Patient-friendly clinical guides from Dr. Vijay Chandar and the VBJ Bone & Joint Clinic team — Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru.
How doctors actually assess whether knee replacement may be appropriate — beyond the X-ray. Symptoms, examination, non-surgical treatment and shared decision-making.
Read article →Not every meniscus tear requires surgery. How the treatment decision is made — tear pattern, symptoms, MRI, and preserving meniscal tissue.
Read article →A balanced explanation of how ACL treatment decisions are individualised — instability, activity demands, associated injuries and shared decision-making.
Read article →How surgeons decide between total and partial knee replacement — arthritis distribution, ligament stability, alignment, examination and imaging, explained.
Read article →A calm, practical walk-through of the knee replacement journey — preparation, hospital, surgery, going home and early follow-up.
Read article →Both robotic-assisted and conventional knee replacement are established surgical approaches. Neither is universally superior to the other. Understanding when each may be appropriate.
Read article →What a realistic ACL reconstruction recovery looks like, from post-op day one to return-to-sport. Milestones, physiotherapy and functional tests explained.
Read article →A transparent breakdown of knee replacement cost components: implant, hospital package, anaesthesia, room categories, and how Indian health insurance approvals work.
Read article →A shoulder surgeon's clinical framework for deciding between structured physiotherapy and arthroscopic repair for rotator cuff tears.
Read article →How Indian health insurance actually works for orthopaedic surgery: cashless approvals, common denials, corporate GPA, and what to check before admission.
Read article →Bring your recent X-rays, MRIs and medical reports. We'll examine you, review your imaging and recommend the appropriate treatment path.