About the Doctor
Field of Expertise
- Arthroscopic Surgery & Sports Injuries,
- Knee and Hip Joint Replacements,
- Minimally Invasive Fracture Surgery,
- General Orthopaedics
Specialization
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Awards
- The first Indian to obtain Diploma in Sports Medicine of Scottish Royal Colleges in 1991,
- Bombay University Gold Medalist in MS Orthopaedics & D. Ortho in 1989,
- Among the first sports Orthopaedic Surgeons to practice in the city since 1993
- Featured as one of 25 “Inspiring Orthopaedicians of India” by Economic Times in 2018.
- Performed over 6500 surgeries at Manipal Hospital Bangalore
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopaedic Surgery
What are the common types of shoulder injuries?
osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, tearing of the rotator cuff, and shoulder fracture are some examples of shoulder injuries.
What is osteoarthritis?
It is a degenerative bone disease affecting people over 50 years and has no cure.
This is caused by the damage due to “wear and tear” of the cartilage. As a result of the worn out cartilage, the bones rub against each other and cause extreme pain.
What is inflammatory arthritis?
This is an umbrella term for a group of autoimmune diseases that have no cause. Autoimmune diseases are diseases that result when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues instead of foreign elements.
When is shoulder replacement surgery recommended?
Shoulder replacement surgery is recommended when there is shoulder pain which is severe and interferes with one’s daily activities, shoulder pain even during resting hours, weakness in the shoulder, and loss of motion of the shoulder.
What is tendon repair surgery?
A tendon repair surgery is a surgical intervention which is conducted to remove, replace, and/or repair a damaged tendon.
What are the risks of tendon repair surgery?
The risks associated with a tendon repair surgery are anesthesia allergy, loss of motion to a degree, scar tissue, and second tendon tear.
