Dr Kesavan A R Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Kesavan A R

Orthopaedic Surgeon

MBBS MS

22 Years of Experience

Chennai, India

  • Dr Kesavan A R is an expert orthopedic surgeon, highly skilled in joint replacement and complex hip & pelvis surgeries with an experience of more than 22 years. 
  • He is currently working as a Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Gleneagles Global Health City. 
  • His expertise in Complex Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, fractures of pelvis and acetabulum, all complicated fractures is unique and is acknowledged by peers and patients. 
  • He is also especially interested in the development of hip joint and dysplasia, having treated many children with hip disorders. 
  • He was trained in Hip and Knee Replacement surgery in Germany, Australia and UK (including Computer aided Knee Replacement Surgery). 
  • Trauma surgery training was in Germany, followed by specialized training in Pelvis and Acetabular fractures in France and Switzerland.

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Qualifications

  • MBBS - Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
  • MS - Orthopaedics - LTMG Hosp Sion, Mumbai

Awards and Recognitions

  • Recipient of the Mohandas – Weller Gold Medal for Best Paper Presentation at the Indo German Orthopaedic Foundation Meeting, Bangalore, October 2002.

Procedure

48 procedures across 1 departments

Hip Arthroscopy abroad A hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors too see hip joint in the absence of making a slit through skin and tissues. it is used to determine and treat a wide range of problems related to hip. This procedure does not require large incisions. An arthroscope (a small camera) is inserted into the hip joint and with the help of the images received on the monitor, the surgeon guide the miniature surgical instrument. This helps in diagnosing the

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Hip Replacement abroad Hip Replacement abroad, A hip replacement involves replacing the natural hip joint that is not functional anymore and causes pain, with a prosthetic implant. Total hip joint replacement means that the end of the femur (thigh bone), cartilage, and hip socket are replaced to create new joint surfaces. Hip replacements are carried out to improve quality of life, relieving chronic pain caused by hip conditions, and improving hip mobility. Hip replacements are usually used

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Knee Arthroscopy abroad Knee Arthroscopy abroad In the strictest sense, knee arthroscopy involves the insertion of a camera (called arthroscopic camera) into a small incision in the knee so that the surgeon can examine different parts of the knee from the inside and repair or diagnose different conditions. The surgeon may insert other tools through other openings to repair or remove things from within the knee. Arthroscopic surgery may be an option for patients with several different conditi

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Knee Replacement abroad A total knee replacement may be necessary for patients who have severe damage to the knee joint and for whom less invasive treatments such as physical therapy are not helping. Total knee replacement involves removing the end of the femur bone and replacing it with a metal shell, replacing he top of the tibia with a plastic piece, and the knee cap may be replaced with a metal surface. The pieces are held in place by screws inserted into the bone. The plastic piece an

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Orthopedics Consultation treatments abroad Orthopedics is a very vast speciality consisting 100+ procedures, of which some of them are surgical. In orthopedic consultation, the orthopedican will help you to choose the best treatment for you as well as educate you about the benefits and the risks of that treatment. It is advisable for eveyone to opt orthopedic consultation whenever they feel underconfident about the treatment or facing any issues in their bone or joints. Where can I fi

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Bunion Surgery Abroad A bunion is a deformity of the big toe (specifically the hallux bone or metatarsophalangeal joint) usually causing it to lean off to the side, sometimes crossing over or under the smaller toes alongside it. The swelling is sometimes caused by a swollen bursal sac or osseous (bone-like) growth at the head of the toe. Surgery is often required to remove a bunion when other methods to relieve pain and soreness are not working anymore. It is often a relatively simple proced

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery abroad Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful arm condition in which the hand or arm feels numb and tingles because of a compression of the nerve in the hand. This syndrome is usually more frequent in women than men and can be caused by several factors like injury, inflammatory conditions, or nerve damaging. Carpal tunnel surgery is used in order to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. If non invasive methods like repetitive icing, corticosteroids assump

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Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) abroad The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is located in the knee and provides stability for the entire leg and lower half of the body. It is one of four major ligaments in the knee joint and perhaps the most important, allowing the knee to bend and twist without discomfort or limited motion. With similar properties to an elastic band, the anterior cruciate ligament can only pull, twist or stretch so far before it becomes damaged or tears. In fact, despite being

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Knee Surgery Abroad Knee surgery encompasses a range of procedures which involves surgical treatment on the knee area to correct issues such as ligament tears, osteoarthritis, and other traumas to the bone, muscle, or cartilage. There are many different variations of knee surgery, depending on the type and severity of the injury or condition. The most common forms of knee surgery are full knee replacement, ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery, and knee arthroscopy. Knee injuries are commo

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Rotator Cuff Surgery abroad The shoulder is comprised of 3 bones, the humerus which is the upper arm bone, the clavicle which is also known as the collarbone, and the scapula which is the shoulder blade. The rotator cuff is comprised of a group of muscles and tendons which stabilize the shoulder. The 4 muscles within this group include the infraspinatus muscle, subscapularis muscle, supraspinatus muscle, and the teres minor muscle. These muscles are important for shoulder movements and to mai

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Shoulder Replacement treatments abroad   Shoulder Replacement is a surgical procedure where either a part or full glenohumeral joint (Shoulder Joint) is replaced by a prosthetic implant. This surgery is widely performed and is very useful for people suffering form severe arthritis or have severe damage in the shoulder joints. The prosthetic implants are made up of metal (consist various types of metals). Shoulder Replacement Surgery has a high rate success percentage and they lasts fo

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Meniscus Surgery treatments abroad Meniscus Surgery is performed when there is a torn or damaged meniscus that must be repaired. Meniscus may be called as cushions for knees, as they guard the cartilage and helps in stopping the formation of osteoarthritis in the knees. They also help in keeping the knees steady.  Types of Meniscus Surgery Arthroscopic repair. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Arthroscopic total meniscectomy. This surgery is required only if the tear i

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Bone Fracture Treatment abroad Due to occurrence of high force impact or stress on bone leads to bone fracture. When the bone is unable to absorb the impact, it breaks. The bone fracture can also occur due to medical conditions which weaken the bones. Types: There is a range of fracture types, including: Avulsion Comminuted fracture  Compression (crush) Fracture dislocation Greenstick fracture Hairline fracture Impacted fracture  Intraarticular fracture Longitudinal fracture Obli

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Knee Fracture Treatment abroad Broken bone is called as fractured bone. The fracture thighbone that occur just above the knee joint are called distal femur fractures. The flaring out of bones like upside-down funnel is called distal femur. It occurs to them who have weaker bones or can occur due to high energy injuries. The knee fracture can lead to: Pain with weight-bearing Swelling and bruising Tenderness to touch at fracture site look "out of place" and the leg may appear shorter

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Shoulder Surgery abroad, Your shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body. It allows you to place and rotate your arm in many positions in front, above, to the side, and behind your body. This flexibility also makes your shoulder susceptible to instability and injury.  

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Hand Surgery treatments abroad Where can I travel for hand surgery? There are a number of clinics offering hand surgery around the world. Many people travel in order to find the best specialists, while others are seeking more affordable treatment. Germany and Switzerland are home to many renowned orthopedic specialists who have years of experience in hand surgery, and this means treatment there is usually a bit more expensive. On the other hand, there are a number of clinics in India offer

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Knee Ligament Surgery (PCL) treatments abroad  Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury happens far less often than does injury to the knee's more vulnerable counterpart, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The posterior cruciate ligament and ACL connect your thighbone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). If either ligament is torn, it might cause pain, swelling and a feeling of instability.  

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Tendon Repair treatments abroad Tendon repair is surgery done to treat a torn or otherwise damaged tendon. Tendons are the soft, band-like tissues that connect muscles to bone. When the muscles contract, the tendons pull the bones and cause the joints to move. When tendon damage occurs, movement may be seriously limited. The damaged area may feel weak or painful.  

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Elbow Replacement abroad The elbow is the joint between the arm and the forearms and is composed of three bones: the humerus (upper arm bone), the ulna (forearm bone on the pinky finger side) and the radius (forearm bone on the thumb side). The reasons why this joint needs to be replaced when other therapies to relieve the pain and discomfort have failed, are very similar to the ones that affect hips and knees. One of these is osteoarthritis, in which the cartilage that serves as cushion betw

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Ankle Replacement treatments abroad Ankle replacement surgery is the replacement of a damaged ankle joint with an artificial implant. The ankle joint (tibiotalar joint) is where your shinbone (tibia) rests on top of a bone of your foot, the talus. Arthritis can affect this joint as well as other joints in the foot. Over time, the smooth cartilage on the surface of the bones wears away. This can result in pain, inflammation, and swelling of your joint.  

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Shoulder Labrum Surgery abroad The three bones that make up the shoulder are the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone), and humerus (upper arm bone). A shallow, flat portion of the shoulder blade called the glenoid is where the labrum, a rubbery tissue, is found. The labrum's role is to create a cup-like shape known as the shoulder socket. The shoulder socket allows the arm to move normally.

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Ankle Surgery abroad Ankle surgery may be an option when more-conservative treatments don't relieve ankle pain caused by severe arthritis. The type of surgery that's right for you depends on your age, your level of activity, and the severity of your joint damage or deformity. Severely damaged ankle joints may need to have the bones fused together or even replaced with an artificial joint.  

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Some rotator cuff problems are easily treated at home. But if yours is severe, or lingers for more than a few months, you may need surgery.  

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Hip Fracture Surgery abroad A hip fracture is a serious injury, with complications that can be life-threatening. The risk of hip fracture rises with age. Older people are at a higher risk of hip fracture because bones tend to weaken with age. Multiple medications, poor vision and balance problems also make older people more likely to trip and fall — one of the most common causes of hip fracture.  

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Elbow Surgery abroad Our orthopedic surgeons specialize in diagnosing a wide range of elbow conditions causing discomfort and pain. These conditions can be related to overuse or repetitive movements or from an injury or a disease of the elbow.

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Exostosis Treatment abroad An exostosis, also called a bony spur or osteoma, occurs when a bony growth extends beyond a bone's usual smooth surface. Exostosis can cause chronic pain or irritation, depending on its size and location. Sometimes, cartilage will grow over an area of exostosis, which is called osteochondroma.  

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During hip surgery, a surgeon removes the damaged sections of your hip joint and replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal, ceramic and very hard plastic. This artificial joint (prosthesis) helps reduce pain and improve function. Also called total hip arthroplasty, hip replacement surgery may be an option for you if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and more-conservative treatments haven't helped or are no longer effective.  

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Dislocated Hip Treatment abroad When there is a hip dislocation, the femoral head is pushed either backward out of the socket, or forward. Posterior dislocation. In approximately 90% of hip dislocation patients, the thighbone is pushed out of the socket in a backwards direction. This is called a posterior dislocation. A posterior dislocation leaves the lower leg in a fixed position, with the knee and foot rotated in toward the middle of the body. Anterior dislocation. When the thighbone sl

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Knee Sprain Treatment abroad A knee sprain is an injury of the ligaments, tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect the bones of the upper and lower leg at the knee joint. The knee joint has four major ligaments. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Medial collateral ligament (MCL) Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

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Shoulder Arthroplasty abroad The shoulder complex, composed of the clavicle, scapula, and has sacrificed stability for mobility,which makes it vulnerable and susceptible to injury, dysfunction and instability. The most common indication for an arthroplasty is pain that has not responded well to conservative management or a severe fracture. Depending upon the mechanism of dysfunction or injury a shoulder arthroplasty can either be a partial or total replacement.  

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Congenital Hip Dislocation Treatment abroad Congenital hip dislocation (CHD) occurs when a child is born with an unstable hip. It’s caused by abnormal formation of the hip joint during their early stages of fetal development. Another name for this condition is “developmental dysplasia of the hip.” This instability worsens as your child grows.   

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Hip Arthroplasty abroad Hip replacement surgery is a process in which an orthopedic surgeon eliminates an aching hip joint with arthritis and substitutes an artificial joint commonly made from metal and plastic components. It is done when all other treatment alternatives have failed to provide adequate pain relief. How much does hip arthroplasty cost abroad? The cost of hip arthroplasty ranges between USD 4000- USD 28000. Where can I find hip arthroplasty treatment abroad? Find hi

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Hip Pain Treatment abroad Many people experience hip pain at some point in their life. It’s a condition that can be caused by a variety of issues. Knowing where your pain is coming from can give you clues to its cause.  Pain on the inside of your hip or groin is likely a problem within your hip joint. Pain on the outside of your hip, your upper thigh, or your outer buttocks is probably an issue with the muscles or other soft tissues around your hip joint.  Some of the most

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Paget's Disease Treatment abroad Paget's disease of bone interferes with your body's normal recycling process, in which new bone tissue gradually replaces old bone tissue. Over time, the disease can cause affected bones to become fragile and misshapen. Paget's disease of bone most commonly occurs in the pelvis, skull, spine and legs. The risk of Paget's disease of bone increases with age. Your risk also increases if any family members have the disorder. Complicatio

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Trauma to the shoulder is common. Injuries range from a separated shoulder resulting from a fall onto the shoulder to a high-speed car accident that fractures the shoulder blade (scapula) or collarbone (clavicle). One thing is certain: everyone injures his or her shoulder at some point in life.  

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Osteochondrosis Treatment abroad Osteochondrosis is a family of disorders that affect bone growth in children and adolescents. The disruption of blood flow to the joints is often the cause. Though certain diseases in this family can affect older adults, they’re most likely to affect children and teenagers whose bones are still growing. Osteochondroses may cause pain and disability.   Physeal disease The main physeal disease is Scheuermann's disease, or juvenile kyphosis. Thi

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Elbow Pain Treatment abroad Elbow pain is a sharp, dull, burning, or pressure discomfort or pain that can be intermittent, constant, or shooting due to a strain, sprain, fracture, dislocation, infection, autoimmune condition, cancer, or trauma to the structures in and adjacent to the elbow joint. Although some causes of elbow pain may produce a predominance of one type of pain versus another, it is not unusual for patients to notice several types of pain.   

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Metal Implant Removal abroad Hardware removals are among the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide. Current literature offers little data concerning postoperative patient satisfaction. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the patients’ point of view on implant removal.  

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Ankle Fusion Surgery abroad In this procedure, the surgeon roughens the ends of the damaged bones and then fastens them together with metal plates and screws. During the healing process, the damaged bones fuse together into one combined bone. Ankle fusion is usually very successful in relieving arthritis pain. But it also reduces the ankle's motion. To make up for this, nearby joints may move more — which increases the risk of developing arthritis in these joints. Ankle fusion

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Knee Ligament Surgery (MCL) abroad The most common knee ligament injury is an injury to the medial aspect of the knee. There are three main anatomic structures on the medial side of the knee, with the medial collateral ligament (MCL) being the largest and strongest. A large number of isolated MCL medial knee injuries are due to sporting events. They can be either a contact or non-contact stress to the outside of their knee, which in turn stretches or tears the medial knee structures on t

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Core Decompression of the Hip abroad Core decompression is a medical technique that comprises clinical penetrating the part of dead bone near the joint. This decreases pressure, allows for improved blood flow, and slackens or halts bone and/or joint obliteration. It is usually performed to treat osteonecrosis. Which other Orthopedic procedures can I find abroad? There are many accredited and modern hospitals providing high standard Orthopedic treatments abroad such as Hip Arthroplasty T

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