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Sanjai Shukla, MD

  • Specialities

    Minimally Invasive Hip & Knee Replacement, Computer-Navigated Joint Replacement

  • Fellowship

    Adult Reconstructive Surgery - Rush University Medical Center

  • Residency

    Rush University Medical Center

  • Medical School

    Duke University School of Medicine

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

About

A native Nevadan and proud graduate of Galena High School, Dr. Shukla received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. His completed both his orthopedic residency and a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Dr. Shukla specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, as well as revision joint replacements and computer-navigated joint replacements.

He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He has published award-winning research in the field of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Shukla has been with the Reno Orthopedic Center since 2016 and is the Director of the Total Joint Program for Renown Health System.

Publications

  • Publications

    Shukla, SK, Chen, LE, Qi, WN, Seaber, AV, Urbaniak, JR. Effects of a cell permeable inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa-B on skeletal muscle microcirculation following ischemia/reperfusion (publication pending).

  • Shukla, SK, Cohen, MS. Symptomatic Medial Epicondyle Nonunion: Treatment by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with a Tension Band Construct. Accepted for publication in Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surgery; Dec. 2010

  • Shukla, SK, Cohen, MS. Human Bite Wounds to the Hand. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 21 (6): 556-558, Nov/Dec. 2010

  • Shukla, SK, Ward, JP, Jacofsky, MC, Sporer, SM, Paprosky, WG, Della Valle, CJ. Perioperative Testing for Persistent Sepsis Following Resection Arthroplasty of the Hip for Periprosthetic Infection. Journal of Arthroplasty 25 (6) Supplement pgs. 87-91; Sept. 2010 Winner of 2009 AAHKS Clinical Research Award

  • Shukla, SK, Cohen, MS. Scapholunate Ligament Direct Repair and Capsulodesis. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine 18 (3) pgs. 130-133; Sept. 2010

  • Sah, A, Shukla, SK, Della Valle, CJ, Berger, RA, Rosenberg, AG, Paprosky, WG. Hybrid Stem Fixation in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Results at a mean of 5 years. Accepted for publication in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, August 2010

  • Shukla, SK, Ella Valle, CJ, Paprosky, WG. Femoral Defect Classification in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Online chapter at www.totaljoint-iep.com. Published 11-19-2009

  • Presentations

    Shukla, SK, Ward, JP, Jacofsky, MC, Sporer, SM, Paprosky, WG, Della Valle, CJ. Perioperative Testing for Persistent Sepsis Following Resection Arthroplasty of the Hip for Periprosthetic Infection. Presented at Mid-America Orthopaedic Association annual conference, Austin, TX. April 2010

  • Shukla, SK, Ward, JP, Jacofsky, MC, Sporer, SM, Paprosky, WG, Della Valle, CJ. Perioperative Testing for Persistent Sepsis Following Resection Arthroplasty of the Hip for Periprosthetic Infection. Presented at American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons annual conference, Dallas, TX. August 2009

  • Shukla, SK, Chen, LE, Qi, WN, Seaber, AV, Urbaniak, JR. Inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-B improves skeletal muscle microcirculation following ischemia/reperfusion. Poster presentation at Duke University Annual AOA day. May 2004

  • Shukla, SK, Chen, LE, Qi, WN, Seaber, AV, Urbaniak, JR. Effects of a cell permeable inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa-B on skeletal muscle microcirculation following ischemia/reperfusion. Poster presentation at American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. January 2004

  • Shukla, SK. Effects of hyperhomocysteinemia on coronary and carotid function. Podium presentation at the American Heart Association Summer Scholar Conference, Davis, CA. August 1999

  • Shukla, SK, Glass, CC. Feasibility of anaerobic waste processing units. Podium presentation at Department of Energy EPSCOR scholar conference, Las Vegas, NV. August 1998

"Dr. Shukla is as genuine as they get. He's professional with down to earth personality and communication. If you're going to a joint replaced, he's your man!"

Daniel

"Once again I'm very impressed with everyone I met with at ROC, from the check-in process through meeting with Dr. Shukla and Davis Ayers, PA. Both were very good at explaining everything we wanted to know about the knee replacement. They sent me on to scheduling and health check, and again, the technicians I saw were helpful, kind, and efficient. I'm very pleased to be going to ROC. Thank you."

Anonymous

"I had a total left knee replacement on Wednesday, December 11th and walked out of the hospital 24 hours later. I'd had a right knee replacement 6+ years ago but this one, performed by Dr. Shukla, was way better. I walked better and faster and with way less pain. My opioid use consisted of five OxyContin and 12 Tramadol. Physically, I am at the very least 10 days ahead of my previous knee surgery. Dr. Shukla is easy to talk with, spends time ensuring you understand the procedure, and the ROC staff have been helpful."

Anonymous

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