Mr Phaltankar qualified from the University of Bombay in 1992. He undertook postgraduate Orthopaedic training in King Edward Memorial Hospital, a leading teaching hospital in Bombay. In the UK, he has trained at St Georges Hospital, London as well as other hospitals in Surrey and West Sussex. He gained extensive training in all aspects of knee surgery while undertaking knee fellowships in Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. He has been working as a specialist Hip and knee surgeon in Greater Manchester area since 2005. He undertakes a large number of surgical procedures related to hip and knee in his NHS and private practice. He undertakes total as well as partial knee replacements. A large part of his surgical practice involves arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery including arthroscopic anterior cruciate (ACL) reconstruction and cartilage surgery for torn knee cartilage. He  offers surgery for recurrent dislocation of the kneecap. Mr Phaltankar offers hip injections and total hip replacements for arthritic hips. His research interest focuses on various aspects of ACL reconstruction. He keeps himself updated with the latest developments and techniques in the field of hip and knee surgery. He and his team of allied healthcare professionals work closely together to ensure that his patients progress smoothly through the treatment pathway and have a speedy recovery. Mr Phaltankar has expertise in the following areas: ACL Reconstruction Surgery knee cartilage surgery Hip Injection Treatment Hip Replacement Surgery Knee Injuries Knee Injection Treatment Knee Replacement Surgery Partial Knee Replacement Surgery Arthroscopic knee surgery Arthroscopic cruciate ligament reconstruction Sports knee injury Partial knee replacement Knee cartilage injury