Rare Surgical Milestone: 32 Loose Bodies Weighing 250 gms removed during Total Knee Replacement Surgery for a 65-Year-Old Woman

Rare Surgical Milestone: 32 Loose Bodies Weighing 250 gms removed during Total Knee Replacement Surgery for a 65-Year-Old Woman

Treated by: Dr. Amite Pankaj Aggarwal
Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement | Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Sep 25, 2025

Rare Surgical Milestone at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

In a remarkable achievement, our orthopaedic team led by Dr. (Prof) Amite Pankaj Aggarwal, Principal Director & Head, Fortis Bone & Joint Institute, performed a Total Knee Replacement while removing 32 intra-articular loose bodies weighing 250 gms—some almost the size of a walnut.
This exceptionally rare case of secondary synovial chondromatosis required meticulous planning and advanced surgical techniques. The patient, a 65-year-old woman, is now recovering well with significant pain relief and restored mobility.
“Performing a knee replacement in such a compromised joint was challenging, but we were able to fully restore function and improve quality of life,” says Dr. Aggarwal.

This feat reflects the clinical excellence, surgical expertise and compassionate care that define Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.

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Dr. Amite Pankaj Aggarwal
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Principal Director & HOD - Orthopaedics | Fortis Shalimar Bagh
  • Orthopaedics | Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement | Robotic and Computer navigated Joint reconstruction | Orthopaedics | Sports Medicine
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