Dr. Ujwal Gowardhan Wankhade

• Current Role: Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Arihant Multispeciality Hospital, Nagpur

• Previous Roles: Fellowship in Arthroplasty and Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery at Bombay Hospital, Mumbai (2016); Fellowship in Arthroplasty at Bruderkrankenhaus St. Josef Paderborn, Germany (2016)

Dr. Ujwal Gowardhan Wankhade has made notable contributions to the field of orthopedic surgery, with a particular focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive procedures. Over the years, he has been involved in several multi-center studies on joint arthroplasty, exploring the long-term outcomes and rehabilitation protocols for hip and knee replacements. His research has been instrumental in improving surgical techniques and post-operative care for elderly patients undergoing total joint replacements.One of his key studies, “The Role of Computer-Assisted Surgery in Knee Arthroplasty: A Multi-Center Study,” published in the Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Research in 2021, examined the impact of technology in improving precision and patient outcomes in knee replacement surgeries. Dr. Wankhade also led a clinical trial in 2020, “Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Its Impact on Hip Replacement Success Rates,” which was presented at the International Orthopedic Conference in Paris.His ongoing research interests include exploring advanced materials for prosthetic joints, the development of more personalized approaches to surgery, and the application of artificial intelligence in orthopedic diagnostics and treatment planning.

Dr. Wankhade has authored and co-authored several influential papers and book chapters in the field of orthopedic surgery. Notable among his publications is “Minimally Invasive Surgery: Advancements in Hip and Knee Replacement,” published in The Indian Journal of Orthopedics in 2020, which explored the benefits and challenges of using smaller incisions for joint replacement surgeries. In 2019, he co-authored “Long-Term Outcomes of Total Hip Replacement: A 10-Year Study,” which was published in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and remains one of the most cited articles in the field of hip surgery.

Dr. Wankhade’s work on “Computer-Assisted Surgery in Orthopedics: A Revolutionary Approach to Joint Replacement,” published in Orthopedic Clinics of North America in 2021, continues to shape the future of joint replacement surgeries and the use of robotics in the operating room. He has also contributed chapters in orthopedic textbooks, focusing on surgical innovations and post-operative management strategies for joint arthroplasty.