Dr. John Mukhopadhaya

Dr John Mukhopadhaya is a highly distinguished orthopaedic surgeon in Patna with 45 years of clinical expertise in complex fracture fixation, joint replacement, and comprehensive orthopaedic surgical care.

He is recognised as a leading figure in orthopaedic surgery in Eastern India and holds the prestigious FRCS from Edinburgh and MCh Orthopaedics from Liverpool, UK, making him one of the most internationally trained orthopaedic surgeons in the region.

Patients searching for an orthopaedic surgeon in Patna, reliable joint replacement specialist in Bihar, or expert complex fracture management will find world-class, evidence-based surgical care from a surgeon who has been honoured with multiple national and international orations. Dr Mukhopadhaya is the son of the late Professor B Mukhopadhaya, a pioneer in orthopaedic surgery in India.

Areas of Expertise

Dr John Mukhopadhaya offers a comprehensive range of orthopaedic surgical services spanning complex fracture fixation, joint replacement, bone grafting, and paediatric orthopaedic care:

Complex Fracture Fixation in Patna

Expert management of complex bone injuries:

• ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) Upper Limb for complex arm fractures
• Complex Fracture Fixation for multi-fragmented and comminuted fractures
• K-Wire Fixation for small bone fractures
• Percutaneous K-Wire Fixation for minimally invasive fracture management
• PFN (Proximal Femoral Nailing) for lower limb fractures
• Closed Nailing of Tibia for long bone fractures
• Revision Fixation with Bone Grafting for tibia non-union
• Split Osteotomy and Internal Fixation for deformity correction
• Major Arm Bone Grafting in ORIF
• Complex Lower Limb Fracture Surgery and DJR

Joint Replacement Surgery in Patna

Comprehensive joint replacement care:

• Total Hip Replacement (THR) for advanced arthritis and AVN
• Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty for shoulder fractures and arthritis
• Knee Replacement Surgery for end-stage arthritis
• Revision Joint Replacement for failed prostheses

Bone Grafting and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr Mukhopadhaya performs complex bone reconstruction:

• Bone Grafting in ORIF for fracture non-union
• Cortical and Cancellous Bone Grafting
• Structural Bone Grafting for large defects
• Vascularised Bone Graft procedures

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Expert trauma management:

• Polytrauma Orthopaedic Management
• Implant Removal from hip and other joints
• Digital Amputation with Skeletal Traction
• Major Orthopaedic Amputations
• Minor Wound Debridement

Patella and Knee Surgery

Comprehensive knee care:

• Patella Stabilisation for Recurrent Dislocation
• Patella Fracture Fixation
• Ligament Reconstruction for knee instability

Bone and Soft Tissue Surgery

Dr John Mukhopadhaya manages complex musculoskeletal conditions:

• Bone and Soft Tissue Surgery for tumours and infections
• Osteomyelitis Surgical Decompression (major)
• Soft Tissue Reconstruction for complex wounds

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Expert lower extremity surgical care:

• Foot Bone and Soft Tissue Surgery
• Tenotomy and COP for foot deformities
• Flat Foot Correction
• Bunion Surgery
• Ankle Fracture Fixation

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Dr Mukhopadhaya is a member of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India:

• Congenital Limb Deformity Correction
• Club Foot Management (Ponseti technique)
• Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH) treatment
• Paediatric Fracture Care

Spine Surgery

Dr Mukhopadhaya is a member of the Association of Spinal Surgeons of India:

• Cervical and Lumbar Decompression
• Spinal Fracture Fixation
• Spinal Fusion for instability
• Vertebroplasty for compression fractures

Professional Experience

Dr John Mukhopadhaya is currently associated with:

• Director and Chief Consultant, Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri, Patna
• Visiting Consultant, Coras Pratiksha Hospital, Borbari

Dr Mukhopadhaya has held pivotal national leadership roles including Chairman of the Orthopaedics Research and Education Foundation, India and Chairman of the Indian Orthopaedic Association Trauma Committee.

He has participated extensively in national and international conferences, courses, and workshops, including serving as Presidential Guest Speaker at the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Brussels, Belgium in 2005.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Madras University (1981)
• MS in Orthopaedics
• MCh in Orthopaedics from Liverpool, United Kingdom
• FRCS from Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Registration

• Bihar Medical Council (Registration No: 17734, since 1981)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Orthopaedic Association
• World Orthopaedic Concern
• Association of Surgeons of India
• Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
• Association of Spinal Surgeons of India
• Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India
• Indian Foot Society
• Indian Medical Association
• SAARC Orthopaedic Association

Awards and Honours

• Dr P K Duraiswamy Oration Award, Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Dr Talwalkar Oration Award, Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Oration, Jharkhand Orthopaedics Association (JOA)
• Oration, Karnataka Orthopaedics Association (KOA)
• Silvoscon Oration, Vidharbha Orthopaedics Society (VOS)
• Presidential Guest Speaker, European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Brussels, Belgium (2005)
• CME Dronacharya Award (2021)

Why Consult Dr John Mukhopadhaya

Dr John Mukhopadhaya is one of the most accomplished orthopaedic surgeons in Patna with FRCS from Edinburgh, MCh from Liverpool, the prestigious CME Dronacharya Award, and international recognition as Guest Speaker at the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery. Patients benefit from his unmatched expertise in complex fracture fixation, joint replacement, and orthopaedic trauma at Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri, Patna.

Book an Appointment

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