Dr. K M K Varma

Dr K M K Varma is a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore with 57 years of experience in joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy, and complex orthopaedic care, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

Dr Varma holds FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and MCh Orthopaedics from the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, with internationally accredited expertise in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, fracture management, and musculoskeletal surgery.

He consults in English and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Patients requiring primary and revision joint replacement are evaluated and managed by Dr K M K Varma with advanced arthroplasty expertise:

• Primary total hip replacement
• Primary total knee replacement
• Revision hip arthroplasty
• Revision knee arthroplasty
• Knee braces and conservative management for osteoarthritis

Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries

Patients with joint and ligament injuries are assessed and managed with minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques:

• Knee arthroscopy
• Ligament reconstruction
• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Joint debridement and arthroscopic procedures
• Sports injury assessment and surgical care

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Patients with complex shoulder and elbow joint pathologies are evaluated and managed with targeted surgical interventions:

• Total shoulder replacement
• Elbow replacement surgery
• Shoulder instability management
• Complex shoulder joint reconstruction
• Post-arthroplasty rehabilitation planning

Fracture and Bone Trauma Management

Patients with acute and complex fractures and bone trauma are managed with structured surgical and conservative approaches:

• Fracture fixation and management
• Bone trauma evaluation and care
• Post-traumatic deformity correction
• Complex fracture reconstruction
• Long term fracture rehabilitation planning

Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Infections

Patients with inflammatory and infective musculoskeletal conditions are assessed and managed with appropriate medical and surgical protocols:

• Arthritis diagnosis and long term management
• Osteoarthritis pain management
• Musculoskeletal infection evaluation and treatment
• Septic arthritis surgical management
• Chronic bone infection care

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Government Medical College, Mysore (1969)
• MS General Surgery, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (1975)
• FRCS General Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (1983)
• MCh Orthopaedics, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK (1987)
• Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 7393 (1970)

Clinical Experience

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
• Varma Clinic, Richmond Town, Bangalore

Academic and Conference Contributions

Dr K M K Varma has organised and led multiple national and international conferences focused on hip replacement, knee joint replacement, and orthopaedic trauma, contributing to the advancement of orthopaedic surgical practice across India and internationally.

Professional Memberships

• Karnataka Medical Council

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