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Orthopedic Surgeon

Chitranjan Singh Ranawat

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Co-developed the Ranawat Orthopedic Foundation advancing joint replacement surgery techniques.

Chitranjan Singh Ranawat was an American orthopedic surgeon of Indian origin.

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Dr. Ranawat personally trained over 75 Indian surgeons who now perform nearly half of all hip and knee arthroplasties in India.

The Story

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In 1935, Chitranjan Singh Ranawat was born in Sarwania, Madhya Pradesh, and pursued his early medical education at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore, before moving to the US for advanced orthopedic training.
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🌟 By 1969, Ranawat earned his American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certification after working at St. Peters Hospital and Albany Medical Center, marking his formal entry into American orthopedic practice.
3In the early 1970s, he joined the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York as the first arthroplasty fellow, stepping into a pioneering role in joint replacement surgery.
4🌟 Alongside Albert Burstein at HSS, he co-invented a hip replacement implant that was commercialized by Biomet, influencing implant technology worldwide.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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In 1969, Ranawat became certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a crucial milestone marking his acceptance in the US surgical community after initial training in India and Canada.

📸 Through the Years

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🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth
Born in Sarwania, Madhya Pradesh
Chitranjan Singh Ranawat was born to Bhairon Singh and Udai Kumari Ranawat in Sarwania, a village in Madhya Pradesh, India.
1935
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Career
Joined Hospital for Special Surgery
Started at HSS as a hand fellow and became their first arthroplasty fellow on the Surgical Arthritis Service.
1966
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Career
Certified by American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
After training at St. Peters Hospital and Albany Medical Center, Ranawat was certified as an orthopedic surgeon in the United States.
1969
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Founded Ranawat Foundation
Established a philanthropic organization to support orthopedic education, research, and implant donation, particularly benefiting India.
1986
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Award
Awarded Padma Bhushan
Received the third highest civilian award of India for his contributions to medicine and orthopedic surgery.
2001
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Death
Death of Chitranjan Singh Ranawat
Passed away on September 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering orthopedic surgeon and mentor.
2025
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💡SURPRISING

Ranawat co-invented a hip replacement implant with Albert Burstein that was commercialized by Biomet, a company specializing in orthopedic implants, linking surgical practice with biomedical innovation.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

The Ranawat Foundation, established in 1986, has donated over $10 million worth of orthopedic implants to Indian hospitals, a direct philanthropic link between his American career and Indian healthcare.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

More than 75 Indian surgeons trained personally by Dr. Ranawat now perform nearly half of all hip and knee arthroplasties in India, demonstrating his deep influence on Indian orthopedic surgery.

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"God bless you all and God Bless America."

— Chitranjan Singh Ranawat

🎙️ Speeches & Recordings

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Dr. Ranawat Sigma Knee Patella Crepitas Panel Discussion 21
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Dr. Ranawat Sigma Knee Patella Crepitas Panel Discussion 21
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Dr. Ranawat Sigma Knee Patella Crepitas Panel Discussion 21
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Dr.Ranawat Speech in Indian Arthroplasty Association's 8th Biennial Conference 2011 at Novotel HICC
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Dr.Ranawat Speech in Indian Arthroplasty Association's 8th Biennial Conference 2011 at Novotel HICC
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🌱 What changed because of them

Ranawat revolutionized orthopedic surgery through implant innovation and surgical techniques, influencing institutions like the Hospital for Special Surgery and Lenox Hill Hospital. His philanthropic Ranawat Foundation facilitated access to advanced implants and training in India, directly impacting the quality and availability of joint replacement surgery. The annual Chitranjan S. Ranawat, MD Award by The Knee Society perpetuates his commitment to orthopedic research excellence.

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