Books Authored

Injuries around the knee-optimizing clinical outcomes, Publisher – Wolters, and Kluwer
CITATIONS – in Research Gate – 400 (As of Aug 2021)

Letters Published

  • Author – Indications for Anterior Cervical plating and Fusion eJBJS , March 2005
  • Author – Diagnosis and Management of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Am) Vol 85/12/2456, 17th March 2004
  • Author – Rare Malignant Transformation of a Calcifying Aponeurotic Fibroma – The Journal of Joint Bone Surgery(America) Vol 84-A ,No. 10, October, 2002, Pg. 1889.

Papers Published

  1. Fibrin clot augmented repair of longitudinal tear of medial meniscus’, will receive its first Journal Impact Factor (JIF) in June 2023.(Upcoming)
  2. Epidemiology of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries – A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study by JKOA Vol. 9 | Issue 1 | January-February 2021 | Page: 30-35
  3. The extent of awareness and attitudes on plagiarism among post-graduate resident doctors and junior medical faculty in India: a cross-sectional, multicentric study. BMJ Open. 2021 Jun 16;11(6):e046904. DOI: 10.1136/BMJ open-2020-046904. PMID: 34135051; PMCID: PMC8211070.
  4. Review of Meniscus Root Injury. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics July-December 2020;5(2):41-44.
  5. Effect of Turmacin supplementation on joint discomfort and functional outcome among healthy participants – A randomized placebo-controlled trial. , Complement Ther Med. 2020 Sep;53:102522. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102522. Epub 2020 Jul 22. PMID: 33066856.
  6. Posterior latissimus dorsi transfer for massive irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears: does it work in the elderly population? A comparative study between 2 age groups (≤55 vs. ≥75 years old). J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Mar;30(3):641-651. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.06.018. Epub 2020 Jul 7. PMID: 32650083. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2020.06.018
  7. Delays in hospital admissions in patients with fractures across 18 low-income and middle-income countries (INORMUS): a prospective observational study. Lancet Glob Health., Lancet Glob Health. 2020 May;8(5):e711-e720. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(20)30067-X. PMID: 32353318.
  8. Risk of latissimus dorsi tendon rupture after arthroscopic transfer for posterior superior rotator cuff tear: a comparative analysis of 3 humeral head fixation techniques. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 2020 Feb 1;29(2):282-90 DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2019.06.019.
  9. Trans-osseous intraoperative limb length measurement in hip replacement surgery, DOI: 10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20204594
  10. Arthroscopic Management of a neglected complex knee injury, DOI: 10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20204607
  11. Conventional antidiabetic agents and bone health: A pilot case-control study, Perspect Clin Res. 2019 Oct-Dec;10(4):177-182. doi: 10.4103/picr.PICR_125_18. PMID: 31649868; PMCID: PMC6801990.
  12. A Multicentre observational study on the distribution of orthopaedic fracture types across 17 low- and middle-income countries, OTA International: September 2019 – Volume 2 – Issue 3 – p e026 DOI: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000026″
  13. Extravasation of Irrigation Fluid to External Genitalia during Knee Arthroscopy: A Case Report, Journal of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association 2019 May-Aug;7(2):4648DOI:10.13107/jkoa.2019.v05i01.022
  14. The Results of Synthetic Pure Calcium Sulphate Impregnated with Antibiotic in the Management of Bone Infections and Non-unions, Journal of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association 2019 May-Aug;7(2):22-26
  15. Author-The Mosaicplasty/OATS procedure: Technique, Pearls, and Pitfalls. Asian Journal of Arthroscopy 2019;4(1):10-16
  16. Co-Author – Comparison of Efficacy of Intra-Articular Plain Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine with Adjuvants (Dexmedetomidine and Magnesium Sulfate) for Postoperative Analgesia in Arthroscopic Knee Surgeries: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial. Anesth Essays Res. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):848-854.
  17. International Orthopaedic Multicenter Study in Fracture Care: Coordinating a Large-Scale Multicentre Global Prospective Cohort Study, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma: October 2018 – Volume 32 – Issue – p S58-S63 DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001287
  18. Co-Author – “Dietary calcium intake and physical activity levels among people living in Karnataka, India-An observational hospital-based study. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2018;7(6):1411-6.
  19. Co-Author – Arthroscopically-Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Insufficiency: Modes of Failure and Clinical Correlation. The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery,2018,34(4):1139-50.
  20. Management of Infection Following Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction., J Kar Orth Assoc. Jan-April 2018; 6(1): 23-27.
  21. Are results of arthroscopic double-row repair of massive rotator cuff tears stable with time? Results of 45 patients with a mean 7.6 years and a minimum 5 years follow-up, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcot.2017.09.364
  22. Co-Author – “The main cause of instability after unconstrained shoulder prosthesis is soft tissue deficiency. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017 Aug;26(8):e243-e251
  23. Co-Author – “Anatomic acromioclavicular joint reconstruction: A case series. JKOA 2017 Feb; Vol 5(1):73-76 \
  24. Co-Author – Functional & Computed tomography correlation of femoral and tibial tunnels in single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics in November 2016, Vol. 50, Issue 6, Pg 655 – 660
  25. Co-Author – Posterolateral corner injuries with associated ligament injuries of the knee: A retrospective study.International Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology & Surgical Sciences, June-Nov. 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2, Page 350-353
  26. Co-Author – “Effects of irrigation fluid in shoulder arthroscopy”, Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2016;60:194-8.
  27. Co-author “Biceps tenodesis (long head): arthroscopic keyhole technique versus arthroscopic interference screw: a prospective comparative clinical & radiographic marker study”. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2016 ;vol26,issue1:p77-84
  28. Co-author – “Arthroscopic Laterjet procedure: are optimal positioning of the bone block and screws possible? A prospective computed tomography scan analysis”. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016, 25(1):69-77
  29. Co-Author – “International Orthopaedic Multicenter Study (INORMUS) in fracture care: Protocol for a large prospective Observational study”, J Orthop Trauma. Vol. 29, No 10 supplement, Oct 2015
  30. Co-author – Arthroscopic – Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer for Irreparable Posterosuperior Cuff tears, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 31, No4 (Apr), 2015: 599 – 607.
  31. The keyhole technique for arthroscopic tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon. In vivo prospective study with a radio-opaque marker, Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2015 Feb;101(1):31-4. DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2014.10.016. Epub 2015 Jan 8. PMID: 25579826.
  32. Author – Review of the postero-lateral corner-the dark side of the knee. Journal of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, February 2015:24-25
  33. Co-author – The keyhole technique for arthroscopic tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon. In vivo prospective study with a radio-opaque marker. Orthopaedics & Traumatology : Surgery & Research 101 (2015) 31-34
  34. Co-author – Greater Arch Injuries. Journal of Hand & Microsurgery, (July – December 2014) 6(2):69-73. (22nd June 2014)
  35. Operationalizing an Orthopaedic Research Plan in the Decade of Action for Road Safety: The International Orthopaedic Multicenter Study in Fracture Care, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma: June 2014 – Volume 28 – Issue – p S29 DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000000119
  36. Author – Anatomic ACL reconstruction (AACLR) – the remnant preserving way, Journal of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Pages 35-39, February 2014
  37. Co-author – Irreducible dorsal dislocation of interphalangeal joint of the hallux, Journal of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Pages 83-85, February 2014
  38. Co-author – “Does Preoperative Exercise Influence the Outcome of ACL Reconstruction?” Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2013 Volume 29, Issue 10, Supplement, Pages e182-e183, October 2013
  39. Co-author – Bipolar Fixation: A Novel Concept in the Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability – A Prospective Study of 26 cases with Minimum 2 – year Follow Up” is published in Techniques in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. Vol 14, No. 1, March 2013, 10 – 16
  40. A subscapularis-preserving arthroscopic release of capsule in the treatment of internal rotation contracture of shoulder in Erb’s palsy (SPARC procedure), J Pediatr Orthop B. 2012 Sep;21(5):469-73. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e328353a19f. PMID: 22588075.
  41. Co-author – A Subscapularis preserving arthroscopic release of the capsule in the treatment of internal rotation contracture of the shoulder in Erb’s palsy[SPARC Procedure], in Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics, B, 2012, 21(5), 469 – 473
  42. Co-author –“Arthroscopic acromioclavicular joint reconstruction using a synthetic ligament device”, in Eur. J.Orthop Surg Traumatol(2012) 22,357 – 364  – https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0856-0
  43. Co-author – “Analysis of infection in shoulder arthroplasty: a multicentre study” in Eur. J.Orthop Surg Traumatol (2012), 22:145-150 – https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0806-x
  44. Author – Arthroscopic keyhole proximal biceps tenodesis: a technical note, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 2011;19(3),379-83
  45. Author – Preliminary Result of Arthroscopic Keyhole Biceps Tenodesis: A Novel Technique, in Techniques in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery: June 2011;12(2),25–31
  46. Co-author – Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of Tibia-A Innovative Treatment approach – Karnataka Orthopaedic Association Journal 2010, 59-60
  47. Co-author – The Use of qualitative cultures for detecting infection in open tibial fractures.Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008:16(2),175-8.
  48. Neglected dorsal dislocation of the scaphoid, Indian J Orthop. 2009 Apr;43(2):213-5. DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.50858. PMID: 19838374; PMCID: PMC2762257.
  49. Co-author – Evaluation of the clinical signs of anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal injuries. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 2009 43(4), 375-378
  50. Author – Neglected dorsal dislocation of the scaphoid. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 2009:43(2), 213-215
  51. Author – Greater arc injury of the wrist – A case report. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, December 2005: 13(3),310-313
  52. Author – Multiple foot sinuses due to schizomycetes Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, April 2005, Vol 39,125 – 126
  53. Author – Massive Calcaneal Enthesopathy in a Non-healing Leg Ulcer – A Case Report. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005, Vol 13(2), 211-213
  54. Author – Treatment of Acetabular Fractures.Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Vol. 39, No.1, February 2005, 26-29
  55. Indications for anterior cervical plating, eJBJS 2005
  56. Diagnosis and management of thoracolumbar spine fractures, JBJS(Am)2004;85(12):2456
  57. Author – Fracture Neck of Femur with Avascular Necrosis of Head in Fibrous Dysplasia. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. April 2004, Vol 38(2), 134-136
  58. Co-author – Ilizarov ring fixation and fibular strut grafting for C3 distal femoral fractures” Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 2004 Vol 12(1), 91-95
  59. Co-author – Intra-articular Administration of Morphine, Bupivacaine, and Morphine with Bupivacaine for Post Operative Analgesia Following Video Knee Arthroscopy. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. August 2003, 47(4), 265-268
  60. Co-author – Ruptured Baker’s cyst simulating deep venous thrombosis. Tropical Doctor. April 2003, 33. Pg. No. 191/01.1 191/01.2.
  61. Intraarticular administration of morphine, Bupivacaine , and morphine with bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia following video knee arthroscopy, Indian journal of Anaesthesia 2003;47(4):265-268
  62. Ruptured baker’s cyst simulating deep venous thrombosis, Tropical doctor 2003;33(191)-1.1-1.2
  63. Author – Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury – Do they need reconstruction. Journal of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association. January 2003, Vol-1, No.1 Edition, 8 – 12.
  64. Author – Ipsilateral Fractures of Femoral Shaft and Patella. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. Vol. 36, No.2, April 2002, 122 – 124.
  65. Rare malignant transformation of a calcifying aponeurotic fibroma, J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Oct;84(10):1889; author reply 1889. DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200210000-00024. PMID: 12377925.
  66. Author – “Hydatid Disease of Ankle and Subtalar Joint – A case report”. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. Vol. 35, No.3, July 2001, 185 – 187.
  67. Author –  Dynamic Hip Screw Fixation in Trochanteric Fractures. A prospective analysis of 40 cases (Dissertation) published by Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India for National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.