Overview
Established in 1999. The department of Orthopaedics included in the M.B.B.S Course and offers Post graduate MS program in Orthopaedics. In addition the department of orthopaedics has recognized guides for the interdisciplinary Ph.D program of Nitte Deemed to be University. The department has enough staff as per the requirements of the medical council of India (MCI). It tenders daily OPD services with specialty clinics and has high rate of occupancy in its in patients wards both male and female wards. It has adequate infrastructural facilities for providing clinical training for undergraduate and post graduate students. The departmental library has 148 titles and 26 periodicals.
The department provides excellent training opportunities for clinical training. Faculty adopts learner centric methods of education such as small group discussions and student seminars, speciality clinics like Hand Clinic, CTEV Clinic, Fracture Clinic (trauma and emergencies), Arthroscopy Clinic (sports medicine including- ACL, PCL reconstruction, meniscal repair etc.), Spine Clinic, Arthroplasty Clinic (Total hip replacement/ Total knee replacement) and Rheumatology clinic runs simultaneously on OPD days and provide advanced training opportunities for post graduate students. Department has integrated teaching programme with the department of anatomy and physiotherapy. Teaching with audio visual aids and extensive use of CD-ROMs as learning materials. Permanent display of surgical and orthotics and artificial limbs in a departmental museum are some of the measure taken to engage students effectively. Facilities for two way audio-visual communications from OT to the seminar hall for live demonstration of surgeries have been developed to aid the teaching learning process.
Faculty / OPD Schedule
Outpatient Department at Justice K. S Hegde Charitable Hospital runs on all days of the week including Sundays. OPD timings are from 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM and on Sundays from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM.
Staff list
| Sl.No. | Name | Designation | Qualification | Unit | OPD Day | OT day |
| 1 | DR JAYAPRAKASH SHETTY | PROFESSOR & EMERITUS | MBBS, MS | I | MON,THU | TUE, 1 & 3RD SAT |
| 1 | DR.VIKRAM SHETTY | PROFESSOR & HOD | MBBS D.ORTHO,DNB ORTHO | I | MON,1 & 3RD FRI | TUE, 1 & 3RD SAT |
| 3 | DR.LAWRENCE MATHIAS | PROFESSOR & UNIT HEAD | MBBS, MS | III | WED, 1 & 3RD SAT | THU, 1 & 3RD MON |
| 4 | DR.SIDDHARTH M SHETTY | PROFESSOR & UNIT HEAD | MBBS, DNB ORTHO | I | MON,1 & 3RD FRI | TUE, 1 & 3RD SAT |
| 5 | DR.ASHWIN SHETTY | PROFESSOR & UNIT HEAD | MBBS, MS | II | TUE,2 & 4TH FRI | WED, 2 & 4TH SAT |
| 5 | DR.ASHWIN SHETTY | PROFESSOR & UNIT HEAD | MBBS MS | II | TUE,2 & 4TH FRI | WED, 2 & 4TH SAT |
| 6 | DR DEEPAK HEGDE | ADDITIONAL PROFESSOR & UNIT HEAD | MBBS D.ORTHO,DNB ORTHO | IV | THUS,2 & 4TH SAT | FRI, 2 & 4TH MON |
| 7 | DR.DILEEP K S | ASSOC.PROFESSOR | MBBS D.ORTHO,DNB ORTHO | IV | THUS,2 & 4TH SAT | FRI, 2 & 4TH MON |
| 8 | DR.SANATH KUMAR SHETTY | ASSOC.PROFESSOR | MBBS D.ORTHO,DNB ORTHO | III | WED, 1 & 3RD SAT | THU, 1 & 3RD MON |
| 9 | DR.NIRMAL BABU | ASSOC.PROFESSOR | MBBS, MS | IV | THUS,2 & 4TH SAT | FRI, 2 & 4TH MON |
| 10 | DR.VINAY KUMAR C | ASST. PROFESSOR | MBBS, MS | I | MON,1 & 3RD FRI | TUE, 1 & 3RD SAT |
| 11 | DR.SANTHOSH BABU | ASST. PROFESSOR | MBBS, MS | I | MON,1 & 3RD FRI | TUE, 1 & 3RD SAT |
| 12 | DR HARIDAS SOMAYAJI | ASSOC.PROFESSOR | MBBS D.ORTHO,DNB ORTHO | II | TUE,2 & 4TH FRI | WED, 2 & 4TH SAT |
| 13 | DR ANOOP HEGDE | ASST. PROFESSOR | MBBS, MS | III | WED, 1 & 3RD SAT | THU, 1 & 3RD MON |
| 14 | DR VARUN L SHETTY | ASST. PROFESSOR | MBBS, MS | II | TUE,2 & 4TH FRI | WED, 2 & 4TH SAT |
| 15 | DR PRUTHVI K P | SENIOR RESIDENT | MBBS, MS | I | MON,1 & 3RD FRI | TUE, 1 & 3RD SAT |
| 16 | DR SREEDHISH K | SENIOR RESIDENT | MBBS D.ORTHO,DNB | IV | THUS,2 & 4TH SAT | FRI, 2 & 4TH MON |
| 17 | DR KIRAN HARI | SENIOR RESIDENT | MBBS, MS | II | TUE,2 & 4TH FRI | WED, 2 & 4TH SAT |
| 18 | DR BHARGAV CHAKRAVARTHI H S | SENIOR RESIDENT | MBBS, MS ORTHO | II | TUE,2ND & 4TH FRI | WED, 2ND & 4TH SAT |
PG List
| Name | Designation | Year | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ANJU CHELLAKULANJYIL MATHAI | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR GAJULA SAI KISHORE | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR VINAY V SHERLEKAR | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR PRAJWAL RAO K P | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR AKSHAT SUMAN | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR AKASH BHAT M | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR PRATHEEK S RAO | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR MOHAMMED YUSHA | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR ALDEN DSOUZA | JUNIOR RESIDENT | III Year | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR CHARAN GOWDA K C | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR HARI ARJUN JEGANATHAN | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR LAKSHYA ARORA | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR MOHAMMEDSHAFIR M | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR MUSTAZA WASIF BIN RASHID | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR N SHREYAS | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR S GURU ASHRITH NAIDU | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR SHAHRUKH ABDULLA | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR SHIVANI PRAVEEN | JUNIOR RESIDENT | II YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR ABHILASH H N | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR HANISH MOHAN THODETI | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR LAKSHMANAN S | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR MECHAIL SABU GEORGE | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR NAVANEETH BHAT | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR SHEHIM THAHMEES T | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR SONU GANESH M | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR VASUDHA LAKSHMAN | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
| DR VIVEK P | JUNIOR RESIDENT | I YEAR | ORTHOPAEDICS |
Speciality Services
- Hand Clinic
- CTEV Clinic
- Fracture Clinic (trauma and emergencies)
- Arthroscopy Clinic (sports medicine including- ACL, PCL reconstruction, meniscal repair etc.)
- Spine Clinic
- Arthroplasty Clinic (Total hip replacement/ Total knee replacement)
- Rheumatology clinic
- Vascular Surgery (Peripheral arterial bypass and Varicose veins surgery)
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Robotic Surgery facility
Department of Orthopaedics proudly announces the acquisition of Velys Robotic Knee Replacement Technology, making Nitte University the first medical college in India to integrate this advanced system into its orthopaedic surgery department. This significant technological advancement not only enhances the hospital's capabilities but also underscores its unwavering commitment to providing state-of-the-art healthcare services to all sections of society.
Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution, developed by Johnson & Johnson MedTech, represents the pinnacle of precision in orthopaedic surgery. This cutting-edge technology assists surgeons in performing knee replacements with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing recovery times. The integration of this state-of-the-art solution brings numerous benefits to both patients and surgeons. Enhanced precision is achieved through the system's advanced imaging and real-time guidance capabilities, which are crucial for successful knee replacements. Each surgery is personalized to the patient's unique anatomy, leading to better alignment and fit of the knee implant.. This precision and control also minimize tissue damage, resulting in shorter hospital stays and faster recovery time for patients.
