D r Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, Lead Consultant and Head of the Department of Orthopaedics, Aster Hospitals, Whitefield, has successfully performed Karnataka's first-ever total knee replace-ment (TKR) using a ceramic prosthesis. This process, on a 65-year-old active person, marks a new era in joint replacement surgery for the state.

The ceramic prosthesis is a superior alternative to traditional metal implants, introducing a new level of durability and patient comfort.

Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya

game-changer. Beyond its "The use of a ceramic prosthesis in TKR is a superior durability, the ceramic material is biocompatible, inert and hypoallergenic, making it a perfect solution for patients with metal allergies. Ceramic implants are also known to last longer," explains Dr Rajamanya.

The successful surgery underscored the expertise of Dr Rajamanya and his skilled team.