Dr. Vatsal Khetan

Dr Vatsal Khetan is a leading orthopaedic surgeon in Gorakhpur with 12 years of experience in knee replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and sports injury management.

He holds an MS in Orthopaedics, an MCh in Knee Joint and Knee Replacement from Edge Hill University, MRCS and FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, and a Diploma in Sports Medicine from the International Olympic Committee (2022).

A member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), Dr. Khetan is the founder of the Khetan Knee and Shoulder Clinic in Gorakhpur.

He has also been recognised among the Top Ten Orthopaedic Doctors in the Gorakhpur region for his clinical expertise and contribution to orthopaedic care.

Patients seeking knee replacement surgery in Gorakhpur, expert ACL surgery in Gorakhpur, or advanced robotic joint replacement will find that Dr V Khetan brings internationally trained, evidence-based orthopaedic care directly to Gorakhpur.

He is fluent in English and Hindi, making consultations comfortable for patients across Uttar Pradesh and the wider region.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Knee Replacement Surgery in Gorakhpur

With international arthroplasty training at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, UK and published research on cementless implants in Bone and Joint Open, Dr Vatsal Khetan performs the full range of knee replacement procedures:

• Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
• Partial Knee Replacement for unicompartmental disease
• Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery for precision implant alignment
• Revision Knee Replacement for failed prior implants
• Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty using tantalum trabecular implants

Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Management

As a fellowship-trained arthroscopic surgeon in Gorakhpur, Dr Khetan V trained under Dr Anant Joshi at Sportsmed Mumbai and has published technique innovations in ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair:

• ACL Reconstruction using remnant-preserving technique with J-arch femoral tunnel landmark
• Meniscus Repair including bucket-handle medial meniscus tear repair via inside-out technique
• Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction
• Diagnostic Arthroscopy
• Knee Arthroscopy for cartilage and ligament pathology

Shoulder Surgery in Gorakhpur

Dr V Khetan completed dedicated shoulder surgery fellowship training in the UK and manages the full range of shoulder conditions through both arthroscopic and open approaches:

• Shoulder Replacement Surgery
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Latarjet Surgery for recurrent shoulder dislocation
• Frozen Shoulder Treatment

Hip Replacement Surgery in Gorakhpur

Drawing on his arthroplasty fellowship experience, Dr V Khetan provides primary and minimally invasive hip replacement for patients with advanced joint degeneration:

• Total Hip Replacement (THR)
• Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
• Primary Hip Arthroplasty

Fracture and Trauma Management

Dr Khetan's published research in trauma surgery includes calcaneal fracture outcomes and hybrid fixation of complex distal femoral fractures, reflecting hands-on experience across a wide range of injuries:

• Calcaneal Fracture Fixation
• Distal Femoral Fracture revision using hybrid fixation constructs
• Tibia Fracture Management
• Peri-articular and long bone fractures

Spine and Back Pain Management

Dr Vatsal Khetan provides both surgical and non-surgical pathways for patients presenting with spinal pain and structural back conditions:

• Spine Surgery for structural pathology
• Back Pain Management through conservative and operative options

Ankle Surgery

Dr. Khetan offers specialised ankle surgery for patients with functional limitations or chronic discomfort affecting mobility:

• Ankle fracture fixation and reconstruction
• Restoration of ankle function and stability

Rheumatology and Joint Preservation

For patients with early to moderate joint disease, Dr V Khetan prioritises joint-preserving strategies before considering surgical replacement:

• Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis management
• Joint preservation procedures to delay or avoid replacement where clinically appropriate
• Intra-articular Injections and Non-Surgical Knee Pain Treatment

Qualifications and Training

Dr Vatsal Khetan's clinical foundation combines Indian postgraduate training with structured international fellowship experience:

• MBBS, Gujarat University (2014)
• MS Orthopaedics, Gujarat University (2018)
• MCh Knee Joint and Knee Replacement, Edge Hill University (2022)
• Fellowship in Knee Replacement Surgery and Sports Injury Management
• Diploma in Sports Medicine, International Olympic Committee (2022)
• MRCS and FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons

Dr Khetan completed a Senior Clinical Fellowship at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, UK, where he independently performed knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy in a high-volume British NHS setting. He is registered with the Gujarat Medical Council (Registration No. G-52842, 2014).

Research and Publications

Dr Vatsal Khetan is an active researcher with a peer-reviewed publication record spanning Indian and international journals. His work covers knee replacement outcomes, arthroscopic technique innovation, and trauma surgery. Selected publications include:

• Cementless total knee arthroplasty in young patients using tantalum trabecular implants, Bone and Joint Open, 2024
• Should tranexamic acid be used for 3 days after total knee replacement? A randomized study in 250 patients, Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2021
• Return to sports after bucket handle medial meniscus tear repair using inside-out technique, Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2022
• Should We Use Intra-articular Tranexamic Acid Before or After Capsular Closure During Total Knee Replacement?, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 2021
• Functional outcome of calcaneal fractures treated by various methods, Nigerian Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2019
• Hybrid Fixation of Failed Internally Fixed Distal Femoral Fracture, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery Techniques, 2022

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