Successful Total Knee Replacement in India | Mrs. Farai's Story

Patient’s Name: Mrs. Farai Makanyire

Age: 56 years

Gender: Female

Country of Origin: Zimbabwe (Resident in the United Kingdom)

Doctor’s Name: Dr. Ramkinkar Jha

Hospital: CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram

Treatment: Total Knee Replacement (Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery)

Watch Mrs. Farai share her full experience in the video below

When Mrs. Farai Makanyire, a 56-year-old staff nurse originally from Zimbabwe and living in the United Kingdom, began experiencing severe knee pain, everyday activities gradually became difficult. What started as mild discomfort slowly worsened over time. Swelling in both legs, difficulty walking, and constant pain began affecting her routine and overall quality of life.

Being a healthcare professional herself, Mrs. Farai understood that arthritis-related knee damage would continue to progress without proper treatment. Looking for a trusted solution that offered quality care without long wait times, she began exploring options for a total knee replacement in India.

That search led her to Vaidam Health, where our team carefully reviewed her medical reports and connected her with Dr. Ramkinkar Jha, Director of Joint Replacement and Orthopaedics at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram. Before her travel, we helped her understand the treatment plan, coordinated hospital consultations, and provided medical travel guidance.

To make the journey smoother, our team also assisted Mrs. Farai and her husband with accommodation arrangements, airport transfers, food preferences, appointments, and overall coordination throughout their stay in India.

After reviewing her condition in detail, Dr. Ramkinkar Jha advised a bilateral total knee replacement, a procedure to replace both damaged knee joints. An American implant was selected for the surgery based on its quality and durability. With a clear treatment roadmap and confidence in the care team, Mrs. Farai decided to proceed with the procedure.

Mrs. Farai underwent robotic knee replacement surgery at CK Birla Hospital in Gurugram. Robotic-assisted technology improved precision during knee implant placement, supporting better alignment and recovery. The surgery was completed successfully, and her hospital stay lasted only a few days.

Recovery progressed steadily with guided rehabilitation and movement support. During this time, our team remained closely connected with the family, assisting with hospital visits, follow-up appointments, and everyday needs to ensure a comfortable experience in a new country.

Mrs. Farai and her husband stayed in India for nearly 20 to 25 days to complete follow-up care before returning home. Her husband also completed a full health check-up during their visit, making the journey beneficial for both of them.

Sharing her experience, Mrs. Farai said:

“We are very thankful to Vaidam for helping us throughout this journey. From connecting us with the right doctor to helping with accommodation, food, hospital arrangements, and regular support, everything was organised very well. Dr. Ramkinkar Jha and the hospital team took great care of me, and today I am able to walk much more comfortably.”

Today, Mrs. Farai is enjoying greater mobility and comfort. The knee pain and swelling that once limited her everyday life have significantly improved, helping her regain confidence and independence.

At Vaidam, we are grateful to have supported Mrs. Farai’s treatment journey and wish her continued strength, good health, and many active, pain-free years ahead.