A joint is made up by ends of at least 2 bones allowing movements. Total joint replacement means replacing both sides of the joint lining surface of the affected joint. When only one side is replaced this is called hemi ( half) joint replacement. In Total knee replacement, it means replacing both the thin joint lining (cartilage) upper end of the leg bone( tibia), and the thigh bone lower end (femur). Sometimes, the joint surface under the kneecap is also replaced. This requires removing the thin cartilage surface and a thin surface of bone for replacement with an artificial implant. Dr Bhardwaj specializes in reconstruction and replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow joints.

Most if not all, orthopedic injuries and conditions can be treated without surgery, using a range of treatments that include activity modification, physical therapy ,medications and injections.  Surgery is a first and only option for certain orthopedic problems , otherwise surgery is reserved only for those conditions that do not respond to non- operative treatment.

A minimally-invasive procedure where surgeon uses a small camera ( a pencil thickness) connected to a high definition screen using small incisions to visualize and work in the joint.  Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat wide range of joint problems, including those of the shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist, hip and ankle.As small key hole sized incisions are used, surgeon does not need to cut through muscles to zip open the joint, injury to soft tissues is avoided, facilitating quicker and less painful recovery times with almost no scars.