Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Rishabh Pant's Orthopedic Specialist Talks Recovery After Crash
Rishabh Pant, a cricketer, had a serious car accident and was badly hurt.
Doctors said he was very fortunate to be alive.
He had a dislocated knee and other injuries.
Pant asked if he could play cricket again, and his mother if he could walk again.
He had surgery and worked hard with physical therapy, getting stronger and more flexible.
Because he trained as a gymnast, he recovered quicker.
Doctors say with care, he should be able to live an active life again.
Rishabh Pant was in a car crash on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in 2022.
Orthopedic specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala said Pant was 'extremely lucky' to survive.
Pant asked if he could play cricket again, while his mother asked if he could walk again.
Pant's recovery was faster than anticipated, training as a gymnast aided recovery.
Long-term care is crucial, but patients can regain function with proper rehabilitation.
- Who
- Rishabh Pant and his orthopedic specialist, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala.
- What
- Rishabh Pant's recovery from a serious car accident.
- When
- 2022
- Where
- Delhi-Dehradun highway
- Why
- To highlight the severity of Pant's injuries and his successful recovery.
Medical Advice
Patient Rehabilitation
Long-term Care vs. Full Recovery
Medical Advice
Requires long-term care such as avoiding high-impact activities, regular physiotherapy, or protective braces.
Patient Rehabilitation
Many patients can regain near-normal function and lead active lives with proper rehabilitation.
- Accident Location
- Delhi-Dehradun highway
- Specialist
- Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala
- Injuries
- Dislocated right knee, right ankle injury
- Hospital Stay
- 24 days
- Training
- Gymnastics, aqua therapy, physiotherapy
- Recovery Phase
- Restoring range, strengthening, balance/agility