INTRODUCTION | ×
The Department of Orthopaedics has been providing comprehensive
musculoskeletal care to the community with a commitment to
excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. The
department functions under the Directorate of Medical Education
(DME) and plays a vital role in delivering quality orthopaedic
services.
The department offers complete diagnostic evaluation and
treatment for disorders related to bones, joints, muscles,
ligaments, and spine. A daily Orthopaedic OPD is conducted with
facilities for fracture management, trauma care, and follow-up
services. Emergency orthopaedic services are available 24×7.
The department is equipped with well-established operation
theaters, modern instruments, and imaging support for performing
both routine and advanced orthopaedic procedures. Adequate
faculty members are available as per NMC norms. The department
also provides a conducive academic environment with
well-ventilated classrooms and smart teaching facilities for
undergraduate training.
OBJECTIVES | +
1. To provide comprehensive OPD, IPD, emergency, and surgical
orthopaedic services.
2. To manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
including trauma, degenerative disorders, infections, and
deformities.
3. To provide timely, ethical, and evidence-based orthopaedic
care.
4. To impart competency-based orthopaedic training to MBBS
students as per NMC curriculum.
5. To develop clinical examination skills, diagnostic abilities,
and procedural competence among students.
6. To train students in emergency orthopaedic and trauma
management.
7. To promote clinical research and academic activities in
orthopaedics.
8. To conduct community outreach programs and orthopaedic
screening camps.
9. To create awareness regarding injury prevention, bone health,
and rehabilitation.
SERVICES | +
OPD SERVICES PROVIDED
1. Evaluation and treatment of bone and joint disorders
2. Fracture assessment and conservative management
3. Plaster of Paris (POP) application and removal
4. Sports injury evaluation
5. Back pain and neck pain management
6. Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis management
7. Paediatric orthopaedic consultation
8. Follow-up care and rehabilitation guidance
9. Surgical Services Provided
10. Open and closed fracture fixation
11. Intramuscular nailing
12. Plate and screw fixation
13. External fixation
14. Joint replacement surgeries (Hip & Knee)
15. Arthroscopy procedures
16. Spine surgeries (basic procedures)
17. Debridement for orthopaedic infections
18. Corrective surgeries for deformities
19. Amputations and revision surgeries
20. Emergency trauma surgeries
ORTHOSTRUCTURE |
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1. Dedicated Orthopaedic OPD with examination and procedure rooms
2. Fully equipped Orthopaedic Operation Theatres
3. Trauma and emergency care facilities
4. C-arm image intensifier support
5. Instrument sets for trauma, joint replacement, and
arthroscopy
6. Plaster room with POP facilities
7. Orthopaedic ward with inpatient beds
8. Well-ventilated classrooms with smart board facilities
9. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation support
FACULTY DETAILS |
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| S.No | Faculty Name | AEBAS Attend. ID | Medical Registration Number | Professional Qualification(s) | Designation | Nature of Employment | Total Teaching Experience (Y) | Total Teaching Experience (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR. M. Yuganeswaran | 91459651 | 79343 | M.S. (Orthopaedics) | Professor | Permanent | 14 | 07 |
| 2 | DR. R. Vijayaraj | 10202674 | 94970 | M.S. (Orthopaedics) | Assistant Professor | Permanent | 04 | 09 |
| 3 | DR. M. Faheem Ahmed | 27691208 | 100387 | M.S. (Orthopaedics) | Assistant Professor | Permanent | 02 | 04 |
| 4 | DR. A. Sathish | 55545237 | 109235 | M.S. (Orthopaedics) | Assistant Professor | Permanent | 03 | 11 |
| 5 | DR. D. Kirupananth | 90628300 | 64973 | D. (Orthopaedics) | Senior Resident | Permanent | 06 | 10 |
| 6 | DR. M. Sudharsan | 56373967 | 95042 | M.S. (Orthopaedics) | Senior Resident | Permanent | 01 | 08 |
| 7 | DR. K. Durairaj | 23712416 | 112450 | M.S. (Orthopaedics) | Senior Resident | Permanent | 05 | 11 |
| 8 | DR. S. Anand | 88580953 | 96588 | M.S. (Orthopaedics) | Senior Resident | Permanent | 03 | 09 |
| 9 | DR. G. Veeramani | 85053382 | 108872 | M.S. (Orthopaedics) | Junior Resident | Permanent | 03 | 11 |
RESEARCH DETAILS |
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RESEARCH DATA DETAILS - 2025
| Cadre | Name of the Faculty | Research Completed & Published up to 2024 | Research Completed in 2025 | Ongoing Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | DR. M. Yuganeswaran |
1) Separate vertical wiring for comminuted
inferior pole fractures of patella: An
effective technique 2) A simple technique to locate the nail tip in a buried interlocking nail in femur while extraction 3) Prescription pattern of drugs for osteoarthritis in a tertiary care hospital 4) OHA and BMD – Are they related? |
NIL | NIL |
| Assistant Professor | DR. R. Vijayaraj |
1) Retrospective and prospective study of
functional outcome of cervical spine
injuries treated with posterior
stabilization 2) An analysis of functional outcome of autologous blood injection for refractory lateral epicondylitis |
NIL | Efficacy of Ponsetti method with percutaneous tenotomy using 18-gauge needle in newborn with idiopathic congenital talipes equinus varus deformity |
| Assistant Professor | DR. Faheem Ahmed | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Assistant Professor | DR. A. Sathish | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Senior Resident | DR. Kirupananth | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Senior Resident | DR. Sudharsan | 1) Open comminuted subtrochanteric femur fracture: A challenging case to treat | NIL | NIL |
| Senior Resident | DR. Durairaj | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Senior Resident | DR. Anand | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Junior Resident | DR. Veeramani | NIL | NIL | NIL |
GALLERY | +
