Dr. Rakesh Rajput

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Rakesh Rajput is an orthopedic surgeon in Kolkata. He has experience of more than 20 years. He is presently working at Apollo hospital, Anandapur as a consultant orthopedic surgeon. He has also been associated with various hospitals during his illustrious career. Such as Franchy hospital and AOC, Bristol as a fellow in the foot and ankle surgery, Weston General Hospital WSM as Special Registrar in Trauma and orthopedics, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Yeovil District Hospital, Southmead Hospital, British Royal Infirmary as Special Registrar in Trauma and orthopedics. Dr. Rajput completed his MBBS from R G Kar Medical College under the University of Calcutta (India) in the year 1989. Later, in the year 1994, he completed his MS in Orthopedics from the University of Calcutta (India). He also completed his M.Ch. in orthopedics from the University of Dundee, Scotland in the year 1999. Dr. Rajput received a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow in the year 1997 and from Royal College of surgeons, Intercollegiate Board in Trauma and orthopedics in the year 2004.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Rakesh Rajput is highly skilled not only in joint replacement surgeries but also in preserving the joints. He is an expert in performing knee and shoulder arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, pelvic osteotomy, managing vascular necrosis, and revision joint replacement surgery. He is an extensively trained orthopedic surgeon with various certification courses such as Foot and Ankle Course from Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, Stanmore, Monoaxial, Hybrid, and Circular Frame Course from Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, Stanmore, and Ankle Masterclass from Avon Orthopedic Centre. He is also equally competent in academics and has taught various medical students about the nuances of orthopedic surgery. He had presented the number of papers, case studies, and delivered lectures in seminars and conferences. He is a member of the British Orthopedic Association and West Bengal Arthroplasty Society.

Conditions Treated by Dr Rakesh Rajput

Here are the conditions which are treated by Dr. Rakesh Rajput.:

• Shoulder Injury
• Shoulder Arthritis
• Knee Injury
• Major Fractures
• Shoulder Inflammation
• Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
• Knee Pain
• Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
• Hip Osteoarthritis
• Brachial Plexus Rupture
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Brachial Plexus Avulsion
• Erb's Palsy
• Ankle Arthritis
• Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Torn Rotator Cuff
• Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
• Osteonecrosis
• Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
• Deformed Knees
• Ankle Injury or Trauma
• Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
• Ankle Fracture
• Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
• Shoulder Pain
• Meniscus Tear

The conditions resolved by the doctor are related to the musculoskeletal system in adults. The specialty of the doctor is in conditions or injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints or tendons. The strength of the surgeon lies not just in their education experience and skill but also in their ability to improvise according to the situation at hand.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr Rakesh Rajput

Here is the long list of symptoms and signs in a person with orthopedic condition or injury.:

• Bones problem
• Ligaments
• Tendons
• Muscles that are so essential to movement and everyday life
• Joints problem

Orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues warrant multiple symptoms in patients. A visit to a orthopedic surgeon becomes imperative if their is pain in joints and muscles and swelling. Further these issues more often than not restrict the range of motion in the affected area.

Operating Hours of Dr Rakesh Rajput

8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor.. The procedures are to be done using a whole lot of efficiency and skill and the doctor enables this to happen.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Rakesh Rajput

Dr. Rakesh Rajput performs many popular procedures and we have listed them below for your convenience.:

• Meniscus Repair
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
• Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
• Hip Resurfacing Surgery
• Total Knee Replacement B/L
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Total Hip Replacement B/L
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Ankle Fusion Surgery
• Shoulder Replacement

Arthritis, hip pain, dislocated joints or any of a number of such conditions mean that to get back on our feet we must refer with an orthopedic surgeon. Irrespective of the kind of orthopedic condition whether, acute, degenerative or chronic, an orthopedic surgeon helps you get treated with any of them. There is quite a bit of sub specialisation seen in this specialty considering that there is a lot of scope to work with in the orthopedic field.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MS
• M Ch (Ortho)

Work Experiences

• Currently working at Fortis Hospital, Kolkata.