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best orthopedic surgeon in nagpur - Dr. Dilip M Rathi

Director, RNH Hospital Pvt. Ltd.
M.B.B.S, MS. (Ortho)
Joint Replacement & Trauma Specialist

Dr Dilip Rathi

Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

Dr. Dilip Rathi is a highly skilled and experienced orthopedic surgeon in Nagpur, known for his expertise in joint replacement surgeries, including knee and hip replacements. Dr. Rathi specializes in robotic knee replacement, ACL ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, fracture treatments, and sports injury management.

  • Completed  MBBS from VASANTRAO NAIK Government Medical College Yavatmal.
  • Completed MS Ortho from MRMC Gulbarga in 1998.
  • Work as a Clinical Assistant at Nanavati Hospital and Bhatia Hospital Mumbai.
  • Did Hand Surgery Training at Stanley Medical College Chennai.
  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty and  Arthroscopy from Uszoki Hospital Budapest Hungary.
  • Worked as Lecturer  Lata Mangeshkar Hospital  Nagpur.

Past Experience 

  • Consultant at CIIMS Hospital.
  • Orange City Hospital.
  • Krims Hospital.
  • Indira Gandhi Rugnalaya.
  • Wockhardt Hospital.

30+ Years

40 Balraj Marg, Dhantoli, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440012

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Best Hip Replacement in Nagpur

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Best Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one (implant). At RNH Hospital, hip replacement surgeries are performed by expert orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dilip Rathi.

Adults of any age can be considered for hip replacement, although most surgeries are done in people between 60 and 80 years. Modern artificial hip joints are designed to last at least 15 years, providing significant pain relief and improved movement.

Types of Hip Replacement

There are 2 major types:

  • Total Hip Replacement: The most common type, where both the ball (head of thigh bone) and socket are replaced with prosthetic components.
  • Partial Hip Replacement: Only the head of the thigh bone is replaced, usually done in certain types of hip fractures.

When is Hip Replacement Needed?

Hip replacement is required when the joint is damaged or worn out, causing pain and reduced mobility.

Common causes include:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Hip fractures
  • Septic arthritis
  • Bone disorders (dysplasia)

Who Needs Hip Replacement?

You may need hip replacement if:

  • You have severe hip pain, swelling, and stiffness
  • Pain affects your daily activities and sleep
  • Walking, sitting, or bathing becomes difficult
  • Other treatments like physiotherapy, medications, or injections have not helped

How Hip Replacement is Performed?

At RNH Hospital, hip replacement surgery is performed under anesthesia:

  • A small incision is made near the hip
  • The damaged joint is removed
  • An artificial implant is placed
  • Surgery usually takes 1–2 hours

Hip Resurfacing

Hip resurfacing is another procedure where only the damaged surface of the joint is replaced with a metal covering.

However, this procedure is less commonly used now due to concerns related to metal implants.