The best orthopedic doctor is the one whose training matches your problem, so check the doctor's specialisation, fellowships, hands-on experience with your condition, and patient reviews. At Orthos Centre in Pune, Dr. Snehal Dalal (MBBS, DNB Orthopaedics) focuses on joint replacement and arthroscopy, and Dr. Shrikant Dalal focuses on spine surgery. A first consultation helps decide the right treatment.

Look for a surgeon with dedicated spine training, experience in both non-surgical and minimally invasive options, and a willingness to explain whether you need surgery at all. Dr. Shrikant Dalal at Orthos Centre, Pune completed DNB Orthopaedics, holds spine fellowship training in India, the UK and Canada, and treats slipped disc, sciatica, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and spinal tumours. A second opinion before any surgery is always reasonable.

Dr. Shrikant Dalal is a spine and joint replacement surgeon at Orthos Centre, Pune. His training includes DNB Orthopaedics at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, spine training at the Indian Spinal Injury Centre, Delhi, fellowships in the UK (Leeds, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore, Newcastle), MCh Orthopaedics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and a diploma in spine surgery from University Hospital, Edmonton, Canada.

Dr. Snehal Dalal is an orthopaedic surgeon at Orthos Centre, Pune with over a decade of experience in joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery for sports injuries and joint-preserving procedures. Her qualifications are MBBS, DNB in Orthopaedics and a Diploma in Orthopaedics. Patients consult her for knee, hip and shoulder problems, arthritis and sports injuries.

Orthos Centre is an orthopaedic and spine superspeciality centre at Office No. 9, 1st Floor, PrimeRose Mall, Baner Road, Balewadi Phata, Pune 411045. It offers spine care, joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports injury treatment, fracture care and rehabilitation under one roof, and states that emergency services are available. Call +91 96191 75354 to book an appointment.

For most back, neck and leg-nerve pain, start with an orthopaedic spine specialist, who can find the cause and offer both non-surgical and surgical care. Orthopaedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons are both qualified to perform most spine operations. Bring any existing X-ray or MRI reports to your first visit so the specialist can plan the next step faster.

Published listings show orthopaedic consultation fees in Pune typically ranging from about ₹300 to ₹2,500, depending on the doctor's experience, specialisation and clinic. At Orthos Centre, the first visit usually includes history, examination and advice on whether any scans or tests are needed.

You can book through the appointment form on orthoscentre.com or by calling +91 96191 75354. For severe injury, heavy bleeding or loss of limb function, go to the nearest emergency department first.

Bring previous X-rays, MRI or CT films and reports, a list of current medicines, details of earlier treatment such as physiotherapy or injections, and any insurance information. Note when the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and any numbness or weakness. At Orthos Centre the specialist reviews your history, examines you and then advises on tests or treatment.

Treatment depends on the cause. Mild pain often settles with rest, ice, compression, weight management and physiotherapy. Persistent pain from arthritis, meniscus or ligament problems may need bracing, injections, arthroscopy or, in advanced cases, knee replacement. A doctor should examine the knee and review X-rays or MRI before you choose a treatment. Orthos Centre in Baner, Pune evaluates and treats all of these conditions.

See an orthopaedic doctor if knee pain lasts more than a couple of weeks, if you cannot put weight on the leg, or if the knee swells, locks, gives way or looks deformed. Pain after a fall or twisting injury, or a red, hot, swollen knee with fever, needs prompt assessment. Early diagnosis often prevents long-term joint damage.

Pain on stairs, squatting or sitting cross-legged is commonly linked to knee arthritis, wear of the cartilage behind the kneecap, a meniscus injury or weak thigh muscles. Cracking sounds without pain are usually harmless, but pain with swelling, stiffness or giving way should be examined. Physiotherapy, weight control and activity changes help many people, and an X-ray or MRI can confirm the cause.

Yes, in early and moderate stages. Non-surgical options include physiotherapy, strengthening exercises, weight management, bracing, walking aids, pain medicines and joint injections as advised by a doctor. Surgery is usually considered when pain, stiffness or deformity continues despite these measures and affects walking, sleep or daily work.

Knee replacement is usually considered when advanced arthritis or joint damage causes constant pain, stiffness or deformity that medicines, physiotherapy and injections no longer control, and walking, stairs or sleep are affected. Age alone is not the deciding factor. Dr. Snehal Dalal at Orthos Centre evaluates the joint, your activity needs and overall health before recommending surgery.

Published estimates for knee replacement in Pune vary widely, from roughly ₹1.5 lakh to ₹6.5 lakh, depending on partial or total replacement, implant type, hospital, room category and whether robotic assistance is used.

Most patients are helped to stand and walk with support within a day or two, then continue physiotherapy. Many return to light daily activities within about 6 to 12 weeks, while strength and comfort can keep improving for 3 to 6 months or longer. Recovery depends on age, fitness, the condition of the knee and how closely the rehabilitation plan is followed.

Modern knee implants commonly last 15 to 20 years or more, depending on the implant, how accurately it is positioned, body weight and activity level. Accurate alignment and a healthy weight help protect the implant. Regular follow-up lets your surgeon pick up wear early.

In robotic-assisted knee replacement, the surgeon plans the operation on a 3D model of your knee and uses a robotic arm to help place the implant with greater precision; the surgeon still performs the surgery. Orthos Centre lists benefits such as improved accuracy, less blood loss and quicker recovery. Whether it suits you depends on your knee and your surgeon's advice.

A twisting or sports injury followed by a pop, swelling, pain and a feeling that the knee gives way suggests an ACL injury. A meniscus tear often causes joint-line pain, catching or locking. MRI confirms the diagnosis. Treatment ranges from physiotherapy and bracing to keyhole (arthroscopic) repair or reconstruction. Orthos Centre offers knee arthroscopy and sports injury care in Baner, Pune.

Most back pain improves with staying gently active, short-term pain relief, physiotherapy, posture correction and ergonomic changes. Specialist care is advised when pain lasts beyond a few weeks, spreads down the leg, or comes with numbness or weakness. Orthos Centre's spine team offers examination, imaging guidance, non-surgical treatment and, only when needed, minimally invasive spine surgery.

Seek urgent care for back pain with new difficulty passing urine or stool, numbness around the groin or buttocks, weakness in both legs, severe pain after a fall, fever, or unexplained weight loss. Persistent leg weakness, foot drop, or night pain that does not ease with rest also needs prompt specialist review.

Prolonged bed rest usually slows recovery. For common back pain, short rest during severe spasm followed by gentle walking and a gradual return to normal activity is generally advised. Avoid heavy lifting and long sitting without breaks. If the pain is severe, follows an injury, or comes with leg weakness, get examined first.

A slipped (herniated) disc occurs when the soft centre of a spinal disc pushes through its outer ring and may press on a nerve. Typical symptoms are back or neck pain, shooting pain, tingling or numbness in the leg or arm, and sometimes weakness. Diagnosis combines examination with MRI, and most cases improve without surgery.

Yes. Clinical sources indicate that around nine in ten people with a herniated disc improve without surgery, with pain often easing within about six weeks, although numbness can take longer. Surgery is considered when symptoms persist despite treatment, when weakness worsens, or in emergencies such as loss of bladder or bowel control.

Sciatica is pain, tingling or numbness travelling from the lower back or buttock down the leg, usually from a nerve irritated by a slipped disc or a narrowed spinal canal. Most cases improve within weeks with medication, targeted exercises and physiotherapy. Persistent pain, weakness or nerve compression may need injections or minimally invasive surgery, which Orthos Centre's spine team can assess.

Both cause buttock and leg pain. Sciatica from a spine problem often comes with back pain, pain that worsens on bending or coughing, and tingling that follows a nerve path. Piriformis syndrome is pain deep in the buttock that worsens with prolonged sitting and local pressure. Examination and sometimes MRI help separate them, because treatment differs.

Long hours with the head forward and screens set too low strain the neck muscles and cervical discs, causing neck pain, stiffness and sometimes arm tingling. Regular breaks, a screen at eye level, posture training and physiotherapy help most people. Pain spreading to the arm, numbness, hand weakness or symptoms that persist should be assessed by a spine specialist.

Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that squeezes the nerves, causing leg pain, heaviness or numbness on walking that eases on sitting or bending forward. Mild cases respond to exercise, medicines and injections. When walking distance keeps shrinking or weakness appears, decompression surgery, often through minimally invasive techniques, may be advised after an MRI.

Not always. Most new back pain improves without scans. An MRI is advised when leg pain, numbness or weakness is present, when symptoms continue for several weeks despite treatment, after a significant injury, or when infection or a tumour is suspected. The spine specialist decides which scan will actually change the treatment.

Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery treat problems such as a slipped disc through small incisions using specialised instruments, usually with less tissue damage, less blood loss, a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery than open surgery. Suitability depends on your diagnosis and scan findings. Orthos Centre offers keyhole discectomy and endoscopic spine procedures in Baner, Pune.

Spine surgery is recommended when the expected benefit is clear, and tools such as surgical microscopes, spine navigation and neuromonitoring, which Orthos Centre uses, aim to improve precision and safety. Every operation carries risks that your surgeon should explain. Patients are often encouraged to walk soon after surgery and improve with rehabilitation. Ask about expected outcomes for your specific condition.

Published estimates for spine surgery in Pune range widely, roughly from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹4 lakh or more, depending on the procedure (discectomy, decompression, fusion), implants, hospital and length of stay. Orthos Centre provides an estimate after examination and scans.

Robotic-assisted spine surgery uses image guidance and a robotic system to help the surgeon plan and place screws or instruments with high accuracy, particularly in complex cases. The surgeon remains in control throughout. Dr. Shrikant Dalal has specialised training in minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery. Most spine problems, however, are treated without any operation.

Artificial disc replacement removes a damaged spinal disc and replaces it with a mobile implant, aiming to preserve motion at that level compared with fusion. It suits carefully selected patients and is not right for everyone. Orthos Centre lists artificial disc replacement among its spine services; eligibility is decided after examination and imaging.

Yes. Mild curves are monitored, and braces and physiotherapy help in some growing children. Larger or progressing curves, or deformities that cause pain or nerve problems, may need surgical correction. Orthos Centre treats scoliosis, kyphosis and other spinal deformities, and early assessment gives more treatment options.

Common causes include rotator cuff problems, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, arthritis and instability after injury. Pain that disturbs sleep, limits lifting the arm, follows a fall, or comes with weakness or visible deformity should be examined. Treatment ranges from physiotherapy and injections to shoulder arthroscopy, which Orthos Centre offers.

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in arthroscopy and sports injuries is the right choice for ligament tears, meniscus injuries, shoulder instability and recurrent sprains. Early assessment, correct rehabilitation and a planned return to sport reduce the chance of re-injury. Dr. Snehal Dalal at Orthos Centre specialises in arthroscopic procedures for sports injuries.

Most simple fractures need about 6 to 12 weeks to unite, but healing depends on the bone involved, age, the type of fracture and general health; smoking and diabetes can slow it. Some fractures are treated with a cast and others with surgery. Orthos Centre provides fracture care, including complex fracture management, and follow-up X-rays confirm healing.

Hip replacement is considered when arthritis, avascular necrosis or fracture damage causes severe hip or groin pain, limping and stiffness that no longer respond to medicines, physiotherapy and activity changes. Dr. Shrikant Dalal performs hip and knee replacements at Orthos Centre. Most patients begin walking with support soon after surgery and continue rehabilitation.

Yes. Orthos Centre offers foot and ankle care, including arthroscopy and surgery when needed. Persistent heel pain, repeated ankle sprains, swelling or difficulty bearing weight should be examined, because untreated ligament or joint problems can worsen. Many cases improve with physiotherapy, supportive footwear or bracing.

Orthos Centre offers paediatric orthopaedic care. Parents should seek an assessment if a child limps, has a visible deformity such as bow legs or knock knees, uneven leg length, persistent foot or hip pain, or a curve in the spine. Early advice helps decide whether observation, therapy or treatment is needed.

Most health insurance policies cover medically necessary surgery such as knee replacement or spine surgery after the waiting period, but coverage, room-rent limits, implant sub-limits and cashless eligibility depend on your policy. Orthos Centre can provide the documents needed for pre-authorisation or reimbursement.

For many mild-to-moderate conditions, yes. Structured physiotherapy with strengthening, manual therapy and posture training is often the first-line treatment, and it works best after an accurate diagnosis. Orthos Centre's rehabilitation services include manual therapy, dry needling, electrotherapy, posture training and post-operative exercise programmes.

Yes. Extra body weight increases the load on the knees, hips and spine, so healthy weight loss often reduces pain, improves mobility and lowers surgical risk. Orthos Centre runs weight management programmes with medical guidance and lifestyle changes alongside its orthopaedic and spine care.