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Overview

The department of Orthopaedics, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Puducherry is one of the premier departments in the field of orthopaedics in this part of the country. It is well equipped to treat various orthopaedic conditions, thus maintaining and improving the musculoskeletal health of the community. The department is well staffed for providing world-class education to the undergraduates and post-graduates. The staffs strive for utmost patient care, research and clinical teaching. Well organised sub-speciality services are also provided by the department by well-trained specialists catering to the need of all age groups- from paediatric to geriatric. The faculties besides being excellent clinicians and teachers are good researchers who constantly strive hard to contribute novel concepts and ideas to the orthopaedic world.
In addition, the department also maintains the smooth functioning of 24-hour trauma centre. Trauma clinic is conducted on all days. There is a 24-hour trauma service with supported blood bank facility, thus emergency cases are attended 24 x 7 hours service by our duty specialists. The operation theatre is equipped with state-of-art facilities like C-arm image intensifier, state of art microscope, arthroplasty, arthroscopy and spine instruments. The trauma operating room with sophisticated operating tables and image intensifier facilitate state-of-art fixation of fractures. Well-equipped physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit with state-of-art facilities come under the supervision of the department.

Vision

  • To render high quality orthopedic medical education to students, high quality patient care and ethical research to serve the community and become globally recognized center of orthopedic excellence.
  • To excel in musculoskeletal and trauma care education and clinical innovation.

Mission

  • To train the undergraduates in basic orthopedic sciences and trauma care
  • To train post graduates in orthopedic specialties like trauma, arthroplasty, arthroscopy, spine, pediatric orthopedics, musculoskeletal disorders and tumors.
  • To collaborate with national and international institutions for knowledge sharing, excellence and ethical orthopedic research for improved patient care
  • To collaborate with national and international institutions for knowledge sharing, excellence and ethical orthopedic research for improved patient care
  • To provide quality emergency trauma care, inpatient care and rehabilitation service to the patients
  • To train in orthopedic diagnostics, surgical interventions and rehabilitation.
  • To enhance emergency response and evidence-based orthopaedic management.

Program Specific Outcomes

UG – Department of Orthopaedics

Generic outcome

To diagnose and manage common orthopaedic problems.

Program specific outcome

  1. Ability to recognize and assess bone injuries, dislocation and poly-trauma and provide first contact care prior to appropriate referral.
  2. Knowledge of the medico-legal aspects of trauma.
  3. Ability to recognize and manage common infections of bone and joints in the primary care setting.
  4. Recognize common congenital, metabolic, neoplastic, degenerative and inflammatory bone diseases and refer appropriately.
  5. Ability to perform simple orthopaedic techniques as applicable to a primary care setting.

PG – (M.S) Department of Orthopaedics

At the end of postgraduate training, the PG student should be able to:

  1. Diagnose and appropriately manage common orthopaedic conditions which present to OPD.
  2. Demonstrate sufficient understanding of basic sciences relevant to orthopaedic specialty.
  3. Participate in decision making of a preoperative case.
  4. Provide adequate preoperative, post-operative and follow up care for orthopaedic patients.
  5. Perform minor orthopaedic procedures to acceptable standards.
  6. Effectively assist in major orthopaedic surgeries or perform them under guidance.
  7. Function as part of a team and develop an attitude of co-operation with colleagues and other departments.
  8. Interact to patients with proper etiquette, ethics and empathy.
  9. Develop communication skills to report professional opinion to patients, relatives, peers, and paramedical staff and teach undergraduate students.
  10. Identify a problem, prepare research protocol, collect patient’s data, analyse and interpret results and discuss the findings as part of dissertation and other research projects.
  11. Know basic research methodology, statistics relevant to orthopaedics.
  12. Demonstrate adequate knowledge in medico-legal aspects of orthopaedic practice.
  13. Provide and co-ordinate with other departments in emergency resuscitation of patients.
  14. Organize and conduct relief measures in situations of natural calamities or mass disasters including triage.
  15. Update the recent advances in orthopaedic sciences for better patient care.
  16. Explain patients the complications of treatment methods and obtain informed consent for surgical procedures.
  17. Perform surgical audit, maintain records, conduct seminars, journal clubs and other educational activities and maintain a logbook.
  18. Plan and advice measures on prevention and rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients.
  19. Develop leadership qualities, in handling complex situations, training medical and paramedical and general public.
  20. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient’s culture, age, gender and disabilities; possess commitment to ethical principles and confidentiality in relation to patient care.
  21. Demonstrate commitment to identify short comings and improve oneself to the highest standards of orthopaedic practice.
Faculty list
S.No. Faculty Name Designation

1

Dr. K. Latchoumibady

Professor and Head

2

Dr. Pragash. M

Medical Superintendent

3

Dr. Neelakrishnan. R

Professor

4

Dr. Manikandan. K

Associate Professor

5

Dr. Naveenkumar. K

Associate Professor

6

Dr. Ashraf Jamal. R

Assistant Professor

7

Dr. Udayakumar. D

Assistant Professor

8

Dr. D. Vetri

Assistant Professor

9

Dr. Kishore. B

Assistant Professor

10

Dr. Vijaya Devagaran. V

Assistant Professor

11

Dr. Sathyanarayanan. P

Senior Resident

12

Dr. Vidyaprakash

Senior Resident

13

Dr. Kishore Ragavendra. R

Senior Resident

14

Dr. Hemnath. M

Senior Resident

15

Dr. Bavithran. S

Senior Resident

Facilities

Museum

State-of-art museum with flowcharts, photographs of eminent orthopaedicians, bone models and pathological specimen is available at the second floor of hospital building near the faculty room.

Library

Departmental library is hosts mostly the latest editions of orthopaedic text including reference books along with pre-clinical and para-clinical texts. A second set of orthopaedic texts with added reference books along with standard journals are available at the central library with good internet facility.

Equipment and instruments

Name of the Equipment Numbers Available
External Fixator Set 4
Ilizarov Fixator Set 4
Electric and Battery Operated Power Drill 5
Arthroscopy set 1
Image Intensifier 2
Hip Arthroplasty set 1
Knee Arthroplasty set 1
Fracture Fixation set 4
Spine surgery set 1
DHS set 1
Inter locking nail set 1
Plaster Cutters 2
Implant removal set 1

OPD

OPD has consultation rooms, examination cubicles, plaster room, treatment room, waiting areas, minor OT and demonstration room. Outpatient clinics function from Monday to Saturday.
Day Clinic
Daily Fracture clinic
Monday Spine clinic
Tuesday Arthroscopy and sports clinic
Wednesday Arthroplasty clinic
Thursday CTEV and Paediatrics orthopaedic clinic
Friday Hand clinic

Ward

The general ward and special wards are available in department separate ward for male and female patients are available.

OT

A separate OT complex for orthopaedics is available at C wing first floor of hospital building. The complex hosts 1 receiving room, 1 recovery room and 2 state-of-art operating rooms. Fracture table with radiolucent top with fracture reduction accessories and C-arm image intensifier are available in each operating room. The following surgical procedures are being routinely done

  1. Upper limb and lower limb fracture fixation
  2. Pelvis and acetabular fracture fixation
  3. Deformity correction both congenital and acquired
  4. Spine – Cervical and lumbar
  5. Spine – fracture fixation, discectomy and instrumented fusion
  6. Arthroplasty – knee and hip
  7. Arthroscopy – knee (ACL/PCL reconstruction, meniscal excision/repair) and shoulder (Bankart’s repair)
  8. Tumour excision and reconstruction
  9. Ilizarov fixation
  10. Research laboratory – Available at the college building.

Special Clinics

Day Clinic Timing
Daily Fracture clinic 8.00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday Spine clinic 2.00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday Arthroscopy and sports clinic 2.00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday Arthroplasty clinic 2.00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday CTEV and Paediatrics orthopaedic clinic 2.00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday Hand clinic 2.00 am to 4:00 pm
Academics

Academic Activities – Undergraduate Training

Includes both clinical classes and didactic lectures based on the CBME curriculum prescribed by the NMC. The didactic lectures, group discussion and tutorials are scheduled weekly for Phase III Part I and Phase III Part II students of CBME curriculum
Batch Month Day Time
Phase III Part I September to March Saturday 08.30am to 09.30am
March to May Friday 02.30pm to 04.30pm
June to July Monday 02.30pm to 04.30pm
Phase III Part II February to September Monday 03.30pm to 04.30pm
3rd and 4th Saturday 08.30am to 09.30am
September to April 3rd , 4th and 5th Saturday 08.30am to 09.30am

Clinical Postings

The clinical postings are as scheduled as follows
BatchMonthWeeks
Phase III Part ISeptember to February2 Weeks
Phase III Part IIFebruary to July2 Weeks
Phase III Part IINovember to February2 Weeks

PG Training

Postgraduate course has been started from 2012 academic session. The postgraduate training is based on NMC PG curriculum. Ortho seats. The postgraduates have regular clinical discussion, journal clubs and case presentations. Inter-departmental meeting with pathology and radiology departments are being held periodically. Well-equipped department library with internet facility can be accessed by the students.

PG Teaching Schedule

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
I week Case presentation Journal club Seminar Case presentation Seminar
II week Case presentation Scientific society meeting Seminar Case presentation Surgical Audit
III week Case presentation Journal club Radiology meeting Case presentation Seminar
IV week Case presentation Journal club Mortality review meeting Case presentation Surgical Audit

Awards

Achievements:
Pondicherry University Gold medal for MS Ortho Examination
Name Year
Dr. Manikandan. K 2013
Dr. Prajwal Ganesh 2014
Dr. Kishan Kumar 2015
Dr. Arun Chander 2017
Dr. Akash Deep. A 2018
Dr. Raja. V 2019
Awards:
Name Topic Award Date Venue
Dr. Naveenkumar. K Transpedicular bone grafting technique in Kummell’s disease – A case report” TNOA Young Surgeon Award – 2025  February 7th, 8th, and 9th 2025 Cuddalore
Dr. D. Vetri A comparative study between standard and accelerated ponseti method in management of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus. Gold Medal in consultant medal paper at POACON 2026 January 9th, 10th and 11th 2026 Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal

Outreach

Rural Camps
Camps are being conducted once in every week in the nearby villages to identify any orthopaedic problem and to educate the society on maintaining the musculoskeletal health, every Tuesday at Thiruvennainallur RHTC of SMVMCH. Other rural areas are also covered by the special camps. In addition to regular weekly camps we organize special camps on Bone and Joint Day in August and World Osteoporosis Day in October.
Weekly Camps:
Medical camps are organized once in a week, specifically on Tuesdays by Department of Orthopaedics. These camps take place at the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Thiruvennainallur, which is associated with Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital.
Purpose of the Camps:
The camps have two main goals:
  • Early detection of orthopaedic problems: Our team examine the patients to identify issues related to bones, joints, muscles, and posture. This could include conditions like arthritis, back pain, fractures, deformities, or mobility problems.
  • Health education: The team educates villagers about how to maintain good musculoskeletal health. This may involve guidance on proper posture, exercise, nutrition (like calcium and vitamin intake), injury prevention, and lifestyle habits.

Research

Publications
SI.NO. Scopus/WOS/ PubMed ID/UGC Care No. Publication Type Publication Title Author-name Journal-name Department Year Indexing
1   International Original Article Functional and Radiological outcomes of double endobutton fixation for acromioclavicular joint dislocation: A Prospective Study” R. Ashraf Jamal, Pragash M, Manikandan K, Thejas. P International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy Orthopaedics January 2026 Embase
2 DOI: 10.47009/jamp.2025.7.6.185 International Original Article A prospective study on functional and radiological outcome of unstable intertrochanteric fracture of femur fixed with cephalomedullary nail in different medial cortical support positions R. Ashraf Jamal, Latchoumibady K, Manikandan K, Naveen Jegaprasath International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy Orthopaedics February 2026 Embase
3 doi: 10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i12.6574 International Original Article Fixation of Distal Fibula Fractures Associated with Extra-articular Distal One-third Tibia Fractures – Is It Necessary? Kishore Ragavendra Rajesh, Sundar Suriyakumar, J. K. Giriraj Harshavardhan, C. Sitsabesan,1 1 M. Tavfiq , S. Aravind Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports Orthopaedics December 2025 Pubmed
4 https://ijmscr.com/asset/ images/uploads/17645144930198.pdf International Case report Enchondroma of Proximal Phalanx of The Foot 1Dr Kishore B., 2Dr Naveen Kumar K., 3Dr Sathyanarayanan P International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR) Orthopaedics December 2025 Pubmed
5 DOI: 10.4103/KJOO.KJOO_14_24 National Case report Why spine matters to hip surgeons? A review of hip‑spine syndrome R. Ashraf Jamal, Krishna Kumar R1 Kerala Journal of Orthopaedics Orthopaedics 25.08. 2025 Google scholar
6 https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20251820 International Case report An uncommon presentation of aneurysmal bone cyst in spine of scapula- a rare case report Dr. Ashraf jamal1,Dr. Arun prashanth2,Dr. Probin joseph3, Dr. Pragash4, Dr. Muhammed raffath5 International of Orthopaedic Case Reports Orthopaedics July-August 2025 Pubmed
7 doi: 10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i06.5648 International Case report Spinous Process Osteotomy for High Lumbar Disc Disease – An Alternative for
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Young- A Case Report		 Naveenkumar Kuppan , Raja Velayudham , Sathyanarayanan Parthasarathy, Pragash Mohanen Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports Orthopaedics June 2025 Pubmed
8 DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2024/67705.19402 National Case report An Unusual Presentation of Low-grade Chondrosarcoma of the First Metatarsal Bone requiring extensive Resection: A Case Report D Udayakumar1, V udaya2, B suresh Gandhi3 Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research Orthopaedics 01.05.2024 Pubmed DOAJ Embase
9 DOI: 10.47009/jamp.2024.6.2.227 International Original Article

Clinical Outcome of Cortical Aperture Vs Intratunnel Suspensory Fixation in Acl Reconstruction – A Randomized Control Trial

 Abhishek Rathore1, Gagan Khanna2, Udayakumar D3, Udaya.V1 International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy Orthopaedics May 2024 Embase
10 https://journals.lww.com/jodt DOI: 10.4103/jodp.jodp_57_23 International Original Article Study to Analyze the Efficacy of Injection of Autologous Platelet – Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis Kirprasad Ramachandran, Naveenkumar Kuppan Probin Joseph, Manikandan Kumarasamy Journal of Orthopaedic Diseases and Traumatology Orthopaedics May 2024 DOAJ
11 DOI: 10.47009/jamp.2023.5.5.264 International Original Article

Comparative Study of Platelet Rich Plasma (Prp) Versus Corticosteroid Injection in Functional Outcome Of Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis – A Hospital Based Randomised Trial

 Udaya V1, Abhishek Rathore1, Udayakumar D2, Danish Parwez3 International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy Orthopaedics September 2023 Embase
12 · DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2022.v12.i11.3430 · [https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2022.v12.i11.3430] International Case report Aggressive Thoracic Hemangioma of Spine Presenting as Painful Adolescent Scoliosis-Diagnosis and Management Naveenkumar kuppan, Sathish Muthu, Krishnakumar Journal of Orthopaedic case report Orthopaedics November 2023 PubMed
13 DOI: 10.47009/jamp.2023.5.5.326 International Original Article A randomized control study to analyze the efficacy of local injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis compared to local corticosteroid injection Erlapati Naga Venkata Ganesh, Manikandan Probin Joseph, Naveenkumar Kuppan, International Journal of Academic Medicine & Pharmacy Orthopaedics November 2023 Embase Index Copernicus
14 [https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i09.3882] International Case report Iliofemoral Arthrodesis as a Reconstructive Surgical Technique in the Management of Malignant Periacetabular Tumors: Case Series Naveenkumar kuppan, Saravanakumar, Sathish Muthu Journal of Orthopaedic case report Orthopaedics September 2023 PubMed
15 DOI: 10.47009/jamp.2023.5.4.375 National Original Article A Study Of Physical And Mental Outcome In Single Lower Limb Amputations Following Trauma K. Arunprasanth P. Magesh Babu P. Muthukumar D. Santhana Kumaran International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy Orthopaedics 12.08.2023 Embase
16 https://www.ijmscr.com/asset/images/uploads/16826123842184.pdf International Original Article Functional Outcomes and Restoration of Radial Bow in Lateral Plate Fixation of Radius Fractures Dr. Kishore. B, Dr. Sitsabesan Chokkalingam, Dr. R. Kishore Ragavendra, Prof. P. Gopinath Menon. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research Orthopaedics April 2023 PubMed
17 https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/aneurysmal-bone-cyst-of-calcaneum–a-rare-case-report-123565.html International Case report A Rare Case Report “Aneurysmal Bone cyst of Calcaneum” Dr. Raja Velayudham, Dr. Sathyanarayanan Parthasarathy, Dr. Pragash Mohanen and
Dr. Vetri Deiveegan		 Journal of Orthopaedic Oncology Orthopaedics 28.03.2023 Google scholar
18 https://journals.lww.com/JODT/Fulltext/2022/05030/Functional_Outcome_of_Distal_End_Radius_Fractures.5.aspx National Original Article Functional Outcome of Distal end Radius Fractures Managed with Variable – angle Locking Plates: A Prospective Study – Original Article. Dr. Manikandan Kumarasamy, K. Naveen Kumar, A. A. Akashdeep, K. P. Uma Anand Journal of Orthopaedic Diseases and Traumatology Orthopaedics 01.09.2022 DOAJ
19 https://journals.lww.com/JODT/Fulltext/2022/05020/Study_of_Surgical_Fixation_of_Extra_Articular.8.aspx National Original Article Study of Surgical Fixation of Extra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures using Extra-Articular Distal Humerus Locking Plate – Original Article. Dr. Manikandan Kumarasamy, Dr. K. P. Uma Anand, Dr. M. Romans Journal of Orthopaedic Diseases and Traumatology Orthopaedics 28.05.2022 DOAJ
20 https://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/516253 International Case report A Lytic lesion in proximal phalanx of Hand: A case report and Diagnostic approach Kalyan deepak sreenivas, Sathyanarayanan Parthasarathy, Akashdeep Ambikakumari Ajayakumar Case Reports in Orthopaedics Research Orthopaedics 16.06.2021 Google scholar
21 https://www.ojhas.org/issue79/2021-3-18.html International Case report Xanthogranulomatous Osteomyelitis Masquerading as Neoplasm in a Rare Site Pragash, Naveen Kuma, Rajkumar Pandian,
Erli Amel Ivan, Jayanthi, Manjula		 Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences Orthopaedics 31.10.2021 Scopus
22 https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1g.1894 International Original Article Moses J, Sreenivas KD, Selvan A. A prospective study on outcomes of stainless steel proximal femoral nail for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in rural population. International Journal of Orthopaedics. 2020; 6(1):379-82. Moses J, Sreenivas KD, Selvan A Moses J, Sreenivas KD, Selvan A Orthopaedics 06.01.2020 Google scholar
23 https://www.orthopaper.com/archives/2020/vol6issue1/PartQ/6-1-168-595.pdf International Original Article Functional outcome of distal tibial fractures treated by stainless steel locking plates with minimally invasive plate Osteosynthesis in rural population: A prospective study. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sreenivas KD, Moses J, PN KK  International Journal of Orthopaedics Orthopaedics 06.01.2020 Google scholar
24 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2020.12.006 International Case report Bilateral Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis in a Young Female for Bilateral Neglected Ankle Injuries – A Case Report Dr Uma Anand KP1, Dr Pragash M2, Dr Samundeeswari S3, Dr Probin Joseph 4 Annals of R.S.C.B Orthopaedics 18.12.2020 Scopus
25 https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i2a.2012 International Original Article Mathematical analysis of femoral version controversies in MRI and axial oblique CT measurement Dr. Uma Anand KP Dr. Justin Moses International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences Orthopaedics 01.04.2020 Google scholar
26 https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i2a.2011 International Original Article An experimental study to evaluate a new radiographic method for measuring femoral anteversion Dr. Uma Anand KP Dr. Justin Moses International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences Orthopaedics 01.04.2020 Google scholar
27 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341937367_Study_on_the_Role_of_Non_Penetrating_Titanium_Clips_in_Dural_Repair/fulltext/5eda3d2f299bf1c67d41c75d/Study-on-the-Role-of-Non-Penetrating-Titanium-Clips-in-Dural-Repair.pdf International Original Article Study on the role of Non penetrating titanium clips in dural repair Naveenkumar Kuppan, Krishnakumar R Journal of Spine Research and Surgery Orthopaedics 01.06.2020 Google scholar
28 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346140504_Prospective_study_of_functional_outcome_of_Arthroscopic_ACL_reconstruction_using_semitendinosus_tendon_graft_with_a_periosteal_strip_from_anteromedial_tibia National  Original Article Prospective study of functional outcome of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using semi tendinosus tendon graft with a periosteal strip from anteromedial tibia. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sambandam B. Pragash M1, Balaji Sambandam2, Latchoumibady K3, Srinivasan S4 International Journal of Orthopaedics Orthopaedics 01.05.2019 Index copernicus
29 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7026621 National Case report A rare case of pycnodysostosis: technical difficulties in managing long bone fractures. Pragash M, Balaji Sambandam, Justin Mosses, Romans Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma Orthopaedics 26.09.2018 Indexed pubmed, Scopus
  • VP Baliga, K. Latchoumibady, S. Jagtap, S. Sundar, H. B. Shivakumar, C. S. Bolmall, Assessment of the Efficacy, safety & tolerability of S16mg VS Lornoxicam 8 mg in adult patients with osteoarthritis of Knee. Journal of Ostearthritis and Cartlage, 2010; 18: S256.
  • Karthikeyan, K. Latchoumibady, S. Sowmya, Double trouble: a case of Von Reckling Hausen disease with coexistent lepromatous leprosy. The Journal of infection in Developing countries 2011;6(03),287-289.
  • Sureshraj P, Elango M, Pragash M, Latchoumibady K, Murugan. A Chondromyxoid fibroma of subtrochanteric region with ipsilateral neck of femur fracture in a 60 years old female. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences J Med sciences (RJMS), 2013 jul;3(3):188-190.
  • Elango M. Pragash M. Latchoumibady K, Sureshraj. Pathological Intertrochanteric Fracture following Aneurysmal Bone cyst in an adolescent boy. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences J Med sciences (RJMS), jul 2013;3:3.
  • Elango M, Pragash M, Justin M. A newer technique of Distal Ulna Reconstruction Using Proximal Fibula and TFCC Reconstruction using Palmaris Longus Tendon following Wide Resection of Giant Cell Tumor of Distal Case reports in orthopedics, 2013,doi:10; vol.2013,Article ID 953149,6 1155/2013/953149.
  • Pragash M, Kumaresan P, Kanagasabai R. Extraosseous Intra-Articular Osteochondroma. Case reports in Orthopedics, 2013, doi:10; vol.2013, Article ID 181862,5 pages,.1155/2013/181862
  • As chandan wale, S.Sundar, K.Latchoumibady Efficacy and safety profile of combination of Tramodol diclofenac VS tramadol paracetomol, Jounal of research 7,455.2014.
  • Elango M, Manoharan M, Sureshraj P , Justin moses C , Murugan A, Functional outcome of Diaphyseal humerus Fractures treated with LC-DCP and intramedullary nail-A comparative study,International journal of Medical Research and review, 2015, Volume 3, issue 10.
  • M, Pragash. M, Kumareswaran. S, Latchoumibady. K, Murugan. A, A study of patients with middle third claricle fractures as per treatment given and complications, medpulse – International medical journal, volume 2, issue 5, May 2016.
  • M, Pragash. M, Latchoumibady. K, Surgical reconstruction of non union patella and neglected patellar tendon rupture with semitendinosus graft – a prospective study, International journal of orthopaedics traumatology & surgical sciences volume 2, issue 2, june-november, releasing in December 2016.
  • M, Elango. M, manikandan. K, Functional outcome of primary cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty in unstable intertrocheuteric fractures of elderly- a prospective study, International journal of orthopaedics traumatology & surgical sciences volume 2, issue 2, june-november, releasing in December 2016.
  • K, Pragash. M, Prashanth. P, Functional outcome of spondylolisthesis treated by transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with cage and pedicular screw fixation- a prospective study – International journal of orthopaedics traumatology & surgical sciences, June-Nov. 2016, volume-2, issue-2.
  • M, Pragash. M, Kumareswaran. S, Latchoumibady. K, Surgical outcome of midshaft clavicular fractures treated by flexible intramedullary nailing versus plating – a prospective comparison study - International journal of orthopaedics traumatology & surgical sciences 2017 Feb;3(3):435-440.
  • M, Balaji. S, Prospective study of functional outcome of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using semi tendinosus tendon graft with a periosteal strip from anteromedial tibia. ( Under Review).

Events

World Young Rheumatic Disease Day

Event Name: World Young Rheumatic Disease Day
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: Hospital Courtyard
Date: 18-03-2026
Time: 10:00 A.M – 1:00 P.M
The Department of Orthopaedics celebrated “World Young Rheumatic Day” on 18.03.2026 at SMVMCH, Puducherry. On this day celebration, we conducted Poster presentation and quiz competition. With the auspicious inauguration of the event by our Medical Superintendent, Dr. M. Pragash, the event was spectacularly conducted by Senior Residents Dr. Kishore Ragavendra. R and Dr. Bavithran. S.
Poster presentation was conducted on topic – “Awareness of Rheumatic disease in young people”among public for undergraduates, interns, nursing students and postgraduates. Total of 32 posters were displayed in front of public people at hospital ground floor. Dr. S. Girija, Professor, Department of General Medicine judged all the posters and announced the winners. 1st and 2nd place winners were awarded with cash prize.
In the afternoon, Quiz competition was conducted on Rheumatology for interns and postgraduates. Total of 16 teams participated in the preliminary round and final 5 teams were selected based on their performance. 1st and 2nd place winners were awarded with cash prize. Quiz competition was highly informative and useful for both Postgraduates and interns. The faculties also shared their profound knowledge and rich experience. The programme happened to be an eye opener for the students and also gave them an intrinsic exposure to Orthopaedics, theoretically and clinically.
We express our immense gratitude to everyone for making this programme a grand success!

POP Hands on Training Programme

Event Name: POP Hands on Training Programme
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: Skill Lab
Date: 17-04-2026
Time: 8:30 A.M – 1:00 P.M

The Department of Orthopaedics SMVMCH conducted a “POP Hands-on Training Program” for interns on 17.04.2026 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry. The program was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. M. Pragash and Dr. Sathyanarayanan. P.
A total of 54 interns participated. The session was conducted by Dr. Vidyaprakash .K .R and Dr. Hemnath. M, who demonstrated the basics of Plaster of Paris (POP) application and techniques for upper and lower limb trauma.
Following the demonstration, a hands-on session was conducted where participants actively practiced the procedures under faculty guidance. Detailed discussions were held to enhance understanding.
The department extends its sincere thanks to all participants for contributing to the success of the program.

World Osteoporosis day

Event Name: World Osteoporosis day
Organized By: Department of Orthopaedics
Venue: Ortho OPD
Date: 22-10.2025

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted the ‘Free BMD Camp’ event on World Osteoporosis day, which was on 22.10.2025 at SMVMCH, Puducherry. With the auspicious inauguration of the event by our Medical Superintendent, Dr. M. Pragash, the event was conducted by Dr. Latchoumibady, the head of the department.

The ‘Free BMD camp’ was of much use to the general public and geriatric population in creating awareness about the significance of Osteoporosis and how early diagnosis can help in preventing pathological fractures and also educated them about calcium rich diet to prevent osteoporosis. Bone mineral density camp was conducted by our faculty Dr. R. Kishore Ragavendra (Senior Resident). Bone mineral density of around 125 people more than 40 years old and post-menopausal women, who visited OPD on that day was assessed using a BMD machine. The camp made the patients contended due to its novelty in this setup.

We express our immense gratitude to everyone for making this camp a grand success!

Institution’s Innovation Council

Event Name: Guest Lecture
Organized By: Department of Orthopaedics
Coordinator: Dr. B. Kishore and Dr. Kishore Ragavendra. R
Venue: Ortho OPD Room No;66
Date: 12th November 2025
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Objectives: To understand the basic principle of 3D printing technology and its relevance to modern orthopaedic practice.

Guest Speaker:

Topic: 3D Printing in Orthopaedics
Dr. Jomon De Joseph, MBBS, DNB MRCS (Glasgow)
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
MGMC&RI.

Participant Details: Around 50 participants (Postgraduates and Faculties)

Programme Overview: The programme started at 2.30 pm with welcome address by  Dr. B. Kishore.

Dr. Jomon De Joseph presented on the topic of 3D Printing in Orthopaedics, which gave insight about 3D printing and its patient specific models assist in preoperative planning, improving surgical accuracy and reducing preoperative time. Faculties and Postgraduates from Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology also attended the Guest Lecture. The programme concluded with honouring of the guests by   Prof. Sankarlal (HOD-SLIMS, Puducherry).

Way Forward/Conclusion: The programme was well received by the faculties and postgraduates of all departments. The postgraduates found the lectures to be very useful.

Bone and Joint Week Celebration

Event Name: Bone and Joint Week Celebration
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: Ortho OPD Room No;66
Date: 04-08-2025
Time: 8:30 A.M

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted a ‘Free BMD Camp’ on 04.08.2025 in view of Bone and Joint week celebration at SMVMCH, Puducherry. Our Medical Superintendent  Dr. M. Pragash inaugurated the event.

The ‘Free BMD camp’ was of much use to the general public and elderly people in creating awareness about the significance of osteoporosis and how early diagnosis can help in preventing pathological fractures and also educated about calcium rich diet to prevent osteoporosis. Bone mineral density camp was organized and conducted by our faculty  Dr. VijayaDevagaran. V (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Hemnath. M (Senior Resident).  Around 70 people, more than 40 years of age and post-menopausal women, who visited OPD on that day were assessed using a BMD machine. We express our immense gratitude to everyone for making this camp a grand success!

On 05.08.2025, a fall prevention awareness talk was given by Dr. Kishore. B (Assistant Professor) at Thiruvennainallur RHTC among 75 patients. Pamphlets were distributed to create awareness about fall prevention.

POA PG Teaching Programme

Event Name: POA PG Teaching Programme
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: Basement auditorium-Hospital block
Date: 21-03-2025
Time: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted the “PG Teaching Programme” for the year 2025 on 21.03.2025 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry under the aegis of POACON, IOA and collaboration with IQAC. The function was inaugurated by dignitaries and faculties.

In this program, more than 50 postgraduate students from different colleges in Pondicherry have participated. Eminent faculties from various prestigious institutes were present during the program. Following inauguration, interesting spotters were displayed which were followed by excellent questions and discussion session. Two short cases were presented by the post graduates from our college which had insightful questions and a lively discussion session. Members of the Indian Orthopaedic Association and Pondicherry orthopaedic association were also present and guided the PG students towards the presentation. The discussions were done in detail to impact knowledge to the participants. We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the program and made this course a grand success.

IIC Self Driven Activity – Research Week Celebration 2024

Institution’s Innovation Council

Event Name: Case Report Writing Competition
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: IIIrd Floor Clinical Department
Date: 03-12-2024

Organising Department: Department of Orthopaedics
Coordinator: Dr. Muhamed Raffath. A. K
Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Objectives

  • To develop an interest in case report writing among postgraduates.
  • To indulge the postgraduates in research oriented aspects.

Jugdes: Dr. K. Karthikeyan (Dean Academic), Dr. P. Sanjay (Dean Research) and Dr. M. Pragash (Medical Superintendent)

Participant Details: 9 participants (Orthopaedic Postgraduates)

Programme Overview: The programme started with the welcome address by Dr. Muhamed Raffath. A. K. It was then followed by case report presentation by orthopaedic postgraduates. Each postgraduates were allotted 5 mins for presentation and judged by Dr. K. Karthikeyan (Dean Academic), Dr. P. Sanjay (Dean Research) and Dr. M. Pragash (Medical Superintendent). The best case report presentation was given to Dr. Harikrishnan. The prize winner was awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 1000/-

IIC Self Driven Activity – Research Week Celebration 2024

Event Name: How to perform a Literature search and Manage references
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: Basement auditorium-Hospital block
Date: 03-12-2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Objectives: To impart knowledge on literature search and formulating research protocol for postgraduates and faculties.

Guest Speaker:
Topic: How to perform a literature search and manage references
Dr. Venkataram. V, M.S, DNB, Dip SICOT, Fellowship in foot and ankle surgery
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
MGMC&RI.

Topic: Brief on formulating research protocol and narrative review
Dr. Jomon De Joseph, MBBS, DNB MRCS (Glasgow)
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
MGMC&RI.

Participant Details: 50 participants (Postgraduates and Faculties)

Programme Overview: The programme started at 2 pm with a welcome address by Dr. D. Udayakumar, which was then followed by a lecture on literature search and reference management by Dr. Venkataram. V.

Dr. Jomon De Joseph presented on the topic of formulating a research protocol and narrative review. The programme concluded with honouring of the guests by Dr. K. Karthikeyan (Dean Academic), Dr. P. Sanjay (Dean Research) and Dr. M. Pragash (Medical Superintendent)

Way Forward/Conclusion: The programme was well received by the faculties and postgraduates of all departments. The postgraduates found the lectures to be very useful.

World Osteoporosis Day
Event Name: World Osteoporosis Day
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: Ortho OPD Room No.66
Date: 18-10-2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Department of Orthopaedics conducted the ‘Free BMD Camp’ event on World Osteoporosis day, which was on 18.10.2024 at SMVMCH, Puducherry. With the auspicious inauguration of the event by our Medical Superintendent, Dr. M. Pragash, the event was conducted by Dr. Latchoumibady, the head of the department.
The ‘Free BMD camp’ was of much use to the general public and old age population in creating awareness about the significance of Osteoporosis and how early diagnosis can help in preventing pathological fractures. Bone mineral density of around 100-150 people more than 40 years old and post-menopausal women, who visited OPD on that day was assessed using a BMD machine. The camp made the patients contended due to its novelty in this setup.
We express our immense gratitude to everyone for making this camp a grand success!
Bone and Joint Day

Event Name: Bone and Joint Day
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: Ortho room no 66, Thiruvennainallur
Date: 05-08-2024
Time: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted a ‘Free BMD Camp’ event on Bone and Joint day on 05.08.2024 at SMVMCH, Puducherry. The event was inaugurated by our Medical Superintendent Dr. M. Pragash.

The ‘Free BMD camp’ was of much use to the general public and elderly people in creating awareness about the significance of osteopenia and osteoporosis and how early diagnosis can help in preventing pathological fractures and also educated about calcium rich diet to prevent osteoporosis. Bone mineral density camp was organized and conducted by our faculty Dr. M. Madhavan (Assistant Professor). Around 130 people, more than 40 years old and post-menopausal women, who visited OPD on that day were assessed using a BMD machine. We express our immense gratitude to everyone for making this camp a grand success!

Basic Ilizarov workshop

Event Name: Basic Ilizarov workshop
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: MIT Auditorium
Date: 27-07-2024
Time: 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted the “BASIC ILIZAROV WORKSHOP” on 27.07.2024 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry.

The organising chairman of the program Dr. R. Neelakrishnan and Dr. Pragash. M and organising secretary Dr. Probin Joseph and Dr. K. Naveen Kumar.

The programme was inaugurated by our Deputy Director & Dean Dr. R. N. Kagne. 80 participants including postgraduates and junior consultants attended the programme.

The sessions started with talk on history, basics of Ilizarov instrumentation biology. It was followed by hands on workshop on bamboo stick by all faculties.

Afternoon session had various talks on proximal tibia fractures, safe zones in tibia by renowed faculties Dr. Vasudevan, Dr. Suresh Gandhi, Dr. Sridhar Dharmalingam, Dr. J.K. Giriraj and Dr. G. Subramanya Gandhi.

Followed by saw bone workshop on proximal tibia fractures.

Every participant had an opportunity to actively participate and learn. The discussions were done in detail to impart knowledge to the participants.

“Orthotics and Splints Training Program”

Event Name: Hands on orthotics and splints training program
Organized By: Dept of Orthopaedics
Venue: Simulation center
Date:05-07-2024
Time: 08:30 AM – 01:00 PM

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted the “Orthotics and Splints Training Program” for Interns on 06.07.2024 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry.

50 participants (Interns) attended the programme. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. M. Pragash, Dr. Naveen Kumar and Dr. Probin Joseph. Dr. V. Vijaya Devagaran, Dr. A.K. Muhamed Raffath, Dr. B. Kishore and Dr. N. Ragul demonstrated the basics of upper limb, lower limb, spine and hand splints application techniques. The discussion was then followed by hands on session where initial demonstration was done by the faculties. During the hands on session every participant had an opportunity to actively participate and learn about the splints and its application techniques. The discussions were done in detail to impart knowledge to the participants. We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the program and made this programme a grand success.

Hands on POP Application

Date – 04.05.2024
Time – 8.30 am to 1.00 pm
Venue – Simulation center (3rd floor college block)
Department – Orthopaedics

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted the “HANDS ON POP APPLICATION WORKSHOP” for Interns on 04.05.2024 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry. Dignitaries and faculties inaugurated the function.
60 participants including interns and surgery postgraduates attended the programme.The programme was initiated by Prof. Dr. M. Pragash which was then preceded by Dr. Naveen Kumar, Dr. D. Vetri, Dr. Probin Joseph, Dr. K. Arun prasanth and Dr. A.K. Muhamed Raffath where students were imparted with knowledge on the basics of pop application and upper and lower limb pop application techniques. The discussion was then followed by Hands on seesion where initial demonstration was done by the faculties. Followed by the demonstration the session continued with hands on application where every participant had an opportunity to actively participate and learn about the pop and its techniques. The discussions were done in detail to impact knowledge to the participants. We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the program and made this programme a grand success.

Alumni talk

Date – 24.04.2024
Time – 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Venue – 3rd floor clinical department (seminar room)
Department – Orthopaedics

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted Alumni Talk on 24.04.2024 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry.
Dr. Prashanth Pandian, MBBS, MS ortho, FASM (ISAKOS), FSSM (SEOUL), FIFA Dip. FM, Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Consultant, Sayee Speciality Hospital, an alumni of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital and did his post graduatation in the year 2013-2016 was the guest speaker.

Webinar talk was conducted on topic – “Decision Making in Shoulder Instability” in clinical department orthopaedics seminar room under guidance of our Medical Superintendent Dr. M. Pragash (Professor). The event was organized and conducted by senior faculty Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan and Dr. V. Raja – Assistant Professor. 24 participants attended the meeting.

Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan introduced the speaker. The talk was highly informative and useful for postgraduates and faculties. Newer concepts, clinical aspects, treatment guidance and protocols were explained clearly, senior faculties also shared their knowledge and experience. Overall, the webinar was useful in theoretical and clinical aspects.

Dr. K. Manikandan, Associate Professor proposed the vote of thanks.
We express our immense gratitude to everyone for making the event a grand success

PG Teaching Programme

Program Name – PG Teaching Programme
Date – 16.02.2024
Time – 2 pm to 4 pm
Venue – Basement Auditorium
Department – Orthopaedics

The Department of Orthopaedics conducted the “PG Teaching Programme” for the year 2024 on 16.02.2024 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry under the aegis of POACON, IOA and collaboration with IQAC. The function was inaugurated by dignitaries and faculties.
The programme had more than 50 PG participate from various college around Pondicherry and Tamilnadu. Eminent faculties from various prestigious institutes were present who observed the case presentations which was followed by excellent questions and discussion session. Interesting Spotters, various long and short cases were presented by the post graduates from various colleges. Members of the Indian Orthopaedic Association and Pondicherry orthopaedic association were also present and guided the PG students towards the presentation. The discussions were done in detail to impact knowledge to the participants. We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the program and made this course a grand success.

World Young Rheumatic Day

Department – Orthopaedics
Event Name – World Young Rheumatic Day
CompetitionName – Poster competition
Date – 18.03.2024
Time – 12 pm to 1 pm
Venue – Hospital courtyard
Competition Name – Quiz competition
Date – 18.03.2024
Time – 2 pm to 4 pm
Venue – Basement Auditorium

The Department of Orthopaedics celebrated ‘World Young Rheumatic Day’ on 18.03.2024 at SMVMCH, Puducherry. On this day celebration, we conducted Poster presentation and quiz competition. With the auspicious inauguration of the event by our Medical Superintendent, Dr. M. Pragash, the event was spectacularly conducted by Associate Professors Dr. Naveenkumar K.
Poster presentation was conducted on topic – Awareness of Rheumatic disease in young people among public for undergraduates, interns, nursing students and postgraduates. Total of 12 posters were displayed in front of public people at hospital ground floor. Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Professor and HOD, Department of Dermatology and Dr. S. Girija, Professor, Department of General Medicine judged all the posters and announced the winners.

In the afternoon, Quiz competition was conducted on Rheumatology for undergraduates, interns and postgraduates. Total of 26 teams participated in the preliminary round and final 4 teams were selected based on their performance. Quiz competition was highly informative and useful for both students and interns. The faculties also shared their profound knowledge and rich experience. The programme happened to be an eye opener for the students and also gave them an intrinsic exposure to Orthopaedics, theoretically and clinically.
We express our immense gratitude to everyone for making this programme a grand success!

PG Alumini

S.No. Name of the PG Alumni Batch Current position Career progress (Super speciality/ higher education) Contact details (Email ID)
1 Dr. Prem Anand R 2022 Senior Resident Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal [email protected]
2 Dr. Shahrukhkhan Raffi @ Jebi 2022 Senior Resident PIMS [email protected]
3 Dr. Vignesh S 2022 Senior Resident AVMC

Pondicherry		 [email protected]
4 Dr. Aravindaraj. G 2021 Assistant Professor Takshashila Medical College [email protected]
5 Dr. Abhiraami. M 2021 Senior Resident Vinayaka missions super speciality hospital

Pondicherry		 [email protected]
6 Dr. Thejas. P 2021 Senior Resident Takshashila Medical College [email protected]
7 Dr. Naveen Jegaprasath 2021 Senior Resident Takshashila Medical College [email protected]
8 Dr. E.N.V. Ganesh 2020 Assistant Professor Sri Arogiya Hospital, AP [email protected]
9 Dr. A. K. Muhamed Raffath 2020 Arthroscopy And Sports Medicine Fellowship Pursuing fellowship in arthroscopy and sports medicine at SBS HOSPITAL Hosur [email protected]
10 Dr. Nevil Sunny 2020 Assistant Professor P K Das Institute of Medical Science, Pallakkad Kerala [email protected]
11 Dr. V. Vijaya Devagaran 2020 Assistant Professor SMVMCH [email protected]
12 Dr. Kiriprasad. R 2019 Spine Fellowship SRIHER, Chennai [email protected]
13 Dr. Madhavan. M 2019 Assistant Professor Vinayaka missions super speciality hospital

Pondicherry		 [email protected]
14 Dr. Raja.V 2019 Assistant Professor SVMC

Pondicherry		 [email protected]
15 Dr. Rajkumarpandian 2019 Assistant Professor Apollo Multi Speciality Hospital, Madurai [email protected]
16 Dr. Akash Deep A 2018 Assistant Professor PIMS, Puducherry [email protected]
17 Dr. Samundeswari 2018 Consultant SRM Global Hospital, Chennai [email protected]
18 Dr.Sedhuraman. S 2018 Assistant Professor Arunai Medical college [email protected]
19 Dr. Arun Chandar 2017 Assistant Professor IGMCRI [email protected]
20 Dr. Romans 2017 Consultant Leo Hospital, Kalpetta [email protected]
21 Dr. Pushparaj 2017 Assistant Professor AVMC [email protected]
22 Dr. Vignesh. R 2017 Associate Professor Bharath Medical College, Chennai [email protected]
23 Dr. Chetan 2016 Assistant Professor Adesh Medical College and Hospital, Shahbad [email protected]
24 Dr. P.N. Khisan Kumar 2015 Managing Director Napolean Ortho Hospital [email protected]
25 Dr. R. Arun selvan 2015 Consultant Smahie Ortho Care [email protected]
26 Dr. Srinivasan. S 2014 Assistant Professor GH, Tindivanam. [email protected]
27 Dr. Prajwal Ganesh 2014 Consultant Rajam Multi Speciality Hospital, Thiruvannamalai. [email protected]
28 Dr. Manikandan. K 2013 Associate Professor SMVMC&H, Puducherry [email protected]
29 Dr. Prashanth. P 2013 Associate Professor Bharath Medical College, Chennai [email protected]
30 Dr. Sureshraj. P 2012 Managing Director Archana Hospital, Kallakurichi [email protected]
31 Dr. Kumareshwaran. S 2012 Associate Professor ESIC, Hospital, Chennai [email protected]
Testimonial from PG Alumini:
Batch PG Name Testimonial
2014 Batch Dr. Manikandan. K SMVMC & H Orthopaedic department helped me to discover my passion for orthopaedic sugery. My professors’ helped me to achieve my goal to become an orthopaedician. My 3 years post graduation in the department were the best part in my life… they moulded me very well… now I am able to teach under graduates as well as post graduates… I am able to manage all cases with confidence.