Mrs. Rinku Mistri, a 50-year-old woman from Mumbai, had been living a painful, restricted life due to severe arthritis in both her knees. Weighing over 140 kg, she struggled with simple tasks walking became a daily challenge, and mobility steadily declined over the course of 5 to 10 years.
For years, Mrs. Rinku consulted various doctors, only to be told surgery wasn’t an option due to her weight. But everything changed in January 2025 when she met Dr. Saikat Jena, leading Orthopedic Surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road and at Acktiv Ortho, Thane West, who gave her not just hope but a new beginning.
Mrs. Rinku's symptoms gradually worsened. She suffered from intense, persistent pain in both knees, had difficulty walking, and lost independence in her daily life. Even short walks felt exhausting and painful.
Upon consultation by Dr. Saikat Jena, conducted detailed evaluations including X-rays, which revealed extensive cartilage loss in both knees. The inner portions of her joints had become bone-on-bone a clear diagnosis of Advanced Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis.
"Her X-rays showed a complete breakdown of the joint cushion. Her bones were directly rubbing against each other, explaining the relentless pain," shares Dr. Saikat Jena.
Despite being told by other doctors that surgery was unsafe due to her body weight, Dr. Jena assessed her personally and confidently gave her an option she had long been denied: Bilateral Total Knee Replacement (TKR).
The procedure involved resurfacing the damaged bone areas with smooth, metallic implants, restoring free joint movement. Thanks to advanced surgical techniques and meticulous execution, Mrs. Rinku’s surgery was a success.
Incredibly, Rinku began walking just three days after the surgery, a testament to both the doctor’s expertise and the hospital’s efficient post-operative care pathway.
Within weeks, she experienced pain-free mobility, regained her independence, and resumed regular activities that had been impossible for years.
"I couldn’t walk without pain for nearly a decade. After surgery by Dr. Saikat Jena, I’m walking again pain-free! It feels like I have my life back." - Rinku M. Dr. Saikat Jena, Director at Acktiv Ortho Thane and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, is widely regarded as a leading expert in joint replacement, sports injury management, and advanced orthopaedic care. Backed by over a decade of clinical excellence and international fellowship training, Dr. Saiakt Jena has performed hundreds of successful knee, hip, and shoulder replacements annually, along with complex trauma and arthroscopic procedures. At Acktiv Ortho in Thane, he continues to combine cutting-edge techniques with a compassionate, patient-first approach, making the centre a trusted destination for comprehensive musculoskeletal care and long-term recovery
