Dr. Rahul Banerjee, MD

04/22/2022

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03/26/2022

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.

02/08/2022

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.

02/07/2022

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.

02/01/2022

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...

01/31/2022

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...

01/25/2022

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...

01/24/2022

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.

01/17/2022

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.

01/10/2022

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.

09/11/2021

We will Never Forget.

09/06/2021

We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend! Happy Labor Day!