Knee & Joint Pain Treatment in Mumbai | Dr Arun Mullaji Knee Clinic

We at Mullaji Knee Clinic know what it takes to get you back to your active lifestyle when knee pain strikes. We combine the best of orthopaedic science with the highest quality care to deliver the most effective treatment for your knee.
Over the last 20 years, our dedicated team, led by renowned knee surgeon Dr Arun Mullaji, has put our expertise to work transforming more than 10,000 lives through successful knee treatment. Our surgeons are leaders in our field, helping to design the latest knee implants, instruments and specialized computer software being used for knee surgeries around the world.
You will benefit from techniques which have been published in international scientific journals in over 120 papers, in our book published in the USA, and as chapters in textbooks. We have also shared our insights widely through keynote lectures and training programs for doctors throughout the world, making us one of the world’s leading centres of scientific and clinical excellence in knee surgery.

Assured Results

Our skilled and experienced team will ensure that your operation will have long-lasting results - results that should last the rest of your life. Through 20 years of practice, 95 percent of our patients have not needed follow-up surgeries. So we offer you this surgery with assured results*.
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Advanced Techniques

You will be able to quickly return to a normal, active life with minimal pain and effort thanks to our advanced surgical techniques, computer navigation technology, along with the best implants, pain control methods, and protocols to minimize risks, all of which have been developed by our surgeons.

Experienced Surgeons

Over the last 20 years, our surgeons have transformed the lives of over 10,000 patients from around the world, giving us unmatched experience and depth of knowledge. Our team led by renowned Knee Surgeon, Dr Arun Mullaji, will put that experience to work for you from diagnosis through treatments.

Patient Satisfaction

We assure our patients of complete satisfaction with their operations, enabling them to return to previous levels of activity, travel, and recreation. You can join our community of thousands of patients who are happy that they have had treatment from leaders in the field of knee surgery at Mullaji Knee Clinic.

Scientific Excellence

Our Surgeons are leaders in our field, helping to design the latest knee implants, instruments and specialized computer software being used for knee surgeries around the world. You will benefit from techniques which have been published in international scientific journals in over 120 papers, in our book published in the USA, in textbooks, and in our international journal. We have also shared our insights widely through keynote lectures and training programs for doctors throughout the world, making us one of the world's leading centres of scientific and clinical excellence in knee surgery.

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Correcting deformity in total knee arthroplasty: techniques to avoid the release of collateral ligaments in severely deformed knees. Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:101–4.

- Borse V, Pawar V, Shetty G, Mullaji A, Srivastava R. Nanobiotechnology Perspectives on Prevention and Treatment of Orthopaedic Implant Associated Infection. Curr Drug Deliv. 2015 Aug 12

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty remains the ‘Gold Standard’ Semin Arthro 2015 26:2, 62–64 2015

- Shetty GM, Mullaji A, Bhayde S, Nha KW, Oh HK. Factors contributing to inherent varus alignment of lower limb in normal Asian adults: role of tibial plateau inclination. Knee 2014 Mar;21(2):544-8

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Cemented stems: a requisite in revision total knee replacement Bone Joint J 2014;96-B(11 Suppl A):115–7.

- Shetty GM, Mullaji AB, Bhayde S, Lingaraju AP. No effect of obesity on limb and component alignment after computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty. Knee 2014, 21(4):862-865

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Correction of varus deformity during TKA with reduction osteotomy Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014 Jan;472(1):126-32

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Acetabular protrusio: surgical technique of dealing with a problem in depth Bone Joint J 2013: 95B, suppl A:37-40

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Surgical Technique: Computer-assisted Sliding Medial Condylar Osteotomy to Achieve Gap Balance in Varus Knees During TKA Clin Orthop Relat Res 2013 May;471(5):1484-91

- Shetty GM, Mullaji A, Kanna R, Vadapalli R. Variation in valgus correction angle and factors affecting it: analysis of 503 navigated total knee arthroplasties J Arthroplasty 2013; 28: 20-27

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM Correction of Severe Deformity in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Decision Making and Key Technical Considerations: Semin Arthro 2012; 23:27-30

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM, Lingaraju AP Computer-assisted total knee replacement in patients with arthritis and a recurvatum deformity J Bone Joint Surg Br 2012; 94-B 5: 642-647

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM Benefits of computer navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Semin Arthro 2012; 1:18-23

- Shetty GM, Mullaji A, Bhayde S Computer guided restoration of joint line and femoral offset in cruciate substituting total knee arthroplasty The Knee 2012; 19, 5:611-6

- Shetty GM, Mullaji A, Lingaraju AP, Bhayde S. How accurate are orthopaedic surgeons in visually estimating lower limb alignment? Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 2011;5:638-643

- Mullaji AB, Shetty GM. Letter to the Editor: Computer assisted TKA for arthritis with extra-articular deformity. Journal of Arthroplasty Accepted for publication May 2011.

- Shetty GM, Mullaji A. The humble toothbrush - A simple and inexpensive tool for bone surface preparation in cemented total knee arthroplasty. MOA Journal 2011; 6:1-4.

- Mullaji AB, Shetty GM, Kanna R. Postoperative limb alignment and its determinants after minimally-invasive Oxford medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2011; 26:919-25.

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Persistent hindfoot valgus causes lateral deviation of weight-bearing axis after total knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2011; 469:1154-60.

- Mullaji A, Lingaraju AP, Shetty GM. Alignment of computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty in patients with altered hip center. J Arthroplasty 2011; 26:1072-7

- Shetty GM, Mullaji A, Bhayde S, Desai D, Sathe M. Effect of periarticular clonidine on postoperative pain and function after total knee arthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation 2011;1:44-50.

- Mullaji AB, Kanna R, Chawda V, Singh D P. Efficacy of periarticular injection of bupivacaine, fentanyl and methylprednisolone in TKA: A prospective, randomised trial. J Arthroplasty 2010 (25): 851-857

- Shetty G, Mullaji A. Simultaneous bilateral versus unilateral computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty: A prospective comparison of early postoperative pain and functional recovery The Knee; 2010 (17): 191-5

- Mullaji A, Shetty G. Total knee replacement for arthritic knees with tibio-fibular stress fractures: Classification and treatment guidelines J Arthroplasty 2010; 25(2): 295-301

- Mullaji A, Shetty G, Kanna R, Sharma A. Variability in the range of inter-anterior superior iliac spine distance and its correlation with femoral head centre A prospective CT Scan study of 200 adults. Skeletal Radiology 2010; 39 (4): 363-368

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Lateral Epicondylar Osteotomy Using Computer Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty for Rigid Valgus Deformities J Arthroplasty 2010; 25(1):166-9

- Mullaji A, Shetty G. Computer-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty for Arthritis With Extra-articular Deformity J Arthroplasty 2009; 24 (8): 1164-1169

- Mullaji AB, Marawar SV, Mittal V. A Comparison of Coronal Plane Axial Femoral Relationships in Asian Patients With Varus Osteoarthritic Knees and Healthy Knees. J Arthroplasty 2009; 24(6): 861-7

- Mullaji A, Shetty GM. Computer-assisted TKA: Greater Accuracy, Doubtful Clinical Efficacy (Orthopedic Crossfire: Opposes) Orthopedics 2009 Sep; 32(9): 1-4

- Mullaji A B, Sharma AK, Maravar S, Kohli A, Singh D P. Distal Femoral Rotational Axes in Indian Knees Journal of Orthopedic Surgery 2009; 17(2) 295-8

- Mullaji A, Kanna R, Marawar S, Kanna R. Quantification of Effect of Sequential Posteromedial Release on Flexion and Extension Gaps: A computer-assisted study in cadaveric knees. J Arthroplasty 2009; 24(5):795-805

- Shetty GM, Mullaji A. Alignment in Computer-Navigated versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty for Valgus Deformity. South African Orthop J 2009; 41-6

- Mullaji AB, Marawar S, Luthra M. Tibial Articular Cartilage Wear in Varus Osteoarthritic Knees: Correlation with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Integrity and Severity of Deformity J Arthroplasty 2008 23(1) 128-135.

- Mullaji AB, Sharma AK, Marawar S, Kohli A. Tibial torsion in non-arthritic Indian adults: A computer tomography study of 100 limbs. Indian J of Orthopaedics 2008: 42(3) 309-313

- Mullaji A B, Marawar S, Simha M, Jindal G. Cruciate Ligaments in Arthritic Knees: A Histological Study with Radiological Correlation J Arthroplasty 2008 23(4): 567-572

- Mullaji A, Kanna R, Marawar S, Kohli A. Comparison of limb and component alignment using computer-assisted navigation versus image intensifier-guided conventional total knee replacement: A prospective randomised single-surgeon study of 467 knees. J Arthroplasty 2007; 22(7): 953-959

- Mullaji A B, Sharma A, Marawar S. Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Functional recovery and radiographic results with a minimally invasive technique. J Arthroplasty 2007; 22(4): 7-11.

- Mullaji AB, Marawar S, Sharma A. Correcting varus deformity. J Arthroplasty 2007; 22(4) 15-19.

- Mullaji A B, Marawar S. Primary Total Hip Replacement in Protrusio Acetabuli using Impacted Morsellized Bone Graft and Cementless Cups: A medium-term radiographic review J Arthroplasty 2007; 22(8): 1143-9

- Prasad N, Padmanabhan V, Mullaji A. Blood loss in total knee arthroplasty: an analysis of risk factors. Int Orthop 2006; Mar 28.

- Mullaji AB, Padmanabhan V, Jindal G. Total Knee Arthroplasty for Profound Varus Deformity: Technique and radiological results in 173 knees with varus more than 20 degrees. J Arthroplasty 2005; 20(5): 550-561.

- Prasad N, Padmanabhan V, Mullaji A. Comparison between two methods of drain clamping after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2005 Jul;125(6):381-4.

- Mullaji AB Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Results of correction of severely deformed lower extremities Asian Journal of Paediatric Practice, 2(2), 68-71, 1998.

- Miyasaka KC, Ranawat CS, Mullaji AB 10- to 20-year followup of Total Knee Arthroplasty for valgus deformities. Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research 345, 29-37, 1997

- Sharma AK, Shukla S, Jain S, Mullaji A Total hip replacement after Girdlestone arthroplasty Bombay Hospital Journal, 38 (3), 597-9, 1996

- Mullaji AB Total knee replacement in arthritic knees with severe deformity. Bombay Hospital Journal, 38 (3), 501-11, 1996.

- Sharma AK, Shukla S, Mullaji A Two-stage total knee replacement in pyogenic arthritis Bombay Hospital Journal, 38 (3), 600-603, 1996.

- Mullaji AB, Mendoza F Principles of Shoulder Replacement Bombay Hospital Journal, 38 (3), 573-8, 1996.

- Sharma AK, Shukla S, Mohanty SS, Mullaji A. Shoulder replacement in a head-splitting 4-part fracture of the proximal humerus. Bombay Hospital Journal, 38 (3), 604-7, 1996.

- Mullaji AB Recent breakthroughs in our understanding of osteoarthritis Bombay Hospital Journal, 38 (3), 459-62, 1996.

- Mullaji AB Joint replacement surgery: Basic concepts Bombay Hospital Journal, 38 (3), 478-85, 1996.

- Upadhyay SS, Mullaji AB, Luk KDK, Leong JCY Relation of spinal and thoracic cage deformities and their flexibilities with altered pulmonary functions in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Spine, 20, 2415-20, 1995.

- Upadhyay SS, Mullaji AB, Luk KDK, Leong JCY Evaluation of deformities and altered pulmonary functions in adolescent scoliosis European Spine Journal 4: 274-9, 1995.

- Mullaji AB, Todd RC, Robinson S, Critchley M Quantitative bone scanning after asymptomatic Charnley arthroplasty Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica, 65(3): 276-280, 1994

- Mullaji AB, Heywood-Waddington MB, Adhikari A The unreplaced compartments after unicondylar knee replacement. Journal of Orthopaedic Rheumatology, 7, 93-8, 1994

- Flanagan JP, Trakru S, Meyer M, Mullaji AB, Krappel F Arthroscopic excision of symptomatic medial plica: a study of 118 knees Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica, 65(4): 408-411, 1994.

- Mullaji AB, Beddow FH, Lamb GHR CT measurement of glenoid erosion in arthritis Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br), 76-B, 384-8, 1994.

- Mullaji AB, Upadhyay SS, Luk KDK, Leong JCY Vertebral growth after posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis in skeletally immature adolescents Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br), 76-B, 870-6, 1994.

- Mullaji AB, Upadhyay SS, Ho EK Bone mineral density in ankylosing spondylitis Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br), 76-B, 660-5, 1994.

- Kuner EH, Kuner A, Schlickewei W, Mullaji AB Ligamentotaxis with an internal spinal fixator for thoracolumbar fractures Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br), 76B, 107-12, 1994.

- Mullaji AB, Jupiter JB Low-contact dynamic compression plating of the clavicle Injury, 25, 41-45, 1994

- Jupiter JB, Mullaji AB Blade-plate fixation of proximal humeral nonunions Injury, 25, 301-3, 1994.

- Mullaji AB, Thomas TL Low-energy subtrochanteric fractures in elderly patients Journal of Trauma 34, 56-61, 1993

- Schlickewei W, Elsasser B, Mullaji AB, Kuner EH Hip dislocation without fracture - traction or early mobilisation after reduction? Injury 24, 27-31, 1993

- Mullaji AB, Todd RC, Robinson S Quantitative technetium-99m uptake after asymptomatic Charnley arthroplasty Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br) 75B, 55, 1993

- Mullaji AB, Emery RJH, Joysey V, Todd RC, Rushton N HLA and slipped capital femoral epiphysis Journal of Orthopaedic Rheumatology, 6, 167-9, 1993

- Mullaji AB, Ranawat NS Autologous bone grafting and hip arthroplasty for acetabular protrusion Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 26, 46-50, 1992

- Mullaji AB Idiopathic non-progressive deltoid muscle contracture French Journal of Orthopaedics 6, 164-7, 1992.

- Schlickewei W, Kuner EH, Mullaji AB, Gotze B Upper and lower limb fractures with concomitant arterial injury Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br) 74B, 181-8, 1992.

- Mullaji AB Retraction idiopathique chronique du deltoide Revue Chirurgie Orthopaedica 78, 130-3, 1992.

- Mullaji AB, Todd RC Late ipsilateral trochanteric fractures in patients with longstanding hip fusion. Injury 22, 233-5, 1991

- Emery RJH, Mullaji AB Glenohumeral joint instability in normal adolescents - incidence and significance. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br) 73B, 406-8, 1991.

- Emery RJH, Mullaji AB Glenohumerale gelenkinstabilitat bei unauffalligen jugenlichen. Extracta Orthopaedica, 14: 15, 1991.

- Dhir RS, Mullaji AB, Panchal S Delayed laceration of the radial nerve due to protruding implant Indian Journal of Surgery 52, 361-3, 1990.

- Mullaji AB, Shahane MN. Continuous passive motion for the prevention and rehabilitation of knee stiffness Journal of Postgraduate Medicine 35, 204-8, 1988

- Mullaji Arun B & Shetty Gautam M. Deformity Correction in Total Knee Arthroplasty. 2014. Springer, New York, USA.

- Mullaji Arun. Technique of Navigated Total Knee Arthroplasty, In Knee Surgery. Ed Ashok Rajgopal. Jaypee 2014. 165-175
- Mullaji AB. How I do a Knee Revision. In Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty. Ed R Rossi. Italy. 2013. 117-36
- Mullaji A, Shetty G. TKA in the presence of extraarticular deformity of the femur. In Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Ed Malhotra R. Jaypee. 2009
- Mullaji A, Shetty G. TKA in the presence of extraarticular deformity of Tibia. In Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Ed Malhotra R. Jaypee. 2009
- Page A, Mullaji A. Complications of total knee arthroplasty. In: Kulkarni GS, ed. Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Vol.4, 2nd ed.: Jaypee; 2008: 3788-93
- Sharma A, Mullaji A. Correction of varus and valgus deformity during total knee arthroplasty. In: Kulkarni GS, ed. Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Vol.4, 2nd ed. New Delhi: Jaypee; 2008: 3798-802
- Mullaji A, Kanna R. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. In: Kulkarni GS, ed. Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Vol.4, 2nd ed: Jaypee; 2008: 3809-11
- Mullaji A. Shoulder Arthroplasty. In IOA Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Ed G S Kulkarni. Jaypee. 1998