165 Kg Obese Patient Undergoes Successful Knee Replacement at Shalby Hospitals Ahmedabad


  • Heaviest person ever to undergo knee replacement.
  • A novel implant manufactured by Shalby Advanced Technologies was utilized during the operation; it was the first of its kind in India.
  • Five previous surgeries were performed on this patient from Sudan in a total of three different countries.
  • Dr. Vikram Shah had successfully operated on a 162-pound Indian patient 12 years ago to perform a knee replacement. After the operation, he has had no knee problems.