Dr. Vinayak Ghanate

Dr Vinayak Ghanate is an experienced orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon in Pune with 19 years of clinical practice and advanced training from the United Kingdom. His expertise covers knee and hip replacement (including robotic-assisted and revision surgery), hip preservation for avascular necrosis (AVN), trauma and fracture surgery, arthroscopy for sports and ligament injuries, bone infection management, and enhanced recovery protocols.

If you need a joint replacement, have been diagnosed with AVN of the hip, have suffered a fracture, or are dealing with a sports injury, Dr Ghanate provides care informed by both Indian and UK surgical training.

He consults in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Ghanate's practice combines UK-trained joint replacement and trauma expertise with arthroscopic surgery, hip preservation, and enhanced recovery approaches.

Joint Replacement Surgery in Pune

Knee and hip replacement including robotic and revision procedures:

• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
• Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
• Revision Knee Replacement
• Revision Hip Replacement
• Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
• Enhanced Recovery Pathway After Joint Replacement

Avascular Necrosis (AVN) and Hip Preservation in Pune

Specialised care for hip conditions where the bone loses blood supply:

• AVN of the Hip Evaluation
• Hip Preservation Surgery (Joint-Saving Procedures)
• Core Decompression for Early AVN
• Total Hip Replacement for Advanced AVN
• Young Patient Hip Assessment

Trauma and Fracture Surgery in Pune

Surgical management of fractures and injuries:

• Complex Fracture Fixation
• Pelvic Fracture Surgery
• Periarticular Fracture Fixation
• Polytrauma Management
• Open Fracture Management
• Non-Union and Malunion Surgery

Arthroscopy and Sports Injury in Pune

Minimally invasive treatment for ligament and joint injuries:

• ACL Reconstruction
• Meniscus Surgery
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Ligament Injury Assessment

Bone Infection Management

Treatment for osteomyelitis and related conditions:

• Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection) Diagnosis and Treatment
• Infected Joint Management
• Bone Debridement Surgery
• Chronic Bone Infection Care

Joint Conservation and Pain Management

Approaches to preserve joints and manage pain:

• Intra-Articular Injections
• PRP Therapy
• Joint Preservation Strategies
• Pain Management for Arthritic Joints

Conditions Treated

• Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis (Replacement Candidates)
• Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
• Failed Previous Joint Replacement (Revision Candidates)
• Complex Fractures
• ACL and Ligament Tears
• Rotator Cuff Tears
• Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection)
• Sports Injuries

Professional Experience

• Consultant Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹1100
• Consultant, Dr Vinayak Ghanate Ortho Clinic, Baner, Pune

Beyond clinical practice, he serves as an MRCS Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons, UK (meaning he examines other surgeons seeking their MRCS qualification), a Senior Clinical Fellow under the MTI programme of the Royal College of Surgeons, and a Faculty Member of AO Trauma Association and Pune Orthopaedic Society. These roles confirm that his expertise is recognised at a level where he trains and examines other surgeons.

Awards and Recognition

• Gold Medal in Academic Career
• MRCS Examiner, Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom
• Senior Clinical Fellow (MTI), Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2007)
• Diploma in Orthopaedics
• DNB Orthopaedics from National Board of Examinations (2014)
• FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery

Registration Number

Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 3725 (2007)

Professional Memberships

• British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association (MOA)
• AO Trauma Association (Faculty Member)
• Pune Orthopaedic Society (Faculty Member)

Why Patients in Pune Choose Dr Vinayak Ghanate for Joint Replacement and Orthopaedic Surgery

When you are considering a joint replacement or have a complex orthopaedic problem, the surgeon's training and where they have practised matters enormously. Dr Ghanate's FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is the UK's gold standard surgical qualification, and his years of practice at UK hospitals (Princess of Wales Hospital and Kettering General Hospital) gave him hands-on experience with complex revision replacements, robotic surgery, and enhanced recovery protocols in a healthcare system known for rigorous clinical standards.

His role as an MRCS Examiner for the Royal College means he is trusted to assess whether other surgeons meet UK surgical standards, a distinction that speaks to his own expertise. His AO Trauma Faculty role and Gold Medal academic achievement confirm both clinical and academic distinction.

His focus on AVN of the hip and hip preservation addresses a condition that is particularly common in India and often affects younger patients. With practice at Manipal Hospitals Baner (₹1100) and his own Ortho Clinic in Baner, patients have two convenient options for consultation.

Book an Appointment

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