dr. pranjal kodkani
JOINT PRESERVATION SURGERY, ARTHROSCOPY & SPORTS INJURY
M.S (Ortho) Mumbai; D. (Ortho) CPS
Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports medicine (USA, Norway, Japan, Germany, UK)
dr. pranjal kodkani
An eminent joint preservation surgeon with specialized training in arthroscopy and sports injury management.
Clinical experience of more than 20 years. The concept of ‘joint preservation’ specialty has been introduced and propagated in India by Dr. Kodkani.
He has pioneered a number of advanced, evidence-based, innovative techniques in joint preservation and sports injury management. These procedures have improvised the management of sports injuries and are now followed internationally.
Arthroscopic procedures for the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist are highlights of his specialized practice.
qualification & accomplishments
- M.S. (ORTHO) – Masters in orthopedics from KEM hospital and Seth G.S. Medical college. Mumbai
- D (ORTHO) (CPS) – Diploma in orthopedic surgery from KEM hospital
- Scholarship & diploma in sports medicine from Ulleval University
- Mentorship by the scientific chairman of the International Olympic Committee in Oslo, Norway.
- International scholarships & fellowship training in shoulder & elbow surgery from the USA, training in hip arthroscopic procedures from various specialized centers in Germany & UK, and knee surgeries from Japan.
- Associate Professor for postgraduate & undergraduate training in orthopedics
- National faculty for conferences and workshops on joint preservation surgery, arthroscopy & sports injury
- Over a hundred national and international presentations & publications
- 4 Best paper presentation awards at state & national level conferences.
- “Young Surgeons Forum” oration delivered at WIROC for ‘Dome Osteotomy’ – An original Joint Preservation Surgery
- Four original knee surgery procedures published in premier international peer-reviewed specialty journals
- Reviewer for national and international orthopedic specialty journals
- Patents – Indian patent & US patent pending for “Dome Stabilizer”
- First Indian to perform a complex single stage 8 ligament reconstruction for knee dislocation
- 18 years of clinical experience with more than 3000 successful surgeries to credit
DR. PRANJAL KODKANI
JOINT PRESERVATION SURGERY
ARTHROSCOPY SPORTS INJURY
M.S (Ortho) Mumbai; D. (Ortho) CPS Fellowship in Arthroscopy Sports medicine (USA, Norway, Japan, Germany, UK)
dr. pranjal kodkani
qualification & accomplishments
- M.S. (ORTHO) – Masters in orthopedics from KEM hospital and Seth G.S. Medical college. Mumbai
- D (ORTHO) (CPS) – Diploma in orthopedic surgery from KEM hospital
- Scholarship & diploma in sports medicine from Ulleval University
- Mentorship by the scientific chairman of the International Olympic Committee in Oslo, Norway.
- International scholarships & fellowship training in shoulder & elbow surgery from the USA, training in hip arthroscopic procedures from various specialized centers in Germany & UK, and knee surgeries from Japan.
- Associate Professor for postgraduate & undergraduate training in orthopedics
- National faculty for conferences and workshops on joint preservation surgery, arthroscopy & sports injury
- Over a hundred national and international presentations & publications
- 4 Best paper presentation awards at state & national level conferences.
- “Young Surgeons Forum” oration delivered at WIROC for ‘Dome Osteotomy’ – An original Joint Preservation Surgery
- Four original knee surgery procedures published in premier international peer-reviewed specialty journals
- Reviewer for national and international orthopedic specialty journals
- Patents – Indian patent & US patent pending for “Dome Stabilizer”
- First Indian to perform a complex single stage 8 ligament reconstruction for knee dislocation
- 18 years of clinical experience with more than 3000 successful surgeries to credit
Joint Preservation Surgery
"bringing the future of joint surgery to you today"
Joint Preservation Surgery is a specialty concept that Dr.Kodkani has pioneered, introduced and propagated in India.
Sports activities involve pushing ones joint functions to the maximum. An injury results in compromised functioning of the joint. Accurate complete diagnosis for the cause of dysfunction, selecting the appropriate treatment option and expertized execution of a management plan is the key to getting one back to their sport at a pre-injury level.
Our goal is to preserve natural biology of the joint by restoring structure and thus function back to normal. Various advanced techniques for repair, restoration or reconstruction are used to reach this goal. Neglected joint ailments may culminate into a need for artificial joint replacement. Our aim is to address the issues early and in a timely manner using the latest technology of joint preservation procedures available to us, thus avoiding the need for a joint replacement.
Young sporting individuals and physically active elders may not always be suited for a joint replacement procedure. This is because it can restrict activities and function due to loss of natural biology of the joint. Dr.Kodkani therefore believes in advocating joint preservation procedures as the primary option wherever suitable. These procedures help in retaining the natural structure of a joint and restore normal pain-free function to it. The procedures are less invasive with lower risk of complications. Some are ‘arthroscopic’ procedures, which are minimally invasive, suture-less, keyhole surgeries and may be even day care procedures.
joint preservation surgery specialty has wide applications
- Age groups – Younger individuals involved in high demand sporting activities to the physically active elders
- Conditions managed – Sports injuries to degenerative conditions like arthritis.
- Treatment options – Physiotherapy, medications, injections, arthroscopy, mini-open to open surgical procedures.
joint preservation
Biological restoration of joints by repairs and reconstructions using advanced technology including stem cells. Procedures to avoid joint replacement.
arthroscopy
Key hole, minimally invasive surgery for joints. Often a suture-less, painless, one day procedure providing early recovery.
sports injury
Injuries to ligaments, muscles, tendons, cartilage in and around the joints. Special procedures to restore normalcy and resume preinjury level sports rapidly.
specialized surgeries by dr. kodkani
- Improvised standard surgical procedures.
- Minimal use of artificial implant devices, faster recovery and better results.
- Published in premier peer reviewed international specialty journals.
- Widely followed by many other leading surgeons in the field.
mpfl reconstruction
dome osteotomy
acl reconstruction
popliteus sling reconstruction
dome osteotomy
acl reconstruction
popliteus sling reconstruction
Joint solutions for differing joint ailments need to be precise and customized.
- Each joint has a unique structure with varying pathologies.
- Plain X-rays do not reveal all abnormalities.
- Specialized examination and investigations provide accurate diagnosis.
- Management is customized to focus towards restoring painless, normal function to the joint.
