As a medical journalist committed to shedding light on advances in orthopedic care, I recently visited Opera Bone and Joint Clinic in Bengaluru to interview Dr. Ponnanna K.M — hailed as the top Orthopedic Surgeon in Bangalore — about his work and the growing role of Hip Replacement in Bengaluru for patients suffering from debilitating hip joint conditions. What struck me immediately was Dr. Ponnanna K.M’s blend of global surgical experience, technical expertise, and patient-centric care philosophy, which together seem to set new benchmarks for joint replacement outcomes in the city.
According to the clinic’s official profile, Dr. Ponnanna K.M completed his Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital in 2015, under the banner of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, and subsequently gained his DNB in Orthopaedics in the same year.
He further pursued a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction Surgery — specialising in shoulder, hip, and knee — under the mentorship of renowned joint-replacement and arthroscopy surgeon Dr. Sachin Tapasvi in Pune.
In the years that followed, Dr. Ponnanna K.M served as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at respected institutions including Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and M.S. Ramaiah Medical College.
His credentials gained an international dimension when he was selected for a fellowship under the auspices of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) in Australia — where he trained in shoulder, elbow, knee sports medicine (arthroscopy) and joint replacement surgery.
He further enhanced his skills with a subsequent AOA hip and knee fellowship at the prestigious Concord Repatriation General Hospital in Sydney, widely recognized as a top hip and knee center during 2020–2021.
As a result of this broad and deep training, Dr. Ponnanna K.M is widely regarded as one of the top choices for joint replacement in Bengaluru — often listed among the Best Orthopedic Doctor in Bangalore.
At Opera Bone and Joint Clinic — located in the Malleswaram area of Bengaluru — the atmosphere is professional and patient-friendly. The facility is described as a trusted orthopaedic centre offering advanced joint care for shoulder, hip, and knee conditions under a skilled orthopedic surgeon.
During my visit, I observed that the clinic maintains a clean, calm, and organized ambience. Appointment scheduling was smooth, the staff courteous, and the consultation felt thorough and unhurried. Patients seemed to appreciate the clarity of explanation and the personal attention given to their concerns. The clinic offers everything from diagnostics, non-surgical management to recommendations for surgical intervention — seamlessly referring patients for hospital-based procedures when needed.
For surgeries such as hip replacement, the clinic collaborates with larger hospitals (for example, as listed with associated hospitals in Bengaluru) to ensure full operative and post-operative care.
Dr. Ponnanna K.M explained that Hip Replacement in Bengaluru becomes a considered option for individuals whose hip joints are severely damaged due to arthritis, trauma, avascular necrosis, or other degenerative conditions that limit mobility and impair quality of life. Modern developments in surgical technique — including minimally invasive approaches and advanced reconstruction — have significantly improved safety and recovery times.
At Opera Bone and Joint Clinic (in collaboration with associated hospitals), patients are evaluated thoroughly. If surgery is recommended, options may include a total hip replacement, revision hip replacement, or minimally invasive techniques depending on the patient’s condition.
Dr. Ponnanna K.M’s background in both arthroscopy and joint replacement enables him to tailor treatment plans carefully — sometimes recommending non-surgical interventions first, and proceeding to surgery only when conservative management does not deliver sufficient relief. This reflects a measured, patient-focused approach typical of a trusted Orthopedic Surgeon in Bangalore.