Total Knee Replacement in Mohali & Chandigarh
Canadian Kinematic Technique | 70–80% Less Pain | Same-Day Walking | Fortis Hospital Mohali
Book ConsultationTotal Knee Replacement — What It Involves
Total knee replacement (TKR) is a surgical procedure in which the damaged surfaces of the knee joint — the ends of the thigh bone (femur), shin bone (tibia), and the back of the kneecap — are replaced with a metal and plastic implant. The implant recreates the smooth, cushioned surface that healthy cartilage provides.
It is the most effective and durable treatment for severe knee arthritis. Over 95% of patients report significant or complete pain relief, and modern implants are designed to last 20+ years.
The Canadian Kinematic Technique — What Makes It Different
Dr. Zubin Mehta trained at Dalhousie University, Canada — one of the leading centres for kinematic alignment in total knee replacement. The standard approach to knee replacement uses “mechanical alignment” — bones are cut to restore a straight-line mechanical axis. Kinematic alignment is different: it restores the knee to its natural, pre-arthritic anatomy — a more personalised approach.
Result of kinematic alignment: The knee moves more naturally after surgery, patients report less stiffness, and satisfaction rates are measurably higher than with conventional mechanical alignment. Dr. Zubin is among the first orthopaedic surgeons in North India to routinely apply this technique.
What to Expect — Step by Step
Consultation
Your first consultation includes a clinical examination and review of your X-rays or MRI. Dr. Zubin will assess the severity of your arthritis, your overall health, and whether total or partial replacement is more appropriate for your specific anatomy.
Surgery Day
Surgery takes 60–90 minutes under spinal anaesthesia in most cases. Patients are awake but feel nothing below the waist. The damaged knee surfaces are removed and the implant is fitted using the kinematic approach — personalised to your knee geometry.
Recovery
Standing and walking with support begins within hours. Hospital stay is 1–2 days. Physiotherapy starts immediately — this is critical to a fast recovery. Most patients climb stairs comfortably within 3 weeks and return to full activity within 6–8 weeks.
Cost of Total Knee Replacement in Mohali
Total knee replacement at Fortis Mohali costs between ₹2 lakh and ₹3.5 lakh per knee, depending on the implant type selected. All major insurance plans are accepted — CGHS, ECHS, Ayushman Bharat, and private plans. Unilateral (one knee) and bilateral (both knees simultaneously) surgery is available.
Why Fortis Mohali for Knee Replacement?
Fortis Hospital, Phase 6, Mohali is 10–15 minutes from central Chandigarh. It is a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospital — the international standard for patient safety and clinical excellence. For patients from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Kharar, or across Punjab — it is the closest internationally-accredited centre for joint replacement.
Ready to Walk Pain-Free?
Book a consultation with Dr. Zubin Mehta — Canadian-trained knee replacement surgeon at Fortis Mohali.
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