Dr Balaji Arthroscopy and joint replacement surgeon started his orthopaedic career in Madurai medical college. He graduated as the best outgoing student with plenty of experience in treating fractures and complex trauma. After completing his Diploma in orthopaedics, he pursued DNB orthopaedics from K G Hospital & PG Institute. There he exclusively worked in the Joint replacement and spine unit. His special interest in joint preservation and arthroscopy surgeries led him to pursue a fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports medicine at the Asian joint reconstruction institute. Now with 8 years of experience in the field of orthopaedics, he has treated many patients with joint preservation techniques helping them avoid or postpone joint replacement surgeries. He is a spine surgeon, who has helped several paraplegic patients walk again. His superior surgical skills, ability to lead teams towards success, his kind and diligent postoperative care has brought a smile to several patients.
Special Interest:
- Arthroscopy
- Sports injuries management
- Joint preservation
Achievements:
- Best outgoing student medal for Diploma in Orthopaedics 2015, Madurai medical college.
- Tamil Nadu Dr M G R University Gold medal for Diploma in Orthopaedics.
Research Activities :
- 2019 Arthroscopic Posterior labral repair – Technical description
- TNOA Video journal.
- 2018 Calcifying tendinitis shoulder a comprehensive review
- Journal of Orthopaedics: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2018.05.040
Presentations:
2019 TNOACONc – Management of Meniscus root tears with combined HTO and root repair.
2017 110NOACON – Atypical presentation of fracture neck of femur. Unsolved mystery
2015 TNOACON –
- Fixation of lower limb fractures in patients with Post Polio Paralysis
- Atypical Vascular injuries in management of peritrochanteric fractures
