- Speciality: Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, F.R.C.S. (Glasgow)
- Experience: 35+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Prof. Rajesh Malhotra
Dr. Prof. Rajesh Malhotra is a renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon with over three decades of experience. He specializes in primary and revision total knee and hip arthroplasty, complex trauma, and musculoskeletal tumor management. His pioneering work includes being the first in India to perform navigated partial and total hip arthroplasty, along with performing simultaneous quadruple joint replacement. Dr. Malhotra has also been at the forefront of advancements in knee and hip replacements, including the use of 3D printed custom acetabular shells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for delayed fracture healing. As a former Professor & Head of Orthopaedics at AIIMS, New Delhi, his leadership in both clinical and academic settings has significantly contributed to the growth of orthopaedic medicine in India. His expertise spans across diverse specialties, such as osteoporosis, trauma care, and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Malhotra is an active member of several prestigious national and international medical organizations, including collaborations with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the University of Oxford. He has received multiple accolades, including the Dr. B C Roy National Award for Eminent Medical Teacher in 2014. Additionally, his involvement in high-level international research, such as his work with Michigan Tech and Oxford University, has further established him as a leader in orthopaedic innovation. His treatments, ranging from joint replacements to complex trauma surgeries, continue to benefit patients worldwide.
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics, Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics (North India)
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi - Senior Registrar, AIIMS New Delhi (1989–1992)
- Assistant Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi (1992–1998)
- Associate Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi (1998–2002)
- Additional Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi (2002–2005)
- Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi (2005–2023)
- Professor & Head of Orthopedics, AIIMS, New Delhi (2016–2023)
- Chief, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS (2017–2023)
- In-Charge, Covid Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi (April 2020 – June 2023)
- Visiting Professor
- Ahmadi Hospital, Kuwait (May–August 2002)
- University of Lukas-Krankenhaus Bunde, Germany (September 2012)
Specialty & Interests
- Specializations
- Primary & Revision Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
- Partial Knee Arthroplasty (Navigated – First in India)
- Navigated Total Hip Arthroplasty (First in India)
- Complex Trauma (Acetabular and Knee Fractures)
- Osteoporosis and Musculoskeletal Tumor Management
- First-in-India Achievements
- Simultaneous Quadruple Joint Replacement
- Bikini Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Carpo-Metacarpal Replacement of the Thumb
- Use of 3D Printed Custom Acetabular Shell
- Platelet Rich Plasma for Delayed/Non-Union Fractures
- Day-Care Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Simultaneous Bilateral THA (Direct Anterior Approach)
- THA in Youngest, Heaviest & Shortest Patients in India
Memberships
- International Alliances
- MTU (Michigan Tech) – Orthotic & Prosthetic Device Development
- Oxford University – UKIERI Knee Replacement Research
- University of Leeds – Osteoarthritis Studies
- One Knee Vision – Knee Implant Design Expert
- NIHR-HIPCARE – Controlled Trials and Clinical Research
- National Collaborations
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- CSIR, DBT, DST
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT Delhi)
- UGC, DRDO, Wellcome Trust
Education & Training
- MBBS – AIIMS, New Delhi
- MS Orthopaedics – AIIMS, New Delhi
- F.R.C.S. (Glasgow) – Royal College of Surgeons
- Fellowships
- Joint Replacement & Bone Banking – Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane
- AO Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery – Germany
- Ranawat Orthopedic Foundation – USA
- Indo-British Travelling Senior Fellowship – UK
- J&J and Robert Roaf Fellowship – India
Honors & Awards
- B C Roy National Award for Eminent Medical Teacher (2014).
- Dr. C S Pant Oration Award for excellence in orthopaedic surgery.
- Ranawat Orthopedic Foundation Fellowship for excellence in joint replacement.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Glasgow.
- A.O. Trauma and Reconstructive Fellowship for trauma care expertise.
- Indo-British Travelling Senior Fellow (UK) for academic collaboration.
- Best Paper Award at national and international orthopaedic conferences.
- Fellow of National Academy of Medical Sciences (FNAMS) for significant achievements in the medical field.
Treatments Offered
- Joint Replacement & Arthroplasty
- Knee & Hip Replacement (Primary, Revision, Partial, Navigated)
- Complex Revision Surgeries with Trabecular Metal Shell & Allografts
- Sports Injury & Pain Management
- Regenerative Therapy (PRP)
- Rotator Cuff & Tailbone Pain
- Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Tendon Injuries
- Spine & Nerve Conditions
- Disc Prolapse, Spondylosis, Spinal Disorders
- Ankylosing Spondylitis, Cerebral Palsy, Foot Drop
- Other Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Hip Resurfacing, Congenital Deformities
- Management of Tumors, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Phantom Limb Pain
