About the Doctor
Dr. Nitiraj Oberoi brings to the institution a unique blend of experience and expertise in the specialty of Orthopaedics, joint replacement and sports injuries. He carries with him over 29 years of experience in these fields. He is trained at the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi and The Royal College of Surgeons. After completing his training in New Delhi, he proceeded to The United Kingdom and at The Trinity College of Dublin, Ireland where he continued his training under various masters to develop his skills in the specialties that he offers. After completion of his training other countries, he returned to India and worked in various capacities in leading hospitals in Delhi / NCR area. He is a member of various societies and bodies and has been involved in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students for over a decade now. His interest in sports has taken him to be associated with various sports federations in India specially with commonwealth games.
Specialization
Orthopaedics / Bone & Joint Surgery
Awards
- His interest in sports has taken him to be associated with various sports federations in India specially with commonwealth games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopaedic Surgery
What are the common types of shoulder injuries?
osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, tearing of the rotator cuff, and shoulder fracture are some examples of shoulder injuries.
What is osteoarthritis?
It is a degenerative bone disease affecting people over 50 years and has no cure.
This is caused by the damage due to “wear and tear” of the cartilage. As a result of the worn out cartilage, the bones rub against each other and cause extreme pain.
What is inflammatory arthritis?
This is an umbrella term for a group of autoimmune diseases that have no cause. Autoimmune diseases are diseases that result when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues instead of foreign elements.
When is shoulder replacement surgery recommended?
Shoulder replacement surgery is recommended when there is shoulder pain which is severe and interferes with one’s daily activities, shoulder pain even during resting hours, weakness in the shoulder, and loss of motion of the shoulder.
What is tendon repair surgery?
A tendon repair surgery is a surgical intervention which is conducted to remove, replace, and/or repair a damaged tendon.
What are the risks of tendon repair surgery?
The risks associated with a tendon repair surgery are anesthesia allergy, loss of motion to a degree, scar tissue, and second tendon tear.
