Dr Sunil Rajan - Orthopaedic Surgeon & Robotic Joint Replacement Specialist in Indore
Dr Sunil Rajan is an orthopaedic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Indore, with 25+ years of experience. His practice centres on knee and hip replacement and revision joint replacement. He also treats osteoarthritis and sports injuries. He uses robotic and computer-assisted approaches, including navigated total knee arthroplasty and patient-specific knee replacement, and has operated and trained in Germany and Australia.
Dr Sunil Rajan is an orthopaedic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Indore, with MBBS and MS (Orthopaedics) degrees. He primarily performs knee and hip replacements using robotic and computer-assisted approaches. He previously directed the Joint Replacement Unit at Synergy Hospital, Indore, and teaches arthroplasty as a regular faculty member at the Ranawat Orthopaedic Centre.
Conditions Treated
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Worn cartilage makes the knee stiff and painful and makes walking hard. Dr Rajan plans treatment and judges the need for replacement.
Degenerative Joint Disease
Movement in the affected joint declines gradually, and treatment runs from non-surgical care through to replacement.
Hip Joint Disorders
Joint degeneration in the hip brings pain and reduced movement. Dr Rajan examines the joint first, then chooses between conservative care and replacement.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis leaves joints painful and stiff. An orthopaedic opinion becomes necessary once damage limits movement.
Sports Injuries
A sports injury to the knee or shoulder is assessed, and treatment ranges from rehabilitation to surgery.
Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Injuries
A damaged rotator cuff is painful and limits shoulder movement.
Spine-Related Conditions
Cervical spondylosis causes neck pain. Sciatica causes radiating pain from the lower back down the leg.
When Should You Consult an Orthopaedic Surgeon?
Book a consultation in the following cases:
Knee or hip pain that has not eased
Difficulty with stairs or walking
A stiff joint that no longer moves fully
Repeated sports injuries
A joint that gives way
Pain that began after a fracture
Advice from another doctor to consider joint replacement or revision surgery
Severe pain after major trauma, or a limb that looks deformed or cannot bear weight, needs urgent assessment.
Advanced Joint Replacement Expertise
Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
Robotic technology supports planning and precision in selected knee and hip replacements.
Navigated Total Knee Arthroplasty
The surgeon checks limb alignment and implant position on a computer during the operation.
Patient-Specific Knee Replacement
Surgery is planned from the patient's own knee anatomy.
Revision Knee and Hip Replacement
Revision surgery addresses problems with an existing replacement.
Total Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement replaces the damaged parts of the hip joint in severe joint disease.
Joint Replacement Procedures - What They Are and When Considered
Procedure
Details
Total knee replacement
Replaces damaged knee surfaces in severe joint damage
Total hip replacement
Replaces damaged hip surfaces in advanced hip disease
Revision knee replacement
Further surgery on an existing knee replacement
Revision hip replacement
Complex management of a previous hip replacement
Navigated knee replacement
Computer guidance for alignment
Patient-specific knee replacement
Surgery planned around individual anatomy
Uni or partial knee replacement
For disease limited to one part of the knee
Non-Surgical Orthopaedic Care
Joint pain does not always need surgery. Many cases can be treated with medications, lifestyle changes, diet and physiotherapy. The thorough orthopaedic evaluation determines whether surgical intervention is needed or a non-surgical approach is optimal.
Diagnostic Evaluation
Depending on the condition, evaluation may include the following.
X-rays show bone structure, joint space, and arthritic changes.
MRI shows ligaments, cartilage, tendons and muscle.
CT scan gives more detail of bone anatomy.
A physical examination checks pain, movement, strength, and stability.
Treatment Journey
Clinical evaluation The consultation begins with a history of the pain and any earlier injury.
Physical examination The joint is tested for range of movement and stability, and the surrounding muscles for strength.
Diagnostic evaluation Most joint problems show on X-ray. An MRI is added for ligament or cartilage injury.
Treatment planning Dr Rajan recommends a treatment plan based on the diagnosis and the degree of damage.
Conservative treatment Suitable patients start on medication, physiotherapy or both.
Surgical evaluation Persistent pain despite treatment, or advanced joint damage, leads to a discussion about replacement.
Rehabilitation and follow-up After surgery, the patient follows a physiotherapy programme and returns for review.
Professional Experience and Orthopaedic Teaching
Dr Rajan was unit head at MGM Medical College and Director of the Joint Replacement Unit at Synergy Hospital, Indore. He has been a regular faculty member for four arthroplasty and orthopaedic bodies.
Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Care at Apollo Hospitals, Indore
Apollo Hospitals, Indore offers consultation, imaging, surgery and rehabilitation. Related services include knee replacement, total hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, robotic surgery and physiotherapy. Book an appointment today!
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Experience
25+ years in orthopaedics, including 15+ years in joint replacement and revision surgery
Unit head at MGM Medical College
Complex revision surgery at Endo Clinic Hamburg, Germany
Complex primary knee and hip replacement with Professor Ray Randle at John Flynn and Pindara Hospitals, Gold Coast, Australia
Consultant Joint Replacement and Director of the Joint Replacement Unit, Synergy Hospital, Indore
Special interest
Navigated total knee arthroplasty with CC technique
Uni knee with Microplasty
Total hip replacement, anterolateral approach
Revision total knee and total hip arthroplasty
Patient-specific knee replacement
Memberships
One-week visit, John Flynn and Pindara Hospitals, Gold Coast, Australia
15-day visit, Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Mainz, Germany
One-week visit, Endo Clinic Hamburg, Germany
Two-day workshop, Chula Long Lab, Thailand
15-day workshop, centres in the USA
Two-day "Never Stop Movement" workshop, Malaysia
Awards & Achievements
Regular faculty at Ranawat Orthopaedic Centre, Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society, Indo German Orthopaedic Foundation and Indian Arthroplasty Association
Conducted the Indo German Orthopaedic Foundation programme in Indore and Arthroplasty Update, each for 300+ surgeons, the latter with 10 live surgical demonstrations
Runs a joint replacement fellowship and conducted a cadaver course for young orthopaedic surgeons
Patient programmes include a Walk-A-Thon, a Garba programme, awareness sessions and a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan drive
Pioneer in bilateral total hip replacement, i-Assist total knee replacement, navigated high flexion knee (PS150) and Attune RP with CAS
Patients can consult Dr Sunil Rajan at Apollo Hospitals, Indore.
Q: Who is Dr Sunil Rajan?
Dr Rajan is a senior orthopaedic surgeon and robotic joint replacement specialist with over 25 years of experience. His qualifications include MBBS and MS (Orthopaedics).
Q: What is his specialisation?
Orthopaedics. Robotic and computer-assisted knee and hip replacement is his main focus, and he also treats arthritis, fractures and sports injuries.
Q: Does he perform robotic joint replacement?
Yes. He uses robotic and computer-assisted approaches for selected knee and hip replacements.
Q: Does Dr Sunil Rajan perform hip replacement?
Yes. Total hip replacement with the anterolateral approach is one of his special interests, and he is a pioneer in bilateral total hip replacement. He also performs revision joint replacement in the knee and hip.
Q: Who is a candidate for robotic knee replacement?
Patients with advanced knee arthritis who still have pain after non-surgical treatment are candidates for a robotic knee replacement.
Q: What is navigated total knee replacement?
The surgeon uses computer navigation to check limb alignment and implant position during the operation.
Q: What is revision knee replacement?
A further operation on a knee that already has a replacement, done for loosening, wear, infection or instability.
Q: When should I see an orthopaedic surgeon for knee pain?
If the pain lasts beyond a few weeks, limits walking or stairs, brings swelling or stiffness, or follows an injury.
Q: When is knee replacement recommended for osteoarthritis?
Replacement is recommended for patients with advanced cartilage loss and whose pain still limits daily activity, even after medication and physiotherapy.
Q: What causes persistent hip pain?
Osteoarthritis and other degenerative changes are common causes. Inflammatory arthritis, injury and spine problems can also produce it.
