Dr. Vijay Chandar R — Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road. Over 15 years of experience and 2000+ successful joint replacement and orthopedic surgeries. A short drive from Banashankari.
Banashankari is one of the oldest and most densely populated residential zones in South Bangalore, with a high concentration of senior citizens and an active middle-class community. Knee and joint problems are common here — but access to a senior orthopedic surgeon who is close enough to see for regular follow-ups is often not easy.
VBJ Bone & Joint Clinic is a short drive from Banashankari, on Kanakapura Main Road. Dr. Vijay Chandar performs joint replacement and complex orthopedic surgeries at Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road — a NABH-accredited multi-specialty facility with modern operation theatres, in-house physiotherapy, and 24-hour intensivist cover.
The most common cause of knee replacement in South Indian patients. Cartilage in the knee joint wears down progressively over years, causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty with daily activities like climbing stairs, sitting cross-legged, or walking to the temple. Genetics, weight, and prior injuries all play a role. Not every case needs surgery — but when non-surgical treatments have failed and quality of life is affected, knee replacement offers dramatic, lasting relief.
Patients who suffered a knee injury decades ago — often during college sports or military service — sometimes develop arthritis in that knee much earlier than their other knee. This is called post-traumatic arthritis and often needs partial or total knee replacement in the 50s or early 60s.
Common in patients aged 40 to 60 who are active gym-goers, weekend cricketers, or trekkers. Not all meniscus tears need surgery — many respond to physiotherapy alone. When surgery is needed, it is usually done arthroscopically as a day-care procedure.
ACL tears are common in weekend footballers, cricketers, and gym trainers. We offer both non-surgical and surgical management depending on your age, activity level, and how the knee is behaving in daily life.
| Procedure | Approximate range (₹) |
|---|---|
| Total knee replacement (single side) | 2.5 – 3.8 lakh |
| Total knee replacement (both sides, simultaneous) | 4.2 – 6.0 lakh |
| Partial (unicondylar) knee replacement | 2.0 – 2.8 lakh |
| Arthroscopic meniscus surgery | 60,000 – 90,000 |
| ACL reconstruction | 1.4 – 2.2 lakh |
Most major insurers cover these procedures in full. Manipal Hospitals is empanelled with Star Health, HDFC ERGO, Bajaj Allianz, Care Health, Aditya Birla, and most corporate GPA plans. Cashless approvals are typically processed within 24 to 48 hours. See our full pricing and insurance guide →
Bring your recent X-rays, MRI reports, and a list of current medications. Dr. Vijay will examine you, review your imaging, and give a clear recommendation — surgical or non-surgical. There is no pressure to decide on the same day.
If surgery is agreed, we schedule 2 to 3 visits over 2 to 4 weeks for blood tests, cardiac evaluation, anaesthesia clearance, and a physiotherapy briefing.
Admission at Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road on the morning of surgery. The procedure itself takes 60 to 90 minutes per knee. Most patients stay 3 to 5 nights and are discharged only when independent with a walker.
Home physiotherapy 3 to 4 times weekly for the first 6 weeks. Follow-up visits at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. Most patients walk without a walker by 3 weeks and drive again by 6 weeks.
Most patients who consult us leave with a non-surgical plan. If surgery is recommended, we explain everything — cost, risks, timeline, recovery — before you decide.