Dr. Vijay D Shetty

Dr Vijay D Shetty is a renowned Orthopaedician and Hip & Knee Replacement Surgeon based in Mumbai, with over 37 years of experience. He is associated as a Consultant with:

• Zynova Shalby Hospital, Ghatkopar West
• Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai
• Saanvi Orthopaedics, Powai
• CritiCare Asia Multispeciality Hospital, Andheri West

Over the years, he has worked across multiple cities in India and has pioneered advanced orthopaedic treatments. In September 2009, he was the first to introduce platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in India.

Doctor Vijay, an orthopaedic surgeon, has demonstrated his expertise globally, notably performing 28 knee replacements in just three-and-a-half days in Seychelles Island.

His speciality interests are:

1. ACL
2. PCL Reconstruction
3. Arthroscopy and Hip Replacement

Upon graduating with an MBBS from Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga in 1988, Dr Shetty furthered his education by completing:

• MS in Orthopaedics from Kasturba Medical College in 1995
• Fellowship in Hip and Knee Surgery from the University of Cambridge in 2005
  

His research work includes multiple papers and case reports, including “Arthroscopic view of transient synovitis of the hip joint: a case report.”

Alongside his clinical practice, he is an International Examiner for SICOT (International Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology) Examinations.

Dr Vijay Shetty, a bone and joint surgeon, also serves on the Editorial Board of Hip International and ISSKAA Journal.

He is an active member of the:

• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS)
• Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA)
  
• International Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (ISOT)
• International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)
• Biological Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
• British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
  
• British Business Group (BBG)
• Association of British Scholars (ABS)
• AO Trauma

In February 2009, he also founded the Biological Orthopaedic Society in Los Angeles, USA.

Doctor Vijay, a joint replacement surgeon, is also a full-time reviewer for leading international journals such as the Bone & Joint Journal, UK and Hip International (Italy & UK).

His innovative work has earned him several accolades, including three Limca Book of Records recognitions:

• 2007: Fastest recovery after primary total knee replacement
• 2010: Shortest hospital stay after simultaneous bilateral total knee replacement
• Recognised for excellence in total knee replacement surgery

With his fluency in English, Hindi, and Marathi he creates a relaxed atmosphere, allowing patients to comfortably share their worries.

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