Dr. Nihal R Rai

Dr Nihal R Rai is an Associate Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Whitefield, Bangalore with 13 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road.

He holds a Fellowship in Arthroplasty from the Indian Arthroplasty Association and a Fellowship in Trauma from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, with subspecialty expertise in joint replacement, pelvic-acetabular surgery, complex trauma, and arthroscopic procedures.

Area of Expertise

Dr Nihal Rai's surgical practice spans arthroplasty, complex trauma and fracture surgery, pelvic-acetabular reconstruction, limb reconstruction, and arthroscopy, with multiple AO Trauma course certifications and published indexed research in joint and shoulder surgery.

Arthroplasty and Joint Replacement

Primary and revision joint replacement procedures are performed with fellowship-trained arthroplasty expertise from the Indian Arthroplasty Association.

• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
• Revision joint replacement surgery
• Minimally invasive arthroplasty techniques
• Joint preservation procedures

Complex Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Complex fractures and polytrauma are managed with structured fixation techniques supported by dedicated trauma fellowship training at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, and multiple AO Trauma course certifications.

• Complex fracture fixation
• Polytrauma management
• Proximal humerus fracture fixation
• Intra-articular calcaneal fracture surgery
• Post-traumatic deformity correction

Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery

Severe pelvic fractures and hip dislocations are managed with subspecialty pelvic-acetabular surgical expertise.

• Pelvic fracture reconstruction
• Acetabular fracture surgery
• Hip dislocation management

Limb Reconstruction

Complex post-traumatic and deformity-related limb conditions are managed with dedicated limb reconstruction fellowship training.

• Limb reconstruction for post-traumatic deformities
• Complex limb realignment procedures

Arthroscopy and Shoulder Surgery

Arthroscopic and shoulder conditions are managed with minimally invasive surgical techniques, including published indexed research in acromioclavicular joint repair.

• Arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures
• Acromioclavicular joint repair for Type 3 and Type 4 disruptions
• Ligament reconstruction

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Whitefield, Bangalore (Associate Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Current)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, KS Hegde Medical College, Mangalore (2013)
• MS Orthopaedics, Yenepoya Medical College (2017)
• Fellowship in Arthroplasty, Indian Arthroplasty Association
• Fellowship in Trauma, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, MGR University
• Fellowship in Limb Reconstruction and Trauma
• Multiple AO Trauma courses in fracture fixation and reconstructive surgery

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 101654 (Registered 2013)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
• Indian Arthroplasty Association
• Indian Arthroscopy Association

Publications and Academic Contributions

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• "Post-Surgical Functional Assessment Following Three Different Types of Surgical Repair in Type 3 or Type 4 Acromioclavicular Joint Disruption" — indexed journal (2024)
• Research contributions on functional outcomes of total knee arthroplasty, advanced fixation methods for proximal humerus fractures, and surgical approaches to intra-articular calcaneal fractures

Conference and Faculty Contributions

• Faculty, Orthopaedic National Conference, Trauma Workshop (December 2024)
• Presentations at national and international orthopaedic conferences

Why Consult Dr Nihal R Rai

Dr Nihal combines dual fellowship training in arthroplasty from the Indian Arthroplasty Association and trauma from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, one of India's highest-volume trauma centres, with published indexed research in shoulder surgery and faculty recognition at a national orthopaedic trauma workshop.

His surgical scope spanning joint replacement, pelvic-acetabular reconstruction, complex trauma, and arthroscopy makes him a clinically comprehensive choice for patients with both degenerative and traumatic orthopaedic conditions in Whitefield, Bangalore. He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tulu.

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