Dr. Ayyappan V Nair

Dr Ayyappan V Nair is a Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics and Arthroscopy at Manipal Hospital and Bangalore Shoulder Institute in Bangalore with 20 years of experience.

He manages rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, joint replacements, complex sports trauma, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and arthroscopic joint preservation.

Areas of Expertise

Shoulder Arthroscopy and Rotator Cuff Surgery

Dr Ayyappan performs keyhole arthroscopic surgical repairs for rotator cuff tears, superior capsular reconstructions, and subacromial decompression.

He specialises in advanced tissue preservation techniques for complex shoulder impingement, biceps tendinitis, and labral repairs.

Shoulder Instability and Joint Reconstruction

Dr Ayyappan Nair provides arthroscopic Latarjet procedures and Bankart repairs for patients experiencing recurrent shoulder dislocations and bone loss.

He performs total shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder arthroplasty to restore function in patients with severe glenohumeral arthritis.

Sports Medicine and Knee Arthroscopy

He treats athletic injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament tears, meniscus injuries, and joint cartilage defects using autogenous grafts.

He designs comprehensive post-injury return-to-sport rehabilitation programmes tailored to high-performance athletes and active individuals.

Academic Background

Dr Ayyappan V Nair holds MBBS, DNB, and Diploma in Orthopaedics qualifications.

He completed a Robotic Joint Replacement Fellowship in the USA, a Fellowship in Superior Capsular Reconstruction in Japan, a Fellowship in Arthroscopic Latarjet Surgery in Spain, and a Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Funabashi Orthopaedic Hospital, Japan.

He also completed a Diploma in Orthopaedics from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, in 2009.

Book an Appointment with Dr Ayyappan V Nair, Shoulder and Sports Injury Specialist in Bangalore

To consult with Dr Ayyappan V Nair for shoulder pain, sports injuries, joint dislocations, or shoulder replacement surgery, you can schedule an appointment at Manipal Hospital or Bangalore Shoulder Institute in Bangalore.