Orthopaedics

Best Orthopaedics Hospital in Kerala.


    This is a comprehensive orthopaedic department covering all orthopaedic subspecialties. Advanced tertiary level poly-trauma management protocols with a 24 hour rapid TAT team with  4 specialists have improved survival and reduced patient morbidity compared to world standards.


    Joint replacement service primary, complex primary and revision replacement with experienced well trained leading experts using cutting edge technology in a clean air operation theater with advanced pain management deliver patient satisfaction and longevity of joints.


    Sports injuries including multi-ligament knee and shoulder and foot and ankle injuries are dealt with one stage with accelerated rehabilitation techniques to get sports persons rapidly back in the thick of the action. Limb salvage surgery along with the comprehensive oncology center is pioneering new methods in the treatment of orthopaedic oncology.


    Focused foot and ankle unit dealing with complex foot and ankle problems including Flat and club foot and salvaging deformed diabetic foot.


    Joint preservation techniques which include autologous chondrocyte implantation, use of bone marrow, and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell in tendon and cartilage injuries help preserve the functionality and longevity of the joints. Use of stromal vascular fraction and various types of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with specific indications help us deliver focused regenerative care


  • Joint Replacement 
  • Orthopaedic Traumatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Oncology
  • Joint Preservation
  • Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery


Dr. George Jacob

Consultant

Qualification

MS Ortho, FAOrthoA, Joint Preservation Fellow (Japan), Knee Specialty Consultant-Orthopaedics

Experience

    • Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association
    • Trained at Knee Surgery Focused centres in sports Medicine, Joint Preservation and Knee Replacement Surgery.
    • Specialised in arthroscopic, minimally invasive surgical interventions and biologic interventions for knee arthritis
    • He has subspecialties and research interests in knee joint preservation, cartilage restoration, and meniscus healing. Authored over 40 peer reviewed, indexed publications.
Dr. George Jacob

Dr. George Jacob

Consultant

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