Dr. Kesavan Rajagopalan Amruthur

About Doctor

Dr. Kesavan is one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the southern region of India when it comes to performing hip reconstructive surgery, Minimally invasive joint surgery and Acetabula surgery. Dr. Kesavan completed his MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 1994 and in 1998, he was awarded MS in orthopedics from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai. He has undergone training in Trauma and Complex Trauma Surgery, Charite Hospital, Berlin. Dr. Kesavan is presently working as a senior orthopedic consultant at Global Hospitals and Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai with a specialization in the hip and pelvic surgery. He has more than 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Kesavan Rajagopalan Amruthur is an esteemed member of various medical organizations such as the International Congress for Joint reconstruction, Indian Society for Surgery of Hip and Knee, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society. He was awarded the Mohandas-Weller Gold Medal for Best Paper Presentation in October 2002. Research papers of Dr. Kesavan have been published in various peer-reviewed orthopedic journals. Dr. Kesavan is equally expert in performing orthopedic surgeries to both children and adults. He is specialized in performing both the restoration and preservation of hip surgeries and has a special interest in complex trauma surgery and hip replacement surgery through computer navigation.

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MS

Experience

• Senior Consultant – MIOT Hospitals
• Chennai
• Senior Resident – V.N. Desai Municipal General Hospital Santa Cruz
• Mumbai
• Senior Resident – Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital
• Sion
• Mumbai

Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Kesavan Rajagopalan Amruthur treats a long list of conditions such as:

• Major Fractures
• Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
• Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
• Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
• Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
• Osteonecrosis
• Brachial Plexus Rupture
• Hip Osteoarthritis
• Shoulder Pain
• Erb’s Palsy
• Ankle Arthritis
• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Knee Pain
• Ankle Injury or Trauma
• Shoulder Injury
• Brachial Plexus Injuries – Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
• Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
• Shoulder Inflammation
• Ankle Fracture
• Knee Injury
• Torn Rotator Cuff
• Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
• Shoulder Arthritis
• Brachial Plexus Avulsion
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Deformed Knees
• Meniscus Tear

The conditions resolved by the doctor are related to the musculoskeletal system in adults. Bones, ligaments, joints or tendons related conditions or injuries are specialised in by the doctor. The aptitude of the surgeon, their ability to constantly learn and adapt to newer developments in treatment are also as important as their education, skills and experience.

Here is the long list of symptoms and signs in a person with orthopedic condition or injury.:

• Joints problem
• Ligaments
• Bones problem
• Tendons
• Muscles that are so essential to movement and everyday life

It is quite common to have multiple symptoms in a patient suffering from an orthopedic or musculoskeletal condition or issue. You must consult an orthopedic surgeon at the earliest if you are having pain in the joints or muscles and swelling. The range of motion is restricted in the affected area if you are having injury or condition of this kind.

Memberships & Certifications

• Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association
• Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society
• • Training in trauma & complex trauma surgery at Charite Hospital, Berlin.

Awards & Accomplishments

• Surgical Approaches to the Acetabulum
• Acetabular Reconstruction with a combination of Support Rings, Autogenous Morsellised Graft and Bone
• Cement
• Assessment of Stability in Comminuted Fractures