Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar has completed his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College in 1998. In 2001, he completed his MS (Ortho) from JIPMER, Pondicherry. In 2006, from Royal College of Accident and Emergency, UK, Dr. Kelkar was awarded MRCS AE. He has also done MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburg. He has completed his internship from Government hospitals like Bowring hospital and Victoria hospital. Dr. Kelkar is also a famous name in the field of academics and is actively teaching medical students.

Contribution to Medical Science

With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Kelkar is presently working as an orthopedic consultant at Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal. Research papers of Dr. Kelkar have been published in various journals of repute. Dr. Kelkar is an expert in the treatment of primary and revision joint replacements. He is the member of Indian Orthopedic association and his area of interest includes Arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, fracture fixation, spine surgeries, replacement of hip, knee, and shoulder and Arthroscopy deformity correction. Dr. Kelkar has gained advanced training in England for 6 years in Joint Replacement Surgery.

Conditions Treated by Dr Ravichandra Kelkar

Here are the conditions which are treated by Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar.:

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

The people who consult with the doctor want conditions in their musculoskeletal system resolved. 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 Ravichandra Kelkar

There are many signs and symptoms seen in the patients which may require you to visit an Orthopedic Surgeon such as:

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

Patients who have orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues usually have multiple symptoms. Pain in the joints and muscles and swelling are an indication that you must consult an orthopedic surgeon at the earliest. Further these issues more often than not restrict the range of motion in the affected area.

Operating Hours of Dr Ravichandra Kelkar

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 Ravichandra Kelkar

Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar performs many popular procedures and we have listed them below for your convenience.:

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

A person who can recover from arthritis, dislocated joints or hip pain or any of a number of such conditions does so by getting the best surgical treatment from an orthopedic surgeon. Patients may be affected by either acute or chronic or degenerative orthopedic conditions and their are right surgical solutions for all of them. 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.