About Me:

Biography

Dr. Ameya Rangnekar is a distinguished spine surgeon with over a decade of experience in advanced spine care and minimally invasive techniques. He holds a DNB in Orthopedics, MNAMS, and dual FMISS certifications in spine surgery. Dr. Rangnekar specializes in a range of spine treatments, including advanced spine surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), and comprehensive non-surgical spine care.
Currently serving as a freelance spine surgeon and honorary consultant at prominent institutions such as Choithram Hospital and Shalby Hospital in Indore, Dr. Rangnekar has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. His research includes notable studies on intraoperative techniques, spinal anesthesia versus general anesthesia, and innovative methods for spine stabilization. Dr. Rangnekar is an active member of several esteemed organizations, including the Indian Orthopedic Association, AO SPINE, and the Asia Pacific Spine Society.
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Speciality

- Advanced Spine Surgeries;
- Minimally Invasive Techniques;
- Comprehensive Non-Surgical Care;
- Global Training and Mentorship.
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Experience (In years)

10 Years
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Fields of Expertise

- Specialized in Spine Care;
- Surgical Treatments;
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS);
- Non-Surgical Spine Treatments.
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Fellow Membership

- Indian Orthopedic Association;
- AO SPINE;
- Indore Orthopedic Association;
- National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS);
- Minimal Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharat (MISSAB);
- Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS);
- Maharashtra Medical Council;
- Indore Orthopedic Association.
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Past Positions

- DNB Orthopedic Surgery at Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore.
Freelance Spine Surgeon/Honorary
- Honorary visiting Consultant at Choithram Hospital, Indore;
- Shalby Hospital, Indore;
- Arihant Hospital, Indore;
- Cloth Market Hospital, Indore.
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Publications

- Numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. Published articles on minimally invasive spine surgery and presented papers on various spine-related topics, contributing significantly to the field’s body of knowledge;
- Intraoperative Anteropulsion of an Interbody Fusion Cage During Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Case Report;
- Awake spinal fusion: a retrospective analysis of minimal invasive single level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion done under spinal anesthesia in 150 cases;
- A Prospective Study of the Accidental Durotomies in Microendoscopic Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgeries. Incidence, Surgical Outcomes, Postoperative Patient Mobilization Protocol;
- Peri-operative Management and the Role of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in a Case of Hemophilia B;
- Efficiency of Spinal Anesthesia versus General Anesthesia for Minimal Invasive Single Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Analysis of 178 Patients;
- Awake Microtubular Spinal Decompression: A Step Towards Better Peri-Operative Patient Safety, and Satisfaction;
- Safety, efficacy, surgical, and radiological outcomes of short segment occipital plate and C2 transarticular screw construct for occipito-cervical instability;
- Efficiency of Spinal Anesthesia versus General Anesthesia for Minimal Invasive Single Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Analysis of 178 Patients;
- Safety, efficacy, surgical, and radiological outcomes of short segment occipital plate and C2 transarticular screw construct for occipito-cervical instability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Awards and Recognitions

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Appointment Days and Timings

Monday to Saturday (10am to 5 pm)