Dr. Vijay R. K.: Expert Orthopedic Care
Dr. Vijay is a highly skilled orthopedician with extensive training and experience. He earned his MBBS from Calicut Medical College in 2005 and his Masters in Orthopedic Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi in 2011. He further solidified his expertise by receiving his Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Certification in 2014 and completing a specialized fellowship in Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy in Aberdeen, UK, in 2016.
Dr. Vijay’s experience includes three years at the renowned LNJP Hospital in New Delhi, and for two years, he had served as a consultant orthopedic surgeon in Kerala. He is adept at managing a wide range of common orthopedic conditions stemming from trauma, degeneration, infection, and sports injuries. Dr. Vijay is a highly reputed doctor at SMC, a status he has held consistently since 2017.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Vijay R. K. specializes in:
- Sports-Related Injuries: Comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation plans for a wide array of athletic injuries, including ligament tears (ACL, PCL), meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, sprains, and strains, aiming for a full return to activity.
- Arthritis and Other Joint-Related Problems: Expert management of various forms of arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis) affecting major and minor joints. This includes conservative treatments, injections, arthroscopic procedures and such to alleviate pain and restore function.
- Management of Back Pain and Neck Pain: Specialized diagnosis and treatment for both acute and chronic pain conditions affecting the spine. This encompasses conditions like disc herniation, sciatica, spinal stenosis, muscle strains, and degenerative changes, utilizing a combination of non-surgical therapies and pain management techniques.
- Fracture Management: Proficient in the immediate assessment, reduction, and emergency management of fractures across all age groups.
- Physiotherapy Referrals and Coordination: Dr. Vijay R. K. emphasizes a holistic approach to recovery and frequently collaborates with skilled physiotherapists, providing tailored referrals and coordinating care to ensure optimal rehabilitation and functional improvement for his patients.
Sports-related injuries, Arthritis and other joint-related problems, Management of back pain and neck pain
13+ years of experience
English, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil
Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty fellow from Aberdeen UK