Home the same day in most cases.
Usually under a centimetre each.
Keyhole surgery
Arthroscopy (Keyhole Surgery) in Ahmedabad
By Dr. Kalpesh C. Patel · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Minimally invasive joint surgery through small incisions — usually day-case, with faster recovery than open surgery.
M.S. Orthopaedics
Arthroplasty fellowship, Taiwan
Practising since 2016
Practising in Ahmedabad
Your surgeon
Meet Dr. Kalpesh C. Patel
Consultant Joint Replacement & Shoulder Surgeon
Dr. Patel trained in arthroplasty at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan and holds fellowships in revision arthroplasty and shoulder surgery. He has practised in Ahmedabad since 2016, with a focus on knee and hip replacement — including robotic-assisted and revision surgery.
M.B.B.S.
M.S. Orthopaedics
International Fellowship · Joint Replacement, Taiwan
Fellowship · Shoulder & Sports Injury, Pune
Years in orthopaedics
Fellowships
Peer-reviewed publications
Understanding arthroscopy
See inside the joint, treat it in one visit
Arthroscopy uses a camera and fine instruments through incisions under a centimetre. It allows the joint to be inspected directly and many problems corrected in the same procedure, with far less disruption than opening the joint.
When to book an appointment
- Joint locking or catching
- Swelling without obvious injury
- Mechanical symptoms on imaging
- Diagnosis unclear after scans
When arthroscopy isn’t the answer
- Established arthritis on its own
- Pain that responds to physiotherapy
- Symptoms that settle with rest and rehabilitation
Joints treated
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus repair, loose body removal and cartilage assessment.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Cuff repair, stabilisation and subacromial decompression.
Ankle Arthroscopy
Impingement, loose bodies and cartilage lesions.
Diagnostic Arthroscopy
Direct inspection when imaging has not given a clear answer.
Before surgery
When surgery isn’t the answer yet
Many joint problems settle without surgery. Arthroscopy is offered when mechanical symptoms or an unclear diagnosis justify looking inside the joint.
Physiotherapy and strengthening
Activity changes while it settles
Pain relief medicines, as prescribed
Injections, in selected cases
Risks and limitations
Risks, complications and limitations
Keyhole surgery is less disruptive, but it still carries risk. Your individual risks are discussed with you before any decision is made.
Infection
Uncommon after keyhole surgery, but taken seriously.
Swelling and stiffness
Usually settles over the following weeks with exercise.
Blood clots
Uncommon; reduced by moving early.
Symptoms may persist
Not every problem found inside the joint can be fully corrected.
Recovery
What recovery looks like
Timelines vary between patients. This is the typical path.
Day-case surgery
Day-case procedure; home the same day in most cases.
Settle and move
Wound check, swelling controlled, gentle movement.
Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy and progressive loading.
Return to activity
Return to sport depending on what was repaired.
Why Dr. Patel
Why patients choose Dr. Patel for arthroscopy
Day-case surgery
Most arthroscopic procedures mean going home the same day.
Shoulder surgery fellowship
Including arthroscopic shoulder repair and stabilisation.
Fellowship-trained
Arthroplasty training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.
Honest advice
Including when surgery isn’t the right answer yet.
Published research
Five peer-reviewed publications in orthopaedics.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
Consulting at Health1 Thaltej, Ahmedabad and SGS Health1 Kudasan, Gandhinagar.
Common questions
Questions patients ask
Still unsure? Bring your questions to the consultation — that is what it is for.
Usually not. Most arthroscopic procedures are day-case.
Typically two or three incisions under a centimetre each.
Often within a week for the knee, longer if a repair needs protecting.
Rarely on its own. Keyhole surgery does not treat established arthritis and is not offered for that alone.
Book a consultation
See Dr. Patel in Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar
A consultation tells you where you stand — including whether you need surgery at all.
AhmedabadHealth1 Super Speciality Hospital, Shilaj Circle, Thaltej
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00 – 6:00 PM, by prior appointment
GandhinagarSGS Health1 Hospital, Pramukh Anand Orbit Mall, Kudasan
8:00 – 10:00 AM, by prior appointment
OPD visitsVijapur · Idar · Himmatnagar · Visnagar · Mehsana
AppointmentsBy prior appointment only — call +91 75678 70528 to confirm the day.
How to book
- Call or WhatsApp the clinic.
- Choose Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar, and a time that suits you.
- Bring previous X-rays, reports and a list of your medicines.