Orthopedic surgeon Chitranjan Ranawat, MD, had died, Hospital for Special Surgery announced Sept. 29.
Dr. Ranawat was an alumnus of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery where he completed fellowships in reconstructive and hand surgery, according to a LinkedIn post.
He was also founder of The Knee Society, past president of The Hip Society, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and other orthopedic organizations, The Hip Society & The Knee Society said in a post.
“Dr. Ranawat’s contributions to joint replacement surgery are legendary,” Hospital for Special Surgery said in its post. “He was instrumental in the design and development of numerous implants which improved the lives of countless patients. Dr. Ranawat’s vision, mentorship, and humanity will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.”
Dr. Ranawat was a clinical professor of orthopedics at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City and an attending surgeon at HSS.
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