Dr. Kaushal Malhan

Qualification and Experience

With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kaushal Malhan is currently the Director of Orthopedic Surgery, at Fortis Hospital Mulund. The qualification of Dr. Malhan includes MBBS, MS in orthopedics, and Diploma in orthopedics from Mumbai. Dr. Malhan has received a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in General Surgery from the UK. And Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Trauma and orthopedics from the UK. He has also obtained a Diploma in sports medicine from the UK. Tissue-preserving total knee and hip replacement, and Arthroscopic surgery are areas of special interest of Dr. Malhan.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Kaushal Malhan is known for his contribution to the field of orthopedic surgery. His TPTKR technique allows accelerated recovery of the patients and noted in Limca book of world records in 2011. He was the pioneer in promoting the direct anterior approach in hip replacements. For managing the large bone defects, he introduced new techniques in revision hip replacement. Dr. Malhan is also known for introducing novel techniques for arthritis patients as he did the first surgery in Indian involving minimally invasive mobile bearing unicompartmental knee replacement. Dr. Malhan is also an expert in cartilage transplantation and advanced arthroscopic ligament surgery.

Conditions Treated by Dr Kaushal Malhan

Here are the conditions which are treated by Dr. Kaushal Malhan.:

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

It is for the issues or injuries in the musculoskeletal system for which patients consult this doctor. Bones, ligaments, joints or tendons related conditions or injuries are specialised in by the doctor. 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 Kaushal Malhan

Here is the long list of symptoms and signs in a person with orthopedic condition or injury.:

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

Multiple symptoms are a common occurrence when musculoskeletal or orthopedic conditions are involved. A visit to a orthopedic surgeon becomes imperative if their is pain in joints and muscles and swelling. The range of motion is restricted in the affected area if you are having injury or condition of this kind.

Operating Hours of Dr Kaushal Malhan

8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor.. It is the efficiency and skill of the doctor that is on display during the time the procedures are being performed.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Kaushal Malhan

There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Kaushal Malhan such as:

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

An orthopedic surgeon is someone who helps patients with conditions such as dislocated joints, back pain or arthritis get healthier. Degenerative conditions or acute orthopedic conditions or chronic issues all constitute the different types of musculoskeletal conditions patients may be affected with. This is a specialty with vast connotations and it is no wonder that many of the orthopedic surgeons can also sub specialise focusing on certain areas of the body.