Dr. Bobby Jacob

Qualification and Experience

With more than 15 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Bobby Jacob is currently working as a Senior Consultant at Aster Medicity. Dr. Bobby has completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Kottayam. Later on, he obtained a Diploma in Orthopedics from Government Medical College, Kottayam. Dr. Bobby had done MS in Orthopedics from Government Medical College, Kottayam. He was awarded a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in Trauma and Orthopedics. Dr. Bobby has worked with various premier hospitals in India and abroad such as Wansbeck General Hospital, England, St John’s Hospital, Kattapana and KIMS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. 

Contribution to medical science

Dr. Jacob has trained orthopedics in complex polytrauma, knee and joint replacement and sports injury. He has a special interest in complex fractures, labral injuries, comprehensive management of shoulder instability, rotator cuff problems and SLAP tears. He has also undergone a 4 years of specialized training in shoulder, knee and elbow soft tissues. The surgeries that Dr. Jacob is an expert in performing include Ilizarov technique, Acetabulum fractures, Multi-ligament injuries of the knee, sports injuries of the shoulder and elbow, and Advanced arthroscopic management of degenerative conditions.

Conditions Treated by Dr Bobby Jacob

We are outlining here for you the many conditions that Dr. Bobby Jacob treats.:

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

It is for the issues or injuries in the musculoskeletal system for which patients consult this doctor. Injuries or conditions of the bones, ligaments, joints or tendons are the ones the doctor specialises in. It is not just the education, experience and skill of the surgeon but their aptitude to find the solution despite the challenges faced in the treatment process.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr Bobby Jacob

Please find below the signs and symptoms seen when their is an orthopedic injury or condition.:

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

Multiple symptoms are a common occurrence when musculoskeletal or orthopedic conditions are involved. You must consult an orthopedic surgeon at the earliest if you are having pain in the joints or muscles and swelling. In the affected area of the body, the range of motion could get restricted and that is usually a significant indicator of a musculoskeletal issue.

Operating Hours of Dr Bobby Jacob

The doctor operates from 8 am to 4 pm, 6 days of the week with Sunday being an off day. It is only a skillful and efficient doctor that is able to do these procedures very well.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Bobby Jacob

There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Bobby Jacob such as:

• Meniscus Repair
• Total Knee Replacement B/L
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Ankle Fusion Surgery
• Shoulder Replacement
• Hip Resurfacing Surgery
• Total Hip Replacement B/L
• Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Shoulder Arthroscopy

An orthopedic surgeon is someone who helps patients with conditions such as dislocated joints, back pain or arthritis get healthier. Irrespective of the kind of orthopedic condition whether, acute, degenerative or chronic, an orthopedic surgeon helps you get treated with any of them. There is quite a bit of sub specialisation seen in this specialty considering that there is a lot of scope to work with in the orthopedic field.

Qualification

• MS
• MRCS
• FRCS
• MBSS

Past Experiences

• Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Medical Trust Hospital
• Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - KIMS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
• Clinical Fellow – Orthopaedics - South mead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, UK
• Senior SHO (Registrar Grade) – Orthopaedics, Stirling Royal Infirmary, Forth Valley NHS Trust, UK
• Senior SHO (Registrar Grade) - Orthopaedics Wansbeck General Hospital, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
• Staff Grade Registrar – Orthopaedics, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust, UK
• Staff Grade Registrar – Orthopaedics, Wythenshawe Hospital, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Trust, UK
• Consultant – Orthopaedics & Trauma, St. John’s Hospital, Kattapana
• Consultant – Orthopaedics & Trauma, Tiruvalla Medical Mission, Tiruvalla