Dr. Raju Kumar

Dr Raju Kumar is a highly skilled orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon in Patna with 16 years of clinical expertise spanning complex trauma surgery, hip and knee replacement, arthroscopy, Ilizarov limb reconstruction, paediatric orthopaedics, and comprehensive musculoskeletal care.

Patients searching for the best orthopaedic surgeon in Patna, a reliable knee replacement specialist in Bihar, or expert trauma and Ilizarov technique doctor will find AIIMS Patna and Peerless Hospital trained orthopaedic care. Dr Kumar consults in English.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Kumar's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of orthopaedics with focused depth in trauma surgery, joint replacement, and limb reconstruction. His scope ranges from acute fracture fixation and complex polytrauma through total hip and knee replacement, arthroscopic surgery, Ilizarov limb deformity correction, paediatric orthopaedics, and routine outpatient practice.

Trauma and Complex Fracture Surgery in Patna

Surgical management of acute and complex musculoskeletal injuries using advanced trauma techniques:

• Closed Reduction and Internal Fixation (CRIF)
• Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
• Intramedullary Interlocking (IMIL) Nailing
• Plate and Screw Fixation
• External Fixation
• Femur, Tibia, and Humerus Fracture Surgery
• Pelvic Fracture Surgery
• Wrist and Ankle Fracture Surgery
• Polytrauma Orthopaedic Management
• Open Fracture Management

Joint Replacement Surgery in Patna

Total and partial hip and knee replacement procedures:

• Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
• Bilateral Knee Replacement
• Unicondylar Knee Replacement
• Revision Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement (THR)
• Bipolar Hip Replacement
• Hip Resurfacing
• Revision Hip Replacement

Ilizarov Technique and Limb Reconstruction in Patna

Specialised limb lengthening and deformity correction using Ilizarov external fixation:

• Ilizarov Limb Lengthening
• Ilizarov for Bone Defect Reconstruction
• Ilizarov for Non Union and Mal Union
• Limb Length Equalisation
• Post Traumatic Deformity Correction
• Congenital Limb Deformity Correction
• Bone Transport for Bone Loss
• Complex Tibial Reconstruction

Arthroscopy and Sports Injury

Minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures and sports injury care:

• Knee Arthroscopy
• ACL Reconstruction
• Meniscus Repair
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Sports Injury Evaluation
• Cartilage Injury Treatment

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Surgical and non surgical orthopaedic care for children, supported by CODFI fellowship training:

• Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot) Treatment
• Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH)
• Childhood Limb Deformity Correction
• Paediatric Fracture Management
• Childhood Bone Infection Care
• Skeletal Dysplasia Coordination
• Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedic Care
• Perthes Disease Management

Knee and Hip Joint Conditions

Non surgical and surgical care for common joint conditions:

• Osteoarthritis of Knee
• Osteoarthritis of Hip
• Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of Hip
• Knee Pain Evaluation
• Hip Pain Evaluation
• Joint Injection Therapy
• Pre Operative Joint Conservation Care

Spine and Back Pain Care

Non surgical management of spine and back conditions:

• Slipped Disc and Sciatica Evaluation
• Cervical Spondylosis Care
• Lumbar Spondylosis Care
• Back Pain Evaluation
• Neck Pain Evaluation
• Surgical Spine Referral Coordination

Bone and Joint Diseases

Long term management of inflammatory and degenerative bone joint conditions:

• Osteoporosis Evaluation and Treatment
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
• Osteoarthritis Long Term Management
• Gout Coordination
• Bone Density Test Interpretation

Conditions Treated

• Acute and Complex Fractures
• Polytrauma
• Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis
• Avascular Necrosis of Hip
• Limb Length Discrepancy
• Limb Deformities (Congenital and Acquired)
• Non Union and Mal Union of Bones
• Sports Ligament and Cartilage Injuries
• Frozen Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Paediatric Bone and Joint Conditions

Professional Experience

• Associate Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri, Patna, Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Consultant, Ziom Multi Speciality Hospital, Patna
• Consultant, Dhamma Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
• Previous Consultant, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna
• Previous Senior Resident, Government Medical College (GMC), Nagpur
• Previous Training, Government Medical College (GMC), Akola
• Previous Training, Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Institute, Kolkata
• Previous Training, Government Medical College (GMC), Miraj, Maharashtra

His training pathway spans five named institutions across Maharashtra, Kolkata, and Bihar. MBBS at GMC Miraj, Maharashtra, was followed by Senior Residency at GMC Nagpur, training at GMC Akola, DNB Orthopaedics at Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Institute, Kolkata, and a Fellowship in CODFI (Cure Orthopaedic Deformities Foundation of India) at Kolkata. He subsequently held a consultant role at AIIMS Patna before moving to current consultancies across Paras HMRI, Ziom Multi Speciality Hospital, and Dhamma Institute of Medical Sciences. His procedural depth extends across CRIF, ORIF, intramedullary interlocking nailing, and Ilizarov techniques for complex trauma management, alongside arthroplasty and arthroscopic surgery.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Miraj, Maharashtra (2010)
• DNB Orthopaedics from Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Institute, Kolkata (2019)
• Fellowship in CODFI (Cure Orthopaedic Deformities Foundation of India), Kolkata

Registration Number

Registered with Medical Council of India, Registration Number 43920 (2012)

AIIMS Patna and Peerless Hospital Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with Ilizarov Technique Expertise

For orthopaedic surgery, the value of multi institutional training shows up in procedural breadth, particularly for surgeons handling both routine joint replacement and complex deformity reconstruction.

Dr Kumar's training pathway runs through five institutions across Maharashtra, Kolkata, and Bihar, including DNB Orthopaedics at Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Institute, Kolkata, a Fellowship in CODFI (Cure Orthopaedic Deformities Foundation of India), and a prior consultant role at AIIMS Patna.

His procedural scope includes Ilizarov technique for limb lengthening, deformity correction, and bone defect reconstruction, an established but technically demanding approach not widely available in regional Bihar practice. Combined with joint replacement, arthroscopy, and complex trauma capability, this depth is now offered through Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri.

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