ words
After stem cell therapy, my knee pain vanished, and I can walk comfortably without any issues
As a professor, standing for long hours was painful. After the treatment, I feel steady, mobile, and pain-free again
Individual results vary. Patient testimonials describe personal experiences and are not a guarantee of outcome for any other patient.
Related
More knee conditions
- Knee pain overview All knee pain conditions and treatment options.
- Knee osteoarthritis Worn cartilage, stiffness and the ache that builds over years.
- Meniscus tear Twisting injuries and wear tears of the knee’s shock absorber.
- ACL tear Partial and complete ACL injuries, and when surgery is needed.
- Knee ligament injuries MCL, LCL and PCL sprains and tears.
- Cartilage damage Focal cartilage defects after injury or long-term wear.
- Chondromalacia patella Pain behind the kneecap on stairs, squats and long sitting.
- PRP therapy How hyper-concentrated platelets (HCP) are prepared and used.
- Stem cell therapy (BMAC) Bone marrow concentrate from your own body.
Near you
Knee pain treatment in your city
Doctors, address and directions for each of our clinics.
Is there a non-surgical knee replacement?
Not in the sense of replacing the joint. The term usually refers to treatments that manage pain and improve function without surgery, such as regenerative injections and rehabilitation. They suit some knees and not others.
Can BMAC be used instead of a knee replacement?
BMAC does not rebuild a worn-out joint. For knees that are not too far gone, it may reduce pain and help delay or avoid surgery. For a collapsed or badly deformed knee, a replacement is usually more sensible.
Am I too old for joint-preserving treatment?
Age alone is not the deciding factor. The condition of the joint, your general health and your goals matter more.
If it does not work, can I still have a replacement?
Yes. These treatments do not prevent a replacement later if one becomes necessary.
Our Mumbai clinic
RegenOrthoSport Mumbai
See a doctor in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai: address, timings, the doctors who see patients here and how to book.
Doctors at our Mumbai clinic
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Founder
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Pain Physician & Anaesthesiologist
Areas we serve around Mumbai
- Bandra
- Bandra Kurla Complex
- Kurla
- Santacruz
- Khar
- Andheri
- Chembur
- Dadar
- Worli
- Powai
- Ghatkopar
- Navi Mumbai
- Thane
Mumbai clinic: common questions
Where is the RegenOrthoSport clinic in Mumbai?
RegenOrthoSport Mumbai is at 1610, 16th Floor, C Wing, ONE BKC, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051. We see patients from Bandra, Bandra Kurla Complex, Kurla, Santacruz, Khar, Andheri and nearby.
What are the clinic hours in Mumbai?
Mon–Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Call +91 73866 65606 or message us on WhatsApp +91 80089 26498 to book.
Which doctors see patients in Mumbai?
Dr. Venkatesh Movva (Founder); Dr. Maitri Shah (Pain Physician & Anaesthesiologist).
When is Dr. Movva next in Mumbai?
Dr. Movva is next at the Mumbai clinic on 28, 29 and 30 November. Call to reserve a slot; his appointments fill early.
Consultation request
Ask for a second opinion on your knee
Tell us where it hurts and how it is holding you back. Our team will call you to book a consultation at the clinic nearest to you in Hyderabad, Mumbai or Bangalore.
- Consultation with Dr. Movva
- Review of your history and imaging
- An honest answer on candidacy
Prefer to talk? Call +91 73866 65606 or message us on WhatsApp.
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