Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

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 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 ASSOC. 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 III WED, 1 & 3rd SAT THU, 1 & 3rd 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 III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR HARI ARJUN JEGANATHAN JUNIOR RESIDENT III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR LAKSHYA ARORA JUNIOR RESIDENT III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR MOHAMMEDSHAFIR M JUNIOR RESIDENT III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR MUSTAZA WASIF BIN RASHID JUNIOR RESIDENT III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR N SHREYAS JUNIOR RESIDENT III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR S GURU ASHRITH NAIDU JUNIOR RESIDENT III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR SHAHRUKH ABDULLA JUNIOR RESIDENT III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR SHIVANI PRAVEEN JUNIOR RESIDENT III YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR ABHILASH H N JUNIOR RESIDENT II YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR HANISH MOHAN THODETI JUNIOR RESIDENT II YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR LAKSHMANAN S JUNIOR RESIDENT II YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR MECHAIL SABU GEORGE JUNIOR RESIDENT II YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR NAVANEETH BHAT JUNIOR RESIDENT II YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR SHEHIM THAHMEES T JUNIOR RESIDENT II YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR SONU GANESH M JUNIOR RESIDENT II YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR VASUDHA LAKSHMAN JUNIOR RESIDENT II YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR VIVEK P JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR AKASH B AERI JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR ARJUN UMESH JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR ARVIND SINGH BHATI JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR DHANUSH KARTHIK S T JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR GEET PRADEEP VAGARALI JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR JAVVAJI BHAGEERATH JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR MACHARLA SATWIK JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR NEEHAR CHANDRA HENNAL JUNIOR RESIDENT I YEAR ORTHOPAEDICS
DR SARTHAK KATARIA 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)
  • 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.