Seeing Dr. Subhash from Sharjah
Dr. Subhash Ushakoyala, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, sees knee patients from Sharjah at Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai. He sees patients from Sharjah at the Deira clinic. From April 2024 to April 2025 he worked at Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah, where his CV lists knee arthroscopy among his work. Keyhole knee surgery is usually a day case, so you can often sleep at home in Sharjah that night, but someone else must drive. If you had a knee scope before, bring its report and photos.
What is knee arthroscopy (keyhole knee surgery)?
Knee arthroscopy is keyhole surgery. The surgeon makes two or three small cuts, each about a centimetre long, and passes in a thin camera called an arthroscope. The picture appears on a screen, and fine instruments go in through the other cuts to repair what is found. It is used for torn cartilage (meniscus), torn ligaments, loose pieces of bone or cartilage, and small areas of damaged joint surface. Because the cuts are small, most people go home the same day. Arthroscopy is not usually helpful for knee pain caused by general wear and tear (osteoarthritis) alone.
Who it can help
- A knee that locks, catches or gets stuck, often after a twisting injury.
- A knee that gives way, especially when turning or changing direction.
- A meniscus or ligament tear seen on MRI that has not settled with physiotherapy.
- A loose piece of bone or cartilage floating in the joint.
- A small, defined area of damaged joint cartilage in a younger, active person.
How Dr. Subhash approaches it
Arthroscopy is one of Dr. Subhash's stated main interests. His knee work includes meniscus repair, ligament reconstruction, smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty) and OATS, where small plugs of healthy cartilage and bone are moved to fill a damaged patch. Before surgery he explains what the operation is meant to fix, what it cannot fix, and whether physiotherapy alone is worth trying first.
What to expect
Consultation
He examines the knee, asks how the injury happened and reviews any scans. An MRI is often needed to see the meniscus and ligaments.
Deciding together
He explains what he expects to find and do, the risks and the recovery. Insurance pre-approval follows once a plan is agreed.
The day of surgery
Most knee arthroscopies are day surgery. The operation often takes 30 to 60 minutes under a spinal or general anaesthetic.
Going home
You go home with dressings on the small cuts and, often, crutches. You need someone to drive you.
Physiotherapy and follow-up
Exercises start within days. He reviews the wounds and your progress and explains what he found.
Recovery, in general terms
Every patient is different. These are typical milestones, not a promise; your own plan comes from your consultation.
- Walking with crutches on the day, often putting full weight down within days after a simple procedure.
- Desk work after about one to two weeks.
- Driving after about one to three weeks, once you can brake hard without pain.
- Sport after about six weeks for simple procedures. A meniscus repair or ligament reconstruction takes months.
- Swelling may last a few weeks. Ice, raising the leg and exercises help.
Risks to know about
- Infection in the joint or the small cuts, which is uncommon.
- A blood clot in the leg.
- Bleeding or swelling inside the knee.
- Stiffness, or a patch of numb skin near a cut.
When to book a visit
Book a visit if your knee locks, gives way or stays swollen after an injury, or if pain has not settled in a few weeks. After arthroscopy, call the clinic the same day for a fever, a hot and very swollen knee, leaking wounds or a painful calf.
Where Sharjah patients see Dr. Subhash
Dr. Subhash sees patients from Sharjah at the Deira clinic, Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, in north-east Dubai, next to the Grand Excelsior Hotel. From April 2024 to April 2025 he was a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah.
Grand Infinity Medical Center
Shop No. 4, next to Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Questions patients ask
Can I go home to Sharjah the same day after knee arthroscopy?
Most people go home the same day, but not behind the wheel. Arrange for someone to drive you and to stay with you that first night. He tells you when you can drive again.
I had a knee arthroscopy in Sharjah before and the pain is back. Can he help?
He can assess it. Bring the operation note, any photos taken during the surgery, and your scans before and after it. These show what was found and done, which helps explain the new pain.
Can keyhole surgery fix knee arthritis?
Usually not. Research has shown that washing out or trimming an arthritic knee does not help most people more than exercise and other treatment. Arthroscopy is useful for a specific problem, such as a locking meniscus tear, rather than general wear.
Will I stay overnight?
Most people go home the same day. An overnight stay may be advised if you have other health problems or a larger repair. You will need an adult to take you home.
Do I need an MRI before the operation?
Often, yes. An MRI shows the meniscus, ligaments and cartilage, and helps plan the operation. If you already have one, bring the images and the report to your first visit.
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