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Dr Karthik Loganathan
Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon
Chennai
Summary
- Orthopedic professional with strong surgical skills and deep understanding of musculoskeletal disorders. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Adaptable and reliable with focus on precision, patient care, and continuous learning. Equipped with expertise in surgical techniques, patient diagnosis, and post-operative care.
- Innovative Orthopedic Surgeon with experience in orthopaedic trauma , arthroplasty and arthroscopic surgeries. Enthusiastic about supporting advancements in sports medicine.
- Dedicated to attending orthopedic conferences to stay abreast of industry innovations. Methodical and compassionate individual committed to achieving healthy outcomes for all patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Years of experience in orthopaedic surgery
Work History
Senior Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics
Stanley Medical College Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Specialist in the treatment of bone tumours like osteochondroma, osteosarcoma and giant Cell tumour
- Expert in major amputation surgeries and skill cover procedures
- Specialist in orthobiologics and stem cell technique for tissue regeneration
- Expert in all kinds of trauma involving spine, pelvis and other bones
- Published scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals, advancing knowledge within the field
- Led workshops for fellow educators and post graduates regarding basic skills in orthopaedics
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic
Stanley Medical College
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Worked as the Orthopaedic specialist in Emergency room At stanley hospital
- Performed various emergency surgeries including paediatric trauma
- Specialised in deformity correction in children and adults
- Specialised in illizarov fixation technique for deformity correction and non union of fractures
- Performed Spine surgeries involving Disc disease and Listhesis
- Specialised in cervical spine and Dorso lumbar spine trauma
- Performed Arthroscopic ACL and PCL reconstruction surgeries
- Trained post graduate students about various surgical techniques and skills
- Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to students
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
BRS Multispeciality Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Manages outpatient department
- Performes intricate reconstructive surgeries,trauma surgeries and Arthroscopic surgeries.
- Improves quality of life for patients with severe injuries or ailments.
Senior Resident
Stanley Medical College
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed surgeries for trauma and emergency cases
- Performed joint replacement surgeries involving knee and Hip
- Performed Arthroscopic meniscus repair surgeries
- Assisted Arthroscopic ACL and PCL reconstruction surgeries
- Performed complex pelvi acetabular fracture surgeries
- Worked as a faculty for final year MBBS and M.S orthopaedics post graduate students
- Involved and lead various responsibilities in orthopaedic conferences and cme's
- Worked as a part of the research team at Stanley medical college and team lead in the department of orthopaedics
- Lead investigations into covid-19 case outbreaks
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks in my region
- Worked as frontline doctor in treating COVID-19 affected patients
- Well experienced in treatment protocols and emergency procedures for the management of COVID-19 patients
- Attended safety and protection programmes for health care providers in Pandemic conditions
Junior Resident in Orthopaedics
Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted in management of orthopedic surgery clinics in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Participated in orthopedic surgical teaching rounds to gain further insights to help sick patients
- Examined patients and diagnosed orthopedic conditions and provided life saving treatments
- Evaluated patients in orthopedic surgery clinics, emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field
- Treated patients with sports injuries, including fractures and dislocations, degenerative disorders
- Had hands on experience in arthroplasty, arthroscopy, rotator cuff repairs, ligament reconstructions, and other issues using minimally invasive techniques and orthopaedic skills
- Followed strict schedules during surgeries
- Performed emergency surgeries like damage control orthopaedics, amputations, hand reconstructive surgeries, dislocation reduction of major joints, tendon repairs and internal fixation
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to check patient wishes and care
Resident Doctor
Tamilnadu Govt Multi Superspeciality Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Designed individualized plans with patients for common illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for best-in-class treatments
- Administered out patient treatments to over 200 daily patients with accuracy and compassionate care
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions in practice setting
- Took patient medical histories and vital signs as well as performed venipunctures, injections and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications
- Led multidisciplinary, continuous quality improvement program to improve patient outcomes
- Managed and updated health records of antenatal mothers
- Provided both emergency and standard medical care to patients by conducting verbal and physical exams and administering appropriate treatment
- Counseled female patients on birth control methods, cervical and breast cancer and answered questions or concerns
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Provided fast and accurate patient diagnostics or referrals
- Carefully handled and administered vaccines to children following strict safety procedures to avoid contamination
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
Block Medical Officer
Directorate of Public Health
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting potential hazards.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care for patients by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across various departments.
- Advocated for patient-centered care within the healthcare facility by championing initiatives that cater to individual needs and preferences.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to improve access to preventive healthcare services and enhance overall population health.
- Contributed to development of hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated community health screenings, increasing early detection of chronic conditions.
- Developed and delivered community health education programs, promoting wellness and preventive care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Participated in medical conferences and workshops, staying abreast of emerging trends in healthcare.
- Led team of healthcare professionals, fostering collaborative environment for enhanced patient care.
Education
M.B.B.S -
06.2006 - 03.2012
M.S - Orthopaedics: Orthopaedic Surgery
05.2017 - 05.2020
Fellowship in Spine Surgery -
10.2024 - 10.2024
Skills
Ethical patient care
Fracture management
Minimally invasive techniques
Orthopedic trauma care
Pain management strategies
Regenerative medicine
Orthopedic research
Orthopedic oncology
Sports medicine
Foot and ankle surgery
Hand surgery
Surgical team leadership
Accomplishments
- undergone MCH SKILL LAB training at the INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH organised by state health society
- completed orientation program on INFECTION CONTROL AND BIO MEDICAL WASTE MENAGEMENT PRACTICES conducted by Tamilnadu health systems project
- participated as a delegate in the CHENNAI UPPER LIMB TEACHING CONVENTION 2024 heald at chennai.
- participated as a delegate in the 79th ISSH BASIC HAND SURGERY COURSE held at sri ramachandra institute of higher education and Research, chennai
- Completed the BASIC COURSE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION conducted by national medical council held at chennai.
- participated as a delegate in TNOACON 2025 state orthopaedic conference held at cuddalore, tamilnadu, india
- presented a paper on shoulder trauma in the TNOACON 2025 trauma update session held at cuddalore, india.
- participated as a delegate in the CME ON SPINE TRAUMA 360 organized by MGM HOSPITALS held at chennai.
2011
• Participated in CME ON OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES as delegate at Tirunelveli.
• Attended CME on "Current concepts in Low Back Ache" at department of
orthopaedics ,tirunelveli.
• Participated in CME on "Epilepsy" as delegate at Tirunelveli medical college.
• Participated in CME on "Medicine Update" at tirunelveli medical college.
2013
2014
2017
• Attended and participated as a delegate in TNOA prof Shanmugasundaram mid year CME on pediatric orthopaedics.
• Participated as delegate in the National CME on " current concepts in bone graft and bone graft substitutes" held at Institute of orthopedics & traumatology ,chennai.
2018
• Presented a paper on " hybrid fixator vs Proximal tibial LCP in Tibial plateau fractures" in the 63rd Annual conference of Indian orthopedic association held at coimbatore.
• Presented a poster on "Post traumatic radioulnar synostosis" at IOACON 2018 held at coimbatore.
• Participated as a delegate at the "MINIMALLY INVASIVE LIVE SURGERY COURSE" organized by MISSI held at salem.
2019
• Participated as delegate in 52nd Annual conference of TNOA held at madurai.
• Presented a Paper on " PFN VS PFLCP in Intertrochanteric fractures of femur" at OASISCON 2019 held at puducherry.
• Presented a poster on" Intraarticular non union of tibial plateau”at the 18th annual conference of OASISCON 2019 at puducherry.
2020
• Participated as delegate in Workshop on "Research methodology and Biostatistics" held at Dr.M.G.R medical university,Chennai.
• Presented a MEDAL paper on "Dual fixation technique for non-union of longbones" in the annual conference of TNOACON 2020 held at vellore.
• Presented a medal e-poster on "Screw fixation for odontoid fractures" in the annual conference of TNOACON 2020 held at vellore.
• Participated as delegate in "CME on COMPLEX KNEE INURIES" held at trichy.
• Participated as delegate in "sriramachandra continuing orthopaedic revision education" held at chennai.
• RESEARCH ARTICLE on "FUNTIONAL OUTCOME OF PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAILING -ANTIROTATION IN INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES OF FEMUR"
• PUBLISHED an E-JOURNAL on " Anterior Screw fixation for odontoid fractures"
2021
• Participated as a delegate in IOACON and attended hands on surgical spine workshop held at GOA
• presented a paper presentation in Madras orthopaedic society meeting held in
chennai.
2022
• Participated as a delegate in "Madurai knee conference" held at velammal
medical college , madurai.
• Participated and organised a cadaveric Arthroscopy workshop at stanley medical college.
2023
• was a part of the organising TEAM of TNOACON 2023 at the MGM convention
centre ,chennai .
• Presented a E Poster on "Anterior screw fixation for odontoid fractures " in the AOSpine conference held at BANGKOK, THAILAND
• Presented a E Poster on " PLIF using posterior elements as graft" at the ESSKA CONGRESS held in MILAN,ITALY.
• INVITED AS SPEAKER for the ARTHROPLASTY CONFERENCE held in DUBAI,UAE.
• Organised an CME on "basic orthopaedic skills" for young doctors at stanley medical college and participated as a guest speaker
2024
2025
Research and Publications
- Loganathan K, Sellappan K. Anterior Screw Fixation for Odontoid Fractures – A Case Series. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2023 July, 15(07): 77-81.
- Arul Xavier AS, Loganathan K. Aggressive Giant Cell Tumor of Proximal Tibia Treated with Resection and Arthrodesis using Limb Reconstruction System - A Case Report. J Orthop Case Rep. 2024 Nov;14(11):174-177. doi: 10.13107/jocr.2024.v14.i11.4956. PMID: 39524291; PMCID: PMC11546008.
- Loganathan K, Vasudevan P, Krishnan A, Arunachalam N, Manivannan A Solitary Osteochondroma in Uncommon Sites- A Rare Case Report. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2025 January, 15(01): 166-170.
Affiliations
- Life time member of the TAMILNADU ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION.
- Life member of the INDIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
- Life member MADRAS ORTHOPAEDIC SOCEITY
- Life member MIDWEST ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY
- Life member Association of spine surgeons of india
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Interests
Fitness
Reading
Timeline
Christian Medical College - Fellowship in Spine Surgery,
10.2024 - 10.2024
Senior Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics - Stanley Medical College Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
01-2022
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon - BRS Multispeciality Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic - Stanley Medical College
06.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Resident - Stanley Medical College
06.2020 - 06.2021
Board certification in orthopaedic surgery in state medical council
06-2020
Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College - M.S , Orthopaedics: Orthopaedic Surgery
05.2017 - 05.2020
Junior Resident in Orthopaedics - Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College
05.2017 - 01.2020
Resident Doctor - Tamilnadu Govt Multi Superspeciality Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2017
Block Medical Officer - Directorate of Public Health
09.2013 - 08.2014
DR. M.G.R MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - M.B.B.S,
06.2006 - 03.2012