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Robotic Joint Replacement Specialist Β· Bengaluru

Dr. Rajshekhar KT

MBBS Β· MS Orthopaedics (BMC, 2002) Β· MCh Orthopaedics (USAIM, 2016) Β· Ranawat Fellowship, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York. Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.

Expert in primary & revision joint replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow, with 22+ years of experience, 6,000+ joint replacement surgeries and 600+ robotic procedures using Cuvis & Mako systems.

22+Years Experience
6K+Joint Replacements
600+Robotic Surgeries
93%Patient Recommendation
Dr. Rajshekhar KT

Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon

Apollo Hospital Β· Bengaluru

  • Cuvis & Mako Certified
  • Ranawat Fellowship Β· NYC
  • Specialist in Robotic & Revision Joint Replacement
  • Fluent in English, Hindi and Kannada

Bengaluru's Most Trusted Joint Replacement Expert

Dr. Rajshekhar KT is the Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. He has previously been associated with Fortis Hospital, HOSMAT Hospital, Breach Candy, Lilavati, Hinduja and LTMG Sion hospitals.

His prestigious Ranawat Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, under the supervision of a global pioneer in joint replacement surgery, places him in an elite category of orthopaedic specialists.

  • MBBS – J.J.M. Medical College, Davanagere (1997)
  • MS Orthopaedics – Bangalore Medical College (2002)
  • MCh Orthopaedics – University of Seychelles USAIM (2016)
  • Ranawat Fellowship – Hospital for Special Surgery, New York (2014)
  • Certified in Cuvis Robotic & Mako Robotic Systems

Awards & Recognition

Dholakia Best Paper Award – 2018

Tibial Resection Accuracy in TKA

Dholakia Best Paper Award – 2016

Femoral Entry Point in TKR

Poster Presentation – AAHKS Conference, Dallas

November 2016

Medical Memberships

Karnataka Medical Council Β· Indian Orthopaedic Association Β· Bangalore Orthopaedic Association Β· Indian Society of Hip & Knee Surgeons Β· Indian Arthroscopy Society Β· Bombay Orthopaedic Society

Comprehensive Joint Replacement Services

Advanced surgical solutions for every joint condition β€” from minimally invasive robotic procedures to complex revision surgeries.

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Robotic Knee Replacement

Using Cuvis & Mako robotic systems for sub-millimeter precision with pre-operative 3D CT planning personalised to each patient's anatomy.

02

Robotic Hip Replacement

Total and partial hip replacement using robotic guidance for optimal cup positioning, leg-length restoration and faster return to activity.

03

Revision Joint Replacement

Complex revision surgery for failed or worn implants, designed to restore comfort, alignment and pain-free movement.

04

Shoulder & Elbow Replacement

Precision-driven replacements for severe arthritis and complex fractures to restore full function and relieve chronic pain.

05

Partial Knee Replacement

Minimally invasive unicompartmental replacement preserving maximum natural bone and tissue for a more natural knee feel.

06

Arthritis & Arthroscopy

Conservative treatment first, with non-surgical and minimally invasive options for knee, hip and shoulder arthritis.

6,000+Joint replacement surgeries performed
600+Robotic surgeries (Cuvis & Mako)
22+Years of clinical experience
2Γ—Dholakia Best Paper Award winner

What Patients Say

Real experiences from patients whose lives have been transformed by Dr. Rajshekhar KT's care at Apollo Hospital, Bengaluru.

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β€œMy mother had both knees replaced and was walking independently within 15 days. She gained her confidence back and is relieved from everyday knee pain.”

Family of Bilateral TKR Patient

Robotic Knee Replacement Β· Apollo Hospital

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β€œHe guided me on the right next steps when other doctors offered no clarity. Surgery was successful and mobility was fully restored.”

Revision Knee Replacement Patient

Revision TKR Β· Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta

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β€œMy father feared walking like a robot after surgery. After surgery, he walks normally without support within a month.”

Son of TKR Patient

Total Knee Replacement Β· Bengaluru

Questions & Answers

Everything patients commonly want to know about robotic joint replacement surgery with Dr. Rajshekhar KT.

Total Knee Replacement is advised when severe arthritis causes pain, impaired daily activities, night pain, and failure of conservative treatment such as physiotherapy and medication.
He is certified in both the Cuvis Robotic System and the Mako Robotic System, with 600+ active robotic procedures performed.
Patients typically begin walking with support on the same day or next day after surgery, with many resuming full daily activities in 4–6 weeks.
In many cases yes, robotic joint replacement at Apollo Hospital is generally covered by major health insurance providers and corporate policies.
Yes. Physiotherapy, medicines, injections and lifestyle modification are considered first. Surgery is recommended only when conservative treatment is exhausted.
Yes. He also performs primary shoulder and elbow replacements for severe arthritis, complex fractures and upper-limb joint conditions.

Blog & Articles

Latest health insights, treatment updates and patient education articles from Dr. Rajshekhar KT.

February 18, 2026

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