About Me

DR. LALIT BAFNA

Dr. Lalit Bafna is USA Yale University trained, highly skilled, reliable and one of the best arthroscopic surgeon in Delhi. He is highly trained arthroscopy and sports medicine surgeon in New Delhi India, specialising in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy surgery, Joint replacement and Trauma along with other orthopaedic injury treatment with expertise of more than 10 years. He treats sports injury and other orthopaedic injuries including hip, ankle, foot, elbow, wrist with special interest in knee and shoulder issues that hinders patients and athletes quality of life.

Dr. Lalit Bafna is serving as consultant in Department of Orthopaedics at National Heart Institute Hospital East of Kailash, Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj, and New Delhi. After perusing MBBS degree from B J Medical College, Pune, he has completed his Masters in Orthopedic surgery from University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi University. Following this he did senior residency from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi. Following this he persuaded Fellowship by National Board (FNB) in the field of arthroscopy and sports medicine from sports injury centre, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Following this he worked in Max Smart Hospital, Saket as consultant in Department of Orthopaedics. After this he has completed advance knee and shoulder fellowship from ONS Foundation, Yale University, USA. Following this he worked in Primus Hospital as senior consultant.

Dr. Lalit Bafna has vast experience in performing arthroscopy, trauma and joint replacement surgeries. He has actively participated in pre and post-Operative care of patients in outpatient as well as in-patient department. In last few years asides from domestic cases Dr. Lalit has operated many international patients. He has sound knowledge of the subject and fine surgical skills. He runs OPD at National heart Institute Hospital, Holy Angels Hospital Vasant Vihar, and he has rights of admission under his personal care.

Dr. Lalit Bafna has induced in advance procedures to help people with painless and fast reviving methods. Considering his knowledge in field of sports medicine and rehabilitation he gives apt advice regarding fitness and return to sports. He suggests simple activities that can improve bone health. He is very kind and approachable person who believes in making his patients feel comfortable with his friendly nature.

Work Experience in Orthopedics:

Over All 10 Years Experience.

Training involved management of trauma (elective and emergency cases), arthroscopy and arthroplasty. I received training in:

  • Advance Knee Arthroscopy (ACL AND PCL reconstruction , MCL AND LCL repair as well as reconstruction, Meniscal procedures, Cartilage and Synovial procedures)
  • Advance shoulder arthroscopy bankart repair, rotator cuff repair, Subacromial decompression, SLAP repair , Capsular release, Synovectomy etc.
  • Sports related injuries (Dislocation, Ligament and Tendon Injuries)
  • Joint preservation procedures (Mosaicplasty, Autologous Chondrocyte Impalntation )
  • Biological joint preservation procedures (Stem Cells, Bone Marrow)
  • Aspirate Concentration (BMAC) and Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy
  • Sports Rehabilitation
  • Hip, knee and shoulder joint Arthroplasty – Primary & Revision
  • Basic trauma life support
  • Closed fracture reduction techniques and functional cast bracing
  • AO plating and nailing techniques
  • Tendon and ligament repairs and reconstruction
  • External fixation techniques for upper & lower limb and pelvic fractures

Awards:

Awarded second prize for paper titled“Evaluation of imprint cytology as an early diagnostic modality compared with histopathology in vertebral lesions" at Delhi Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference (DOACON)-2013.

Speciality Interests:

  • Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
    Knee (ACL, PCL, Meniscal Injuries, cartilage injuries, Patella injury)
    (Labral tear in shoulder dislocation, Rotator cuff tear, A C joint injuries
    Ankle, hip ,elbow arthroscopy)
  • Joint replacement... Hip, knee , shoulder
  • Orthopedic trauma... Complex trauma with geriatric fracture surgeries
  • Sports medicine rehabilitation and return to sports drills

Life Member of:

  • Life Member of Delhi Medical Council
  • Life Member of Maharashtra Medical Council
  • Life Member of Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Life Member of Delhi Orthopedic Association
  • Life Member of Indian Arthroscopy Society