Department of Orthopedics

General Info

The department of Orthopaedics at RH/PER has the state-of-the-art technology with fully equipped Modular operation theatre. Apart from routine fracture care, Complex trauma surgeries, Joint Replacement surgeries, Arthroscopic procedures, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Deformity corrections, Orthopaedic oncology procedures, Spine surgeries are performed here.

The department runs DNB training program for almost 2 decades now. The clinical case load is increasing every year and we strive hard to keep up the work excellence. We participate actively in both the regional and national association meetings. Research works are being carried out in the department.

Appropriate and timely management of On-duty injuries has made most patients return to their normal duties faster thereby reducing the number of Man-days lost. As the department provides range of surgeries, a lot of retired employees and dependants enjoy productive old age. The number of cases referred out of the hospital is nil.

Faculty

Dr. V. Kannan MS Ortho
CSS/Admn/RH/PER
Dr. T. E. Ramesh D.Ortho, DNB Ortho
ACHD
Dr. R. Santhosh Balaji ADMO
ADMO
Dr. D. Dhanalakshmi
Chief Consultant

Academic

The department has been an integral part of DNB training for more than two decades. The post graduates are imparted strong academic curriculum. Theory discussion, clinical case presentation, saw bone workshops and journal clubs are conducted on regular basis. Post graduates are encouraged for paper presentation at regional and national conferences. Two of our post graduates have secured Gold medals in the final DNB exam.

Services

Procedures done

  • Fracture management
  • Complex trauma surgeries
  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopy procedures
  • Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • Spine surgeries
  • Regenerative Orthopaedics