Dr. Shivakumar Y S

Dr Shivakumar Y S is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore with over 36 years of experience in trauma, joint replacement, and spine surgery. Practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, he is known for managing complex musculoskeletal conditions with advanced surgical techniques.

Patients searching for an orthopaedic doctor in Bangalore for fracture treatment or a joint replacement surgeon in Whitefield Bangalore often consult Dr Shivakumar S for comprehensive and structured care. His expertise spans complex trauma, arthroplasty, spine procedures, and deformity correction.

Credentials and Clinical Training

Education:

• MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore in 1991
• MS Orthopaedics from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli in 1995
  

Surgical Training and Early Experience:

Dr Shiva Kumar's postgraduate training included independent management of wound debridement, external fixation, fracture fixation using AO techniques, hemiarthroplasty of the hip, and complex polytrauma and infected orthopaedic cases, establishing a strong surgical foundation from early in his career.

Multiple national and international instructional courses in:

• Spine surgery and minimally invasive spine techniques
• Shoulder surgery
• Hip and knee arthroplasty

Clinical Expertise and Procedures

Complex Trauma and Fracture Surgery

• Long Bone Fracture Fixation
• Intra-Articular Fracture Management
• PFN Nailing (Proximal Femoral Nail)
• Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Procedures
• External Fixation using AO Techniques
• Polytrauma Management

Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery

• Pelvic Fracture Fixation via anterior and posterior approaches
• Acetabular Fracture Fixation by Internal Fixation

Joint Replacement Surgery

• Complex Primary Hip Replacement
• Complex Primary Knee Replacement
• Revision Hip Replacement
• Revision Knee Replacement
• Hemiarthroplasty of the Hip
• Osteotomies around the Hip

Spine Surgery

• Microdiscectomy
• Spinal Decompression
• Spinal Fusion with Transpedicular Screw Fixation
• Scoliosis Correction
• Decompression with Fusion
• Complex Spinal Trauma Management

Arthroscopy and Reconstructive Surgery

• Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Deformity Correction in Cerebral Palsy
• Deformity Correction in Poliomyelitis

Approach to Patient Care

Dr Shivakumar S follows a structured and patient focused approach that includes detailed preoperative assessment, precise surgical planning, and long term rehabilitation. His experience in trauma and revision surgeries ensures continuity of care, especially in complex orthopaedic cases. Patients benefit from his balanced approach to both surgical and non surgical management.

Languages Spoken

• English
• Hindi
• Kannada

Book a Consultation

Consult Dr Shivakumar Y S, orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore, at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Whitefield for expert care in trauma, joint replacement, and spine surgery. Book a priority appointment via HexaHealth for advanced treatment including fracture fixation, ACL reconstruction, and comprehensive orthopaedic management.