Dr. Ankit Khurana Specialist Orthopedic Surgery
Years of Experience: 12
Nationality: India
Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi
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Dr. Ankit Khurana is a highly accomplished Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon who has served as orthopedic teaching faculty in New Delhi, India. He holds an impressive array of qualifications, including an MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), an MS in Orthopedics from PGIMER Chandigarh, a DNB, an MRCS (Glasgow), and an FRCS (Tr & Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His extensive training includes prestigious fellowships in Foot and Ankle Surgery at UAB, Alabama, USA (2019), Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine in Solihull, UK (2018), and a Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Barcelona, Spain (2024–25). Dr. Khurana’s clinical and academic expertise spans orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, and sports medicine. He previously served as a Senior Resident at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he honed his skills in high-volume tertiary care settings. As an Assistant Professor, he actively contributes to postgraduate education and mentorship. He has authored 40 journal publications—38 of which are indexed—and four book chapters in international publications. Dr. Khurana is a member of several professional bodies, including the Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA), AO Trauma, ISKSAA, and IFAS. He currently serves as an Executive Member of the Delhi Orthopedic Association (2021–24) and the Indian Foot and Ankle Society (2022–25). His academic contributions have earned him five Best Paper Awards at national and state conferences, as well as top honors in the IFAS Annual Quiz (runner-up in 2020, winner in 2021). Dedicated to advancing orthopedic care, Dr. Khurana is involved in numerous research projects and clinical trials, including comparative evaluations of surgical approaches in foot and ankle trauma, assessment of acetabular cup orientation in hip arthroplasty, and studies on ACL reconstruction techniques. His career goals focus on further specialization in foot and ankle surgery while continuing his commitment to teaching and academic collaboration. A prolific researcher, Dr. Khurana has authored 40 journal publications—38 of which are indexed—and four book chapters in international publications. His research portfolio includes randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews on topics such as minimally invasive surgery for calcaneal fractures, management of osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, and advanced surgical techniques in foot and ankle reconstruction. He has also contributed to studies on COVID-19’s impact on healthcare workers and innovations in orthopaedic trauma care. His work has garnered over 215 citations, with an H-index and i10 index of 9, underscoring the impact and relevance of his research in the orthopedic community.
Awards & Achievements
- Dr. Khurana has received five Best Paper Awards at national and state conferences. He was the runner-up in the IFAS Annual Quiz in 2020 and won first place in 2021. He currently serves as Executive Member of both the Delhi Orthopedic Association (2021–24) and the Indian Foot and Ankle Society (2022–25).
Research & Publications
- Khurana A, Dhillon MS, Prabhakar S, John R. Outcome evaluation of minimally invasive surgery versus extensile lateral approach in management of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a randomized control trial. The Foot. 2017;31:23–30.
- Khurana A, Kaushal GP, Gupta R, Verma V, Sharma K, Kohli M. Prevalence and clinical correlates of COVID-19 outbreak among health care workers in a tertiary level hospital in Delhi. MedRxiv. 2020;2020.07.21.20159301.
- Khurana A, Goyal A, Kirubakaran P, Akhand G, Gupta R, Goel N. Efficacy of autologous conditioned serum (ACS), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid (HA) and steroid for early osteoarthritis knee: a comparative analysis. Indian J Orthop. 2021;55:217–27.
- Khurana A, Dhankhar V, Goel N, Gupta R, Goyal A. Comparison of midterm results of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) versus Steroid for plantar fasciitis: a randomized control trial of 118 patients. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021;13:9–14.
- Khurana A, Kumar A, Katekar S, Kapoor D, Vishwakarma G, Shah A, et al. Is routine removal of syndesmotic screw justified? A meta-analysis. The Foot. 2021;49:101776.
- Khurana A, Vardhan A, Negi D. Osteomyelitis variolosa: Forgotten complication of an eradicated disease. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2019;10(4):811–5.
- Khurana A, Pitts CC, Alexander B, Patel A, Sutherland CR, Greco EM, et al. Predictors of Malreduction in Zone II and III 5th Metatarsal Fractures Fixed with an Intramedullary Screw: A Retrospective Analysis. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2020;5(4):2473011420S00284.
- Khurana A, Singh AK, Kumar N, Rajpal K, Verma G, Singh J. Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Tendon Transfer of Extensor Digitorum Longus Second Toe to Extensor Hallucis Longus for Chronic Traumatic Extensor Hallucis Longus Rupture. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia Pacific). 2024;11(2):89–93.
- Khurana A, Kumar N, Bansal H, Saini J, Singh J, Chugh V. Minimally invasive endoscopic management of tubercular tenosynovitis of the anterior tibial tendon. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2024;50:102359.
- Khurana A, Sethi A, Gupta SC, Malik K, Arora S, Jain V. Expanding Indications of Primary Arthrodesis in Selected Individuals for Managing Complex Hindfoot Trauma During COVID-19 Pandemic. Indian J Orthop. 2021;1–7.
- Khurana A, Jha A, Shah AB. Letter Regarding: Radiographic Analysis of National Football League Players’ Fifth Metatarsal Morphology Relationship to Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fracture Risk. Foot Ankle Int. 2020;41(2):246–47.
- Khurana A, Gupta SC, Malik K, Jain V. Reconfiguration of Strategy for Hand Surgery during COVID-19 Pandemic: Our Experience. J Orthop Joint Surg. 2021;3(1):63–64.
- Khurana A, Rai L, Gupta SN. A uniformity trial on soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.). Natl J Med Res. 1992;5(01):22–4.
- John R, Sharma S, Raj GN, Singh J, Varsha C, Arjun RHH, Khurana A. Current concepts in paediatric femoral shaft fractures. Open Orthop J. 2017;11 Suppl 2:353.
- Singh MS, Khurana A, Kapoor D, Katekar S, Kumar A, Vishwakarma G. Minimally invasive vs open distal metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus—a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020;11(3):348–56.
- Chouhan DK, Dhillon MS, John R, Khurana A. Management of neglected ACL avulsion fractures: a case series and systematic review. Injury. 2017;48:S54–S60.
- John R, Khurana A, Raj NG, Aggarwal P, Kanojia R, Chayapathi V. The ‘forgotten rubber band’ syndrome–A systematic review of a uniquely ‘desi’ complication with a case illustration. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2019;10(4):822–7.
- Andrews NA, Ray J, Dib A, Harrelson WM, Khurana A, Singh MS, Shah A. Diagnosis and conservative management of great toe pathologies: a review. Postgrad Med. 2021;133(4):409–20.
- Behera P, Khurana A, Saibaba B, Aggarwal S. Dealing with sub-trochanteric fracture in a child with osteopetrosis: A case report. Acta Orthop Belg. 2016;82(4):907–12.
- Singh G, Khurana A, Gupta S. Evaluation of direct anterior approach for revision total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review. Hip Pelvis. 2021;33(3):109.
Expertise
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Deformity Correction
- Arthroscopy
- Lower Limb Sports Medicine
- Trauma
Membership
- Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA)
- AO Trauma
- ISKSAA
- Indian Foot and Ankle Society (IFAS)
- Delhi Orthopedic Association (2021–24)
- Indian Foot and Ankle Society (2022–25)
