Dr. Jayanth Sundar Sampath

Dr Jayanth Sundar Sampath is a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 32 years of international clinical experience serving children from birth to 18 years across Bangalore and South India.

If you are searching for a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Bangalore specializing in cerebral palsy, clubfoot, or complex limb deformities, Dr Sampath brings world-class expertise from two decades of practice in the United Kingdom and United States.

His comprehensive approach to pediatric bone and joint disorders combines advanced surgical techniques, 3D gait analysis, and multidisciplinary care, making him one of India's most accomplished practitioners in the field.

Qualifications and Credentials

Dr Jayanth Sundar Sampath holds exceptional credentials reflecting his commitment to evidence-based pediatric orthopaedic care:

• MBBS (Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1994)
• MSc in specialization (University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff University, United Kingdom)
• FRCSEd (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)
• FRCSEd (Tr and Ortho) (Fellowship, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery)
• CCST (UK) (Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training, United Kingdom, 2004)

Dr Jayanth completed advanced Clinical Fellowships in Paediatric Orthopaedics at prestigious institutions including the Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children (Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 2002–2003) and the Booth Hall and Pendlebury Children's Hospitals (Manchester, UK, 2003–2004).

Following his specialist training, Dr S Sampath served as Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, one of Europe's leading centres for pediatric orthopaedics, from 2004 until his return to India in 2010.

Professional Leadership and Institutional Contributions

Dr. Jayanth established the Bangalore Institute of Movement Research and Analysis (BIMRA) in 2013, the first purpose-built facility in India dedicated to 3D gait analysis and movement assessment.

This centre serves pediatric orthopaedic surgeons across the country for complex movement disorder analysis and surgical decision-making.

In 2018, Dr S K Sampath integrated comprehensive cerebral palsy services at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Marathahalli, Bangalore, founding PRAGATI, a multidisciplinary centre encompassing pediatric physiotherapy, orthotics, 3D gait analysis, speech and occupational therapy, psychology services, and community outreach.

Dr Sampath serves as Chief Editor of the International Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics and is a founding Executive Council Member of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India.

He was the first surgeon in the UK to employ the Fassier-Duvall Rod for limb deformity correction in children with osteogenesis imperfecta and introduced the 8-plate device for guided growth correction of knee flexion contractures in the UK.

Most recently, he is developing a novel implant for pediatric limb deformity correction in collaboration with a North American manufacturer; a US patent was granted for the device (US20150257803A1).

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Dr Jayanth Sundar Sampath specializes in the following high-complexity pediatric orthopaedic conditions and procedures:

• Paediatric Orthopaedics (comprehensive bone and joint care from infancy to adolescence)
• Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Disorders (including muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, neuropathies)
• 3D Gait Analysis and movement assessment for surgical decision-making
• Limb Deformity Correction and Reconstruction (complex skeletal corrections)
• Clubfoot and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Metabolic Bone Disorders
• Paediatric Trauma and fracture management

Published Research and Academic Authority

Dr Sampath has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications in leading international medical journals, establishing his authority in pediatric orthopaedic research. His key publications include:

• Foundational DDH Research: Sampath JS and Paton RW. The use of ultrasound in determining the initiation of treatment in instability of the hip in neonates. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2000.
• Clubfoot Management: Changulani M, Garg N, Sampath JS, et al. Treatment of idiopathic club foot using the Ponseti method: Initial experience. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2006.

Professional Memberships

Dr S Sampath holds active memberships in leading professional organizations:

• Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India
• Bangalore Orthopedic Society
• Karnataka Orthopedic Association
• Indian Orthopaedic Society (IOS UK)

Languages

Dr Jayanth provides consultations in English, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi, ensuring accessibility to families across South India.

Book Your Consultation

If your child requires specialized pediatric orthopaedic care for cerebral palsy, clubfoot, complex limb deformities, or other bone and joint conditions, book a priority appointment with Dr Jayanth Sundar Sampath, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Bangalore at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road. Check consultation fees and available appointment slots for in-person and online consultations.