About Dr. Manoj Pahukar
Restoring Mobility and Relieving Pain with Expertise You Can Trust for Over a Decade
Dr. Manoj Pahukar
Director - Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Complex Trauma Surgery Max Super Speciality Hospital, Nagpur
Dr. Manoj Pahukar has over 23 year’s expertise in operating upon Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, Joint Replacement & Complex Fractures and critically ill patients. Done his post graduation in M.S (Orthopedics) and D.N.B (Orthopedics), he gained experience in Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy and complex trauma surgeries, while working at various institutions in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. He has Successfully performed more than 8200 complex and complicated orthopedic surgeries while working at wockhardt hospital. Expertise in complex intra-articular fractures, pelvi-acetabular injuries, critically ill and multiple injured patients. Area of interest in arthroscopic procedures on knee and shoulder joint specially sports injuries.
Dr. Pahukar Gained Prestigious Depuy sponsored fellowship in Arthroscopy arthroplasty Knee surgery (FKS) in Ghent University Hospital Under Dr. Rene Verdonk where he learned advanced techniques in Shoulder And Knee Arthroscopy, Complex Trauma And Reconstructive Surgeries. He also secured SICOT EUROPEAN DIPLOMA and done course in illizarov deformity correction at Rizzoli institute, Italy. He has rich experience from many national and international faculties during his work.
RARE HONOUR to have measured and treated Jyoti amge, world’s shortest female for Guiness world records and news has got international media publicity.
Vidarbha orthopedic society, Hon. Secretary 2014-15 when organized more than 27 orthopedic conferences, seminar, meetings, cme and workshop, ORGANISING SECRETARY VOSCON 2016, POSICON 2017
- Two months knee surgery fellowship at Gent, Belgium SICOT
- Two months specialist fellowship in Hip and knee joint replacement at Bologna, Italy
- Two months hip knee replacement fellowship Mumbai 2015
Professional Qualifications & Work Experience
- Currently working at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Nagpur (2021 - Present)
- Senior Orthopedic consultant - Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur (2007–2021).
- Joint Replacement Observership - Princeton Medical, USA (2025)
- Gold Medallist in MBBS, done his Post-Graduation in MS (Orthopedics) from GMC Nagpur and DNB (Orthopedics) from NBE New Delhi.
- YSF Convener (2019)
- M.S. (Orthopedics) and D.N.B. (Orthopedics) - Advanced medical training in orthopedic surgery.
- MNAMS - Recognized by the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
- Fellowship in Knee Surgery (Belgium) - International exposure to advanced joint replacement and arthroscopy techniques.
- SICOT Diploma - Global certification from the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
- AO National Faculty & AOTAP Hong Kong - Contributor to national and international orthopedic training programs.
- 23 years expertise in operating upon, Knee & Hip Joint Replacement, Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, Complex Trauma.
- Has successfully performed independently more than 8000 Orthopaedic surgeries, including 1000 Joint replacements and 1000 Arthroscopy procedures (2025).
- Has done maximum number of cases in Central India of limb salvage with Crush & Vascular injuries for which he got National recognition (2023).
Clinical Experience & Award
- Guinness Records for measuring shortest lady across World (2011)
- Eminent speaker at various International and National conferences more than 100 presentations
- Times leaders of healthcare award National Recognition 2025
- Two months spine fellowship at Pune and One year in Spine surgery at Nagpur
- Three years Casualty and emergency General orthopaedics amd Trauma surgery
- Four year teaching experience to MBBS, Nursing, Physio & Occup therapy students
- Research exp in conducting clinical trials, drug therapies and research projects
- Conducted MDR TB in Bone project under INCLEN, USA at GMC, Nagpur
- Gold Medal in Medicine by Nagpur university in 1998
- NTSE Scholarship holder, NSS scholarship, Scouts Course, Co-editor of Grapewine
- Hands on Cadaveric knee arthroplasty workshop at Bangkok, Thailand, 2011
AO Involvement
AO membership Number ID 100021434
AO Courses
- Orthopaedics Belgica Spring AO Meeting in knee trauma, Antwerp, Belgium 2005
- AO Introductory course Nagpur 2008
- AO Priciples and Basic course, Pune. 2010
- AO Advanced trauma course, Ahmedabad, Aug 2011
- First AOATP world congress Hongkong, May 2012, podium presentation on pelvic fractures
- AO SEC ORP national faculty, Nagpur 2013
- AO Focus workshop tibial condyle and distal femur Nagpur 2014
- FOCUS WORKSHOPS SHOULDER ELBOW FACULTY 2014, 2015 NAGPUR
- AO CLINIC FACULTY NAGPUR 2016
- AO TABLE INSTRUCTOR ADVANCED COURSE NAGPUR2016
- AO Masters Cadaveric skills workshop in pelviacetabular master course, Chulalongyarn medical school, Bangkok, Thailand, Aug 2016
- TEIM 2017 DELHI TRAUMA EXPERT MEETING
- AO PRINCIPLES COURSE NATIONL FACULTY, NAGPUR 2018
- AO PEER WORKSHOP, CHANDIGARH, 2019
- AO NATIONAL CONFERENCE, NATIONAL FACULTY, CHANDIGARH 2019
Upcoming
- AO PRINCIPLES COURSE, NATIONAL FACULTY, NAGPUR, OCT’19
- COCHAIRMAN AO ADVANCED PRINCIPLES COURSE PUNE, NOV’19
- FEP SHORTLISTED WITH FIRST WAITING IN QUE 2019
- SUBMITED AO JUBILEE FUND PROPOSAL 2019
Research, Publication & Presentation
Research, Publications, Paper And Poster Presentation
- Leprosy and orthopaedics Suregry article published in Health-Journal, Maharashtra
- Thesis work on Pelvi-acetabular surgery published by Nagpur university
- Presentation of paper on surgical technique of Mosaicplasty in VOS, 2004
- Poster presentation on pelvic injury patterns in IOACON, Agra
- Published case reports in Orthopaedics Today, IJO, trauma:
- Inevitable orthopedic second surgery in international journal of orthopedics sciences
- Hip replacement in complex acetabular fracture paper publication
- Quality control in elderly hip fracture patients JCI Audit
1. Four month old neglected anterior hip dislocation
2. Acute thigh compartment syndrome
3. Bilateral simultaneous inferior shoulder dislocation
4. Post- traumatic massive osteolysis of humeral head
- Role of Socio-economic factors in AVN femoral Head,in IJO
- Evaluation for treatment strategies for pelvic injuries, publication in JBJS
- Multiple paper presentation in VOS annual meet 2011, 2012 and 2013.
- Presented podium presentation on role of External fixator in pelvis injuries at AO-ATP world congress, held in hongkong in may 2012.
Workshop & Conferences Attended
- Clubfoot workshop, VOS, Nagpur 2002
- OA knee and Demo TKR surgery, Wardha 2002
- Current concepts in pelvi acetabular injury, Cochin 2003
- Annual conferences of VOS, MAOCON and IOA in 2004. 2005
- Ponseti clubfoot techniques, Akola 2004
- Basic hip and knee course, Nagpur 2004
- Advanced Illiazarov techniques, IOACON, Agra 2004
- University of Dundee Alumni knee arthroplasty conference in Pune 2004
- Orthopaedics Belgica Spring Meeting in knee symposium, Antwerp, Belgium 2005
- Hotspots in hip surgery, CHIREC Edith Cavell, Brussels, Belgium 2005
- Electro-physiologic monitoring in orthopaedics surgery, Gent, Belgium 2005
- Workshop on advances in arthroplasty, Stryker, Mumbai, 2007
- Advances in arthoplasty, Indo-German ortho association, Chennai, 2008
- Joint replacement concepts, Ranawat arthroplasty course, Kolkata, 2009
- AO Priciples and Basic course, Pune. 2010
- IOACON, Jaipur, Dec 2010
- Ganga operative arthroplasty course, Coimbtore, May 2011
- AO Advanced trauma course, Ahmedabad, Aug 2011
- Cadaveric skills workshop in knee arthroplasty, Chulalongyarn medical school, Bangkok, Thailand, Aug 2011
- First AOATP world congress Hongkong, May 2012, podium presentation
- FOCUS 2013 TIBIAL CONDYLE COURSE NAGPUR
- AO ORP COURSE FACULTY NAGPUR 2013
- KNEE SYMPOSIUM YAVATMAL 2014
- NATIONAL FACULTY MOACON 2014 AKOLA
- FACULTY VOSCON 2015 NAGPUR
- FACULTY VOSCON 2016 NAGPUR
- FACULTY VOSCON 2017 AMRAVATI
- SHOULDERCON FACULTY NAGPUR 2017
- FACULTY VOSCON 2018 NAGPUR
- TIE EXPERT DELHI CASE PRESENTATION 2017
- NAGPUR ARTHROPLASTY COURSE FACULTY 2017
- COMPLICATION MEETINGS CHAIRMAN 1 AND 2 NAGPUR 2017, 2018
- AMS EXECUTIVE MEMBER ORTHO CASE NAGPUR 2017
- WOUND MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIA 2018
- IMA WORKSHOP ON KNEE REPLACEMENT 2018
- NAGPUR ARTHROSCOPY COURSE FACULTY 2018
- ORTHO ACADEMICIA GOA NATIONAL FACULTY APRIL 2019
- AO NATIONAL CONFERENCE AO PEER WORKSHOP AND NATIONAL FACULTY CHANDIGARH 2019
- BEST VOS ORTHOPEDIC CASE 2019 JAN
- FACULTY FOOT ANKLE WORKSHOP MAR 2019 NAGPUR
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT /ATLS PROTOCOLS WORKSHOP NAGPUR 2019
Conditions Treated
Dr. Manoj Pahukar provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of orthopedic and spine conditions. His goal is to restore mobility, relieve pain, and improve overall quality of life.
Knee Arthritis
Degeneration of knee cartilage, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, is managed with medication, physiotherapy, or knee replacement surgery.
Hip Arthritis
Joint wear and tear leading to hip pain and difficulty walking, treated through both conservative and surgical methods, including hip replacement.
Ligament Injuries
ACL, PCL, and other ligament tears from sports or accidents, treated using advanced arthroscopic repair and rehabilitation techniques.
Meniscus Tears
Cartilage injuries in the knee that cause pain and swelling, often treated with minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.
Shoulder Injuries
Rotator cuff tears, dislocations, and impingement syndromes are treated with arthroscopy or open surgical repair.
Osteoporosis & Fragility Fractures
Weak bones leading to fractures, addressed through medical management and fracture stabilization techniques.
Fractures & Trauma
Simple to complex bone fractures are treated with advanced fixation methods for faster healing and function restoration.
Sports Injuries
Injuries from athletic activities are managed with a focus on quick recovery and safe return to sport.
Patient Care Philosophy
Patient Care Philosophy
The foundation of my practice is built on compassion, trust, and excellence. Every patient is unique, so their treatment should be too. I believe in providing care that not only treats the condition but also improves overall quality of life.
My Approach to Patients
From the first consultation to complete recovery, I focus on clear communication, thorough diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans. I prefer minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to ensure less pain, faster healing, and quicker return to daily activities.
Vision & Commitment
My vision is to make advanced orthopedic and spine care accessible to every patient in Nagpur and beyond. I am committed to delivering world-class surgical outcomes while supporting patients in regaining mobility, confidence, and independence.
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