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Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD

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(518 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: hip arthritis, knee pain, knee arthritis, and more.

5885 Harrison Avenue Suite 2300
Cincinnati, OH 45248

(513) 791-5200

Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD is an orthopedist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD is affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and CHRIST HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES III LLC.

Office Locations

5885 Harrison Avenue Suite 2300
Cincinnati, OH 45248

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10701 East Boulevard L. S. Cleveland Vamc (541)
Cleveland, OH 44106

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2139 Auburn Avenue Suite C920a
Cincinnati, OH 45219

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4460 Red Bank Expwy. Suite 110
Cincinnati, OH 45227

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The Christ Hospital Health Network

6939 Cox Road Suite 370
Liberty Township, OH 45069

(513) 791-5200

(513) 791-5229

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Some issues Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“It was the VA's newest spine surgeon, Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, who ultimately took a closer look at Strum's broken...”—"Cincy VA patient: I was a victim of cost cutting", WCPO Cincinnati, March 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
doctor visit	149
hospital care	15
injections	11
inpatient care	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	468
hospital care	52
injections	42
inpatient care	52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	237

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	30
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	363
hospital care	28
injections	25
inpatient care	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	170

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	15
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	212
hospital care	21
injections	15
inpatient care	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	226

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	34
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
doctor visit	154
injections	47
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	269
hospital care	29
injections	28
inpatient care	29
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	15
Less than 65	82
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surg.) and has a state license in Ohio.

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surg.)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Christ Hospital Health Network

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

CHRIST HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES III LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 518 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-16