Specialties: 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
Specialties: 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
A native Nevadan and proud graduate of Galena High School, Dr. Shukla received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. His orthopedic residency and a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery were completed at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Shukla specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, as well as, revision joint replacements and computer navigated joint replacements.
Dr. Shukla 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 Clinic since September 2016 and is the Director of the Total Joint Program for Renown Health System.
Outstanding, professional and explained everything. Excellent experience. Dr. Shukla made me feel comfortable and was very concerned with my health. I would recommend Dr. Shukla to anyone.
I have been afraid for a long time to have knee surgery. I really like Dr. Shukla, I feel so comfortable with him doing my surgery. Thank you.
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
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
Reno Orthopaedic Clinic offers joint replacement by some of the most experienced surgeons around. We offer same day surgeries that allow you to get back to a normal pain free life without having a long hospital stay.
During your time with us, we trust you will experience the orthopedic difference of excellence in joint replacement care.
