There is only one FT3D knee resurfacing specialist in North India: Dr Tarandeep Singh Gill. He practices at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, and sees patients from across Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir.
This is not simply a matter of geography. Dr TS Gill is not just the only surgeon in North India who performs RoboLens FT3D knee resurfacing — he was involved in developing the technique. The clinical reasoning behind how FT3D works, how it maps the knee, and how it achieves its accuracy reflects decisions he helped shape.
This article explains what that means practically for patients considering the procedure.
What “Specialist” Actually Means in Surgical Practice
In medicine, the word “specialist” is used loosely. Almost any surgeon who performs a procedure can technically call themselves a specialist in it. The meaningful distinction is not just whether a surgeon does the procedure — it is how deeply they understand it, how many they have done, and whether their knowledge extends into the design and development of the technique itself.
By all three of those measures, Dr TS Gill occupies a unique position with FT3D knee resurfacing in India:
- He was involved in the clinical development of the technique — working directly with the RoboLens engineering team on how the intraoperative mapping system was designed and validated
- He is the only surgeon in North India performing the FT3D generation of RoboLens, which uses real-time 3D mapping without pre-operative CT scanning
- His practice is specifically focused on robotic knee and hip surgery — FT3D resurfacing is not an add-on to a general orthopaedic practice; it is the centre of his surgical work
Why It Matters That the Surgeon Developed the Technique
When a surgeon has been involved in creating a procedure, their understanding of it operates at a different level than surgeons who learned it from training courses.
Consider the specific situation of FT3D: the system builds its 3D map of the knee during surgery, in real time, from probe-based surface registration readings. This process involves interpreting intraoperative data, making positioning decisions, and adapting to what the knee actually shows — as opposed to what a pre-operative plan predicted.
For straightforward cases with typical anatomy, the system guides the process reliably. But knees are not all typical:
- Some patients have significant varus or valgus deformity
- Some have previous surgery that altered the anatomy
- Some are younger with unusual wear patterns
- Some present with mixed pathology across multiple compartments
In these cases, the surgeon’s depth of knowledge about the system — not just its operation, but its design logic — directly affects how well they can interpret the data and make the right intraoperative decisions. Dr Gill’s involvement in developing FT3D means that when the procedure meets an unusual case, he is reading the system’s output with a level of understanding that trained users cannot replicate.
Patients Who Travel to Dr TS Gill From Across North India
Because Dr TS Gill is the only FT3D specialist in North India, patients travel specifically to see him from cities including:
- Chandigarh — the tricity area including Panchkula and Mohali
- Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar — Punjab’s major cities
- Delhi and NCR — patients seeking a specialist procedure not available in the capital
- Shimla, Dharamshala, Manali — Himachal Pradesh patients
- Jammu and Srinagar — J&K patients
- Dehradun and Haridwar — Uttarakhand patients
The single consultation typically involves an X-ray, a clinical examination of the knee, and a direct discussion of whether FT3D resurfacing is the right approach for the patient’s specific arthritis pattern. In most cases, this can be completed in one visit, and surgery can be scheduled directly from that appointment if the patient decides to proceed.
What FT3D Resurfacing Treats
FT3D knee resurfacing is appropriate for patients with knee arthritis that is limited to one or two compartments of the joint. The three compartments of the knee are:
- Medial compartment — the inner side of the knee, most commonly affected by osteoarthritis
- Lateral compartment — the outer side of the knee
- Patellofemoral compartment — between the kneecap and the thigh bone
When arthritis is confined to one or two of these compartments and the remaining compartments are healthy, FT3D resurfacing can address the damaged area while leaving the healthy parts of the knee completely untouched. This is fundamentally different from total knee replacement, which removes all three compartments regardless of whether they are diseased.
The result is a more conservative procedure, faster recovery, greater preservation of natural knee function, and — for many patients — a better long-term outcome than replacement would have provided.
How to Get an Appointment With Dr TS Gill
Appointments can be booked directly through the clinic. Most patients can be seen within a short waiting period. For patients travelling from outside Chandigarh, the consultation, X-rays, and initial discussion of surgical planning can all be completed in a single day visit.
There is no need for a prior CT scan or specialist referral to book the initial consultation. Dr TS Gill will assess your suitability for FT3D based on an X-ray and clinical examination at the appointment itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best FT3D knee surgeon in India?
Dr Tarandeep Singh Gill is the only surgeon in North India performing FT3D knee resurfacing and was involved in the clinical development of the technique. He practices at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, in the Chandigarh region.
Where is FT3D knee resurfacing available in North India?
FT3D knee resurfacing is available at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, performed exclusively by Dr TS Gill. Patients travel from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, J&K, and Uttarakhand for this procedure.
Do I need a referral to see Dr TS Gill?
No. Patients can book a consultation directly. No prior CT scan or specialist referral is required. The initial assessment — including X-ray and clinical examination — is completed at the first appointment.
What is the cost of FT3D knee resurfacing with Dr TS Gill?
FT3D knee resurfacing in Chandigarh with Dr TS Gill typically costs between ₹2 lakh and ₹3.5 lakh, depending on the extent of resurfacing required. A complete cost breakdown is provided at the consultation.
Is FT3D available in Delhi?
Currently, FT3D knee resurfacing is not available in Delhi. The only centre in North India performing this procedure is Dr TS Gill’s clinic at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali. Many Delhi patients travel to Chandigarh specifically for this procedure.
