Which is the best orthopedic doctor in Indore?
No single doctor is best for every problem. Check three things: verifiable qualifications and a medical council registration number, real experience with your specific condition, and Google reviews tied to an actual clinic address. Dr. Gaurav Jain is MBBS, D.Ortho, DNB (Orthopaedics), MNAMS, registered as MP-10754, fellowship-trained in spine surgery at Bombay Hospital Mumbai and in pediatric orthopedics at Wadia Hospital Mumbai, with 15+ years of practice and a 4.8-star Google rating from 232 reviews.
Do you perform knee and hip replacement surgery in Indore?
Yes. Total and partial knee replacement, total hip replacement, hemiarthroplasty for fracture neck of femur, and revision joint replacement are all performed. Most patients walk on the day of surgery and go home in three to five days. See the knee replacement and hip replacement pages for indications, recovery timeline and cost factors.
Where can I get a fracture treated in Indore?
Fractures in adults and children are treated at both Indore clinics, with an on-site plaster room. Depending on the X-ray, treatment may be a plaster or brace, closed reduction with K-wires, plating and screws, interlocking nailing, or an external fixator. Never let a fresh injury be massaged or tightly bandaged before an X-ray is taken.
Do I need surgery for my knee pain or back pain?
Usually not. The large majority of knee pain, back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain is treated successfully with medication, physiotherapy, weight reduction, activity modification and, where appropriate, injections. Surgery is advised only for advanced arthritis, a nerve being compressed with weakness, instability, or an injury that will not heal on its own.
What conditions does Dr. Gaurav Jain treat?
Dr. Gaurav Jain treats bone and joint problems in adults and children — knee and hip replacement for arthritis, fractures and trauma, sports injuries and ACL tears, back and neck pain, slip disc, frozen shoulder, osteoporosis and gout, along with pediatric conditions such as clubfoot, cerebral palsy, DDH, bow legs, limb deformity and scoliosis.
Where are the clinics located?
Consultations are available in Indore (370 Goyal Nagar near Angel Hospital, and Sainath Colony) Monday to Saturday, and at Rainbow Children Hospital, Bhopal on alternate Sundays.
How do I book an appointment?
Click ‘Book Appointment’, pick your date, clinic location and time slot, and fill in your details. You’ll receive instant confirmation by email and WhatsApp.
How early should clubfoot or a birth deformity be treated?
The earlier, the better. Clubfoot is best treated in the first few weeks of life with the Ponseti method, and most birth deformities give the best results when treated early. Consult as soon as you notice a problem.
Do you treat newborns and infants?
Yes. Dr. Gaurav Jain regularly treats newborns, infants and children, including conditions present at birth such as clubfoot, DDH and congenital deformities.
What is the consultation fee?
The consultation fee is ₹800. Pay online while booking and get a 40% discount — just ₹500.
What payment methods are accepted?
You can pay online via UPI, Google Pay, cards or net banking while booking (with a 40% discount), or pay at the clinic during your visit.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring any previous medical reports, X-rays, prescriptions and a valid ID proof. Arriving 10 minutes early helps us serve you faster.
Can I get a second opinion before surgery?
Absolutely. You’re welcome to book a consultation for a second opinion. Bring your reports and imaging, and you’ll get a clear explanation of both surgical and non-surgical options.
Is online / video consultation available?
Yes. Online consultation is available — book an appointment and reply to your confirmation email to arrange a video consultation.
Who is the best pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Indore?
There is no single best surgeon for every child — the right choice depends on your child's condition. Look for three things: dedicated fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics rather than general orthopedics alone, regular hands-on experience with your child's specific problem, and verifiable patient feedback. Dr. Gaurav Jain is a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon (Wadia Hospital, Mumbai) with 15+ years of practice, over 1,000 surgeries and a 4.8-star Google rating, consulting at Goyal Nagar and Sainath Colony in Indore and at Rainbow Hospital, Bhopal.
What does a pediatric orthopedic surgeon do?
A pediatric orthopedic surgeon treats bone, joint, muscle and spine problems in children, from newborns to teenagers. Because a child's bones are still growing, the same injury or deformity behaves very differently than it would in an adult — growth plates can be damaged, and some deformities correct themselves with growth while others steadily worsen. A child bone specialist is trained to tell those two apart and to time treatment around growth.
How is a child orthopedic doctor different from a general orthopedic surgeon?
General orthopedic training is built mainly around adult bones, which have stopped growing. A paediatric orthopaedic fellowship adds growth-plate injuries, birth deformities such as clubfoot and DDH, neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy, and growth-guided correction techniques. For a newborn or a growing child, those differences change both the diagnosis and the right moment to treat.
When should I take my child to a pediatric orthopedic specialist in Indore?
Book a consultation if you notice a foot turned inward at birth, a limp, uneven leg lengths, a clicking or stiff hip in a baby, bow legs or knock knees that are worsening or affect only one leg, delayed walking, a curved back or uneven shoulders, persistent bone or joint pain (especially at night), or any injury with swelling where the child will not use the limb. Early assessment is usually simple and reassuring; a late one often leaves fewer options.
What are the most common bone problems in children?
The conditions seen most often are clubfoot (CTEV), developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), bow legs and knock knees, in-toeing and out-toeing, flat feet, fractures around the growth plate, Perthes disease, deformities related to cerebral palsy, limb length discrepancy, scoliosis, and growing pains.
Is surgery always needed for a child's bone problem?
No. Most pediatric orthopedic problems are treated without surgery — serial plaster casts (as in the Ponseti method for clubfoot), bracing, physiotherapy, activity changes, or simply watchful monitoring while the child grows. Surgery is advised only when a deformity will not correct with growth, or when it is causing pain, stiffness or loss of function.
What is the Ponseti method for clubfoot treatment?
The Ponseti method corrects clubfoot with a series of gentle weekly plaster casts, usually followed by a small release of the Achilles tendon and then a foot-abduction brace worn for a few years. It is the internationally accepted first-line treatment and gives the best results when it is started within the first few weeks after birth.
Can a pediatric orthopedic surgeon treat fractures in children?
Yes — children's fractures are a core part of pediatric orthopedics. Most heal well in a plaster cast, but fractures that involve the growth plate need careful assessment and follow-up, because a growth-plate injury that is missed can leave a crooked or shorter limb years later.
Why does early treatment matter so much in pediatric orthopedics?
Because growth itself is part of the treatment. While a child is still growing, many deformities can be corrected with casts, braces or a small growth-guiding procedure. Once growth is complete, the same problem usually needs a much larger corrective operation.
Does Dr. Gaurav Jain treat adults as well as children?
Yes. Alongside pediatric orthopedics, Dr. Gaurav Jain is fellowship-trained in spine surgery and treats adults with back and neck pain, disc prolapse, scoliosis, osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and other bone and joint conditions.
