Dr. Rahul Banerjee, MD

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Dr. Rahul Banerjee, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with a passion for his work and for the people he serves. After earning his medical degree and finishing residency, he spent an additional year completing an orthopedic fellowship before serving in the United States Air Force. Dr. Banerjee was assigned to work with the United States Army, treating injured patients and training orthopedic residents at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center.

During his service, he was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and treated injured soldiers and civilians. In 2010, Dr. Banerjee organized a group of his colleagues to travel to Haiti to treat injured patients after the earthquake. “I have taken care of many of the worst injuries imaginable over the past 20 years including car accidents, war injuries, falls and motorcycle crashes,” Dr. Banerjee says. “This experience has given me a unique perspective and confidence in treating complex orthopaedic problems for my patients today.”

Today, Dr. Banerjee works alongside physician assistant Briana Hodgson, PA-C at his practice, North Texas Orthopaedic and Spine, LLC, in Plano and Carrollton. Their clinical interests encompass hip and knee replacement (including direct anterior hip replacement), treatment of fractures and injuries, and management of complex orthopedic problems including infections, nonunions, leg length discrepancy, and bone loss. Dr. Banerjee is a sought-after expert in joint replacement, fracture treatment and complex revision surgery.

Call Dr. Banerjee today at 214-592-9955.

7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures

7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures.

7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the compression of the median nerve in the wrist, which can cause pain and numbness in the hand. Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms.

Use of Robotic-Assisted TKA Has Grown Substantially, Study Finds

Use of Robotic-Assisted TKA Has Grown Substantially, Study Finds.

Use of Robotic-Assisted TKA Has Grown Substantially, Study Finds Although still representing a small percentage of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures performed in the US, nationwide use of a robotic system for TKA grew more than 2000% between 2010 and 2018, according to recent study from Hospital for Special Surgery.

Common causes and treatments for a separated shoulder

Common causes and treatments for a separated shoulder.

Common causes and treatments for a separated shoulder A shoulder separation is an injury to the acromioclavicular joint on the top of the shoulder. The shoulder joint is formed at the junction of three bones: the collarbone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), and the arm bone (humerus). A shoulder separation occurs where the clavicle and the scap...

Management of Open Elbow Fractures - The Experiences and Outcomes from a UK Major Trauma Centre

Management of Open Elbow Fractures - The Experiences and Outcomes from a UK Major Trauma Centre.

Management of Open Elbow Fractures - The Experiences and Outcomes from a UK Major Trauma Centre Open fractures about the elbow are an infrequent but complex injury with limited existing literature. The aims of the study were to review: the treatment strategies of open elbows fractures, functional outcome and complication rates associated with the injury and correlate the outcome with the topog...

5 Options for Knee Cartilage Replacement and Repair

5 Options for Knee Cartilage Replacement and Repair.

5 Options for Knee Cartilage Replacement and Repair Advances in orthopedic medicine provide many options for treating knee injuries. Some long-standing approaches include surgery to repair torn cartilage or knee joint replacement. In addition to these, there are now minimally invasive treatments using cartilage taken from elsewhere in the body or reg...

Causes and Treatments for Stiff Fingers

Causes and Treatments for Stiff Fingers.

Causes and Treatments for Stiff Fingers Stiff fingers can be cumbersome, and arthritis or minor injuries are common causes. In some cases, health issues involving the bones, connective tissues, or muscles in the hand are responsible.

What to know about tendinitis

What to know about tendinitis.

What to know about tendinitis Tendinitis — also known as tendonitis — is the inflammation of a tendon. It usually happens when a person overuses or injures a tendon during physical activity.

Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery

Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery.

Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery Older adults have a higher risk of delirium after hip and knee surgery if they're taking anxiety, depression or insomnia drugs, researchers say.

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Medicare’s Reimbursement System Equates Outpatient TKA with Outpatient UKA

Medicare’s Reimbursement System Equates Outpatient TKA with Outpatient UKA.

Medicare’s Reimbursement System Equates Outpatient TKA with Outpatient UKA Reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System fails to account for the higher level of complexity in performing total knee arthroplasty compared with unicompartmental knee arthroplasty – which could be quite costly for facilities, according to a study from The Rothman Institute.

Return to Sport and Weightlifting Analysis Following Distal Biceps Tendon Repair

Return to Sport and Weightlifting Analysis Following Distal Biceps Tendon Repair.

Return to Sport and Weightlifting Analysis Following Distal Biceps Tendon Repair Rupture of the distal biceps tendon is an increasingly frequent injury sustained predominantly by middle aged males. Despite the prevalence of sport in this age group, little is known regarding return to sport outcomes following surgery.

What Do Surgeons Need to Know About Pain Management After Shoulder Surgery?

What Do Surgeons Need to Know About Pain Management After Shoulder Surgery?

What Do Surgeons Need to Know About Pain Management After Shoulder Surgery? Dr. Vani Sabesan answers ICJR’s questions about multimodal pain management following shoulder procedures, the role of patient education, and how state laws are changing opioid prescribing habits.

Tennis Elbow Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Tennis Elbow Surgery: Everything You Need to Know.

Tennis Elbow Surgery: Everything You Need to Know A lateral epicondylitis release is a surgery commonly used to treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). It is used when conservative treatments fail to resolve the pain and loss of grip strength caused by this overuse injury. By cutting the damaged tendon at the point where it attaches to the bone...

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What Is Limb Salvage?

What Is Limb Salvage?

What Is Limb Salvage? Limb salvage is a surgical procedure to save a limb (usually one of the lower extremities) that is at high risk of amputation. The need for limb salvage can result from several different underlying causes, including various types of trauma, diabetes, vascular disease, cancer, or neuropathy.

The 8 best knee stretches and exercises for knee pain relief

The 8 best knee stretches and exercises for knee pain relief.

The 8 best knee stretches and exercises for knee pain relief Lower body strengthening exercises may offload unwanted stressors on the knee joint by improving shock absorption through enhanced muscle strength.

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Do Hip-Opening Exercises Actually Provide Relief for Tight Hips?

Do Hip-Opening Exercises Actually Provide Relief for Tight Hips?

Do Hip-Opening Exercises Actually Provide Relief for Tight Hips? When you do regular things like sitting — a lot — or even lightweight torturous things like wearing the wrong shoes, you can weaken your hips and bring about tightness and pain. if you’ve been feeling the strain for a while now, you’ve most likely Googled every hip-opening exercise and hip-o...

Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview

Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview.

Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview Transient osteoporosis of the hip is a condition that occurs for unknown reasons. The condition is characterized by a spontaneous onset of hip pain associated with x-ray signs of osteoporosis and MRI evidence of bone inflammation.

What to know about kneecap dislocation

What to know about kneecap dislocation.

What to know about kneecap dislocation A kneecap becomes dislocated when the patella bone, which sits at the front of the knee, comes out of position. In the process, the connective tissues that hold the bone in place may stretch and tear.

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed?

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed?

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed? A doctor or physiotherapist can use one of more than 25 functional tests during a physical exam to diagnosis a torn rotator cuff. Some of these tests directly indicate a rotator cuff injury and others rule out similar injuries like nerve impingement or torn labrum.

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed?

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed?

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed? A doctor or physiotherapist can use one of more than 25 functional tests during a physical exam to diagnosis a torn rotator cuff. Some of these tests directly indicate a rotator cuff injury and others rule out similar injuries like nerve impingement or torn labrum.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) estimates that two million people are treated for plantar fasciitis every year. Here’s everything you need to know about what causes it, who’s at risk, how to manage it, and much more.

How to Know if You Have a Sprained Wrist

How to Know if You Have a Sprained Wrist.

How to Know if You Have a Sprained Wrist The wrist is often injured, and there are many different types of injuries you could sustain including a sprained wrist, wrist fracture, ligament tear, etc. Most often, a sprained wrist takes place because of a fall or sudden twisting motion of the wrist.

Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview

Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview.

Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview Transient osteoporosis of the hip is a condition that occurs for unknown reasons. The condition is characterized by a spontaneous onset of hip pain associated with x-ray signs of osteoporosis and MRI evidence of bone inflammation.

What to know about kneecap dislocation

What to know about kneecap dislocation.

What to know about kneecap dislocation A kneecap becomes dislocated when the patella bone, which sits at the front of the knee, comes out of position. In the process, the connective tissues that hold the bone in place may stretch and tear.

Post-Traumatic Hip Arthritis
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Hip pain after a prior injury or fracture of the hip can result in post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Dr. Banerjee specializes in the treatment of post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the hip. Please call for an appointment today at 214-592-9955.

Rahul Banerjee MD is Highly Recommended by locals!

Rahul Banerjee MD is Highly Recommended by locals! We greatly appreciate your support and referrals. It drives our business, and we couldn't do what we do without you!

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed?

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed?

How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed? A doctor or physiotherapist can use one of more than 25 functional tests during a physical exam to diagnosis a torn rotator cuff. Some of these tests directly indicate a rotator cuff injury and others rule out similar injuries like nerve impingement or torn labrum.