Department of Orthopaedics – Overview
Orthopaedics is the branch of medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. The Department of Orthopaedics at ANIIMS was established in 2015 and has steadily expanded its range and volume of surgical services. The department operates a Modular Operation Theatre, maintains a 60-bed ward (30 male & 30 female), runs a busy daily OPD averaging ~200 patients, and performs about 60 elective surgeries per month, in addition to providing 24×7 emergency care.
Vision
To provide the best orthopaedic care in the country.
Mission
- Offer state-of-the-art facilities that prioritize clinical excellence and academic research.
- Provide trainees with the best, up-to-date education aligned with modern medical practices.
- Deliver compassionate, affordable, and patient-centred orthopaedic care.
“Mobility is Life, Life is Mobility.”
Department of Orthopaedics
| S.no | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Vishnu S Kumar | Assistant Professor |
| 2 | Dr.Humam Ahmad | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | Dr.Kushal | Senior Resident |
| 4 | Dr. Anoop Mathew | Senior Resident |
| 5 | Dr. Shaiba Sajid | Junior Resident |
| 6 | Dr. Saurabh Das | Junior Resident |
| 7 | Dr. Kirti Kishore Singh | Junior Resident |
| 8 | Dr. Nancy Sharma | Junior Resident |
| 9 | Dr. Rishav Kumar | Junior Resident |
| 10 | Dr. Probal Halder | Junior Resident |
| 11 | Dr. Shahina | Junior Resident |
Programmes Offered
- • Undergraduate : MBBS
Services
- Dedicated Trauma Services
- Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Clinic
- CTEV Clinic
- Disability Assessment and Rehabilitation
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Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services for all patients (Outpatients & Inpatients):
- A fully equipped physiotherapy centre with advanced physical therapy modalities for outpatients.
- Bedside physiotherapy care for all wards in GB Pant Hospital.
- Weekly physiotherapy services at old age homes and homes for disabled children under the Social Welfare Board.
Plan for Future
- Arthroplasty Clinic – Knee, Hip, and Shoulder replacement services.
- Spine Clinic with advanced technologies for deformity correction and minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
Community Engagement
Along with the local population, we also serve patients from the entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands. We have outreach facilities in a number of districts on the islands that offer initial care, health education, consultation by senior faculty members via telemedicine, and patient selection for referral services for those needing tertiary care.
We constantly carry out a variety of orthopaedic condition awareness initiatives.
On-going Projects & Status
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Incidence of MDR TB cases among spinal tuberculosis cases treated at G B Pant Hospital
- Study period over by August 2024 (Yet to be published)
Orthopedics Department Gallery
