Dr. Tarun Bali

Dr Tarun Bali is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore with 21 years of clinical expertise in trauma surgery, joint arthroplasty, arthroscopic reconstruction, and sports medicine.

Dr Tarun Bali is an internationally trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement, ACL reconstruction, and sports injuries. Patients seeking a trusted orthopaedic surgeon in Hebbal or across Bangalore benefit from his advanced surgical expertise, strong focus on patient safety, and commitment to clinical excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Bali manages a wide range of orthopaedic conditions including complex fractures, joint arthritis requiring hip, knee, or shoulder replacement, ligament injuries, rotator cuff disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions requiring arthroscopic intervention.

His expertise spans both primary and revision arthroplasty, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, and complex trauma, enabling him to manage challenging cases with precision and optimal functional outcomes.

Trauma Surgery and Complex Fracture Management

Dr Bali manages acute and complex orthopaedic trauma, including open fractures and soft tissue reconstruction, with a research-backed approach to wound management and fracture fixation.

• Complex Fracture Management and fixation
• Open Tibial Fracture Management and soft tissue reconstruction
• Intramedullary Nailing and Plating
• Wound Management including vacuum-assisted dressing for open fractures
• Prophylactic Antibiotic Protocols in open fracture management

Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty

Dr Bali has dedicated fellowship training in both primary and revision arthroplasty from HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore (Depuy, USA) and the SICOT Fellowship programme, Belgium.

• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
• Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Revision Arthroplasty for failed primary joint replacements
• Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Dr Bali completed a dedicated Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine (Arthrex, USA) at HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore, and performs the full range of knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures.

• ACL Reconstruction using patellar tendon and hamstring grafts
• PCL Reconstruction
• Meniscus Repair and Meniscectomy
• Bankart Repair for shoulder instability
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Subacromial Decompression (SAD)
• Arthroscopic Shoulder and Knee Debridement

Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Dr Bali holds an EULAR Certification in Rheumatology from Vienna (2023), enabling him to manage complex inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal conditions alongside his surgical practice.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Joint Disease Management
• Musculoskeletal Condition Assessment and Treatment

Professional Experience

Dr Tarun Bali has independently managed orthopaedic OPD and surgical lists across high-volume hospitals in Bangalore, building deep expertise across trauma, arthroplasty, and arthroscopic surgery.

He serves as a NABH Assessor under the Quality Council of India, having evaluated over 200 hospitals across India, including NIMHANS and Manipal Hospital Sikkim, reflecting his commitment to healthcare quality, safety, and accreditation standards.

Current Practice

• Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery, East Point Hospital, Aavalahalli, Bangalore

Education and Credentials

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar (completed 2005)
• MS in Orthopaedics, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore (completed 2011)
• Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Arthrex, USA at HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore (completed 2013)
• Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery, Depuy, USA at HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore (completed 2014)
• SICOT Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty, Belgium (completed 2015)
• EULAR Certification in Rheumatology, Vienna, Austria (2023)

Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Reg No 73416 (registered 2006)

Awards and Achievements

• Ranked 7th nationally among 200,000 applicants in the Orthopaedics PG entrance examination (2008)
• NABH Assessor, Quality Council of India, having evaluated over 200 hospitals across India

Research and Publications

• "Outcomes of the patellar tendon and hamstring graft ACL reconstructions in patients aged above 50 years", Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (IJOO), 49, 615-619 (2015)
• "Relative contribution of upper and lower lumbar spinal segments to flexion/extension in Asian patients", Asian Spine Journal, 9(5): 770-775 (2015)
• "Role of bacterial culture and prophylactic antibiotics in the management of open fracture wounds", International Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 7(1): 465-467 (2021)
• "Outcome of soft tissue reconstruction in open tibia fractures", International Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 7(1): 468-471 (2021)
• "Efficacy of modified vacuum-assisted dressing versus conventional betadine dressing in wound healing of open fractures", Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (JCOT), Vol 51: 102385 (2024)
• "A Prospective, Multicentric, Open-label and Post-Marketing Clinical Follow-up Study to Monitor the Safety and Performance of Light Cured Limb Orthosis", Bali T, Garg B, Raghavendran R

Professional Memberships

• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
• Bangalore Orthopaedic Society (BOS)

Languages Spoken

Dr Tarun Bali consults patients in English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu, and Punjabi, ensuring clear and comfortable communication with patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds across Bangalore.

Book an Appointment with Dr Tarun Bali, Orthopaedic Surgeon in Hebbal, Bangalore

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