I walked into the state-of-the-art operative wing of Opera Bone and Joint Clinic as a medical journalist — pen in hand, questions ready. I was there to meet Dr. Ponnanna K.M and explore first-hand how his team performs Robotic knee replacement surgery in Banglore, and what patients can expect in terms of care, cost, benefits and risks.
Dr. Ponnanna K.M is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon based in Bangalore. He completed his Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital in 2015, under the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, followed by a DNB in Orthopaedics in the same year.
Seeking further specialization, he undertook a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction Surgery — focusing on hip, shoulder and knee — under the guidance of reputed joint replacement specialist Dr. Sachin Tapasvi in Pune.
His training did not stop there. Dr. Ponnanna K.M was awarded a fellowship by the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) in Australia — where he honed his skills in sports-medicine arthroscopy, joint replacement surgery, especially shoulder, elbow, and knee procedures, including complex arthroscopy and joint reconstruction.
He subsequently trained further in hip and knee sports medicine and joint replacement under one of Sydney’s leading hip-knee surgeons at Concord Repatriation General Hospital — a recognized centre for hip and knee care.
With this global training, Dr. Ponnanna K.M has amassed over 15 years of experience, performing a wide array of joint surgeries — from arthroscopy to total joint replacements. This makes him one of the recognized Orthopedic Surgeon in Bangalore capable of undertaking advanced procedures including robotic-assisted knee replacement.
Opera Bone and Joint Clinic, located in Malleswaram, Bangalore, serves as Dr. Ponnanna K.M’s primary base for orthopedic and joint surgeries. Upon my visit, I noted a modern, well-equipped facility: clean consultation rooms, diagnostic imaging support, pre-operative assessment area, and a fully equipped operating theatre capable of robotic and computer-navigated joint replacement procedures — including robotic total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, revision surgeries, and even AI-augmented reality knee surgeries.
Additionally, the clinic offers a broad spectrum of orthopedic care: arthroscopy, sports-injury surgery, shoulder and hip replacements, fracture management — all emphasizing minimally invasive and precision-guided techniques. This breadth of services underscores why many regard Dr. Ponnanna K.M as one of the Best Orthopedic Doctor in Bangalore.
When I asked Dr. Ponnanna K.M why patients are increasingly asking for Robotic knee replacement surgery in Banglore, he highlighted the precision and consistency the robotic-assisted method brings. The robotic system helps plan bone cuts, align implants with millimetre-level accuracy, and balance soft tissues around the knee — factors that potentially improve implant longevity, alignment, and patient satisfaction.
This applies especially in complex cases — patients with severe osteoarthritis, deformities, or those requiring revision surgeries. The use of robotic guidance minimizes human variability, thereby reducing risks of misalignment and improving functional outcomes.