Joint Replacement Procedures Offered
Dr. Swaroop Solunke performs joint replacement surgery across the knee, hip and shoulder, and
the procedure recommended depends on which joint is affected, how much of it is damaged, and the
patient's overall bone health. For the knee, this ranges from total and partial
(unicompartmental) replacement to robotic-assisted and minimally invasive subvastus techniques,
along with revision and bilateral surgery for worn or previously implanted joints. For the hip,
he performs total hip replacement — including robotic-assisted, bilateral and revision
cases — for patients with advanced arthritis, avascular necrosis or fracture-related joint
damage. For the shoulder, treatment spans shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement
for arthritis or complex rotator cuff tears, alongside arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and
Bankart repair for younger patients where the joint can be preserved rather than replaced.
Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement — What Makes It Different
Robotic assistance doesn't replace the surgeon's judgement; it adds a layer of precision to
implant positioning and alignment that's difficult to match with instruments alone. During
surgery, the system maps the joint's anatomy in real time and helps place the implant within
the planned position and angle, which matters for how naturally the joint moves afterward
and how evenly it wears over the years. Dr. Solunke trained specifically in this technique
during his US fellowship at the Stone Research Foundation, San Francisco, and now offers it
for both knee and hip replacement, alongside conventional and minimally invasive
approaches, at his Wakad clinics.
Advanced Technology & Techniques Used
The clinic's technique range comes directly from Dr. Solunke's fellowship training rather than
being added on later, which is part of why it spans robotic, minimally invasive and conventional
approaches under one roof.
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Robotic-arm assisted surgical system for total and partial knee replacement, used for
precise implant alignment
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CT/3D-based pre-operative planning to map the joint before surgery begins
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Minimally invasive subvastus approach that spares the quadriceps muscle
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DEXA bone density scanning to guide treatment planning in patients with osteoporosis-linked
joint disease
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Structured post-op physiotherapy protocols starting from day one to support faster
mobilisation
Cost of Joint Replacement Surgery in Pune
Joint replacement cost varies by the joint involved (knee, hip or shoulder), procedure type
(unilateral vs. bilateral), technique (conventional vs. robotic-assisted), implant, and length
of hospital stay. Dr. Swaroop's Ortho & Polyclinic is positioned as a patient-friendly,
accessible option in Pune — mid-range pricing rather than premium corporate-hospital rates
— so cost isn't a barrier to getting fellowship-level surgical care.
Recovery and Rehabilitation
Recovery timelines vary by joint, procedure and the patient's baseline mobility, but the general
pattern for a well-managed joint replacement is walking with support within a day or two,
transitioning off a walker or sling over the following weeks, and returning to most daily
activities within six to twelve weeks. Physiotherapy is built into the plan from the first
post-op day rather than added later, and follow-up visits are scheduled at the clinic closest to
the patient — Wakad, Kush Neuro Cardiac Hospital, or Joint Aura Ortho and Polyclinic in
Nigdi — to keep travel manageable during recovery.
Clinic Locations Across Pune & PCMC
| Clinic |
Area |
Role |
| Dr. Swaroop's Ortho & Polyclinic |
Wakad |
Primary clinic |
| Joint Aura Ortho and Polyclinic |
Nigdi-Pradhikaran |
Consultation & surgery |
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Areas We Serve
Patients travel to Dr. Solunke's clinics from across Pune and the PCMC belt, including:
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Wakad, Baner, Hinjewadi — primary catchment around the Wakad clinic
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Pimpri, Nigdi, Pimple Saudagar — served via the Nigdi-Pradhikaran clinic
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Aundh, Shivajinagar and central Pune — consultation availability listed on the
respective GBP profiles
Pre-Consultation Checklist
Bringing the right information to the first visit means Dr. Solunke can assess the joint
properly on day one, instead of asking the patient to come back with reports. Before your
appointment, gather:
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Previous X-rays, MRI or CT scans of the affected joint (physical films or a soft copy on a
phone/USB works)
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Records of any earlier treatment — medications, injections, physiotherapy — for
this joint
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A current medication list, including anything for diabetes, blood pressure or blood thinners
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A brief timeline of the pain: when it started, what makes it worse, and how it affects daily
activities
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Insurance or cashless-approval documents, if applicable
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A list of questions for the surgeon — recommended surgery type, expected recovery
time, cost, etc.
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Comfortable, loose clothing that allows easy examination of the knee
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Someone to accompany you if walking or standing for long is difficult
