neurology

Orthopaedics – Joint replacement & Sports Medicine

BMH Thodupuzha Orthopaedic services are considered one of the best in the entire region. Our Super Speciality Hospital provides world-class treatment for several Orthopaedic ailments and Sports injuries. The division includes a multispecialty group of surgical and clinical doctors who are experts in their respective fields. Some of the treatments include Knee and Shoulder, various Sports injuries, and Arthroscopy. Some of its other specialities include joint replacement and complex fracture management, cartilage transfers, and Arthroscopic ligament reconstructions.

A team of highly skilled and dedicated Orthopaedic Surgeons with extensive experience leads the Hospital’s Orthopaedics & Sports medicine division, who provide excellent pre, intra, and post-operative care for all kinds of patients, who are ably supported by a team of excellent Physiotherapists.

Panel of Doctors

  • Dr. Anil J. Thomas

    Senior Consultant

  • Dr. Joseph Stephan

    Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin

    Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • Dr. Gijo A.J.

    Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • Dr. Christo Jose

    Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • Dr. Akhil Ajith

    Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Tab 1

Dr. Anil J. Thomas

MBBS, MS (Ortho)

Senior Consultant

Dr. Anil J Thomas is our Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He Had Done His Orthopaedic Training in Manipal Academy After Completing MBBS From Govt. Medical College Thiruvananthapuram.


AREAS OF INTEREST

He is a highly experienced Surgeon in general Orthopedic, complex Orthopedic trauma, Poly trauma and Joint replacement surgery. His area of special interest are failed Trauma Surgery, Illizarov Limb Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, Pelvic Acetabular Reconstruction, Knee Arthroscopy Primary and Multiple Ligament reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopic and repair of Rotator Cuff and Recurrent Dislocation Shoulder, Geriatric Orthopaedic and Osteoporosis, Paediatric Orthopaedic, Foot and Ankle disease and Joint Fusion Surgeries.

Qualifications

  • MBBS From Thrissur & Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
  • MS (Ortho) From Manipal Accadamy Of Higher Education
  • He Has Performed More Than 3000 Major Surgeries And 4500 Minor Surgeries In Orthopaedic In The Past 25 Years. He Has Done Pioneer Work In Mis - Dhs, Poller Blocking Screws Of Tibial Fracture, Triangular Fixator For Proximal Humerus, Orthogonal Plating In Complex Fracture, Encircleage Wiring And Containment In Oblique Fracture, Osteoporosis And Its Treatment, Implant Removal (very Late > 5 Years), Fixation Of Complex Hand And Foot Fracture With Simple K - Wire.

Work Experience

  • Resident Surgeon 1994-1996 - Lissie Hospital Ernakulum - 8 Month's
  • Junior Consultant 2000-2000 - Vsm Hospital Thattarambalam - 9 Month's
  • Junior Consultant 2000-2003 - Little Flower Hospital Angamaly - 3 Years
  • Consultant 2003-2013 - St James Hospital Chalakkudy - 9.5 Years
  • Senior Consultant 2013-2024 - Baby Memorialhospital Thodupuzha - 11.5 Years
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Dr. Anil J. Thomas

Senior Consultant

OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Tab 1

Dr. Joseph Stephan

MBBS, MS(Ortho)

Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Joseph Stephen Chazhikattu is an expert orthopedic surgeon with more than 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of expertise include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, joint replacement surgeries and complex trauma surgeries. Upholding the values of a long lineage of doctors, he has built a reputation for a patient centred approach, providing tailor made treatment plans with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

  • MBBS: Goverment Medical College, Trivandrum
  • MS-Ortho : Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor Orthopaedics at A.j. Medical College, Mangalore
  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Chazhikattu Hospital, Thodupuzha

Paper Presentation

  • Outcome analysis of brachial plexus exploration and nerve transfers: a retrospective study. Won first prize at KAOCON,2011- Belgaum
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Dr. Joseph Stephan

Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Tab 1

Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin

MBBS , MS(Orthopaedics)

Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin is the consultant in Department of Orthopaedics. He did his post-graduation from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences , Pondicherry followed by training and Post doctoral fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine under renown surgeon Dr David V Rajan at Ortho One Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Coimbatore.

He further got trained in Shoulder and Elbow injuries under Prof Dr Paolo Arriggoni at University Hospital, Milan. His area of interest is primary and revision joint replacement surgeries, arthroscopy and sports injuries. He believes in providing the patients with the latest cutting edge technologies and advancements for his patients so that they can recover faster and get back to their normal routine at the earliest .He is a regular invitee in state, national and speciality conferences.

He has quite a few number of publications in his name and has presented in state and national conference as well. He has won awards for presentation in state conference and as well as in speciality conference.

Area of Interest
  • Shoulder – Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Recurrent Shoulder Instability
  • Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.
  • Knee - Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Sports Injuries – ACL/PCL/MCL/PLC/ Multi Ligament Injuries
  • Revision AVL
  • Meniscal Repair
  • Cartilage Procedures ( BMAC, OATS)
  • Limb Re-alignment Surgeries (High Tibial Osteotomy)
  • Hip – Primary And Revision Thr
  • Elbow – Total Elbow Replacement
  • Trauma And General Orthopaedics
  • Pain Management

Qualifications

  • MS Ortho from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, India in 2014
  • MBBS from Universal College of Medical Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal in 2009

Additional Qualifications

  • Post-doctoral Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
  • Diploma in Football Medicine From FIFA
  • Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgeries From CTO Hospitals, University Of Milan, Italy 2019
  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine From Ortho One Orthopaedic Specialty Center, Tamil Nadu, MGR University In Year 2018
  • Fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction From Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin 2017
  • Ms Ortho From Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, India in 2014
  • Mbbs From Universal College of Medical Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal In 2009

Work Experience

  • Working as a Full-time Consultant at Baby Memorial Hospital, Thodupuzha
  • Worked as a Visiting Consultant and Full-time Consultant at Smita Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Thodupuzha
  • Worked as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Muvattupuzha Co-operative Hospital, Muvattupuzha
  • Worked as an Associate Consultant at Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin
  • Worked as a Fellow in the Shoulder and Elbow Unit at Gaetano Pini – CTO Hospitals, Milan, Italy
  • Worked as an Associate Consultant at MAJ Hospital, Cochin, Kerala
  • Worked as a Fellow in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Orthopedics at One Orthopaedic Specialty Center, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  • Worked as a Fellow and Junior Consultant at Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin, Kerala
  • Worked as Teaching Faculty in the Department of Orthopaedics at Al-Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha, since January 2016
  • Worked as a Junior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Medicare Hospital, Kodungallur

Professional Affiliations

  • AO Trauma Member
  • Indian Arthroscopy Association (IAS)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
  • Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
  • International Society for Knowledge for Surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (ISKSAA)
  • Kerala Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
  • Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA)

Academic Activities

  • Scientific chairman of IFAS Basic CME held in Cochin2022
  • Joint Organising Secretary for IFASCON 2024 to be held in Cochin
  • Invited national faculty for IFASCON 2023 held at Nagpur
  • Invited table instructor for the Arthroscopic knee workshop held at CIOS , Cochin 2023

Publications

  • Efficacy of Periarticular cocktail injection on Rheumatoid Patients undergoing total knee replacement; published in, Indian Journal of Orthopedics ,8th Aug 20 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465-020-00230-3
  • Transosseous suture loop fixation for MPFL Reconstruction in J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. Nov’19 -Dec’19; 33(6 Suppl. 3):133-138. Congress of the Italian Orthopedic Research Society. PMID: 33261268
  • Quadrupule Hamstring Tendon Graft versus Bone-Patellar-Tendon-Graft for arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction – comparison study with follow-up of 2 years; published in, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Vol.13,Issue11, Nov’14
  • Open Classic Latarjet Procedure; performed Using Freehand Technique & Surgical Technique and Outcome; the result was published in Indian Journal of Orthopedics, 21 March 2021 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465-021-00385-7
  • Validation of a Practical Forearm Supination Strength Measurement Technique in the large sample cohort; published in, Indian Journal of Orthopedics ,28 August 2020 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465 -020-00239-8
  • Simple and Effective Rehabilitation Programme (SERP) for patients undergoing Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament(ACL) reconstruction in Indian; published in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in 2013 Volume : 7, Issues:4
  • Isolated MPFL reconstruction for recurrent lateral patellar instability in patients with TT -TG distance <25mm: A calculated safe risk!; published in Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine; 30 December 2021; doi.10.25259/JASSM_22_2021
  • A Chapter on Arthroscopic plication in Medial and Lateral elbow instability in Textbook Arthroscopy and Endoscopy of the elbow, wrist and hand. Page 167-170

Poster Presentations

  • Presented a poster on Jumper’s Knee in Gold Medal Video Session at 39th Annual Conference of KOACON held in Perinthalmanna in Jan’20
  • Presented a poster on Ipsilateral Fracture Neck Femur with Shaft Femur: fixed with Angle Blade Plate, Valgus Osteotomy and Distal Femoral Nail at 12th Annual Conference of OASISCON held in Pondicherry in Aug’13
  • Presented a poster on Anchor with Screw Fixation for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion at 57th Annual IOACON held in Chennai in Dec’12
  • Presented a poster on 3 in 1 procedure for Habitual Dislocation of knee at 11th Annual Conference OASISCON held in Bangalore in Aug’12
  • Presented a poster on Trapezius Interposition of a Distal Third Clavicular Fracture in chi ld in POACON in Nov’11

Paper Presentations

  • Original paper Arthroscopic Trans-Tibial Root Repair Technique in Gold Medal Video Session at 39th Annual Conference of KOACON held in Perinthalmanna in Jan’20.
  • Original paper at 5th Sunrise SHOULDERCON held in Cochin in May’19
  • Original paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” in Best paper category at SESSICON held in Coimbatore in Feb’19
  • Paper at 63rd IOACON held in Coimbatore on 2018
  • Original paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” in Best paper category at 17th IASCON held in Calicut in Oct’18
  • Paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” at 51st in award category session at TNOACON held in Nagercoil in Feb’18
  • Paper on Intramedullary Nailing for Mid- Shaft Humerus Fractures at 35th KOACON held in Thrissur in Jan’16
  • Paper on Quadrupule Hamstring Tendon graft versus Bone-Patellar-Tendon Bone-Graft for Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction- comparison study with follows up of 2 years at 34th KOACON held in Vythiri in Jan’15
  • Paper on Study of Functional and Radiological outcome of TKR using Knee Society Score at TNOACON held in Thanjavur on Feb’13
  • Case report on Ochronotic Hip Arthropathy in POACON in Nov’12
  • Case report on Periprosthetic Fractures in Pondicherry Orthopaedic association in May’12
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Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin

Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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Dr. Gijo A.J.

MBBS, MS(Ortho), DNB (Ortho)

Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Area of Interest
  • Trauma, Arthroscopic
  • Arthroplastic And Spine Surgery
  • Specialist In Paediatric Orthopaedics

Qualifications

  • MBBS - DRSMCSI MEDICAL COLLEGE KARAKKONAM TRIVANDRUM Under Kerala University
  • MS ORTHOPAEDICS - MES MEDICAL COLLEGE PERINTHALMANNA Under KUHS
  • DNB ORTHOPAEDICS - From NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

Additional Qualification

  • BCME- BASIC COURSE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BCBR- BASIC COURSE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH From ICMR INDIA
  • Worked with Renowned Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Late Prof T S Gopakumar for 4 years
  • AO TRAUMA MEMBER AND COMPLETED AO MASTERCOURSE IN PELVIACETABULAR SURGERY
  • Cadaveric training in Arthroscopy from Sri Ramachandra Medical college Chennai.
  • Cadaveric training in Arthroplasty from M S Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore

Work Experience

  • Worked in MES Medical College Perinthalmanna From 2015-2024

Research

  • Clinicoradiological evaluation of medial and lateral crossed pinning versus lateral pinning for displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children in MES Medical College-A prospective comparison study.

Paper Presentations

  • Displaced stress fracture neck of femur in a hypogonadic female treated with fibular strut graft and cancellous screws-A Case report(IOACON 2014).
  • Late presentation of VIC of forearm and hand –Success of limited carpectomy and arthrodesis(IOACON 2014).
  • Proximal tibiofibular synostosis in type 2 tibial hemimelia-A Case report(KOACON 2015).
  • Posttraumatic osteomyelitis radius in a 52 year old male patient treated with segmental resection and free non-vascularized fibular grafting-A 2 year followup case report(KOACON 2015).
  • Aneurysmal bone cyst of proximal humerus treated by curettage and tricortical iliac bone graft- A case report(KOACON 2015).

Publications

  • Comparative study of functional outcome after internal fixation of comminuted fractures of diaphysis of the forearm with locking compression plate and dynamic compression plate.
  • A Comparitive Study of Functional Outcome of Three Methods of Internal Fixation in a Comminuted Supracondylar Fracture Femurin Post Menopausal Women.
  • Functional outcome following open reduction and internal fixation of proximal humerus fractures with locking compression plate.
  • Fazal Gafoor H, Jose, Mampalli Narayanan B (December 07, 2023) Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Injuries and Correlation With Arthroscopy Findings. Cureus 15(12): e50103. doi:10.7759/cureus.50103.
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Dr. Gijo A.J.

Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Tue 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wed 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thu 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Fri 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM

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Dr. Christo Jose

MBBS, DNB(Ortho)

Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Christo Jose is a specialist in Orthopaedic surgery. He has done post-graduation at national board of medical science, delhi. He is skilled in orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinical decision making and believes in setting exemplary standards in orthopaedic care taking forward the ethical traditions of the hospital.

Area of Interest
  • He has special interest in complex orthopaedic trauma and paediatric orthopaedics.

Qualifications

  • MBBS- Government Medical College Kottayam,
  • DNB orthopaedic Surgery - National Board of Medical education.

Work Experience

  • Worked as a Senior Resident in Orthopaedicis at Lisie Hospital, Kochi, Kerala
  • Worked as Orthopaedician at Chazhikattu Hospital Pvt. Ltd
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Dr. Christo Jose

Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon

OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

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Dr. Akhil Ajith

MBBS, MS (Ortho)

Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Qualifications

  • 2019 - 2022: M S Orthopaedics K S Hegde Medical Academy - Mangalore
  • 2012 - 2018: MBBS Amrita School of Medicine – Ernakulam

Other Certifications

  • AO Trauma Course - Advanced
  • Bangalore Shoulder Course
  • Advancements in nailing techniques course
  • AO Trauma Course- Basic
  • Leicester Shoulder and Elbow Trauma Course
  • BLS and ACLS training

Publications

  • Evaluation of the role of intra-articular corticosteroids on improvement of range of motion in Adhesive capsulitis. International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine and Surgery Research. 2023;3(2):033–6. doi:10.53294/ijfmsr.2023.3.2.0073
  • Ultrasound-guided rotator interval or subacromial corticosteroid injection in primary adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: Does it make a difference? International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine and Surgery Research. 2023;3(2):022–5. doi:10.53294/ijfmsr.2023.3.2.0072
  • Co-Infection of streptococcus agalactiae and tuberculous osteomyelitis of tibia mimicking Brodie’s abscess in an immunocompetent adult: A case report. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports. 2023 Jul;13(7):95–8. doi:10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i07.3768
  • Atraumatic acetabular fracture after generalized seizure during hemodialysis: A case report. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences. 2023;9(4):01–3. doi:10.22271/ortho.2023.v9.i4a.3461

Work Experience

  • Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Chazhikkattu Multi Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha
  • Orthopaedic Senior Resident Smitha Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Thodupuzha
  • Orthopaedic Senior Resident Lisie Hospital, Ernakulam
  • Orthopaedic Junior Resident K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka
  • Emergency Medical Officer Ernakulam Medical Centre, Ernakulam, Kerala
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Dr. Akhil Ajith

Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon

OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Dr. Anil J. Thomas
Senior Consultant

Dr. Anil J Thomas is our Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He Had Done His Orthopaedic Training in Manipal Academy After Completing MBBS From Govt. Medical College Thiruvananthapuram.


AREAS OF INTEREST

He is a highly experienced Surgeon in general Orthopedic, complex Orthopedic trauma, Poly trauma and Joint replacement surgery. His area of special interest are failed Trauma Surgery, Illizarov Limb Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, Pelvic Acetabular Reconstruction, Knee Arthroscopy Primary and Multiple Ligament reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopic and repair of Rotator Cuff and Recurrent Dislocation Shoulder, Geriatric Orthopaedic and Osteoporosis, Paediatric Orthopaedic, Foot and Ankle disease and Joint Fusion Surgeries.

  • MBBS From Thrissur & Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
  • MS (Ortho) From Manipal Accadamy Of Higher Education
  • He Has Performed More Than 3000 Major Surgeries And 4500 Minor Surgeries In Orthopaedic In The Past 25 Years. He Has Done Pioneer Work In Mis - Dhs, Poller Blocking Screws Of Tibial Fracture, Triangular Fixator For Proximal Humerus, Orthogonal Plating In Complex Fracture, Encircleage Wiring And Containment In Oblique Fracture, Osteoporosis And Its Treatment, Implant Removal (very Late > 5 Years), Fixation Of Complex Hand And Foot Fracture With Simple K - Wire.
  • Resident Surgeon 1994-1996 - Lissie Hospital Ernakulum - 8 Month's
  • Junior Consultant 2000-2000 - Vsm Hospital Thattarambalam - 9 Month's
  • Junior Consultant 2000-2003 - Little Flower Hospital Angamaly - 3 Years
  • Consultant 2003-2013 - St James Hospital Chalakkudy - 9.5 Years
  • Senior Consultant 2013-2024 - Baby Memorialhospital Thodupuzha - 11.5 Years
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Dr. Joseph Stephan
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Joseph Stephen Chazhikattu is an expert orthopedic surgeon with more than 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of expertise include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, joint replacement surgeries and complex trauma surgeries. Upholding the values of a long lineage of doctors, he has built a reputation for a patient centred approach, providing tailor made treatment plans with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • MBBS: Goverment Medical College, Trivandrum
  • MS-Ortho : Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • Assistant Professor Orthopaedics at A.j. Medical College, Mangalore
  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Chazhikattu Hospital, Thodupuzha
  • Outcome analysis of brachial plexus exploration and nerve transfers: a retrospective study. Won first prize at KAOCON,2011- Belgaum
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  •   05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
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Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Nikhil Joseph Martin is the consultant in Department of Orthopaedics. He did his post-graduation from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences , Pondicherry followed by training and Post doctoral fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine under renown surgeon Dr David V Rajan at Ortho One Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Coimbatore.

He further got trained in Shoulder and Elbow injuries under Prof Dr Paolo Arriggoni at University Hospital, Milan. His area of interest is primary and revision joint replacement surgeries, arthroscopy and sports injuries. He believes in providing the patients with the latest cutting edge technologies and advancements for his patients so that they can recover faster and get back to their normal routine at the earliest .He is a regular invitee in state, national and speciality conferences.

He has quite a few number of publications in his name and has presented in state and national conference as well. He has won awards for presentation in state conference and as well as in speciality conference.

Area of Interest
  • Shoulder – Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Recurrent Shoulder Instability
  • Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.
  • Knee - Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Sports Injuries – ACL/PCL/MCL/PLC/ Multi Ligament Injuries
  • Revision AVL
  • Meniscal Repair
  • Cartilage Procedures ( BMAC, OATS)
  • Limb Re-alignment Surgeries (High Tibial Osteotomy)
  • Hip – Primary And Revision Thr
  • Elbow – Total Elbow Replacement
  • Trauma And General Orthopaedics
  • Pain Management
  • MS Ortho from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, India in 2014
  • MBBS from Universal College of Medical Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal in 2009
  • Post-doctoral Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
  • Diploma in Football Medicine From FIFA
  • Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgeries From CTO Hospitals, University Of Milan, Italy 2019
  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine From Ortho One Orthopaedic Specialty Center, Tamil Nadu, MGR University In Year 2018
  • Fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction From Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin 2017
  • Ms Ortho From Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, India in 2014
  • Mbbs From Universal College of Medical Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal In 2009
  • Working as a Full-time Consultant at Baby Memorial Hospital, Thodupuzha
  • Worked as a Visiting Consultant and Full-time Consultant at Smita Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Thodupuzha
  • Worked as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Muvattupuzha Co-operative Hospital, Muvattupuzha
  • Worked as an Associate Consultant at Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin
  • Worked as a Fellow in the Shoulder and Elbow Unit at Gaetano Pini – CTO Hospitals, Milan, Italy
  • Worked as an Associate Consultant at MAJ Hospital, Cochin, Kerala
  • Worked as a Fellow in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Orthopedics at One Orthopaedic Specialty Center, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  • Worked as a Fellow and Junior Consultant at Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, Cochin, Kerala
  • Worked as Teaching Faculty in the Department of Orthopaedics at Al-Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha, since January 2016
  • Worked as a Junior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Medicare Hospital, Kodungallur
  • AO Trauma Member
  • Indian Arthroscopy Association (IAS)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
  • Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
  • International Society for Knowledge for Surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (ISKSAA)
  • Kerala Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
  • Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA)
  • Scientific chairman of IFAS Basic CME held in Cochin2022
  • Joint Organising Secretary for IFASCON 2024 to be held in Cochin
  • Invited national faculty for IFASCON 2023 held at Nagpur
  • Invited table instructor for the Arthroscopic knee workshop held at CIOS , Cochin 2023
  • Efficacy of Periarticular cocktail injection on Rheumatoid Patients undergoing total knee replacement; published in, Indian Journal of Orthopedics ,8th Aug 20 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465-020-00230-3
  • Transosseous suture loop fixation for MPFL Reconstruction in J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. Nov’19 -Dec’19; 33(6 Suppl. 3):133-138. Congress of the Italian Orthopedic Research Society. PMID: 33261268
  • Quadrupule Hamstring Tendon Graft versus Bone-Patellar-Tendon-Graft for arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction – comparison study with follow-up of 2 years; published in, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Vol.13,Issue11, Nov’14
  • Open Classic Latarjet Procedure; performed Using Freehand Technique & Surgical Technique and Outcome; the result was published in Indian Journal of Orthopedics, 21 March 2021 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465-021-00385-7
  • Validation of a Practical Forearm Supination Strength Measurement Technique in the large sample cohort; published in, Indian Journal of Orthopedics ,28 August 2020 ; doi.org/10.1007/s43465 -020-00239-8
  • Simple and Effective Rehabilitation Programme (SERP) for patients undergoing Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament(ACL) reconstruction in Indian; published in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in 2013 Volume : 7, Issues:4
  • Isolated MPFL reconstruction for recurrent lateral patellar instability in patients with TT -TG distance <25mm: A calculated safe risk!; published in Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine; 30 December 2021; doi.10.25259/JASSM_22_2021
  • A Chapter on Arthroscopic plication in Medial and Lateral elbow instability in Textbook Arthroscopy and Endoscopy of the elbow, wrist and hand. Page 167-170
  • Presented a poster on Jumper’s Knee in Gold Medal Video Session at 39th Annual Conference of KOACON held in Perinthalmanna in Jan’20
  • Presented a poster on Ipsilateral Fracture Neck Femur with Shaft Femur: fixed with Angle Blade Plate, Valgus Osteotomy and Distal Femoral Nail at 12th Annual Conference of OASISCON held in Pondicherry in Aug’13
  • Presented a poster on Anchor with Screw Fixation for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion at 57th Annual IOACON held in Chennai in Dec’12
  • Presented a poster on 3 in 1 procedure for Habitual Dislocation of knee at 11th Annual Conference OASISCON held in Bangalore in Aug’12
  • Presented a poster on Trapezius Interposition of a Distal Third Clavicular Fracture in chi ld in POACON in Nov’11
  • Original paper Arthroscopic Trans-Tibial Root Repair Technique in Gold Medal Video Session at 39th Annual Conference of KOACON held in Perinthalmanna in Jan’20.
  • Original paper at 5th Sunrise SHOULDERCON held in Cochin in May’19
  • Original paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” in Best paper category at SESSICON held in Coimbatore in Feb’19
  • Paper at 63rd IOACON held in Coimbatore on 2018
  • Original paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” in Best paper category at 17th IASCON held in Calicut in Oct’18
  • Paper on “Can Congruent Arc Modification be done on Indian Population” at 51st in award category session at TNOACON held in Nagercoil in Feb’18
  • Paper on Intramedullary Nailing for Mid- Shaft Humerus Fractures at 35th KOACON held in Thrissur in Jan’16
  • Paper on Quadrupule Hamstring Tendon graft versus Bone-Patellar-Tendon Bone-Graft for Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction- comparison study with follows up of 2 years at 34th KOACON held in Vythiri in Jan’15
  • Paper on Study of Functional and Radiological outcome of TKR using Knee Society Score at TNOACON held in Thanjavur on Feb’13
  • Case report on Ochronotic Hip Arthropathy in POACON in Nov’12
  • Case report on Periprosthetic Fractures in Pondicherry Orthopaedic association in May’12
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
ummer
Dr. Gijo A.J.
Consultant - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Area of Interest
  • Trauma, Arthroscopic
  • Arthroplastic And Spine Surgery
  • Specialist In Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • MBBS - DRSMCSI MEDICAL COLLEGE KARAKKONAM TRIVANDRUM Under Kerala University
  • MS ORTHOPAEDICS - MES MEDICAL COLLEGE PERINTHALMANNA Under KUHS
  • DNB ORTHOPAEDICS - From NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
  • BCME- BASIC COURSE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BCBR- BASIC COURSE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH From ICMR INDIA
  • Worked with Renowned Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Late Prof T S Gopakumar for 4 years
  • AO TRAUMA MEMBER AND COMPLETED AO MASTERCOURSE IN PELVIACETABULAR SURGERY
  • Cadaveric training in Arthroscopy from Sri Ramachandra Medical college Chennai.
  • Cadaveric training in Arthroplasty from M S Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore
  • Worked in MES Medical College Perinthalmanna From 2015-2024
  • Clinicoradiological evaluation of medial and lateral crossed pinning versus lateral pinning for displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children in MES Medical College-A prospective comparison study.
  • Displaced stress fracture neck of femur in a hypogonadic female treated with fibular strut graft and cancellous screws-A Case report(IOACON 2014).
  • Late presentation of VIC of forearm and hand –Success of limited carpectomy and arthrodesis(IOACON 2014).
  • Proximal tibiofibular synostosis in type 2 tibial hemimelia-A Case report(KOACON 2015).
  • Posttraumatic osteomyelitis radius in a 52 year old male patient treated with segmental resection and free non-vascularized fibular grafting-A 2 year followup case report(KOACON 2015).
  • Aneurysmal bone cyst of proximal humerus treated by curettage and tricortical iliac bone graft- A case report(KOACON 2015).
  • Comparative study of functional outcome after internal fixation of comminuted fractures of diaphysis of the forearm with locking compression plate and dynamic compression plate.
  • A Comparitive Study of Functional Outcome of Three Methods of Internal Fixation in a Comminuted Supracondylar Fracture Femurin Post Menopausal Women.
  • Functional outcome following open reduction and internal fixation of proximal humerus fractures with locking compression plate.
  • Fazal Gafoor H, Jose, Mampalli Narayanan B (December 07, 2023) Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Injuries and Correlation With Arthroscopy Findings. Cureus 15(12): e50103. doi:10.7759/cureus.50103.
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Tue 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wed 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thu 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Fri 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
ummer
Dr. Christo Jose
Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Christo Jose is a specialist in Orthopaedic surgery. He has done post-graduation at national board of medical science, delhi. He is skilled in orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinical decision making and believes in setting exemplary standards in orthopaedic care taking forward the ethical traditions of the hospital.

Area of Interest
  • He has special interest in complex orthopaedic trauma and paediatric orthopaedics.
  • MBBS- Government Medical College Kottayam,
  • DNB orthopaedic Surgery - National Board of Medical education.
  • Worked as a Senior Resident in Orthopaedicis at Lisie Hospital, Kochi, Kerala
  • Worked as Orthopaedician at Chazhikattu Hospital Pvt. Ltd
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
ummer
Dr. Akhil Ajith
Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • 2019 - 2022: M S Orthopaedics K S Hegde Medical Academy - Mangalore
  • 2012 - 2018: MBBS Amrita School of Medicine – Ernakulam
  • AO Trauma Course - Advanced
  • Bangalore Shoulder Course
  • Advancements in nailing techniques course
  • AO Trauma Course- Basic
  • Leicester Shoulder and Elbow Trauma Course
  • BLS and ACLS training
  • Evaluation of the role of intra-articular corticosteroids on improvement of range of motion in Adhesive capsulitis. International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine and Surgery Research. 2023;3(2):033–6. doi:10.53294/ijfmsr.2023.3.2.0073
  • Ultrasound-guided rotator interval or subacromial corticosteroid injection in primary adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: Does it make a difference? International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine and Surgery Research. 2023;3(2):022–5. doi:10.53294/ijfmsr.2023.3.2.0072
  • Co-Infection of streptococcus agalactiae and tuberculous osteomyelitis of tibia mimicking Brodie’s abscess in an immunocompetent adult: A case report. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports. 2023 Jul;13(7):95–8. doi:10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i07.3768
  • Atraumatic acetabular fracture after generalized seizure during hemodialysis: A case report. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences. 2023;9(4):01–3. doi:10.22271/ortho.2023.v9.i4a.3461
  • Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Chazhikkattu Multi Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha
  • Orthopaedic Senior Resident Smitha Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Thodupuzha
  • Orthopaedic Senior Resident Lisie Hospital, Ernakulam
  • Orthopaedic Junior Resident K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka
  • Emergency Medical Officer Ernakulam Medical Centre, Ernakulam, Kerala
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
  • Mon 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tue 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thu 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Fri 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Major Conditions Handled

  • Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement Surgeries)
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Arthroscopy
  • Revision Hip Replacement
  • Revision Knee Replacement
  • Complex ilizarov Reconstruction
  • Pelvic-Acetabulum Reconstruction

 

Key Procedures Done

  • Complex Polytrauma Management
  • Hand and Wrist Procedure
  • Clubfoot and Tendon Surgeries
  • Deroofing and Sheath Excision
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions
  • Meniscectomy
  • Meniscal Repair
  • Rotated Cuff Repair

 

Specialised Services

  • Sprains and Muscles- Strains Treatment
  • Tendonitis
  • Ligament Injuries
  • Knee Ligament Injuries
  • Stress Fractures
  • Recurrent Ankle Sprains
  • Wrist Sprains
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Available 24 X 7
  • 24×7 Wings for Trauma & Accident Care
  • Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • Fracture Management
  • Daycare Procedures Lintraarticular Injection, Biopsy, Hand and Wrist Procedures, Sheath Excision
  • Physiotherapy with Most Modern Equipment

 

Infrastructure & Facilities

  • 8 State-of-the-art Operation Theatres
  • Day Care Procedure Facility with Dedicated Post-Operative Unit
  • Dedicated Post-Operative ICU
  • Rheumatology Clinic on Alternate Wednesday
  • 24-hour Emergency Wing for Trauma & Accident Care
  • Highly-trained emergency & resuscitation experts
  • High definition Video Arthroscope
  • World-Class Surgical Equipment & Implants