neurology

Orthopaedics

The department of orthopaedics with international facilities and skilled experts’ guidance assure optimal medical, surgical and therapeutic care to patients with all kinds of orthopaedic conditions.

We provide comprehensive treatment for disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system. The department specialises in trauma recovery, spinal injuries, reconstructive techniques, complicated joint replacements, shoulder surgeries, delicate hand and spine surgeries. The orthopaedic surgeons, backed by a team of physiotherapists and nurses, handle all orthopaedic emergencies and complex cases. The department is well-equipped with state-of-the-art operation theatres and fully equipped ultra-modern critical care beds to help our patients have a quick recovery. Patients suffering from major traumatic injuries are given immediate care at the 24*7 traumatic care divisions which is well-resourced with advanced facilities and staff.

Panel of Doctors

  • Prof. Mani N.J

    Senior Consultant & HOD

  • Dr. Gangadharan P

    Senior Consultant

  • Dr. Tony Kavalakkatt

    Senior Consultant

  • Dr. Muraleedharan K

    Senior Consultant

  • Dr. Easwar T. Ramani

    Senior Consultant (Visiting)

  • Dr. Rajanish R

    Senior Consultant

  • Dr. Arunlal K.P.

    Senior Consultant

  • Dr. Nikhil C.S

    Consultant

  • Dr. Praphul G. Das

    Consultant

  • Dr. Kevin Kavalakkatt

    Specialist

  • Dr. Ramsheela P A

    Specialist

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Prof. Mani N.J M.S.Orth , M.Ch Orth (UK)

Senior Consultant & HOD

Prof. N.J. Mani is a highly learned and skilled senior orthopaedic surgeon with decades of experience in India and overseas. He had special training at the best Orthopaedic Hospital in United Kingdom. His contributions to Orthopaedic practice and teaching has been recognized through several awards. He is also a regular faculty member at various seminars and conferences.

Qualification

  • MBBS Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala University
  • MS Orth - Central Institute Of Orthopaedics, Delhi University
  • MCh (Orth) - Liverpool University, UK

Work Experience

  • Senior Consultant and HOD at Baby Memorial Hospital from 1995.
  • Associate Professor from 1975 and Professor and HOD from 1985 in various Medical College Hospitals in Trivandrum, Trichur and Calicut
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate teacher and examiner to Universities in Kerala & outside
  • Post‐Post graduate training in Robert Jones and Agnes Orthopaedic Hospital, England
  • Consultant and Head Of Department in Fujairah, UAE Ministry for 5 years
  • Professor for MS West Indies University and DNB training programmes

Research

  • Myositis ossificans
  • Total Knee Replacement - IJO (2009)
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans - JOK (2015)

Awards

  • Best paper awards from KOA in Trichur (4 years) and Baby Memorial Hospital (1 year)
  • Life time achievement award - Calicut Orthopaedic society, Kerala Orthopaedic Association, OASIS
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Prof. Mani N.J

Senior Consultant & HOD

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Dr. Gangadharan P M.S Orth

Senior Consultant

Dr. Gangadharan is a highly skilled and well learned Orthopaedic surgeon. The excellent surgical ability that he possess has been acquired over several years of experience in India and overseas.

Qualification

  • MBBS and MS Orth from Calicut Medical College
  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty from Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Basic AO – Training from Chennai
  • Advanced AO – Training from DAVOS, Switzerland

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) at Medical College Calicut from 1976 to 1982
  • Specialist in Orthopaedics from Govt General Hospital, East Malaysia, Sarawak, from 1982 to 1983
  • Specialist in Orthopaedics in Dubai Govt Services from 1983 to 1999
  • Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at Baby Memorial Hospital from 1999
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Dr. Gangadharan P

Senior Consultant

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Dr. Tony Kavalakkatt M.S Orth

Senior Consultant

Dr. Tony Kavalakkat is a senior consultant who had undergone fellowship training (AO–UK) in Pelvi Acetabular surgery. With more than 27 years experience in orthopaedics, he is a faculty in various orthopaedic conferences pertaining to pelvi acetabular trauma. Other areas of interest include Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy and musculoskeletal trauma.

Qualification

MBBS, MS(Ortho)

Research

Ongoing research in Biomechanics of Pelvic and Acetabular injuries and reconstruction

Publications

  • “Complex acetabular fractures: combined anterior and posterior approaches during same procedure” Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2013;26 83-86.
  • “Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures – Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Versus Conservative Treatment” Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2015;28 04-09.

Awards

Bharat Seva Ratan Gold Medal Award 2013 for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Medicine by Global Economic Progress and Research Association
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Dr. Tony Kavalakkatt

Senior Consultant

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Dr. Muraleedharan K D.Orth

Senior Consultant

A well-trained, well-qualified senior orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Muraleedharan K. renders his services to thousands of patients every year. He has also worked for the Kerala Government Health Services and his vast experience and knowledge has been instrumental in providing right care to patients of all age groups.

Qualification

  • MBBS in the year 1970­76 and D.Ortho in the year 1992­1994 from Government Medical College, Calicut.
  • Basic Trauma Life Support Advanced (2005)
  • Comprehensive Trauma Life Support of International Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care Society (2008)
  • Basic Life Support (2014)
  • AO Principles of Operative Fracture Treatment (2005)
  • AO Course Advances in Operative Fracture Management (2007)

Work Experience

  • Medical Officer at Mission Hospital, Wayanad from 1976 - 1979.
  • Senior Resident in general Surgery at Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Madras from 1979-­1980
  • Civil surgeon ­ Kerala Government Health Services from 1980-­1996
  • Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at Baby Memorial Hospital from 1996
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Dr. Muraleedharan K

Senior Consultant

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  • Wed 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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Dr. Easwar T. Ramani MBBS, DNB (Ortho)

Senior Consultant (Visiting)

Dr. Easwar T. Ramani, is a Fellowship trained Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. After his graduation from prestigious Government Medical College, Trivandrum he trained in Orthopaedic Surgery and secured the prestigious National Prof.Dr Balu Sankaran Gold Medal in Orthopaedic Surgery from National Board of Examniations.

Thereafter he dedicated himself to pursue his passion of Paediatric Orthopaedics. He was mentored and trained closely for almost three years by Prof.Dr K. Sriram a doyen in Paediatric Orthopaedics in India.

Realising the need for super-specialisation inside Paediatric Orthopaedics he dedicated himlself in training in sub-specialisations inside Paediatric Orthopaedics namely, Paediatric Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy, Paediatric Deformity Correction & Limb Lengthening and Scoliosis Surgery.

He underwent Fellowship Training in Paediatric Orthopaedics from National University Hospital, Singapore where he also was involved in treating Paediatric and Adolescent Sports injuries. A dedicated ISAKOS Sports injury and Arthroscopy Fellowship also supplemented his learnings. Separate Fellowships in Paediatric Deformity Correction and Scoliosis Surgery from Korea University, Seoul allowed a complete exposure to complicated limb reconstructions and lengthenings in skeletal dysplasia, several congenital limb deformities and scolisois.

Dr. Easwar T. Ramani believes in raising the level of services offered at BMH to cover the state of the art and newer trends in the super-speciality.

His focus is to develop a strong Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics at BMH with special focus for comprehensive and state of the art care of Cerebral Palsy, Hip disorders in Children, Limb Deformity Correction and Paediatric Sports Injuries.

He believes in continuing medical education, clinical research and has over 10 international publications and several podium presentations to his credit. He also sits on the Educational Committee of American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and Editorial Board of International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics. He has also served as the Assistant Editorial Board member of European Journal of Spine.

Qualifications

  • MBBS - Medical College Thiruvananthapuram (University of Kerala)
  • DNB Orthopaedics - Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram and National Board of Examniations, New Delhi

Fellowships & Advanced Training

  • MNAMS - Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics, National University Hospital, Singapore
  • ISAKOS Fellowship in Sports Injury and Arthroscopy, Ortho One, Coimbatore
  • Fellowship in Spine & Scoliosis Surgery, University of Korea
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Deformity Correction & Limb Lengthening, University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
  • Observership in Paediatric Orthopaedics - Alfred I DuPont Institute, Delaware, USA
  • Observership Spinal Microsurgery - Schon Klinik, Munich, Germany

Work Experience

  • Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Chennai, 2005-2007, Assistant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon to Prof.Dr K. Sriram
  • Ortho One Orthopaedic Speciality Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 2008 ISAKOS Clinical Fellowship in Arthroscopy
  • Alfred DuPont Hospital, Delaware, USA, 2008 Observership in Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • National University of Singapore, Singapore, 2009, Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • Korea University, Seoul, Korea, 2010, Fellowship in Paediatric Deformity Correction & Limb Lengthening
  • Korea University, Seoul, Korea, 2010, Fellowship in Spine & Scoliosis Surgery
  • Schon Klinik, Munich, 2011, Observership in Spine Micro-Surgery
  • Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, Ortho One, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (2009-2013)
  • Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, Palakkad District Cooperative Hospital (2013 to Present)
  • Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, ICCONS, Shoran (2013-2020)

Research & Publications

  • Sun XT, Easwar TR, Manish S, Ryu J H, Song SH, Kim SJ , Song HR. Complications and outcome of tibial lengthening using the Ilizarov method with or without a supplementary intramedullary nail: a case-matched comparative study. J Bone J oint Surg Br. 2011 J UN; 93(6):782-7. Review. PubMed PMID: 21586777.
  • Sun XT, Easwar TR, Stephen M, Song SH, Kim SJ , Song HR. Comparative study of callus progression in limb lengthening with or without intramedullary nail with reference to the pixel value ratio and the Ru Li’s classification. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2011 Oct; 131(10):1333-40. Epub 2011 Apr 13.PubMed PMID: 21487839.
  • Hong J Y, Suh SW, Easwar TR, Modi HN, Yang J H, Park J H. Evaluation of the threedimensional deformities in scoliosis surgery with computed tomography: efficacy and relationship with clinical outcomes.Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Sep1; 36(19):E1259-65. PubMed PMID: 21325983.
  • Easwar TR, Hong J Y, Yang J H, Suh SW, Modi HN. Does lateral vertebral translation correspond to Cobb angle and relate in the same way to axial vertebral rotation and rib hump index? A radiographic analysis on idiopathic scoliosis.Eur Spine J. 2011 Jul; 20(7):1095-105. Epub 2011 Feb 10. PubMed PMID: 21308473; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3176709.
  • Sun XT, Easwar TR, Cielo B, Song SH, Kim SJ , Song HR. Comparison of boneage delay and recovery in Meyer dysplasia and Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease: a pilot study.J Orthop Sci. 2010 Nov;15(6):746-52. Epub 2010 Nov 30.PubMed PMID: 21116891.
  • Clinical anatomy of vertebrae in scoliosis: global analysis in four different diseases by multiplanar reconstructive computed tomography.Hong JY, Suh SW, Easwar TR,Hong SJ, Yoon YC, Kang HJ. Spine J. 2013 Nov; 13(11):1510-20.
  • Effects of vertebral column distraction on transcranial electrical stimulation-motor evoked potential and histology of the spinal cord in a porcine model.Yang JH, Suh SW, Modi HN, Ramani ET, Hong JY, Hwang JH, Jung WY.J Bone Joint Surg Am.2013 May 1;95(9):835-42
  • Iyyampillai G, Raman ET, Rajan DV, Krishnamoorthy A, Sahanand S. Determinants of Femoral Tunnel Length in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: CT Analysis of the Influence of Tunnel Orientation on the Length. Knee Surgery & Related Research. 2013; 25(4):207-214.
  • Krishna Kumar M, Renganathan S, Joseph CJ, Easwar T, Rajan DV. Medial Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction in patellar instability. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. 2014; 48(5):501-505.
  • Easwar TR, Manish Stephen. 2022; [Accepted for Publication] Supracondylar Fractures in Children JOASIS
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Dr. Easwar T. Ramani

Senior Consultant (Visiting)

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Dr. Rajanish R MBBS, D- ORTHO, DNB (ORTHO), MNAMS

Senior Consultant

Dr. Rajanish is a highly skilled, dedicated and well learned Orthopaedic surgeon. His areas of special interest are Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries. He has extensive experience in managing cases of trauma including complex and advanced trauma of Spine, Pelvis and Acetabulum. He has got research works published to his credit.

Qualification

  • MBBS – Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2002)
  • D.Ortho - Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2006)
  • DNB (Orthopaedics) - Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2009)
  • MNAMS – National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2011

Work Experience

  • Associate Professor – MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna (01/10/2008 – 30/04/2017)

Publications

  • Disseminated Histoplasmosis : Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Vol.47/Issue 6/November 2013 Page 639-642
  • Subungual Glomus Tumor : Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics Vol.27/Number 2/July- December 2014-Page 117-119
  • Osteomyelitis Variolosa : Presenting as Ulnar Neuropathy –a Case Report Internatioal Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol.5/Issue 6/June 2015 Pages 749-752
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Dr. Rajanish R

Senior Consultant

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Dr. Arunlal K.P. DNB, PGD (Ortho Surgery)

Senior Consultant

Dr Arunlal K P is a senior consultant , fellowship trained in Reconstructive Orthopaedics and Ilizarov Surgery. He is a faculty member for various ilizarov courses and workshops held all over India and abroad. He has extensive experience in traumatic conditions pertaining to limbs, spine and pelvi-acetabulum. He is a specialist in limb deformity correction, limb lengthening and treatment of nonunions and malunions of bone.

Qualification

Qualification

  • MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - September 1997 to April 2002 from Government Medical College Kozhikode from University of Calicut, Kerala, India
  • D-Ortho Diploma in Orthopaedics - May 2006 to March 2008 from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
  • DNB-Ortho Diplomate in National Board (Orthopaedics) - February 2010 to February 2012 from Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
  • Fellowship Clinical Fellowship in Reconstructive Orthopaedics and Ilizarov Surgery - December 2012 to May 2013 from Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction, Mangal Anand Hospital, Mumbai, India

Work Experience

  • Apr 2008 to Oct 2008 - Senior Resident in Orthopaedics at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
  • May 2009 to Jan 2010 - Junior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
  • Mar 2012 to Jan 2014 - Junior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode and Visiting Consultant, Atholi Co-operative Hospital, Kozhikode, Rajendra Hospital, Kozhikode
  • Feb 2014 to Present - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode and Visiting Consultant, Atholi Co-operative Hospital, Kozhikode.
  • Secretary, Information Technology, Kerala Orthopaedic Association - January 2015 to present
  • Secretary, Information Technology, Calicut Orthopaedic Society - January 2013 to present

Publications

  • “Complex acetabular fractures: combined anterior and posterior approaches during same procedure” Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2013;26 83-86.
  • “Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures – Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Versus Conservative Treatment” Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2015;28 04-09.

Papers Presented

  • 2010 – “Percutaneous Ilio-sacral Screw Fixation – Functional Outcomes” at KOACON 2010, the 29th Annual State Conference of Kerala Orthopaedic Association
  • 2012 – “Titanium Mesh Cage in Femoral Bone Defects” at KOACON 2012, the 31st Annual State Conference of Kerala Orthopaedic Association
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Dr. Arunlal K.P.

Senior Consultant

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Dr. Nikhil C.S MBBS, D- Ortho, DNB (Ortho),Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery

Consultant

Dr. Nikhil is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 7 years of experience. Extensively trained in Joint Replacement Surgeries with special interest in complex and revision knee and hip replacements. Expertised in complex orthopaedic trauma management with AO Trauma (Basic and Advanced ) and ATLS certifications. Had Post graduate and under graduate training from Govt Medical College, Kozhikode and is actively involved in DNB teaching program.

Qualification

  • MBBS – Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (2006)
  • D - Ortho- Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (2012)
  • DNB Ortho – Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode (2014)
  • Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery by DePuy (2018)
  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty

Work Experience

  • Working as Faculty in Department of Orthopaedics , Baby Memorial Hospital from 2015 Onwards
  • Observership in Clinical Auditing, Clinical Pathways and Protocol making- CMC Vellore

Publications

  • Scientific paper presentation on Femoral tunnel length in low antero medial transportal ACL reconstruction KOACON 2016.
  • Osteochonral allograft transplantation-a clinical follow up at IOACON 2016
  • Femoral tunnel length in low antero medial transportal ACL reconstruction-Original article published in Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2016 November Edition.
  • Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixation for Type II Odentoid Fracture: Technical Note published on Journal of Case Reports; April-June 2016 Volume 6(3)
  • Wrist arthroplasty using Non Vascularised Fibular Graft in Giant Cell tumor of Radius- a Clinical Evaluation Report Published in Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2018 December Edition.
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Dr. Nikhil C.S

Consultant

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Dr. Praphul G. Das MBBS, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho)

Consultant

Dr. Praphul is an Orthopaedic surgeon with more than 5 years of experience. His areas of interest are arthroscopy, sports injuries and complex trauma. He has also completed KOA fellowship in spine surgery from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore.

Qualification

  • MBBS – Govt. Medical College, Calicut (2008)
  • MS (Ortho) – Govt. Medical College, Thrissur (2014)
  • DNB (Ortho) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016)

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor - KMCT Medical College, Calicut (Jan 2018 - Feb 2018)
  • Associate Consultant - ASTEN Ortho Specialty Hospital, Calicut (April 2017 – Dec 2017)
  • Consultant - Santhi Hospital, Omassery (Feb 2016 – March 2017)
  • Junior Consultant – Max-Care Sports and Arthritis Clinic, Daya Hospital & Speciality Centre, Thrissur ( Sep 2015 – Feb 2016)
  • Senior Resident - Govt. Medical College, Thrissur (Aug 2014 – Aug 2015)
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Dr. Praphul G. Das

Consultant

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  • Wed 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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Dr. Kevin Kavalakkatt MBBS, MS(Ortho)

Specialist

Dr Kevin Kavalakkatt is an orthopaedic surgeon who was trained at the prestigious Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram .He worked in Government medical College, and Thiruvananthapuram for 1 year as a senior resident in orthopaedics.He completed his MBBS form Govt Medical College, Calicut .He has special interest in pelvi -acetabular trauma, arthroscopy, hip arthroplasty and minimally invasive surgery. He is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon and believes in setting exemplary standards in surgical care taking forward the ethical traditions of the institute.

Qualifications

  • MBBS - Govt Medical College, Kozhikode (2011-2017)
  • MS ORTHOPAEDICS – Govt Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2019-2022)

Work Experiences

  • Completed 1 year internship (house surgeon) from Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (2017-2018)
  • Worked as a Senior Resident in the Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram for 1 year (2022-2023)

Publications

  • Functional outcome of rotating platform total knee arthroplasty - A prospective observational study.
  • Kavalakkatt K, Roy ASS, Shibu R, Dhrushith EP, Suseelan A, Biju SJ Med sci Res. 2023; 11(3):204-209

Paper Presentation

  • Functional Outcome Of Rotating Platform Total Knee Arthroplasty in patients with Osteoarthritis-KOA Annual Conference 2023 ,Feb 3-5 2023
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Dr. Kevin Kavalakkatt

Specialist

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Dr. Ramsheela P A MBBS, DNB (Orthopaedics)

Specialist

Dr. Ramsheela is a Specialist in the Orthopaedic Department. She is an alumnus of this institution, Baby memorial hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, where she completed a 3-year DNB training program in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Ramsheela is highly skilled in Orthopaedic surgery and is dedicated to maintaining exceptional standards in her field, continuing the ethical legacy of her training institution. Her professional interests include Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, and managing complex surgical cases.

Qualifications

  • MBBS from Karuna Medical College, Palakkad (2017)
  • DNB (Orthopaedics) from Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode (2022)

Work Experience

  • Junior consultant, Orthopaedic dept., Mercy hospital, Palakkad, Kerala
  • Senior Resident, Orthopaedic Department, Government Medical College, Palakkad, Kerala
  • KOA Mentorship program in trauma and Arthroscopy, Under Dr. Rajanish R,Baby memorial hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala

Publications

  • Epidural extension of dorsal vertebral D1–D7 hemangiomas with congenital cutaneous hemangiomas:Casereportand literature review - Surgical Neurology International; 13 September 2021
  • Hemivertebrae Excision in a ONE-AND-A-HALF-YEAR-OLD- Case Reports, BMH Med. J. 2021; 8(1):30-36.
  • Spinal Deformities in Neurofibromatosis I- joasis- : 08-03-2022

Paper Presentations

  • Thesis - Functional outcome of Neck of femur fracture hip surgically treated with Bipolar modular hemiarthroplasty hip. 2022, Baby memorial hospital, Kozhikode
  • E Poster Presentation - Bilateral simultaneous quadriceps tendon rupture presented at KOACON 2022, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
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Dr. Ramsheela P A

Specialist

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Prof. Mani N.J
Senior Consultant & HOD

Prof. N.J. Mani is a highly learned and skilled senior orthopaedic surgeon with decades of experience in India and overseas. He had special training at the best Orthopaedic Hospital in United Kingdom. His contributions to Orthopaedic practice and teaching has been recognized through several awards. He is also a regular faculty member at various seminars and conferences.

  • MBBS Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala University
  • MS Orth - Central Institute Of Orthopaedics, Delhi University
  • MCh (Orth) - Liverpool University, UK
  • Senior Consultant and HOD at Baby Memorial Hospital from 1995.
  • Associate Professor from 1975 and Professor and HOD from 1985 in various Medical College Hospitals in Trivandrum, Trichur and Calicut
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate teacher and examiner to Universities in Kerala & outside
  • Post‐Post graduate training in Robert Jones and Agnes Orthopaedic Hospital, England
  • Consultant and Head Of Department in Fujairah, UAE Ministry for 5 years
  • Professor for MS West Indies University and DNB training programmes
  • Myositis ossificans
  • Total Knee Replacement - IJO (2009)
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans - JOK (2015)
  • Best paper awards from KOA in Trichur (4 years) and Baby Memorial Hospital (1 year)
  • Life time achievement award - Calicut Orthopaedic society, Kerala Orthopaedic Association, OASIS
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  • Thu 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
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Dr. Gangadharan P
Senior Consultant

Dr. Gangadharan is a highly skilled and well learned Orthopaedic surgeon. The excellent surgical ability that he possess has been acquired over several years of experience in India and overseas.

  • MBBS and MS Orth from Calicut Medical College
  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty from Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Basic AO – Training from Chennai
  • Advanced AO – Training from DAVOS, Switzerland
  • Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) at Medical College Calicut from 1976 to 1982
  • Specialist in Orthopaedics from Govt General Hospital, East Malaysia, Sarawak, from 1982 to 1983
  • Specialist in Orthopaedics in Dubai Govt Services from 1983 to 1999
  • Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at Baby Memorial Hospital from 1999
OP Days and Timings
  • Tue 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
  • Fri 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
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Dr. Tony Kavalakkatt
Senior Consultant

Dr. Tony Kavalakkat is a senior consultant who had undergone fellowship training (AO–UK) in Pelvi Acetabular surgery. With more than 27 years experience in orthopaedics, he is a faculty in various orthopaedic conferences pertaining to pelvi acetabular trauma. Other areas of interest include Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy and musculoskeletal trauma.

MBBS, MS(Ortho)
Ongoing research in Biomechanics of Pelvic and Acetabular injuries and reconstruction
  • “Complex acetabular fractures: combined anterior and posterior approaches during same procedure” Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2013;26 83-86.
  • “Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures – Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Versus Conservative Treatment” Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2015;28 04-09.
Bharat Seva Ratan Gold Medal Award 2013 for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Medicine by Global Economic Progress and Research Association
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  • Wed 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Sat 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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Dr. Muraleedharan K
Senior Consultant

A well-trained, well-qualified senior orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Muraleedharan K. renders his services to thousands of patients every year. He has also worked for the Kerala Government Health Services and his vast experience and knowledge has been instrumental in providing right care to patients of all age groups.

  • MBBS in the year 1970­76 and D.Ortho in the year 1992­1994 from Government Medical College, Calicut.
  • Basic Trauma Life Support Advanced (2005)
  • Comprehensive Trauma Life Support of International Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care Society (2008)
  • Basic Life Support (2014)
  • AO Principles of Operative Fracture Treatment (2005)
  • AO Course Advances in Operative Fracture Management (2007)
  • Medical Officer at Mission Hospital, Wayanad from 1976 - 1979.
  • Senior Resident in general Surgery at Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Madras from 1979-­1980
  • Civil surgeon ­ Kerala Government Health Services from 1980-­1996
  • Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at Baby Memorial Hospital from 1996
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  • Mon 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Wed 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Thu 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
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Dr. Easwar T. Ramani
Senior Consultant (Visiting)

Dr. Easwar T. Ramani, is a Fellowship trained Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. After his graduation from prestigious Government Medical College, Trivandrum he trained in Orthopaedic Surgery and secured the prestigious National Prof.Dr Balu Sankaran Gold Medal in Orthopaedic Surgery from National Board of Examniations.

Thereafter he dedicated himself to pursue his passion of Paediatric Orthopaedics. He was mentored and trained closely for almost three years by Prof.Dr K. Sriram a doyen in Paediatric Orthopaedics in India.

Realising the need for super-specialisation inside Paediatric Orthopaedics he dedicated himlself in training in sub-specialisations inside Paediatric Orthopaedics namely, Paediatric Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy, Paediatric Deformity Correction & Limb Lengthening and Scoliosis Surgery.

He underwent Fellowship Training in Paediatric Orthopaedics from National University Hospital, Singapore where he also was involved in treating Paediatric and Adolescent Sports injuries. A dedicated ISAKOS Sports injury and Arthroscopy Fellowship also supplemented his learnings. Separate Fellowships in Paediatric Deformity Correction and Scoliosis Surgery from Korea University, Seoul allowed a complete exposure to complicated limb reconstructions and lengthenings in skeletal dysplasia, several congenital limb deformities and scolisois.

Dr. Easwar T. Ramani believes in raising the level of services offered at BMH to cover the state of the art and newer trends in the super-speciality.

His focus is to develop a strong Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics at BMH with special focus for comprehensive and state of the art care of Cerebral Palsy, Hip disorders in Children, Limb Deformity Correction and Paediatric Sports Injuries.

He believes in continuing medical education, clinical research and has over 10 international publications and several podium presentations to his credit. He also sits on the Educational Committee of American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and Editorial Board of International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics. He has also served as the Assistant Editorial Board member of European Journal of Spine.

  • MBBS - Medical College Thiruvananthapuram (University of Kerala)
  • DNB Orthopaedics - Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram and National Board of Examniations, New Delhi
  • MNAMS - Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics, National University Hospital, Singapore
  • ISAKOS Fellowship in Sports Injury and Arthroscopy, Ortho One, Coimbatore
  • Fellowship in Spine & Scoliosis Surgery, University of Korea
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Deformity Correction & Limb Lengthening, University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
  • Observership in Paediatric Orthopaedics - Alfred I DuPont Institute, Delaware, USA
  • Observership Spinal Microsurgery - Schon Klinik, Munich, Germany
  • Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Chennai, 2005-2007, Assistant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon to Prof.Dr K. Sriram
  • Ortho One Orthopaedic Speciality Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 2008 ISAKOS Clinical Fellowship in Arthroscopy
  • Alfred DuPont Hospital, Delaware, USA, 2008 Observership in Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • National University of Singapore, Singapore, 2009, Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • Korea University, Seoul, Korea, 2010, Fellowship in Paediatric Deformity Correction & Limb Lengthening
  • Korea University, Seoul, Korea, 2010, Fellowship in Spine & Scoliosis Surgery
  • Schon Klinik, Munich, 2011, Observership in Spine Micro-Surgery
  • Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, Ortho One, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (2009-2013)
  • Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, Palakkad District Cooperative Hospital (2013 to Present)
  • Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, ICCONS, Shoran (2013-2020)
  • Sun XT, Easwar TR, Manish S, Ryu J H, Song SH, Kim SJ , Song HR. Complications and outcome of tibial lengthening using the Ilizarov method with or without a supplementary intramedullary nail: a case-matched comparative study. J Bone J oint Surg Br. 2011 J UN; 93(6):782-7. Review. PubMed PMID: 21586777.
  • Sun XT, Easwar TR, Stephen M, Song SH, Kim SJ , Song HR. Comparative study of callus progression in limb lengthening with or without intramedullary nail with reference to the pixel value ratio and the Ru Li’s classification. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2011 Oct; 131(10):1333-40. Epub 2011 Apr 13.PubMed PMID: 21487839.
  • Hong J Y, Suh SW, Easwar TR, Modi HN, Yang J H, Park J H. Evaluation of the threedimensional deformities in scoliosis surgery with computed tomography: efficacy and relationship with clinical outcomes.Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Sep1; 36(19):E1259-65. PubMed PMID: 21325983.
  • Easwar TR, Hong J Y, Yang J H, Suh SW, Modi HN. Does lateral vertebral translation correspond to Cobb angle and relate in the same way to axial vertebral rotation and rib hump index? A radiographic analysis on idiopathic scoliosis.Eur Spine J. 2011 Jul; 20(7):1095-105. Epub 2011 Feb 10. PubMed PMID: 21308473; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3176709.
  • Sun XT, Easwar TR, Cielo B, Song SH, Kim SJ , Song HR. Comparison of boneage delay and recovery in Meyer dysplasia and Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease: a pilot study.J Orthop Sci. 2010 Nov;15(6):746-52. Epub 2010 Nov 30.PubMed PMID: 21116891.
  • Clinical anatomy of vertebrae in scoliosis: global analysis in four different diseases by multiplanar reconstructive computed tomography.Hong JY, Suh SW, Easwar TR,Hong SJ, Yoon YC, Kang HJ. Spine J. 2013 Nov; 13(11):1510-20.
  • Effects of vertebral column distraction on transcranial electrical stimulation-motor evoked potential and histology of the spinal cord in a porcine model.Yang JH, Suh SW, Modi HN, Ramani ET, Hong JY, Hwang JH, Jung WY.J Bone Joint Surg Am.2013 May 1;95(9):835-42
  • Iyyampillai G, Raman ET, Rajan DV, Krishnamoorthy A, Sahanand S. Determinants of Femoral Tunnel Length in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: CT Analysis of the Influence of Tunnel Orientation on the Length. Knee Surgery & Related Research. 2013; 25(4):207-214.
  • Krishna Kumar M, Renganathan S, Joseph CJ, Easwar T, Rajan DV. Medial Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction in patellar instability. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. 2014; 48(5):501-505.
  • Easwar TR, Manish Stephen. 2022; [Accepted for Publication] Supracondylar Fractures in Children JOASIS
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Dr. Rajanish R
Senior Consultant

Dr. Rajanish is a highly skilled, dedicated and well learned Orthopaedic surgeon. His areas of special interest are Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries. He has extensive experience in managing cases of trauma including complex and advanced trauma of Spine, Pelvis and Acetabulum. He has got research works published to his credit.

  • MBBS – Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2002)
  • D.Ortho - Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2006)
  • DNB (Orthopaedics) - Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2009)
  • MNAMS – National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2011
  • Associate Professor – MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna (01/10/2008 – 30/04/2017)
  • Disseminated Histoplasmosis : Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Vol.47/Issue 6/November 2013 Page 639-642
  • Subungual Glomus Tumor : Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics Vol.27/Number 2/July- December 2014-Page 117-119
  • Osteomyelitis Variolosa : Presenting as Ulnar Neuropathy –a Case Report Internatioal Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol.5/Issue 6/June 2015 Pages 749-752
OP Days and Timings
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Dr. Arunlal K.P.
Senior Consultant

Dr Arunlal K P is a senior consultant , fellowship trained in Reconstructive Orthopaedics and Ilizarov Surgery. He is a faculty member for various ilizarov courses and workshops held all over India and abroad. He has extensive experience in traumatic conditions pertaining to limbs, spine and pelvi-acetabulum. He is a specialist in limb deformity correction, limb lengthening and treatment of nonunions and malunions of bone.

Qualification

  • MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - September 1997 to April 2002 from Government Medical College Kozhikode from University of Calicut, Kerala, India
  • D-Ortho Diploma in Orthopaedics - May 2006 to March 2008 from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
  • DNB-Ortho Diplomate in National Board (Orthopaedics) - February 2010 to February 2012 from Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
  • Fellowship Clinical Fellowship in Reconstructive Orthopaedics and Ilizarov Surgery - December 2012 to May 2013 from Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction, Mangal Anand Hospital, Mumbai, India
  • Apr 2008 to Oct 2008 - Senior Resident in Orthopaedics at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
  • May 2009 to Jan 2010 - Junior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
  • Mar 2012 to Jan 2014 - Junior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode and Visiting Consultant, Atholi Co-operative Hospital, Kozhikode, Rajendra Hospital, Kozhikode
  • Feb 2014 to Present - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode and Visiting Consultant, Atholi Co-operative Hospital, Kozhikode.
  • Secretary, Information Technology, Kerala Orthopaedic Association - January 2015 to present
  • Secretary, Information Technology, Calicut Orthopaedic Society - January 2013 to present
  • “Complex acetabular fractures: combined anterior and posterior approaches during same procedure” Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2013;26 83-86.
  • “Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures – Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Versus Conservative Treatment” Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2015;28 04-09.
  • 2010 – “Percutaneous Ilio-sacral Screw Fixation – Functional Outcomes” at KOACON 2010, the 29th Annual State Conference of Kerala Orthopaedic Association
  • 2012 – “Titanium Mesh Cage in Femoral Bone Defects” at KOACON 2012, the 31st Annual State Conference of Kerala Orthopaedic Association
OP Days and Timings
  • Mon 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Thu 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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Dr. Nikhil C.S
Consultant

Dr. Nikhil is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 7 years of experience. Extensively trained in Joint Replacement Surgeries with special interest in complex and revision knee and hip replacements. Expertised in complex orthopaedic trauma management with AO Trauma (Basic and Advanced ) and ATLS certifications. Had Post graduate and under graduate training from Govt Medical College, Kozhikode and is actively involved in DNB teaching program.

  • MBBS – Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (2006)
  • D - Ortho- Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (2012)
  • DNB Ortho – Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode (2014)
  • Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery by DePuy (2018)
  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty
  • Working as Faculty in Department of Orthopaedics , Baby Memorial Hospital from 2015 Onwards
  • Observership in Clinical Auditing, Clinical Pathways and Protocol making- CMC Vellore
  • Scientific paper presentation on Femoral tunnel length in low antero medial transportal ACL reconstruction KOACON 2016.
  • Osteochonral allograft transplantation-a clinical follow up at IOACON 2016
  • Femoral tunnel length in low antero medial transportal ACL reconstruction-Original article published in Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2016 November Edition.
  • Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixation for Type II Odentoid Fracture: Technical Note published on Journal of Case Reports; April-June 2016 Volume 6(3)
  • Wrist arthroplasty using Non Vascularised Fibular Graft in Giant Cell tumor of Radius- a Clinical Evaluation Report Published in Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics 2018 December Edition.
OP Days and Timings
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Wed 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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Dr. Praphul G. Das
Consultant

Dr. Praphul is an Orthopaedic surgeon with more than 5 years of experience. His areas of interest are arthroscopy, sports injuries and complex trauma. He has also completed KOA fellowship in spine surgery from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore.

  • MBBS – Govt. Medical College, Calicut (2008)
  • MS (Ortho) – Govt. Medical College, Thrissur (2014)
  • DNB (Ortho) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016)
  • Assistant Professor - KMCT Medical College, Calicut (Jan 2018 - Feb 2018)
  • Associate Consultant - ASTEN Ortho Specialty Hospital, Calicut (April 2017 – Dec 2017)
  • Consultant - Santhi Hospital, Omassery (Feb 2016 – March 2017)
  • Junior Consultant – Max-Care Sports and Arthritis Clinic, Daya Hospital & Speciality Centre, Thrissur ( Sep 2015 – Feb 2016)
  • Senior Resident - Govt. Medical College, Thrissur (Aug 2014 – Aug 2015)
OP Days and Timings
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Dr. Kevin Kavalakkatt
Specialist

Dr Kevin Kavalakkatt is an orthopaedic surgeon who was trained at the prestigious Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram .He worked in Government medical College, and Thiruvananthapuram for 1 year as a senior resident in orthopaedics.He completed his MBBS form Govt Medical College, Calicut .He has special interest in pelvi -acetabular trauma, arthroscopy, hip arthroplasty and minimally invasive surgery. He is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon and believes in setting exemplary standards in surgical care taking forward the ethical traditions of the institute.

  • MBBS - Govt Medical College, Kozhikode (2011-2017)
  • MS ORTHOPAEDICS – Govt Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2019-2022)
  • Completed 1 year internship (house surgeon) from Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (2017-2018)
  • Worked as a Senior Resident in the Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram for 1 year (2022-2023)
  • Functional outcome of rotating platform total knee arthroplasty - A prospective observational study.
  • Kavalakkatt K, Roy ASS, Shibu R, Dhrushith EP, Suseelan A, Biju SJ Med sci Res. 2023; 11(3):204-209
  • Functional Outcome Of Rotating Platform Total Knee Arthroplasty in patients with Osteoarthritis-KOA Annual Conference 2023 ,Feb 3-5 2023
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Dr. Ramsheela P A
Specialist

Dr. Ramsheela is a Specialist in the Orthopaedic Department. She is an alumnus of this institution, Baby memorial hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, where she completed a 3-year DNB training program in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Ramsheela is highly skilled in Orthopaedic surgery and is dedicated to maintaining exceptional standards in her field, continuing the ethical legacy of her training institution. Her professional interests include Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, and managing complex surgical cases.

  • MBBS from Karuna Medical College, Palakkad (2017)
  • DNB (Orthopaedics) from Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode (2022)
  • Junior consultant, Orthopaedic dept., Mercy hospital, Palakkad, Kerala
  • Senior Resident, Orthopaedic Department, Government Medical College, Palakkad, Kerala
  • KOA Mentorship program in trauma and Arthroscopy, Under Dr. Rajanish R,Baby memorial hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala
  • Epidural extension of dorsal vertebral D1–D7 hemangiomas with congenital cutaneous hemangiomas:Casereportand literature review - Surgical Neurology International; 13 September 2021
  • Hemivertebrae Excision in a ONE-AND-A-HALF-YEAR-OLD- Case Reports, BMH Med. J. 2021; 8(1):30-36.
  • Spinal Deformities in Neurofibromatosis I- joasis- : 08-03-2022
  • Thesis - Functional outcome of Neck of femur fracture hip surgically treated with Bipolar modular hemiarthroplasty hip. 2022, Baby memorial hospital, Kozhikode
  • E Poster Presentation - Bilateral simultaneous quadriceps tendon rupture presented at KOACON 2022, Palakkad, Kerala, India.

Services & Facilities

  • Dedicated operation theatre for Joint Replacement surgeries
  • Musculoskeletal trauma surgeries
  • Arthroplasty – joint replacement for hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle
  • Arthroscopy and sports medicine
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgeries.
  • Pelvic – acetabular surgeries
  • Computer assisted Deformity Correction and Ilizarov surgeries
  • Limb lengthening
  • Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • Spine surgery – including trauma, tumour and spinal deformity correction
  • Musculoskeletal tumour treatment and surgery
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