Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan
Senior Consultant – Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon
Primary Hip & Knee Replacement | Revision Hip & Knee Replacement | Orthopaedic Oncology |
Robotic Joint Replacement
Internationally trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex hip and knee replacement, revision arthroplasty and advanced computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery.
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AGNA CLINIC
Out patient consultation for all Orthopedic Conditions No 48, 7, Muthukumarappa St, opp. Arcot Road, Velayutham Colony, Saligramam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600093, India +91 87786 10362
SIMS Hospital
Robotic Joint Replacement, Unicondylar Joint Replacement, Revision Joint Replacement
Dr Kalaivanan Kanniyan
Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience specializing in joint preservation, joint replacement and complex revision surgeries. His expertise includes robotic knee replacement, Hip Replacement, Unicondylar Knee Replacement, Computer-assisted surgery, Peri-prosthetic Fractures, Periprosthetic joint infections and orthopaedic oncology.
He consults at AJRI, the renowned arthroplasty and adult reconstruction unit at SIMS Hospitals in Chennai, which receives patients from across India and internationally.
Services
Expert joint replacement tailored to restore your natural movement and ease pain
If chronic hip pain is keeping you from the activities you love, total hip replacement surgery can help restore your mobility and quality of life. Using advanced surgical techniques, we replace damaged hip joints with durable prosthetics to relieve pain and improve movement. Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of your journey—from consultation through recovery.
If you’re experiencing pain, instability, or reduced mobility years after your original hip replacement, a revision procedure can help. This “redo” surgery replaces worn, loose, or infected implant parts to restore function and relieve pain . More complex than the first operation, it requires careful planning, specialized implants, and a longer recovery—but the goal remains the same: a pain-free, mobile hip
If arthritis is confined to just one side of your knee, unicondylar knee replacement—also called partial knee replacement—may be the ideal solution. Unlike a total knee replacement, this procedure preserves your healthy bone and ligaments while replacing only the damaged compartment. The result is a more natural-feeling knee, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster recovery, all while effectively relieving pain and restoring function.
If knee pain from arthritis is limiting your daily activities—making it hard to walk, climb stairs, or even sleep—total knee replacement may be the solution. This time-tested procedure resurfaces the damaged ends of your thigh and shin bones, replacing them with smooth metal and plastic components to create a stable, pain-free joint. The goal is simple: relieve your pain, restore your mobility, and help you get back to living life on your terms.
Robotic‑assisted knee replacement uses advanced 3D imaging and computer‑guided precision to plan and perform your surgery with exceptional accuracy. The robotic system helps your surgeon remove only the damaged bone and cartilage, preserving healthy tissue for a more natural‑feeling knee. This technology allows for better implant alignment, which can lead to a quicker recovery, less post‑operative pain, and improved long‑term function.
Expert Training
Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan
The Foundation
A training path across three continents — from the medical colleges of Tamil Nadu and Punjab to world-renowned centres of surgical excellence.
MBBS
MS Orthopaedics
Fellowship — Advanced Joint Replacement
Fellowship — Revision Hip & Knee
Fellowship — Musculoskeletal Oncology
Visiting Fellowship — Ortho-Oncology
The Ascent
From registrar to consultant — building a practice at the frontier of robotic and revision joint surgery.
Senior Registrar
Assistant Professor
Associate Consultant
Consultant — Robotic, Revision Arthroplasty & Oncology
Honours & Recognition
National fellowships, research awards and gold-medal papers — the culmination of a career in advanced arthroplasty.
TNOA Best Poster Medal
2022 – 23Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association.
Young Researcher Award
2020 – 21Institute of Scholars (InSc).
IAA Best e-Poster Award
2019 – 20Indian Arthroplasty Association.
HUK–SICOT Fellowship
2016 – 17International orthopaedic fellowship.
Selvapandian Travelling Fellowship
2014 – 15Prof. A.J. Selvapandian · TNOA.
Editorial reviewer for JBJS, IJO, JAJS & JOCR
Get in Touch
For Consultation
SIMS hospital – Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
AGNA CLINIC
No 48, 7, Muthukumarappa St, opp. Arcot Road, Velayutham Colony, Saligramam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600093, India
Anna Nagar
9am – 6pm