Dr. Deepak Rai

Dr Deepak Rai is an orthopaedic and spine surgeon in Varanasi with 27 years of experience in joint replacement, arthroscopy, and complex trauma surgery, currently practising as Consultant at Heritage Hospital, Lanka.

He holds a Fellowship in Endoscopy Spine Surgery and has published indexed research in orthopaedic trauma, knee osteoarthritis, and fracture management, with active membership in the Arthroplasty Society of India and Society of Knee Orthopaedics.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Joint Replacement Surgery

Dr Deepak Rai performs primary, revision, and robotic joint replacement procedures for patients with advanced joint degeneration:

• Robotic knee replacement
• Total knee replacement
• Hip joint replacement
• Revision joint replacement surgery
• Complex joint reconstruction

Spine Surgery

Dr Rai manages degenerative and structural spinal conditions using endoscopic and open surgical techniques:

• Endoscopic spine surgery
• Lumbar disc and decompression surgery
• Cervical spine procedures
• Spine trauma stabilisation
• Degenerative spine disease management

Arthroscopy and Sports Injury

Dr Deepak performs keyhole arthroscopic procedures for knee and shoulder conditions with a focus on functional recovery:

• Knee arthroscopy
• ACL reconstruction
• Meniscus repair
• Sports injury surgical management
• Cartilage and ligament injury care

Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Dr Rai surgically manages complex orthopaedic trauma including ipsilateral femur fractures and peri‑articular injuries:

• Complex fracture fixation
• Ipsilateral proximal and shaft femur fracture management
• Polytrauma orthopaedic care
• Intramedullary nailing and plating
• Post‑traumatic deformity correction

Foot, Ankle and General Orthopaedics

Dr Deepak Rai provides orthopaedic care for foot and ankle conditions and general musculoskeletal disorders:

• Foot and ankle disorder management
• Osteoarthritis evaluation and treatment
• PRP therapy for knee osteoarthritis
• Musculoskeletal pain management
• Post‑operative orthopaedic follow‑up

Research and Publications

Dr Deepak Rai has published indexed orthopaedic research in peer‑reviewed journals:

• "Clinical Algorithm for the Management of Ipsilateral Proximal and Shaft Femur Fractures Using Single or Dual Implants"
• "Impact of the COVID‑19 Pandemic on Orthopaedic Trauma Workload in Trauma Centre, BHU, Varanasi"
• "Platelet‑Rich Plasma as an Effective Biological Therapy in Early‑Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: One Year Follow Up"
• "Effect of Tourniquet on Skeletal Muscle Ischaemia and Return of Function: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study"

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Mysore University
• MS Orthopaedics, Mangalore University
• DNB Orthopaedics, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Endoscopy Spine Surgery, Pune

Professional Memberships

• Foot and Ankle Society of India
• Arthroplasty Society of India
• Society of Knee Orthopaedics

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Deepak Rai currently consults at:

• Heritage Hospital, Lanka, Varanasi

Previous Associations

• Ujala Cygnus Hospital, Bhelupur
• Ujala Cygnus Laxmi Super Speciality Hospital, Vijay Nagar Colony
• Infinity Care Hospital

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