Dr. Vijay D Shetty

Dr. Vijay D Shetty is one of India's most distinguished orthopaedic surgeons, specialising exclusively in adult hip and knee surgery and sports medicine, with over 37 years of surgical experience. He serves as Director of the Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai — one of Mumbai's leading quaternary care hospitals.

Dr. Shetty completed his medical degree (MBBS) from Gulbarga University in 1992 and subsequently pursued specialist orthopaedic and hip-and-knee surgery training in the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2005, earning a Fellowship in Joint Replacement from the University of Cambridge — one of the world's most respected academic and surgical training environments. This international training equipped Dr. Shetty with the skills and knowledge base to introduce advanced techniques and technologies to Indian orthopaedic practice.

Dr. Shetty holds notable records in Indian orthopaedic history: he was the first surgeon to introduce Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy in India in September 2009 — an innovative biological treatment for joint and soft tissue injuries now widely used across the country. He also holds two Limca Book of Records entries: 'Fastest Recovery after Primary Total Knee Replacement' (2007) and 'Shortest Stay after Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Replacement' (2010), reflecting his pursuit of optimal surgical efficiency and patient outcomes. He is the current President of the Indian Association of Sports Medicine (IASM).

Dr. Vijay D Shetty's clinical practice is entirely focused on adult hip and knee pathology and sports medicine — a subspecialty concentration that allows a depth of expertise unattainable in general orthopaedic practice. His primary specialty areas include Robotic Knee Replacement (total knee replacement using robotic surgical assistance for optimal alignment and implant positioning), conventional total knee replacement, unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement for localised arthritis, total hip replacement, hip resurfacing for younger active patients, and revision arthroplasty for failed previous hip or knee implants.

Arthroscopic surgery forms a major component of Dr. Shetty's practice: knee arthroscopy for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) repair, meniscal repair and partial meniscectomy, cartilage restoration procedures including microfracture and osteochondral grafting, and meniscal transplantation for complex cases. Hip arthroscopy for labral tear repair and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is also performed. Sports medicine extends to non-surgical management of tendinopathies, ligament sprains, overuse injuries, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections — pioneered in India by Dr. Shetty — provide regenerative treatment for tendon, ligament, and joint conditions as an alternative or complement to surgery.

Dr. Vijay D Shetty's primary hospital, Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital (Hill Side Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai-400076), is a 244-bed NABH and NABL accredited quaternary care hospital that was the first hospital in Western India to achieve NABH accreditation in 2007. The hospital's orthopaedic surgical facilities are among the most advanced in Mumbai.

The orthopaedic suite at Hiranandani Hospital includes laminar flow positive-pressure operation theatres designed to minimise infection risk during joint replacement surgery, robotic surgery platforms enabling computer-assisted joint replacement with precision implant alignment, and comprehensive post-operative physiotherapy and rehabilitation services essential for optimising functional recovery after joint replacement and arthroscopy. Advanced diagnostic imaging — including digital X-ray, CT scanning for pre-operative planning, and MRI for soft tissue assessment — supports accurate diagnosis and surgical planning. The hospital's ICU, blood bank, and 24-hour emergency services ensure full acute care backup for all surgical patients. Dr. Shetty also consults at his outpatient clinic at Hill Side Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, for initial consultations and follow-up visits.

Dr. Vijay D Shetty's practice at Hiranandani Hospital, Powai is approximately 12 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) — typically a 20–30 minute drive, making it one of the most airport-accessible specialist orthopaedic practices in Mumbai. International patients and NRIs from the Gulf, Southeast Asia, UK, and USA regularly choose Dr. Shetty for joint replacement and sports injury surgery in Mumbai.

Robotic total knee replacement at Hiranandani Hospital under Dr. Shetty's care costs 70–80% less than equivalent robotic knee replacement at leading centres in the United States, United Kingdom, or Australia — with equivalent implant quality (Stryker, DePuy Synthes, or Zimmer Biomet systems) and equivalent or superior surgical expertise. International patients typically arrive 3–5 days before surgery for pre-operative assessment, undergo surgery, and spend 5–7 days for in-hospital recovery before continuing rehabilitation at a nearby hotel or returning to their home country. Post-operative follow-up can be conducted via telemedicine video consultation. Contact via email (webpatients@gmail.com or vijaydshetty@gmail.com) or phone (0091-22-25763300). Website: hipkneesurgeryindia.com and hipandkneesurgeonmumbai.com.

Dr. Vijay D Shetty holds an MBBS from Gulbarga University (1992) and a Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery from the University of Cambridge, UK — one of the world's most prestigious academic and surgical training institutions. His specialist training in the United Kingdom (1997–2005) encompassed the full range of adult hip and knee surgery at leading British orthopaedic centres.

Dr. Shetty's pioneering clinical contributions include introducing PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy to India in September 2009 — a landmark in Indian sports and regenerative medicine. He holds two Limca Book of Records recognitions: for fastest recovery after primary total knee replacement (2007) and shortest post-operative stay after simultaneous bilateral total knee replacement (2010). As President of the Indian Association of Sports Medicine (IASM), he provides leadership to the national body representing sports medicine specialists across India. Hiranandani Hospital, where Dr. Shetty is based, holds NABH and NABL accreditations, confirming institutional-level quality standards that complement Dr. Shetty's individual expertise. He is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council and is a member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS).