Dr. Balamurugan J

Specialty : Orthopaedic Surgery

City : Chennai

Hospital : Kauvery Hospital

Degree(s) : MBBS, DNB (Orthopedics), FRCS, FIJR, FIPO, FIAA (UK) Senior Consultant, Orthopedics

Other Degree(s) : Memberships: Indian Orthopaedic Association British Orthopaedic Association AO Trauma Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India Medical Council of India and GMC, UK American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) ISAKOS Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS)

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Dr Balamurugan J is a national board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 18 years of experience, 14 years as specialist in orthopaedic practice. He has expertise in treating a broad range of orthopaedic conditions including joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder, sports medicine including knee and shoulder arthroscopy, paediatric orthopaedics, lower-limb deformity corrections and fracture care.

His individualized treatment plans are based on the latest scientifically proven methods for alleviating pain and restoring function. Dr Bala takes a conservative approach to surgery and is able to correct many issues without the need for surgery. In addition to his surgical practice, he also treats early osteoarthritis, tendinopathies with biological injections like PRP and stem cells.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS- Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai.
• Diploma in Orthopaedics- Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai.
• DNB- Orthopaedics/Orthopaedic Surgery- National Board of Examination.

Awards:

• Orthopaedic Education Fund Gold Medal for the best outgoing student in D. Ortho by Sri Ramachandra University, 2008
• Topper in D. Ortho at Sri Ramachandra University, 2006-2008

• Trauma and fractures management
• Total knee replacements (primary and revision)
• Total hip replacement and Treatment for AVN hip
• Knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures like ACL reconstruction, PCL reconstruction, Meniscal repair, Cartilage repair, MPFL reconstruction, Multi-ligament reconstruction of knee,
• Patellar instability surgeries, Rotator cuff repair, Shoulder instability(dislocation) surgeries like Bankart, Latarjet, and labral repairs.
• Paediatric orthopaedic management like paediatric trauma, paediatric hip and ankle disorders
• Deformity correction surgeries like High tibial osteotomy, Distal femoral osteotomy and Double level osteotomies
• Children and adults lower-limb deformity corrections using computerised hexapod frames
• Ankle instability surgeries like ATFL repair and ankle fusion surgeries