What is Appointment Schedule Of Dr Vinod Kumar ?

MON: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 03:30 PM, TUE: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 03:30 PM, WED: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 03:30 PM, THU: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 03:30 PM, FRI: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 03:30 PM, SAT: From:- 10:00 AM To:- 03:30 PM,

Where does Dr Vinod Kumar practice?

Dr Vinod Kumar practices at Aster Medcity Kochi

What is the specialty of Dr Vinod Kumar ?

Dr Vinod Kumar specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr Vinod Kumar ?

Dr Vinod Kumar is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 12 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Dr Vinod Kumar , Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Kochi, India - Appointment

Day	Time
MONDAY	10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
TUESDAY	10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
WEDNESDAY	10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
THURSDAY	10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
FRIDAY	10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
SATURDAY	10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Day

Time

MONDAY

10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

TUESDAY

10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

WEDNESDAY

10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

THURSDAY

10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

FRIDAY

10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

About Dr Vinod Kumar

Dr Vinod Kumar is one of the most coveted surgeon in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery in India.
He has graduated his MBBS from Chennai, following which he did his post-graduate training in the United Kingdom.
He has completed MRCS (Gen) and FRCS (Tr&Orth) and has a Diploma in Sports & Exercise Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons- Glasgow, UK and a fellow of the International College of Surgeons.
Dr Kumar has done his Fellowship in Shoulder & upper limb surgery and Sports injury from Newcastle College, UK.
He has completed Orthopaedic Specialty residency training from the prestigious Yorkshire training programme.
He is an active member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), British Elbow & Shoulder Society, International College of Surgeons, AO Trauma, SICOT, Indian Arthroscopy Society, and Shoulder & Elbow Society of India.
He is a qualified ATLS provider and arthroscopic skills trainer.
Dr Kumar specialises in shoulder and elbow disorders and arthroscopic sports surgery, and has special interest in shoulder instability and sports injuries.

Hospital

Aster Medcity Kochi

Location

Kochi, India

Special Interest

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder Arthroscopic (Key-hole)surgery & Open surgery, Knee Arthroscopic & Sports Injuries treatment, Elbow Arthroscopy Wrist Arthroscopy Ankle Arthroscopy otal Shoulder Replacement surgery Shoulder Resurfacing surgery Shoulder Hemi- replacement surgery Reverse Shoulder Replacement surgery Sports injuries treatment - Including full rehabilitation General Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery (fractures)

List Of Treatments

ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Bilateral Knee replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Both Knee Replacement together
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthrotomy
Arthroscopic surgery
Reduction of fractures open
Closed Reduction for Fracture
Arthroplasty
Arthrodesis
Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Open or Endoscopic
Palmar Fasciectomy
Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor
Thumb Arthroplasty
Tendon Transfer
Internal Fixation of Fractures
Skin Grafting
Pollicization Surgery
Syndactyly (Webbing) Treatment
Repair of Digital Nerves
Synovectomy of Hand
Tenodesis tenolysis and tendon transfers and grafts
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Neurolysis Procedure
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Open Reduction of Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Arthrotomy
Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Repair of dislocations
Shoulder Labral Tears Surgery
Surgical decompression
Extensor mechanism realignment
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Lateral Epicondyle Release (Tennis Elbow)
Fracture reduction and fixation
Osteotomy
Arthrolysis
Knee Meniscectomy

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Consultation Fee ₹ 500

Work Experience of Dr Vinod Kumar

Consultant, Aster Medcity Kochi

Consultant, St Helens & Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust,UK

MBBS, Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai

, MRCS, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons – Glasgow, UK

MSc, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, UK

FRCS, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons- Glasgow, UK

Diploma, Sports & Exercise Medicine – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK

Intra-medullary nailing for displaced proximal humerus fractures.Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery2010;18(3):324-327.
Deficiencies of MRI in diagnosing Chronic symptomatic lateral ankle ligament injuries.Foot & Ankle Surgery. Vol 13, 2007: 171-176.
The Knee Skyline Radiograph: Its usefulness in diagnosis of patello-femoral Osteoarthritis International Orthopaedics, April 2007; 31(2): 247-252.
Radial Head fractures: An update on classification and management. Orthopaedics & Trauma 2012; 26:124-131.
Fractures of the Shaft of Humerus Orthopaedics & Trauma 2013; 27(6): 393-402.
Treatment of proximal humerus fractures with the Stryker T2 Proximal humeral nail Shoulder & Elbow 2013; 5: 48-55.
Comparison of the Calliper method and two dimensional computer software to measure polyethylene wear after Total Hip arthroplasty European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Sept 2006; 16(3):219-222
Role of Computerised Tomography in management of Intra- articular fractures of the Os Calcis. International Orthopaedics , April 2006, 30(2): 110-112
Masquerading Mycobacterium: A cautionary tale. Canadian J Plast Surg 2005;13(1)36-38.
Age related mortality risk after Head Injury Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Vol 198, No 5 , May 2004, 852-3
Atraumatic osteonecrosis of the humeral head associated with pregnancy. Shoulder & Elbow 2010; 2:188-190 – Journal of the British Shoulder & Elbow Society.