Orthopedic Care for Bone, Joint & Musculoskeletal Conditions in Goa

If knee pain has persisted for more than four to six weeks, limits your ability to walk, climb stairs, or sleep comfortably, or if you have experienced a sudden injury with swelling, locking, or a feeling of the knee giving way — these are clear signals to seek an orthopedic assessment.

Resting and using over-the-counter pain relief is reasonable in the first few days after a minor strain. However, ongoing, worsening, or functionally limiting knee pain warrants a proper clinical examination and, where appropriate, imaging to identify the underlying cause.

Not always. Many ligament injuries — including partial ACL tears, MCL sprains, and ankle ligament damage — respond well to physiotherapy, bracing, and a structured rehabilitation programme without requiring an operation.

Surgery is generally considered when the ligament is completely torn and the joint remains unstable after a period of conservative treatment — particularly in younger, active patients or those who wish to return to sport. The right approach depends on the severity of the injury, your activity level, and your recovery goals, which Dr. Narkhede will discuss with you in detail during your consultation.

As soon as possible. Prompt orthopedic assessment allows the fracture to be classified correctly, the most appropriate management plan to be established early, and any complications — such as nerve involvement, blood vessel injury, or compartment syndrome — to be identified before they become serious.

Even if you have already been seen at an emergency department and the fracture has been immobilised, a follow-up appointment with an orthopedic surgeon ensures the fracture is healing correctly, and gives you a clear timeline for recovery and a return to normal activity.

Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This includes fractures and traumatic injuries, arthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder, sports injuries such as ACL and rotator cuff tears, spinal conditions, and joint degeneration requiring replacement surgery.

It is important to note that not all orthopedic conditions require surgery. Many patients are managed effectively with physiotherapy, activity modification, pain management, or joint injections. The goal is always to find the least invasive approach that reliably achieves the outcome you need.

Knee replacement is typically considered when arthritis has progressed to the point where pain significantly limits everyday activities — walking, climbing stairs, rising from a chair, or sleeping through the night — and conservative treatment options such as physiotherapy, medication, and joint injections have not provided adequate or lasting relief.

The decision is based on the severity of joint damage seen on X-ray, the degree of functional limitation, your general health, and importantly, how much the condition is affecting your quality of life. Age is a consideration but is rarely the deciding factor on its own. Dr. Narkhede takes time to discuss all available options — both surgical and non-surgical — before any recommendation is made.

Yes. Dr. Narkhede has experience managing a wide range of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries including ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL), meniscus injuries, rotator cuff damage, Achilles tendon injuries, cartilage problems, stress fractures, and dislocations.

Treatment ranges from conservative physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes through to arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, depending on the nature and severity of the injury. Early assessment is important — getting an accurate diagnosis quickly makes a significant difference to recovery time and the likelihood of returning to sport fully and safely.

Call the clinic directly on 092090 37089 or send a message on WhatsApp. Consultations are on a first-come, first-served basis during clinic hours. The clinic is open Mon – Fri 10 am–2 pm, 5 pm–8 pm · Saturday 10 am–2 pm; it is closed on Sunday.

A referral from your GP is not required — you are welcome to self-refer for an orthopedic consultation at Healthy Bones and Joints Clinic, Margao. If you are unsure whether your condition warrants a specialist appointment, please call the clinic and the team will advise you.