Dr. Kaustav Debnath

Dr Kaustav Debnath is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Kolkata with 18 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostic, Garia, and Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, Tollygunge.

He specialises in complex trauma surgery, pelvi-acetabular fracture management, primary and revision joint replacement, and robot-assisted hip and knee replacement, and is recognised by the internationally reputed AO Trauma network as an advanced and highly trained AO Trauma surgeon.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Bengali.

Area of Expertise

Complex Trauma and Pelvi-Acetabular Surgery

Dr Kaustav manages patients with complex fractures, pelvi-acetabular injuries, and neglected trauma with advanced surgical techniques developed through multiple AO Trauma masterclasses and cadaveric training programmes:

• Complex fracture surgery of the upper and lower limb
• Pelvi-acetabular fracture assessment and surgical management
• Non-union and malunion correction
• Neglected and delayed trauma management
• Post-traumatic deformity correction

Joint Replacement Surgery

Patients with advanced arthritis and joint degeneration of the hip, knee, and shoulder are managed with primary and complex revision arthroplasty techniques:

• Primary total knee replacement
• Primary total hip replacement
• Primary shoulder replacement
• Complex revision hip and knee arthroplasty
• Periprosthetic fracture assessment and management

Robot-Assisted Joint Replacement

Patients requiring precision-guided joint replacement are managed with robotic-assisted surgical technology for improved alignment and functional outcomes:

• Robotic-assisted total knee replacement
• Robotic-assisted total hip replacement
• Pre-operative robotic planning and templating
• Enhanced recovery after robotic arthroplasty
• Long-term robotic arthroplasty follow-up

Arthroscopy and Ligament Reconstruction

Patients with knee and shoulder injuries are managed with arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques:

• Knee arthroscopy and meniscus surgery
• Shoulder arthroscopy and rotator cuff repair
• Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
• Tendon and ligament reconstruction
• Arthroscopic management of joint pathology

Bone and Joint Infections

Patients with bone infections and septic arthritis are assessed and managed with structured surgical and medical treatment protocols:

• Osteomyelitis evaluation and surgical management
• Septic arthritis assessment and washout
• Infected implant management and revision
• Post-operative infection prevention and monitoring
• Long-term infectious orthopaedic case follow-up

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Debnath currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata
• Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostic, Garia, Kolkata
• Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, Tollygunge, Kolkata

Previous Associations

• Manipal Hospital (Formerly AMRI), Mukundapur, Kolkata, Consultant

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (2008)
• Diploma in Orthopaedics, Calcutta Medical College and Hospital (2013)
• DNB Orthopaedic Surgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016)
• Registered with the West Bengal Medical Council

Advanced Training and Fellowships

• AO Trauma Basic Principles of Fracture Management, Ranchi (2017)
• AO Trauma Advanced Principles of Fracture Management, Mumbai (2018)
• Depuy-Synthes Masterclass in Complex Lower Limb Fracture, Bangkok (2019)
• AO Trauma Masters Course in Pelvi-Acetabular Fracture, Bengaluru (2019)
• Depuy-Synthes Advanced Cadaveric Pelvic Module, Bangkok (2024)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider, Kolkata (2024)
• Robotic-Assisted Knee and Hip Replacement Training, Bengaluru (2025)

Research and Academic Contributions

• Retrospective comparison of functional and radiological outcome between two contemporary high flexion knee designs, SICOT Journal (2016)
• Ankle and Hindfoot Alignment Changes in Advanced OA Varus Knees After Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (2022)
• Is the Popliteus Tendon a Redundant Structure in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (2024)
• Comparison between volar plate osteosynthesis and external fixation in AO/OTA type C distal radius fractures, International Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (2018)
• Multiple case and paper presentations at WBOACON and MIDCON conferences
• Faculty at ISSH-CASH Basic Hand Course (2018) and ISSH-WBOA Basic Hand Course (2024)
• Table Instructor, AO Trauma Advanced Principles of Fracture Management (2022)
• Guest Faculty, AO Trauma Advanced Principles of Fracture Management (2025)
• DNB Practical Examination Coordinator (2022, 2024)
• Faculty and Thesis Guide, DNB Teaching Programme

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, West Bengal Orthopaedic Association (WBOA)
• Life Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Member, AO Trauma

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