Knee Replacement Surgery in Wakad and Hinjewadi | Joint Replacement Surgeon
Dr. Pravin Deokate performs knee replacement surgery in Wakad and Hinjewadi at Sunshine Ortho Pain Superspeciality Hospital. With 25 years of experience and M.Ch (Ortho) qualification, he performs total and partial knee replacement using minimally invasive techniques for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis in Wakad and Hinjewadi.
When knee osteoarthritis progresses to bone grinding against bone, conservative treatments stop providing meaningful relief. Medications offer shorter and shorter benefit. Injections no longer last. At this stage, knee replacement surgery is the most effective treatment for eliminating pain and restoring the ability to walk, climb stairs and resume daily activity.
Dr. Pravin Deokate is a consultant joint replacement surgeon at Sunshine Ortho Pain Superspeciality Hospital on Hinjewadi-Wakad Road near Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad. His M.Ch (Ortho) super-speciality qualification and 25 years of operative joint replacement experience give patients in Wakad and Hinjewadi access to high-quality knee replacement surgery close to home.
If you are still at an early stage, visit our knee pain treatment page first. We also offer hip replacement surgery and arthritis treatment at the same facility. Read more about ligament injury treatment or Dr. Pravin Deokate, and book your consultation today.
Are You a Candidate for Knee Replacement in Wakad?
- Severe knee pain significantly limiting walking, stair climbing and daily activity
- Grade 3 or 4 osteoarthritis confirmed on weight-bearing X-rays
- Failure of at least six months of structured conservative treatment
- Adequate overall health for surgery and rehabilitation
- Realistic understanding of what knee replacement can achieve
Knee Replacement Procedures at Sunshine Hospital, Wakad
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Removes damaged bone and cartilage from the femur, tibia and kneecap and replaces them with metal and high-density polyethylene components. Indicated for severe three-compartment osteoarthritis where the entire joint surface is damaged.
Partial Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental)
When disease is confined to one compartment, typically the inner medial compartment, partial replacement involves a smaller incision, less bone removal, faster recovery and a more natural knee feel after surgery.
What to Expect at Sunshine Hospital, Wakad
Before Surgery
- Complete pre-operative evaluation: blood tests, ECG, anaesthetic assessment
- Medical optimisation of diabetes, blood pressure and coexisting conditions
- Pre-operative physiotherapy for muscle strengthening
Surgery Day
- Spinal or general anaesthesia
- Operative time approximately 60 to 90 minutes
- Modern implants with 15 to 20 year expected functional lifespan
After Surgery
- Walking with support within 24 to 48 hours
- Hospital stay two to four days
- Physiotherapy begins in hospital and continues as outpatient at Sunshine Hospital, Wakad
- Return to most daily activities by six to twelve weeks
- No implant restrictions on walking, swimming or cycling after full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Knee replacement is indicated when severe osteoarthritis causes constant pain that disrupts sleep, limits walking to short distances and does not respond to physiotherapy, injections and medication over at least six months. A consultation with Dr. Deokate at Sunshine Hospital, Wakad including weight-bearing X-rays provides a definitive clinical assessment.
Modern implants function for 15 to 20 years in most patients. Longevity depends on weight, activity level and bone quality. Patients are advised to avoid high-impact activities such as running and jumping after surgery to protect the implant.
Walking with a frame within 24 to 48 hours. Independent walking by three to four weeks. Most daily activities by six to eight weeks. Full recovery including stair climbing and extended walking in three to six months. Physiotherapy at Sunshine Hospital continues throughout recovery.
Yes. Dr. Deokate uses multimodal pain management including spinal anaesthesia, periarticular local anaesthetic injections and titrated oral medications. Most patients at Sunshine Hospital, Wakad report their post-operative pain is significantly less severe than the chronic arthritis pain they had before surgery.
Many health insurance policies cover knee replacement for documented osteoarthritis. Coverage varies by insurer and policy. Sunshine Ortho Pain Superspeciality Hospital can advise on documentation required for insurance claims. Patients eligible for PMJAY and other government health schemes should enquire at the hospital directly.