Established in 1984, the Department of Orthopaedics has evolved from a sub-specialty of General Surgery to a recognized super-specialty center of excellence. Over the years, the department has been guided by visionary pioneers dedicated to advancing orthopaedic education and patient care.
Postgraduate programs were introduced in 1991, and in 2007, the department expanded with additional MS and Diploma seats. It boasts a team of highly experienced senior faculty, alongside dynamic young associates and assistant professors.
The department continually enhances skills through training programs, workshops, and research initiatives, achieving a 100% success rate in postgraduate examinations. It was the first department to introduce the OSCE evaluation system for undergraduate students.
Specialized services include joint replacement, spine surgeries, trauma management, deformity correction, and collaboration with Oncology and Radiotherapy for bone tumor management.
To ensure the use of latest and updated modalities for diagnosis, investigations, and treatment in the field of Orthopaedics.
To promote a healthy, deformity-free community by identifying, counseling, and treating patients in peripheral and rural areas.
Provide complete exposure and hands-on experience in modern orthopaedic procedures to all UG and PG students for effective trauma and elective care.
Offer advanced orthopaedic services including arthroscopy, spine, joint replacement, and high-velocity trauma management with modern instrumentation.
Conduct regular social health camps and participate in national programs like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan to serve the community at large.
Ensure integrated patient care through well-equipped Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Orthotics, and Prosthetics units.
Deliver timely and accurate diagnosis with effective treatment for all orthopaedic conditions.
Promote minimally invasive surgical procedures for reduced hospital stay and faster recovery.
Maintain zero infection rates through strict prevention of nosocomial infections.
Strengthen and expand clinics such as Spine, Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty, and Rheumatology for focused patient care.
Continue social initiatives like children’s screening and camps for calcium deficiency and osteoporosis awareness.
Train undergraduates and postgraduates to become skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate orthopaedic professionals.
Dr. Vikas Ananda Deshmukh is an experienced orthopedics surgeon and academic leader with extensive expertise in trauma, joint replacement, and spine surgery. Under his guidance, the department has advanced in clinical excellence, research, and postgraduate training, fostering a strong foundation for future orthopedics specialists.
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The Department of Orthopaedics follows a well-structured and student-centered teaching approach that integrates clinical exposure, skill-based learning, and research orientation. Undergraduate and postgraduate students are trained through bedside teaching, case discussions, seminars, journal clubs, operative demonstrations, simulation-based training, and OSCE assessments. Regular workshops, CME programs, and interdisciplinary sessions ensure continuous academic growth and alignment with the latest orthopaedic practices.
