Dr. Chethan Shetty

Dr Chethan Shetty is a Consultant in Orthopaedics and Foot and Ankle Surgery in Mangaluru with 14 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar and KMC Hospital, Hampankatta.

He specialises exclusively in foot and ankle surgery with a Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery from Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, UK, advanced medical education from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and clinical observership in diabetic foot management at Queen's Hospital, Glasgow, making him one of the most subspecialised foot and ankle surgeons in Mangalore.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Dr Chethan Shetty manages patients with complex foot and ankle deformities requiring reconstructive surgical intervention:

• Flat foot reconstruction
• Charcot foot reconstruction
• Osteotomies of the foot
• Hallux valgus and bunion correction
• Toe deformity surgery

Ankle Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries

Patients with ankle sports injuries and ligament pathology are treated by Dr Chethan Shetty using arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques:

• Ankle arthroscopy and keyhole surgery
• Ankle ligament reconstruction
• Foot and ankle sports injury management
• ACL reconstruction with peroneus longus autograft
• Sports related ankle assessment and care

Ankle Replacement and Joint Fusion

Dr Chethan Shetty performs joint preserving and joint replacement procedures for advanced ankle and foot joint disease:

• Ankle replacement surgery
• Fusion of ankle and foot joints
• Joint preservation procedures
• Complex ankle reconstruction
• Peritrochanteric and intertrochanteric fracture fixation

Paediatric and Diabetic Foot

Patients with paediatric foot conditions and diabetic foot complications are evaluated and managed by Dr Shetty with specialised clinical and surgical care:

• Paediatric foot issue management
• Clubfoot management using Ponseti method
• Diabetic foot assessment and care
• Charcot neuropathic foot reconstruction
• Footwear modification consultation

Foot and Ankle Trauma

Dr Chethan Shetty manages patients with acute and complex foot and ankle injuries requiring surgical stabilisation:

• Foot and ankle trauma surgery
• Lateral malleoli fracture fixation
• Complex fracture management
• Trauma care and rehabilitation planning
• Post traumatic deformity correction

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
• Diploma in Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• MS Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2015)
• DNB Orthopaedics, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Diploma in Football Medicine
• Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery (FFAS), Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, UK (2024)
• MIPDEd, Edinburgh, UK
• Observership in Diabetic Foot Management, Queen's Hospital, Glasgow

Academic Contributions

Dr Chethan Shetty served as Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore and is a recognised faculty member at national and international orthopaedic workshops and courses. He is also a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator and has attended and conducted workshops on Ponseti clubfoot management, foot and ankle deformities, trauma care, and advanced orthopaedic techniques.

Professional Memberships

• Member, SICOT, International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Lifetime Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association (LM 11620)
• Lifetime Member, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (C 45)
• Lifetime Member, Indian Foot and Ankle Society
• Lifetime Member, Canara Orthopaedic Society

Awards and Recognition

• Best Paper Award for research on osteosynthesis of peritrochanteric fractures, KOA ICL 2017
• Finalist for Gold Medal Paper at KOACON 2018 for research on proximal femoral anatomical variations

Research and Publications

Dr Chethan Shetty has authored publications in peer reviewed journals and contributed book chapters on musculoskeletal disorders. Selected publications include:

• Comparison of posterior and lateral surface plating for Type B Weber lateral malleoli fractures, Foot and Ankle Specialist, 2024
• Preoperative estimation of humerus intramedullary nail length using clinical landmarks, Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2023
• Peroneus longus tendon autograft for ACL reconstruction, Muscles Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 2023
• Comparative analysis of distal locked vs unlocked long PFNA II for stable intertrochanteric fractures, Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2023

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Chethan Shetty currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru
• KMC Hospital, Hampankatta, Mangaluru

Previous Association

• Assistant Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

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