Orthopedist
Bone, joint and spine care, fractures, sports injuries, arthritis and back pain, with surgery honestly reserved for when it's truly needed.
Meet the Team
Our Orthopedist
Experienced, registered specialists consulting at Prudent International Health Clinic, Pune.

Dr. Girishchandra Bartakke
MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics)
- Viman Nagar, Pune
- On-call · by appointment
- 35+ years of experience
What We Treat
Treatments & Services
Common treatments and procedures offered at our clinic, tap “Learn more” on any card.
Fracture Management
Casting, splinting and surgical fixation of fractures, with proper follow-up to full function.
Most fractures heal beautifully with a well-moulded cast and disciplined follow-up X-rays. Displaced or unstable fractures need fixation, performed at partner hospitals, either way, rehabilitation is planned from day one, not after the cast comes off.
Joint Replacement Consultation
Honest evaluation of knee and hip replacement, timing, alternatives and what to expect.
Replacement is superb surgery done at the right time for the right knee. We exhaust genuine alternatives first, strengthening, weight loss, injections, and when replacement is due, you'll understand the implant options, costs and recovery before deciding.
Sports Injury Treatment
Diagnosis and staged return-to-play for sprains, tears, tendon and overuse injuries.
From weekend badminton injuries to marathon overuse, treatment follows the modern protocol: early protected movement (not blanket rest), targeted physio, and imaging only when it changes the plan. Return-to-sport is criteria-based, not calendar-based.
Arthritis Management
Long-term control of osteoarthritis and inflammatory joint disease, beyond painkillers.
Knee osteoarthritis responds to a bundle: quadriceps strengthening, weight reduction (each kilo lost removes four from the knee), activity modification and judicious injections. Inflammatory arthritis is co-managed with internal medicine.
Spine & Back Pain
Evaluation of back and neck pain, sciatica and disc problems, surgery rarely the answer.
Over 90% of back pain settles without surgery. We identify the red flags that genuinely need urgent imaging, treat the rest with structured physio and posture correction, and refer surgical cases, true nerve compression, to spine surgeons we trust.
Ligament Injury (ACL / MCL)
Assessment and management of knee ligament injuries, reconstruction when it's warranted.
Not every ACL tear needs reconstruction: age, sport and instability decide. We examine, confirm with MRI, and offer both structured rehab and surgical pathways with honest pros and cons, including realistic 9–12 month return-to-sport timelines after reconstruction.
Physiotherapy Referral
Structured physiotherapy prescriptions with specific goals, not a vague 'do some exercises'.
Physio works when it's specific. Every referral carries a written diagnosis, target milestones and review dates, coordinated with physiotherapy partners near you, and we check progress, not just attendance.
Osteoporosis Screening
Bone-density assessment and fracture prevention for post-menopausal women and seniors.
The first sign of osteoporosis shouldn't be a broken hip. DEXA-based screening, calcium/vitamin-D correction, bone-strengthening medication where indicated and fall-proofing advice cut fracture risk dramatically.
Listen to Your Body
When to See an Orthopedist
Book a consultation if you notice any of the following:
- Joint pain lasting more than two weeks
- Knee pain on stairs, or a knee that swells after activity
- Back pain radiating down the leg (sciatica)
- A sports injury with swelling or instability
- A suspected fracture, or pain after a fall
- Morning stiffness in multiple joints
- A fragility fracture, or osteoporosis risk after menopause
- Neck pain or posture problems from desk work
Prefer to talk it through?
Describe your symptoms and our team will tell you whether this is the right specialist, free, over the phone.
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Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers to what patients ask our team most.
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