Dr. Shankar Kurpad

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Shankar Kurpad had completed his MBBS in 1996 from St. Jones Medical College, Bangalore. In 2002, he was awarded a Diploma in orthopedics from Dr. MGR Medical University. Dr. Kurpad was also trained in orthopedics at Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. During his academic life, he was awarded various medals and distinctions. Dr. Kurpad won the second prize in the essay competition. Dr. Kurpad receives his fellowship in 2002 for traumatology in Munich and in 2006 in Hip Replacement and reconstruction in Dresden.

Contribution to Medical Science

Presently working as an Orthopedic consultant at Columbia Asia Hospital, Yeshwantpur, Dr. Kurpad is also providing his services at The Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic in Bangalore. Research papers of Dr, Kurpad has been published in various journals and many-a-times he has presented papers in various conferences. He has an interest in guiding the young orthopedic surgeons through his training programme, which are in collaboration with Zimmer Institute. The area of interest of Dr. Kurpad includes orthopedic infections, back and neck pain, complex fractures and deformity corrections. For taking part in social responsibility, Dr. Kurpad has associated with various NGOs for organizing free medical camps.

Conditions Treated by Dr Shankar Kurpad

Dr. Shankar Kurpad treats a long list of conditions such as:

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

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 strength of the surgeon lies not just in their education experience and skill but also in their ability to improvise according to the situation at hand.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr Shankar Kurpad

An orthopedic condition or injury leads to signs and symptoms such as:

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

Orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues warrant multiple symptoms in patients. A visit to a orthopedic surgeon becomes imperative if their is pain in joints and muscles and swelling. An injury or condition of this kind usually restricts the range of motion in the affected area of the body.

Operating Hours of Dr Shankar Kurpad

The doctor operates from 8 am to 4 pm, 6 days of the week with Sunday being an off day. The procedures are to be done using a whole lot of efficiency and skill and the doctor enables this to happen.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Shankar Kurpad

There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Shankar Kurpad such as:

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

Whether we are talking about dislocated joints, knee pain, back pain or arthritis, it is the orthopedic surgeon who will help get us better and back on our feet. Patients may be affected by either acute or chronic or degenerative orthopedic conditions and their are right surgical solutions for all 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.