ABVIMS and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi has reported a notable milestone in knee preservation surgery with what is being described as India’s first combined knee salvage procedure of its kind. The surgery, performed on January 13, 2026, offers a promising alternative for young patients facing early knee degeneration and the possibility of premature knee replacement. The procedure was led by Dr.
Rahul Khare, Professor and Head of Orthopedics, and was performed on a 30-year-old woman with persistent knee pain following a previous meniscus repair at another hospital. Despite initial surgery, her symptoms continued, prompting further evaluation at RML Hospital. Imaging revealed early osteoarthritic changes in the medial compartment of the knee along with a varus deformity, a challenging combination in such a young patient. According to the treating team, this represents the…
