Medanta Gurugram, consistently ranked India’s Best Private Hospital by Newsweek for six consecutive years, proudly announced that Dr. Ashok Rajgopal, Group Chairman – Medanta Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, has successfully completed 40,000 knee replacement surgeries. This landmark reinforces Medanta’s leadership in advanced orthopaedic care and its commitment to delivering world-class healthcare at accessible costs.
Dr. NareshTrehan, Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta, congratulated Dr. Rajgopal for his pioneering work, while Group CEO PankajSahni highlighted his expertise as a benchmark for the medical fraternity. India’s knee replacement market continues to witness exponential growth, with procedures surpassing 2.5 lakh annually and projected to grow at an 11% CAGR through 2035, driven by an ageing population and rising cases of osteoarthritis.
Currently, many patients from Meghalaya travel to Guwahati, Kolkata, or Delhi for joint replacements. With Medanta expanding its presence in the Northeast, healthcare ecosystem is expected to gain access to cutting-edge orthopaedic expertise, creating opportunities for better patient outcomes and reduced travel burdens. Dr. Rajgopal reaffirmed Medanta’s focus on robotic-assisted surgeries, patient-specific implants, and structured rehabilitation to ensure superior results.
