Dr. Dev Anand Galagali

Dr Dev Anand Galagali is an orthopaedic surgeon in Bengaluru with a focused specialisation in foot and ankle surgery and joint replacement.

He is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery at an international centre of excellence in Switzerland under Prof Beat Hintermann, the pioneer of modern total ankle replacements, and holds a national IFAS fellowship from Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru. 

Dr Dev Galagali combines internationally trained surgical expertise with a strong academic and research profile, making him a trusted choice for patients seeking a foot and ankle specialist, ankle replacement surgery, or knee and hip replacement in Bengaluru.

Conditions Treated and Procedures

Foot and Ankle Surgery in Bengaluru

Dr Dev Anand Galagali treats a wide range of foot and ankle conditions including:

• Flatfoot (Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity) and complex deformity corrections
• Charcot Foot and Ankle management and reconstruction
• Ankle arthritis and ankle pain
• Ligament injuries around the ankle and ankle instability
• Hallux Valgus (Bunion) and forefoot conditions
• Sports injuries of the foot and ankle
• Acute and neglected foot and ankle trauma

He independently performs the following procedures:

• Ankle Arthroscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
• Flatfoot Correction Surgery
• Total Ankle Arthroplasty (Ankle Replacement Surgery)
• Ankle Fusion Surgery
• Deformity Correction Procedures
• Charcot Foot Reconstruction
• Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
• Ilizarov and limb reconstruction techniques

Joint Replacement Surgery in Bengaluru

Dr Galagali performs knee and hip arthroplasty and has participated in over 800 procedures including conventional and robotic total knee and hip replacements during his tenure at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, under the supervision of Dr Yatinder Kharbanda and Dr Yashwant Singh Tanwar.

• Total Knee Arthroplasty (Knee Replacement)
• Total Hip Arthroplasty (Hip Replacement)
• Knee Arthroscopy

Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Dr Dev A Galagali independently manages complex orthopaedic trauma including:

• Complex fracture fixation
• Limb reconstruction and deformity correction
• Open and closed fracture management
• Bone allograft applications in fresh fractures

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Dev Anand Galagali currently consults at the following hospitals in Bengaluru:

• Manipal Hospital, Malleshwaram (Northside), Bengaluru
• Radha Orthopaedic and Paediatric Centre, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru
• Rangadore Memorial Hospital, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru

He has previously been associated with Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Chinmaya Mission Hospital, Indiranagar, Centre for Sports Injuries, New Delhi, and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, St John's Medical College, Bengaluru, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2019)
• MS Orthopaedics, Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bengaluru, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2023) — Rank 4 in University
• Diploma and Post Graduate Certificate in Tissue Banking and Advanced Therapies, Donation and Transplantation Institute, Barcelona, and Ramaiah University, Bengaluru (2024)

Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 136226 Delhi Medical Council Registration No. 112953

Fellowships and Advanced Training

International Fellowship

Clinical Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Kantonsspital Baselland (Centre of Excellence in Foot and Ankle), Bruderholz and Liestal, Switzerland, under Prof Beat Hintermann — the pioneer of modern total ankle replacements (October 2025). Focus on total ankle replacements, deformity corrections, flatfoot corrections, ankle ligament and sports injuries, acute and neglected trauma, and Charcot reconstructions.

National Fellowship

Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery (IFAS), Indian Foot and Ankle Society, at Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals and Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Bengaluru (September 2023 to March 2024). Covered deformity corrections, Charcot foot management, arthritis fusions, flatfoot corrections, foot and ankle trauma, arthroscopy, and ligament injuries.

Academic Distinctions

• Rank 4, MS Orthopaedics, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (2023)
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Fellow, awarded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India — awarded to the top 1,000 students nationally with a passion for research (2014)
• Certificates of Merit in Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Community Health, Ophthalmology, Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Certificate of Honours in Otorhinolaryngology
• 1-month clerkship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, USA (2020)

Professional Memberships

• Executive Committee Member, Indian Foot and Ankle Society (2025 to 2026)
• Member, Academic Committee, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (2024)
• Life Member, Indian Foot and Ankle Society (since 2023)
• Life Member, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (since 2023)
• Life Member, Bangalore Orthopaedic Society (since 2025)

Research, Publications and Academic Contributions

Dr Dev Galagali has a strong research profile with publications as corresponding author in multiple peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in national and international medical texts.

Published Research

• Conservative Management of Pediatric Flat Foot: A Review of Literature — Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction (2025)
• Extra-osseous Talotarsal Stabilisation Device for a Flail-Deformed Foot — BMJ Case Reports (2025)
• Novel, Low-cost Distraction Technique for Ankle Arthroscopy — Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific) (2024)
• Correlation of Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity with Varus Knee Alignment in Young Adults — Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (2024)
• Electromyographic Analysis of Large Muscle Activity in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity — Foot and Ankle Specialist (2024)
• Weightbearing Dynamic Foot and Ankle Fluoroscopy: A Technical Note — Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific) (2024)
• Rotator Cuff Tears: Correlation Between Clinical Examination, MRI and Arthroscopy — Cureus (2024)
• Hallux Valgus: An Unusual Presentation of Forefoot Charcot Arthropathy — Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific) (2023)
• Fresh Fractures: A New Indication for Use of Bone Allografts — Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (2023)
• Navicular Tuberosity: A Surface Landmark for the Masterknot of Henry — Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (2023)
• Rare Giant Schwannoma of Superficial Peroneal Nerve on the Dorsum of Foot — BMJ Case Reports (2023)
• Foot Length as a Reliable Predictor of Posterior Tibial Tendon Thickness: A Cadaveric Study — Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (2023)

Book Chapters and Books

• "Allografts in Foot and Ankle Disorders" — Advanced Foot and Ankle Surgical Techniques: A Practical Guide, Springer Nature (in press)
• "Orthopedics in Adolescent Health" — IAP Color Atlas of Pediatrics, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (2024)
• "Foot care for Seniors: Steps to Stay Mobile" — IOA eBook, Orthocare for Elderly (2025)

Article in Press

• "Decreased Evertor Strength Following Peroneus Longus Tendon Harvest for ACL Reconstruction" — The Bone and Joint Journal (in press)

Editorial and Reviewer Roles

• Section Editor (Foot and Ankle), Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction (official journal of the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association)
• Reviewer: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific), Cell and Tissue Banking

Awards and Conference Presentations

• Ram Janam Sulakshna Pandey Gold Medal Paper Session, IFASCON 2022, Goa
• Gold Paper Presentation, KOACON 2022, Bengaluru
• Faculty, IFASCON 2025, Patna
• Faculty, IFASCON 2024, Kochi
• Organising Chairperson, IFAS Basic Course 2023, Bengaluru
• Session Coordinator, SICOT-IFAS Meet 2023, Jaipur

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