Dr. Shahrukh Khan holds the prestigious FIFA Diploma in Sports Medicine – an internationally accredited qualification granted by the world football governing body. He is one of only a handful of orthopaedic surgeons in Delhi with this rare credential, making him uniquely equipped to manage complex sports injuries in athletes of all levels.
His training at the Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjung Hospital – one of India's premier sports medicine facilities – further honed his expertise in managing acute and chronic sports-related musculoskeletal conditions.
Trusted by Champions: Dr. Shahrukh has treated elite athletes and members of teams associated with national sports champions, bringing the same world-class care to all his patients.
Sports Injuries We Treat
Knee Injuries
ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
PCL, MCL, LCL Tears
Meniscus Tear (medial and lateral)
Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee)
Knee Dislocation
Chondral (Cartilage) Injuries
Shoulder Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder Dislocation and Instability
SLAP Lesion (Labrum Tear)
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injury
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Other Sports Injuries
Ankle Sprains and Ligament Tears
Stress Fractures
Hamstring, Quadriceps Muscle Tears
Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow
Sports Hernia
Shin Splints
Treatment Approaches
Arthroscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive repair of ligaments, meniscus and cartilage
PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma): Injection of concentrated growth factors to accelerate healing – Dr. Shahrukh has published research on platelet-rich fibrin in fracture healing
Return-to-Sport Rehabilitation: Structured, evidence-based physiotherapy protocols to get you back to peak performance safely
Bracing and Offloading: Functional bracing to protect injured joints during recovery
Conservative Management: RICE, anti-inflammatory medications, and physiotherapy as first-line treatment
When Should an Athlete See a Sports Medicine Specialist?
Within days: Significant swelling, inability to bear weight, locking of a joint
Within weeks: Persistent pain not improving, recurrent injuries, pain affecting performance
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely not. Sports medicine is for anyone who is physically active – from school students to weekend warriors to gym enthusiasts. If you've injured yourself during physical activity, a sports medicine specialist is the right doctor to see.
Return to contact sport is typically 9 months after ACL reconstruction. Non-contact sport return is around 6 months. This timeline is important for safe graft healing and to prevent re-injury.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to stimulate healing in tendons, ligaments and cartilage. Evidence supports its use for tendinopathy and early arthritis. Dr. Shahrukh has published research on platelet-rich preparations in orthopaedic healing.