Knee Replacement Surgeon in Jaipur
Dr. Dheeraj Dubay is a knee replacement surgeon in Jaipur and Director, Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery at Shalby Hospital Jaipur. With 24 years of orthopedic experience and 40,000+ total surgeries performed across his career, his practice includes total, robotic, partial, bilateral and revision knee replacement. The appropriate procedure depends on examination, X-rays, overall health and the pattern of arthritis in each knee.
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Content updated 29 August 2026
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Orthopedic experience
40,000+ Surgeries
Total surgeries performed
Director
Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery, Shalby Hospital Jaipur
What Is Total Knee Replacement?
Total knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty) is an operation for a severely damaged knee joint. The surgeon removes damaged joint surfaces and replaces them with implant components designed to create a stable, low-friction articulation. Surgery is considered when symptoms, examination and imaging show advanced joint disease and appropriate non-surgical treatment has not provided enough relief. Implant choice, expected function and long-term follow-up should be discussed for the individual patient rather than treated as a fixed guarantee.
How Total Knee Replacement Is Performed
- 1The anaesthesia team assesses the patient and selects an appropriate anaesthesia and pain-control plan.
- 2The knee is exposed through a surgical approach selected for the patient and planned procedure.
- 3Damaged cartilage and a controlled amount of underlying bone are prepared for the implant components.
- 4Trial components and measurements are used to assess alignment, stability, balance and range of motion.
- 5The definitive femoral and tibial components are implanted, with patellar treatment when clinically indicated.
- 6The surgeon checks stability, movement and component position before closing the wound.
- 7Post-operative care includes pain control, clot-prevention measures when indicated, wound care and physiotherapy.
- 8Mobilisation begins when the medical and rehabilitation teams consider it safe for that patient.
Potential Goals of Knee Replacement
Reduce Arthritis-Related Pain
The operation is intended to reduce pain caused by severely damaged joint surfaces; the degree of relief varies between patients.
Improve Everyday Mobility
Many patients seek surgery because walking, stairs or routine activities have become limited. Functional recovery depends on rehabilitation and individual factors.
Restore a Stable Joint
Implant positioning and soft-tissue balance are planned to create a stable knee appropriate to the patient’s anatomy.
Individual Surgical Planning
Total, partial, robotic, navigation-assisted or revision options are considered according to diagnosis and anatomy rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Support Functional Goals
The rehabilitation plan focuses on safe mobility, strength and activities that are appropriate for the individual patient.
Long-Term Follow-Up
Implant performance varies over time, so follow-up and activity advice are tailored to the implant, patient and clinical course.
Dr. Dheeraj Dubay — Relevant Experience
- ✓24 years of orthopedic experience.
- ✓40,000+ total surgeries performed across his career.
- ✓Director, Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery at Shalby Hospital Jaipur.
- ✓Practice focused on knee and hip replacement, including robotic, computer-navigated and minimally invasive approaches where clinically appropriate.
- ✓Recorded 34 joint replacements in one day on 9 May 2024 — 33 knee replacements and 1 hip replacement.
Who Needs Total Knee Replacement?
You may need an orthopedic assessment if you have:
- •Severe knee pain that limits daily activities — walking, climbing stairs, sitting and standing
- •Knee pain that continues at rest or wakes you at night
- •Chronic knee swelling that does not respond to medication
- •Knee stiffness making it impossible to fully bend or straighten the leg
- •Knee deformity — bowing inward or outward
- •Failed non-surgical treatment including physiotherapy, medication, and cortisone injections
- •Significant reduction in quality of life due to knee pain
Factors that may change or delay the plan include:
- •Active infection in the knee or body
- •Insufficient bone quality to support the implant
- •Serious cardiovascular or respiratory conditions making surgery high risk
Recovery After Knee Replacement
Recovery is patient-dependent. The timeline below is general education and may differ with age, diagnosis, other medical conditions, surgery type and rehabilitation progress.
Hospital phase
Pain control & mobilisation
The clinical and physiotherapy teams begin mobilisation when it is medically appropriate. The amount of assistance, walking distance and hospital stay vary with the patient’s health and early recovery.
Early weeks
Home exercises & wound care
Patients usually continue prescribed exercises, walking practice and wound care. Swelling, strength and range of motion improve at different rates, so progress is reviewed individually.
Following weeks
Strength & daily activity
Walking aids may be reduced as balance and strength improve. Return to driving, work and stairs depends on the operated side, strength, medicines, safety and the treating team’s advice.
Following months
Functional recovery
Mobility and confidence can continue improving for several months. Rehabilitation goals are adjusted to the patient’s age, pre-operative function, other medical conditions and progress.
Long term
Follow-up & implant care
Long-term implant performance varies with implant design, alignment, activity, body weight, medical factors and complications. Follow-up is advised according to the surgeon’s plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no single age cut-off. The decision is based on pain, loss of function, examination and imaging, response to non-surgical treatment, overall health and the patient’s goals. Medical fitness can matter more than calendar age.
Patient education references
Independent orthopedic references for general background. They do not replace a clinical examination or an individual treatment plan.
Patient guides related to this treatment
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Need an Orthopedic Consultation?
Book a consultation with Dr. Dheeraj Dubay. Appointments are available at Shalby Hospital Jaipur and Dr. Dubay Hip & Knee Clinic, Vidhyadhar Nagar.
Website information is educational. Diagnosis and treatment recommendations require an individual clinical assessment.