Dr. Nihal R Rai

Dr Nihal R Rai is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore practising as an Associate Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road. With 13 years of experience and advanced training in trauma, arthroplasty, and arthroscopy, he provides comprehensive care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Patients searching for an orthopaedic doctor in Bangalore for joint replacement or a trauma surgeon in Bangalore for fracture treatment often consult Dr Nihal Rai for precise diagnosis and structured treatment. His approach combines modern surgical techniques with patient focused care to improve mobility and recovery outcomes.

Qualifications and Credentials

• MBBS from KS Hegde Medical College, Mangalore in 2013
• MS Orthopaedics from Yenepoya Medical College in 2017
• Fellowship in Arthroplasty from Indian Arthroplasty Association
• Fellowship in Limb Reconstruction and Trauma
• Fellowship in Trauma from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore

Professional Memberships

• Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
• Indian Arthroplasty Association
• Indian Arthroscopy Association

Awards, Conferences, and Academic Contributions

• Faculty, Orthopaedic National Conference, Trauma Workshop, December 2024, reflecting peer recognition in trauma surgery education
• Multiple AO Trauma courses completed, covering advanced fracture fixation and reconstructive surgery protocols

Research and Publications

• Post-Surgical Functional Assessment Following Three Different Types of Surgical Repair in Type 3 or Type 4 Acromioclavicular Joint Disruption, published in an indexed journal, 2024

Dr Nihal has also contributed research covering functional outcomes of total knee arthroplasty, advanced fixation methods for proximal humerus fractures, and surgical approaches to intra-articular calcaneal fractures, with findings presented at national and international orthopaedic conferences.

Clinical Expertise and Procedures

Arthroplasty and Joint Replacement

• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
• Revision Joint Replacement Surgery
• Joint Preservation Procedures
• Minimally Invasive Arthroplasty Techniques

Trauma and Complex Fracture Surgery

• Complex Fracture Fixation
• Polytrauma Management
• Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Reconstruction
• Hip Dislocation Management
• Proximal Humerus Fracture
• Fixation Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fracture Surgery
• Post-Traumatic Deformity Correction
• Limb Reconstruction

Arthroscopy

• Arthroscopic Procedures for knee and shoulder conditions
• Acromioclavicular Joint Repair (Type 3 and Type 4 disruptions)
• Ligament Reconstruction

Languages Spoken

• Kannada
• English
• Hindi
• Tulu

Book a Consultation

Consult Dr N R Rai, orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore, at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road for expert care in trauma, joint replacement, and arthroscopic procedures. Book a priority appointment via HexaHealth for advanced treatment including total knee replacement, hip replacement, and comprehensive orthopaedic management.