Dr. Arun Ranganathan

Dr Arun Ranganathan is a highly distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon in Bangalore with 24 years of clinical expertise specialising in paediatric orthopaedics, trauma surgery, and complex musculoskeletal procedures. He is recognised for his extensive UK training, international surgical experience, and proficiency in managing complex orthopaedic conditions across all age groups.

Patients searching for a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore, reliable trauma and spine specialist in Bommasandra, or expert complex joint surgery will find world-class, evidence-based orthopaedic care from a surgeon trained at leading UK institutions.

Professional Experience

Dr Arun Ranganathan is currently associated with:

• Director and Senior Consultant, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bommasandra

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, UK
• Consultant, The Spine Surgery London, UK
• Consultant, The Holly House Private Hospital, UK
• Consultant, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
• Senior Registrar, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, UK
• Registrar, LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai
• Registrar, Desai Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai

His extensive surgical experience across premier UK hospitals including St Bartholomew's Hospital London and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow places him among the most internationally trained orthopaedic surgeons practising in Bangalore.

Areas of Expertise

Paediatric Orthopaedics in Bangalore

Dr Ranganathan provides expert surgical care for children:

• Congenital Limb Deformity Correction
• Club Foot Management (Ponseti technique)
• Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH) treatment
• Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedic Management
• Limb Length Discrepancy correction
• Paediatric Fracture Care
• Scoliosis Correction in children
• Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis) in children

Joint Replacement Surgery in Bangalore

Comprehensive joint replacement care:

• Total Knee Replacement for advanced arthritis
• Total Hip Replacement for arthritis and AVN
• Revision Joint Replacement for failed implants
• Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
• Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Dr Arun Ranganathan manages complex trauma:

• Complex Fracture Fixation using plates, screws, and nails
• Pelvis and Acetabulum Fracture Surgery
• Intramedullary Nailing for long bone fractures
• Polytrauma Management
• Malunion and Nonunion Correction
• Open Fracture Management

Spine Surgery in Bangalore

Expert spinal surgical care:

• Lumbar Disc Surgery for herniated discs
• Cervical Spine Surgery
• Spinal Decompression for stenosis
• Spinal Fusion for instability
• Scoliosis Correction Surgery
• Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for compression fractures

Arthroscopic Surgery in Bangalore

Minimally invasive joint procedures:

• Knee Arthroscopy for meniscus and ligament injuries
• ACL Reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament tears
• Shoulder Arthroscopy for rotator cuff repair
• Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for shoulder instability
• Hip Arthroscopy

Sports Injury Management

Expert care for athletic injuries:

• Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
• Cartilage Repair and Restoration
• Tendon Repair Surgery
• Sports-Related Fracture Care
• Return-to-Sport Rehabilitation Planning

Bone Tumour and Oncological Orthopaedics

Dr Ranganathan manages bone tumour conditions:

• Bone Tumour Excision
• Limb Salvage Surgery for bone tumours
• Prosthetic Reconstruction after tumour removal
• Metastatic Bone Disease Management

Limb Deformity Correction

Expert reconstruction procedures:

• Limb Lengthening using Ilizarov and internal fixation techniques
• Angular Deformity Correction
• Limb Reconstruction for complex deformities

Hand and Upper Limb Surgery

Comprehensive upper extremity care:

• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Trigger Finger Release
• Hand Fracture Fixation
• Tendon Repair and Reconstruction
• Brachial Plexus Injury Management

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Dr Arun Ranganathan manages lower limb conditions:

• Bunion Correction Surgery
• Ankle Fracture Fixation
• Achilles Tendon Repair
• Flat Foot Correction
• Diabetic Foot Management

Bone Infection Management

Comprehensive care for skeletal infections:

• Chronic Osteomyelitis Treatment
• Septic Arthritis Management
• Infected Implant Management
• Post-Surgical Infection Care

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MRCS from UK (2004)
• Diploma in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff University (2008)
• DM Orthopaedics from University of Nottingham (2008)
• FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2011)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
• National Academy of Medical Sciences
• International Paediatric Transplant Association
• Royal College of Surgeons

Awards: 

1. Received ISSLS (formerly Volvo) award for Best Spinal Research Work in the Intervertebral Disc Physiology (2004, 2009)
2. Received Britspine International Award for Best International Spinal Research Work (2004)
3. Received Spine Society of Australia Award for Best International Spinal Research Work (2009)
   

Why Consult Dr Arun Ranganathan

Dr Arun Ranganathan is among the most qualified orthopaedic surgeons in Bangalore with FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, UK training at St Bartholomew's Hospital London and Royal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow, and a Director-level role at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center. Patients benefit from his world-class expertise in paediatric orthopaedics, complex trauma, and joint replacement surgery in Bommasandra.

Book an Appointment

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