Dr. Vijay Chandar R — Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road. More than 15 years of clinical experience and over 2,000 orthopaedic procedures performed to date.
Consult Dr Vijay Chandar R. at VBJ Bone & Joint Clinic, Vajarahalli, Bengaluru for knee arthritis assessment, treatment planning or a second opinion. Your symptoms, examination, X-rays and response to treatment guide the decision.
Qualifications: MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, FIASM, FIJR. Read Dr Vijay Chandar’s profile.
Your care pathway: assessment and follow-up at VBJ; indicated knee replacement surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Kanakapura Road; rehabilitation at VBJ.
Clinic address: No. 65/3, 100 Feet Road, Kanakapura Main Road, Vajarahalli, Balaji Layout, Bengaluru 560109.
Clinic hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:00 PM–8:30 PM.
Doctor consultations: Monday–Saturday, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30 PM–8:30 PM. Sunday closed.
Local knee replacement consultation details · Robotic-assisted knee replacement
VBJ Bone & Joint Clinic provides knee assessment and follow-up in Vajarahalli on Kanakapura Road. Patients from Konanakunte, Gubbalala, Anjanapura, Talaghattapura and surrounding South Bengaluru neighbourhoods can discuss non-surgical treatment, total or partial knee replacement, and robotic-assisted options where suitable.
Bring available X-rays, reports, your current medication list and details of previous treatment. Dr Vijay Chandar will assess your pain, walking ability, knee alignment and daily limitations before discussing the options. A knee replacement decision is individualised.
Indicated surgery is planned at Manipal Hospitals, Kanakapura Road. Hospital stay, rehabilitation frequency and follow-up dates depend on the operation and your recovery.
Consultation location: Vajarahalli, Kanakapura Road. Patients can access the clinic from these surrounding neighbourhoods; travel time varies with traffic.
Not every knee that hurts needs surgery. In fact, the majority of my consultations end with a non-surgical plan — activity modification, physiotherapy, weight optimisation, and occasionally an injection.
You may be a candidate for total knee replacement if:
Age alone is not a criterion. I have operated on active 55-year-olds and comfortably on 82-year-olds. What matters is your overall health, expectations, and how much your knee is limiting your life.
Request an individual written hospital estimate after assessment. Cost depends on the procedure, implant, robotic assistance if used, room category, medical needs and rehabilitation. Confirm inclusions, exclusions and insurance pre-authorisation with the hospital before admission.
You will have 2 to 3 pre-operative visits over 2 to 4 weeks. These cover imaging, blood work, cardiac and anaesthesia clearance, and a physiotherapy briefing so you know what to expect during recovery.
Admission at Manipal Hospitals Kanakapura Road in the morning. The surgery itself takes 60 to 90 minutes per knee. You will be up and taking your first steps the same evening or the next morning — modern protocols emphasise early mobilisation.
Length of stay varies by patient. Discharge is a clinical decision based on stability, pain control, mobility, wound status, ability to manage safely and the support available at home. During hospitalisation you will work with the in-house physiotherapy team.
Rehabilitation progresses according to pain, swelling, strength and walking safety. Walking aids, exercise frequency, return to work and driving are individual decisions made with your surgeon and physiotherapist.
Contemporary knee implants are designed for long-term use. Long-term implant survival depends on patient factors, implant type, surgical technique and activity patterns. Most patients report meaningful improvement in pain and daily function; specific results vary between individuals.
Most patients who come for a consultation leave with a non-surgical plan. If surgery is needed, we walk you through everything — cost, timeline, recovery, and insurance — before you decide.