What are the risks and benefits of shoulder and elbow replacement surgery?

Shoulder and elbow replacement surgery can provide significant pain relief and improved function, but carries risks like infection, dislocation, and implant loosening.

How does heat therapy help with orthopedic conditions?

Heat therapy helps reduce inflammation and pain, improving blood circulation and muscle relaxation.

What is arthroscopy surgery and how is it performed for the knee and hip?

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery using a small camera and instruments to diagnose and treat joint issues. It is commonly used for knee and hip problems.

What are meniscal surgeries and who needs them?

Meniscal surgeries are often performed to repair or remove torn cartilage in the knee, helping to restore stability and function.

Explain the different cartilage repair techniques like stem cell, OATS, and ACI therapy.

Stem cell therapy uses a patient's own cells to regenerate cartilage. OATS (Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System) uses healthy cartilage from another part of the knee. ACI (Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) involves growing cartilage cells in a lab and implanting them back into the joint.

What is a Bankart repair and what conditions does it treat?

A Bankart repair is a surgical procedure to repair a torn labrum, a ring of cartilage around the shoulder socket. It helps to stabilize the shoulder joint.

What types of sports and adult reconstruction surgeries does Dr. Kini perform?

Dr. Kini performs a wide range of sports and adult reconstruction surgeries including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and joint replacement.

How does Dr. Kini treat sports injuries?

Dr. Kini treats sports injuries using various methods like conservative therapy, minimally invasive surgery, and rehabilitation programs.

What types of trauma surgeries does Dr. Kini specialize in?

Dr. Kini specializes in complex trauma surgeries including fractures, dislocations, and ligament injuries, providing comprehensive care for severe injuries.

Dr. Sunil G Kini

Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic

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Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

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Experience

15+ years

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Field of Expertise:

Hip and Knee replacement

Shoulder & Elbow replacement surgery

Heat Therapy treatment

Arthroscopy surgery of Knee & Hip

Meniscal surgeries

Cartilage repair including stem cell, OATS, ACI therapy

Bankart repair

Sports and Adult reconstruction

Sports injury

Trauma surgeries

Complex trauma surgeries

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Education

MBBS

M.S - Orthopaedics

DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

MRCS (Glasgow & Edinburgh)

M.Ch

MNAMS

Dip. SICOT (Belgium)

Awards

Awarded the IOA-Thailand Ambassadorship 2014

Awarded the SICOT German Travelling Fellowship (Arthroplasty/Sports Medicine) for the year 2012(Oct-Dec)

Recipient of LESTER-LOWE Young Surgeon SICOT Award 2010 presented at the Annual Conference in Sep 2010 at Gothenburg, Sweden

Hospitals

Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

India

FAQs

Hip and knee replacement are often necessary due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or trauma causing severe joint damage.

Dr. Sunil G Kini

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What are the common reasons for needing a hip or knee replacement?

What are the risks and benefits of shoulder and elbow replacement surgery?

How does heat therapy help with orthopedic conditions?

What is arthroscopy surgery and how is it performed for the knee and hip?

What are meniscal surgeries and who needs them?

Explain the different cartilage repair techniques like stem cell, OATS, and ACI therapy.

What is a Bankart repair and what conditions does it treat?

What types of sports and adult reconstruction surgeries does Dr. Kini perform?

How does Dr. Kini treat sports injuries?

What types of trauma surgeries does Dr. Kini specialize in?

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