Centre for Knee & Hip Surgery (CKHS)

The Centre for Knee & Hip Surgery (CKHS) is a dedicated orthopaedic facility located at 101/103, Aakashganga Complex, near Vanijya Bhavan, Baroda (Vadodara), Gujarat, India. The centre specializes exclusively in the diagnosis, surgical management, and rehabilitation of knee and hip conditions — bringing focused orthopaedic expertise to patients across Gujarat and neighboring Maharashtra who require specialist joint care. Baroda (officially Vadodara) is Gujarat's third-largest city and is well-connected by rail (approximately 2 hours from Mumbai by express train on the main Mumbai–Ahmedabad railway corridor) and by air (Vadodara Airport, with domestic connections to Mumbai, Delhi, and other major cities). The dedicated single-specialty focus of CKHS means that all clinical, surgical, and rehabilitation resources are oriented specifically toward achieving the best outcomes for knee and hip patients, without the diffusion of attention inherent in general multi-specialty hospitals. The centre uses internationally sourced joint implant systems and modern surgical techniques including computer navigation and minimally invasive approaches. For the large number of patients from across India and the diaspora who seek joint replacement surgery, a dedicated centre like CKHS in Baroda offers expert care at significantly lower cost than equivalent surgery in the US, UK, or Australia, with shorter waiting times and comparable surgical technology.

The Centre for Knee & Hip Surgery provides comprehensive specialist management of all knee and hip conditions in adults. Surgical specialties include total knee replacement (TKR) for end-stage osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, total hip replacement (THR) for hip arthritis and avascular necrosis, unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement for isolated medial or lateral knee compartment disease, bilateral simultaneous knee or hip replacement for bilateral joint disease, revision arthroplasty for failed previous joint replacements requiring complex surgical correction, knee arthroscopy for meniscal tears, cartilage lesions, and ligament assessment, hip arthroscopy for labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement, ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction using autograft or allograft techniques for knee instability, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction, multi-ligament knee reconstruction, patellofemoral resurfacing surgery for isolated anterior knee pain, high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for varus knee deformity in younger patients, and proximal femoral osteotomy for hip deformity. Non-surgical management options include physiotherapy, hyaluronic acid (visco-supplementation) injections, corticosteroid injections, orthotics and bracing, and weight management guidance for joint offloading.

The Centre for Knee & Hip Surgery operates laminar airflow positive-pressure operation theatres specifically designed for joint replacement surgery, where maintaining ultra-low bacterial counts in the surgical environment is critical to preventing prosthetic joint infection — one of the most serious complications of arthroplasty. Surgical technology includes computer navigation systems for knee and hip replacement, which improve implant alignment accuracy and reduce outlier placements. High-quality joint implants are sourced from internationally recognized manufacturers including those producing implants used in US and European centres. Post-operative rehabilitation is a core component of the centre's programme, with dedicated physiotherapy for progressive knee flexion recovery after TKR, hip mobility and strengthening after THR, and gait retraining to ensure rapid functional recovery and return to daily activities. Continuous passive motion (CPM) machines may be used post-TKR to facilitate early joint mobilization. A full range of knee and hip rehabilitation equipment is maintained, including exercise cycles, hydrotherapy support, and functional training equipment. Postoperative physiotherapy protocols are tailored to the specific procedure — TKR, THR, or arthroscopy — and the patient's functional targets and lifestyle requirements. The centre's surgical theatre is equipped with laminar airflow to maintain the lowest possible infection rates for joint replacement procedures.

India is one of the world's leading destinations for knee and hip replacement surgery for international patients seeking high quality at dramatically lower cost. Total knee replacement in the US costs $30,000–$50,000; at specialized Indian orthopaedic centres the same procedure costs $4,000–$7,000 — a saving of 70–80% with implants from the same international manufacturers. Hip replacement in the US costs $25,000–$40,000; comparable surgery in India ranges from $4,000–$7,000. The Centre for Knee & Hip Surgery in Baroda is accessible via Vadodara Airport (domestic flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad) or by express train from Mumbai in approximately 2 hours. International patients from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and the Gulf NRI community frequently visit Gujarat for joint replacement surgery. Pre-operative X-rays and reports can be shared in advance for surgical planning. Contact: Phone: +91-265-2337172 / 2353670 | Email: bsmody@youtele.com / mail@centreforkneesurgery.com | Website: www.centreforkneeandhipsurgery.com | Address: 101/103 Aakashganga Complex, Nr. Vanijya Bhavan, Baroda, Gujarat.

Surgeons at the Centre for Knee & Hip Surgery hold MS (Master of Surgery) in Orthopaedics from recognized Indian medical universities, with subspecialty fellowship training in arthroplasty and sports medicine. Orthopaedic surgeons in India are regulated by the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC), which oversees medical qualifications, registration, and continuing medical education standards. Joint replacement surgeons at dedicated orthopaedic centres typically have additional training from recognized arthroplasty fellowship programmes in India or abroad. Surgical protocols follow established guidelines for safe joint replacement surgery including pre-operative risk assessment, infection prevention through laminar airflow theatres and antibiotic prophylaxis, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis, and standardized post-operative rehabilitation. Implant selection follows international guidelines for bearing surface selection, fixation method, and implant sizing. The centre follows national blood transfusion safety standards for perioperative blood management.