{"id":2101,"date":"2024-10-08T09:07:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T09:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/?page_id=2101"},"modified":"2025-02-21T06:12:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T06:12:50","slug":"arthroscopy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/arthroscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Arthroscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2101\" class=\"elementor elementor-2101\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a82988 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a82988\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b68ef elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3b68ef\" 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data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c706b5 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c706b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83b4189 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83b4189\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a31bff9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a31bff9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4d7dc6 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4d7dc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics (SGITO), Bengaluru<\/strong><\/p><p>The Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics (SGITO) is a specialized unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries and joint disorders. With cutting-edge infrastructure and a highly skilled team, the department is a regional leader in providing advanced and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.<\/p><p><strong>Leadership<\/strong><\/p><p>The department is led by Dr. Madan Ballal, a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and sports medicine. Under his guidance, the department is committed to delivering excellence in patient care, research, and education.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b75429c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b75429c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ffc205 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ffc205\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2148962517.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7155\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2148962517.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2148962517-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2148962517-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2148962517-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e7f97 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35e7f97\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c30ed79 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c30ed79\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13aa9dc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13aa9dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Core Services and Expertise<br \/><\/strong><strong>Arthroscopic Procedures:<\/strong><\/p><p>Diagnosis and treatment of joint disorders affecting the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hip.<br \/>Expertise in ACL\/PCL reconstruction, meniscal repair, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, and cartilage restoration techniques.<\/p><p><strong>Sports Injury Management:<\/strong><\/p><p>Comprehensive care for professional athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts.<br \/>Treatment of acute and chronic injuries, such as ligament tears, tendon injuries, and joint dislocations.<\/p><p><strong>Minimally Invasive Techniques:<\/strong><\/p><p>Utilization of advanced arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery, reduced pain, and minimal scarring.<\/p><p><strong>Rehabilitation and Recovery:<\/strong><\/p><p>A dedicated team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists provides individualized rehabilitation programs to ensure optimal recovery and return to activity.<\/p><p><strong>State-of-the-Art Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p><p>A dedicated modular operation theatre equipped with the latest arthroscopic systems and high-definition visualization technology.<br \/>Advanced diagnostic and imaging support, including MRI and ultrasound, to aid in precise treatment planning.<\/p><p><strong>Academic Contributions<br \/><\/strong><strong>Fellowship Programs:<\/strong><\/p><p>The institute offers an academic fellowship program of 18 months with an intake of 4 feelows per academic year (affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences) to post MS\/DNB orthopedic surgeons.<\/p><p>Focus on hands-on training, research opportunities, and case-based learning.<\/p><p>Active involvement in research to develop innovative approaches to sports injury management and joint preservation.<\/p><p><strong>Affordability and Accessibility<\/strong><\/p><p>The department ensures that advanced care is accessible to all patients through various government health schemes, such as Ayushman Bharat, Jyothi sanjeevani, ESIC, mukhyamantri medical relief fund, Karnataka disabled relief fund, Hatti gold mine health scheme, BBMP.<\/p><p><strong>Vision and Mission<\/strong><\/p><p>The Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at SGITO aims to:<br \/>Promote mobility, wellness, and quality of life for patients.<br \/>Advance the field of minimally invasive orthopedic procedures through research and education.<br \/>Provide personalized care for athletes, enabling them to return to their sport safely and efficiently.<\/p><p>With a multidisciplinary approach and a focus on innovation and patient-centric care, the Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at SGITO continues to set benchmarks in the field of sports injury treatment and joint preservation.<\/p><p>The Government of Karnataka has recently recognised it as a centre of excellence for its contribution in the field of Arthroscopy and sports medicine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30d546 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d30d546\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd0735 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2fd0735\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09187af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09187af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consultants\/Doctors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c91d6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53c91d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c8946b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c8946b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9847bfc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9847bfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/director-Dr-Madan-Ballal-05.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7282\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/director-Dr-Madan-Ballal-05.png 428w, https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/director-Dr-Madan-Ballal-05-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/director-Dr-Madan-Ballal-05-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8108606 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8108606\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfac4f4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfac4f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color:#343383\">\nDr. Madan Ballal,<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e66b06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e66b06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>MBBS, MS (Ortho), Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine<\/strong><\/p><p>He is the Professor and HOD in the Department of Sports Injury and Arthroscopy at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics. He has 22 years of experience in the field of orthopaedics and specialized training in arthroscopy and sports medicine. He has 14 publications to his name.<\/p><p>He was the team doctor for Bangalore Football Club (BFC) from 2013\u20132019 and for the Indian Davis Cup team in 2014. He represented the state tennis team for 7 years, winning both state and national championships in singles and doubles. He won a bronze medal in tennis, both individual and team events, at the 3rd National Games 1994 in Pune, India. He was the captain of the Bangalore University tennis team, India.<\/p><p>He served as the Chairman of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association Health Committee and as the President of the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society in 2020. He was a Senate Member of RGUHS from 2015\u20132018.<\/p><p>He is a member of:<\/p><ul><li>Indian Orthopaedic Association<\/li><li>Indian Arthroscopy Society<\/li><li>Indian Sports Medicine Association<\/li><li>ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine)<\/li><li>ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy)<\/li><\/ul><p>He has presented papers at state and national conferences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da760f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4da760f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a548c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67a548c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53cd710 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53cd710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dr.-Chidanand-K.J.C.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5323\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dr.-Chidanand-K.J.C.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dr.-Chidanand-K.J.C-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a88ee e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48a88ee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-705760c elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"705760c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color:#343383\">\nDr. Chidanand K.J.C,<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e0f2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54e0f2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics)<\/strong><\/p><p>He is an alumnus of J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, and has completed his Master&#8217;s in Orthopaedics from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar. He has 14 years of experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is a member of ISKSAA, Indian Arthroscopy Society, Bangalore Orthopaedic Society, and Karnataka Orthopaedic Association.<\/p><p>He is trained in Arthroscopy under experts from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and has completed multiple fellowships at the Shoulder and Sports Injury Unit, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune. He has also completed fellowships in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty from IMRI, Adelaide, Australia, and a travelling fellowship in Delhi.<\/p><p>He has published 7 research articles in esteemed national and international journals. His special interests include sports medicine, shoulder arthroscopy, and the management of polytrauma cases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d8d61c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d8d61c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7612d77 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7612d77\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb5d22 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5cb5d22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pavan-kumar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4859\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bccfe0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bccfe0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d20b2d4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d20b2d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color:#343383\">\nDr. Pavankumar Chebbi,<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-197cf92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"197cf92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>MBBS, MS Ortho, MCh Orth<\/strong><\/p><p>Fellowship in Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine at Royal North Shore Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.<br \/>Alumni of JNMC, Belgaum, RGUHS.<\/p><p>He has 12 years of experience in the field of orthopaedics with specialized training in sports medicine, joint replacement, robotic surgery, and deformity correction. He has five international scientific publications to his name.<\/p><p>He was an on-field consultant for the All India Athletics Meet 2015 in Mangalore.<br \/>He has on-field experience as a treating doctor at various sporting events around Sydney, including Rugby, Cricket, Soccer, and Australian Football, between May 2017 and September 2018.<\/p><p>He has a special interest in joint-preservative and deformity correction surgeries, particularly in athletes of all ages, with an emphasis on returning to sports, whether professional or recreational.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Department of Sports Medicine &amp; Arthroscopy Centre Faculty\/teaching Staff Publications Interesting Cases Introduction Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics (SGITO), Bengaluru The Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics (SGITO) is a specialized unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries and joint disorders. With cutting-edge infrastructure and a highly skilled team, the department is a regional leader in providing advanced and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures. Leadership The department is led by Dr. Madan Ballal, a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and sports medicine. Under his guidance, the department is committed to delivering excellence in patient care, research, and education. Core Services and ExpertiseArthroscopic Procedures: Diagnosis and treatment of joint disorders affecting the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hip.Expertise in ACL\/PCL reconstruction, meniscal repair, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, and cartilage restoration techniques. Sports Injury Management: Comprehensive care for professional athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts.Treatment of acute and chronic injuries, such as ligament tears, tendon injuries, and joint dislocations. Minimally Invasive Techniques: Utilization of advanced arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery, reduced pain, and minimal scarring. Rehabilitation and Recovery: A dedicated team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists provides individualized rehabilitation programs to ensure optimal recovery and return to activity. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure A dedicated modular operation theatre equipped with the latest arthroscopic systems and high-definition visualization technology.Advanced diagnostic and imaging support, including MRI and ultrasound, to aid in precise treatment planning. Academic ContributionsFellowship Programs: The institute offers an academic fellowship program of 18 months with an intake of 4 feelows per academic year (affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences) to post MS\/DNB orthopedic surgeons. Focus on hands-on training, research opportunities, and case-based learning. Active involvement in research to develop innovative approaches to sports injury management and joint preservation. Affordability and Accessibility The department ensures that advanced care is accessible to all patients through various government health schemes, such as Ayushman Bharat, Jyothi sanjeevani, ESIC, mukhyamantri medical relief fund, Karnataka disabled relief fund, Hatti gold mine health scheme, BBMP. Vision and Mission The Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at SGITO aims to:Promote mobility, wellness, and quality of life for patients.Advance the field of minimally invasive orthopedic procedures through research and education.Provide personalized care for athletes, enabling them to return to their sport safely and efficiently. With a multidisciplinary approach and a focus on innovation and patient-centric care, the Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at SGITO continues to set benchmarks in the field of sports injury treatment and joint preservation. The Government of Karnataka has recently recognised it as a centre of excellence for its contribution in the field of Arthroscopy and sports medicine. Consultants\/Doctors Dr. Madan Ballal, MBBS, MS (Ortho), Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine He is the Professor and HOD in the Department of Sports Injury and Arthroscopy at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics. He has 22 years of experience in the field of orthopaedics and specialized training in arthroscopy and sports medicine. He has 14 publications to his name. He was the team doctor for Bangalore Football Club (BFC) from 2013\u20132019 and for the Indian Davis Cup team in 2014. He represented the state tennis team for 7 years, winning both state and national championships in singles and doubles. He won a bronze medal in tennis, both individual and team events, at the 3rd National Games 1994 in Pune, India. He was the captain of the Bangalore University tennis team, India. He served as the Chairman of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association Health Committee and as the President of the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society in 2020. He was a Senate Member of RGUHS from 2015\u20132018. He is a member of: Indian Orthopaedic Association Indian Arthroscopy Society Indian Sports Medicine Association ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine) ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy) He has presented papers at state and national conferences. Dr. Chidanand K.J.C, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) He is an alumnus of J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, and has completed his Master&#8217;s in Orthopaedics from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar. He has 14 years of experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is a member of ISKSAA, Indian Arthroscopy Society, Bangalore Orthopaedic Society, and Karnataka Orthopaedic Association. He is trained in Arthroscopy under experts from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and has completed multiple fellowships at the Shoulder and Sports Injury Unit, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune. He has also completed fellowships in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty from IMRI, Adelaide, Australia, and a travelling fellowship in Delhi. He has published 7 research articles in esteemed national and international journals. His special interests include sports medicine, shoulder arthroscopy, and the management of polytrauma cases. Dr. Pavankumar Chebbi, MBBS, MS Ortho, MCh Orth Fellowship in Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine at Royal North Shore Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.Alumni of JNMC, Belgaum, RGUHS. He has 12 years of experience in the field of orthopaedics with specialized training in sports medicine, joint replacement, robotic surgery, and deformity correction. He has five international scientific publications to his name. He was an on-field consultant for the All India Athletics Meet 2015 in Mangalore.He has on-field experience as a treating doctor at various sporting events around Sydney, including Rugby, Cricket, Soccer, and Australian Football, between May 2017 and September 2018. He has a special interest in joint-preservative and deformity correction surgeries, particularly in athletes of all ages, with an emphasis on returning to sports, whether professional or recreational.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2101","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2101\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgito.org\/kn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}