About

Dr. Rajni Ranjan is Professor and Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at the School of Medical Sciences & Research (SMS&R), Sharda University. He has over 17 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery, medical education, research, and hospital administration. His clinical expertise encompasses complex trauma, arthroscopy, joint replacement, and regenerative orthopaedics. He is committed to delivering evidence-based patient care while fostering excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. He has also held key administrative positions, including Deputy Medical Superintendent and Nodal Officer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experience

• Over 17 years of teaching and clinical experience in Orthopaedics.
• Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics, SMS&R, Sharda University.
• Former Deputy Medical Superintendent, Sharda Hospital (2019–2022).
• Clinician Expert, Institutional Ethics Committee.

Qualification

• MBBS – VSS Medical College, Sambalpur
• MS (Orthopaedics) – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
• DNB (Orthopaedics)
• Fellowship in Sports Medicine (Sports Injury Centre, New Delhi)
• Fellowship in Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy (Sports Injury Centre, New Delhi)

Award & Recognition

• Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics
• IOA Yuva Mentor Fellowship (2021)
• Deputy Medical Superintendent, Sharda Hospital (2019–2022)
• Nodal Officer during the COVID-19 pandemic
•    Active contributor to academic conferences, CMEs, and cadaveric workshops

Research

• More than 50 publications in national and international indexed journals.
• Research interests include Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in fracture healing, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) in osteoarthritis, arthroscopy, trauma, and joint replacement.
• Guided postgraduate dissertations and PhD scholars.
• Inventor of innovative orthopaedic surgical devices with patent applications.

Certifications

• DNB (Orthopaedics)
• Fellowship in Sports Medicine (2016)
• Fellowship in Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy (2022)

Area of Interest

• Trauma & Fracture Management
• Sports Injuries & Arthroscopy
• Hip & Knee Joint Replacement
• Regenerative Orthopaedics (PRP & BMAC)
• Medical Education & Orthopaedic Research