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Biography

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Rohit Luthra
Born (1982-03-25) March 25, 1982 (age 42)
Nashik
CitizenshipIndian
EducationD.Ortho, DNB Orthopaedics
SpouseDr Juhi Luthra
Parents
  • Veena Luthra (father)
  • Rakesh Luthra (mother)
Websitewww.drrohitluthra.com

Dr. Rohit Luthra is an Indian orthopedic surgeon practicing at Pune, Maharashtra and has special interest and expertise in robotic joint replacement and arthroscopy. He works at Arcus Hospital, Pune as the Director and Head of the Department of Orthopaedics, where he and his team perform high volume of robotic joint surgeries. Dr. Luthra is known for his work in minimally invasive joint replacement surgery and the MAC (MAKO Assisted Conservative) Precision

Dr. Luthra has attended fellowship programs with some of the leading orthopaedic surgeons across the globe and has introduced new techniques of surgeries in India. He has also started India’s first Robotic Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Hip Replacement Fellowship Program for the training of future surgeons.

Education

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  • MBBS (July 1999 – Dec 2003): Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Nasik
  • D.Ortho, DNB Orthopaedics (Feb 2006 – Jan 2009): Hardikar Hospital, Pune
  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (Jan 2012 – July 2012): Arcus Sportklinik, Pforzheim, Germany
  • Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction Surgery (Jan 2012 – July 2012): Arcus Sportklinik, Pforzheim, Germany
  • Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery (Oct 2011): Dr. Gilbert Taglang, Strasbourg, France

Career Achievements

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  • Pioneering MAC Precision Technique: Developed the MAKO Assisted Conservative Precision Technique, which focuses on minimizing invasiveness and ensuring accurate robotic-assisted implant placement for knee joint replacements.
  • India's First Robotic DAA Hip Replacement Fellowship Program: Initiated the country's first fellowship program focusing on the Direct Anterior Approach for hip replacement using robotic assistance.
  • Bilateral Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement: Performed the first bilateral DAA hip replacement in India,[1] a groundbreaking achievement in orthopedic surgery.
  • Research Consultant: Engaged in research for leading orthopedic companies such as Smith & Nephew, and has contributed to developing innovative techniques in robotic joint surgery.

Notable Works

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MAC Precision Technique: Dr. Luthra's innovation, the MAC Precision Technique, is a minimally invasive approach to knee joint replacement that preserves muscle function, reduces pain, and accelerates recovery, with robotic assistance ensuring perfect implant placement and balance.

Robotic DAA Hip Replacement Fellowship: His leadership in education led to the establishment of India's first fellowship program for the Robotic Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) in hip replacements, training surgeons in this cutting-edge technique.

Publications: Contributed a chapter to "Knee Arthroplasty: New & Future Directions", published by Springer Nature. His research and clinical expertise have also been presented at international conferences such as the International Tribology Meet and the International Trauma Forum.

References

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  1. ^ Thevar, Steffy (6 November 2023). "Bilateral Robotic Hip replacement with Anterior approach gives relief to 32-year-old with excruciating pain". The Times of India.