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About Dr. Gautam Kodikal

Dr. Kodikal has more than 30 years experience in Orthopaedic. He worked all over India like Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Pune & Bangalore

Surgical Interest includes:

HIP - Joint replacement including, minimally invasive hip replacement surgery using the anterior approach, hip arthroscopy

KNEE - Arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, partial and total knee replacement including patient specific instrumentation

SHOULDER - Arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair and shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement.

SPINE - Lumbar and Cervical disc decompression and fusion, lumbar laminectomy and micro-discectomy

Regrow Bone Cell Therapy for AVN:

A V N - Avascular Necrosis also known as AVN or Osteonecrosis, is death of bone tissues due to lake of blood supply. AVN is a progressive disease which restricts mobility & collapses the affected joint with its progression.
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Surgical Experience

Dr Gautam Kodilal has gained extensive experience working in different locations in India.This has enabled him to broaden the depth of his surgical expertise and has provided opportunities to pursue his interest in innovative surgical techniques particularly in the areas of Knee & Joint Replacement, Pediatric-Arthroscopic joint preservation and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Kodikal has a broad surgical interest utilising the latest arthroscopic techniques for the management of all hip, knee, shoulder& spinal conditions to facilitate the best recovery &outcome for patients from surgery.

Educational Qualifications:
  • MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (1977)


  • MS in Orthopedics from Christian Medical College (1982)


  • Basic Course conducted by A.O (Swiss)


  • Advance Course A.O (Swiss)


  • Indo German Orthopedic Fellowship



Fellowship :
  • Basic & Advance Cources conducted by A.O (Swiss)

  • Indo German Orthopaedic Fellowship


Teaching Experience:
  • Dr. Gautam Kodikal was a clinical tutor at
    Christian Medical College Ludhiana (UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB)


  • Set up the department of Orthopaedics at
    Pravara Medical College,LONI MAHARASTRA, (UNIVERSITY OF PUNE)



Positions:
  • Chairman Bangalore Arthroscopic Society


  • Organising Chairman Posicon
    (Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India ) 2016


  • Organising Chairman KASCON
    (Karnataka Arthoscopic Society )2016


  • Organising Chairman ARTHRO BANGALORE 2016


  • Chairman SANITAS HOSPITAL TANZANIA


  • Sucessfully completed 10,000 ACL reconstructions


  • Successfully completed 15,000 joint replacement surgeries



Association Memberships:
  • Life Member Indian Orthopaedic Association


  • Life member Karnataka Orthopaedic Association


  • Life member Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India


  • Life Member Pune Orthopaedic Society


  • Member of Executive Council Paedictric Orthopaedic Society of India (2002 - 2004)


  • Member Organising Committee Posicon 1999


  • Member Organising Committee Koacon 2003,2005.


Trainings and Conferences:
  • Addressed IMA meeting in Bangalore, Chikkaballapur,Chikamangalore, Sringeri on:


  • Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis,Total Hip & Knee Replacement, Low Back pain, Pediatric Orthopedic early detection of problems.


  • Rotary Clubs of Bangalore on: Lumber pain, Osteoarthritis and Knee pain


  • Corporate Lectures at Astra Zeneca, Ampersand, Infosys, Participated in World Net Medicine Live at Infosys


  • International College of Surgeons 45th Annual Conference Paper Presentation: Soft Tissue Surgery in Poliomyelitis


Treatment & Services Expertise:
  • Orthopedic Surgery


  • Joint Replacement Surgery


  • Pediatric Orthopedics


  • Treatment of sports injuries, osteoporosis, and fractures of joints especially related to children.


Research Experience
  • Dr.Gautam Kodikal as submitted thesis for M.S. entitled "Early Operative Management Of Congenital Talipes Equino Varus"

PUBLICATIONS :
  • Subchondral stress fracture of femoral head in a healthy adult -
    Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. 2010 Oct;44(4):458-60.


  • Role of suture anchors in management of fractures of inferior pole of patella-
    Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. 2010 Jul;44(3):333-5.


  • A comparison of early and delayed arthroscopically-assisted reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using hamstring autograft-
    Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Br.2010 Apr;92(4):521-6.


  • Reconstruction of neglected chronic tendoachilles tear healed in contnuity-surgical technique-
    European Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.


  • Incidence of DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS & THROMBOPROPHYLAXIS in patients undergoing ARTHROSCOPIC ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION-
    Indian Journal of Orthopedics.



Patient Information:


Patient Testimonial:
Orthopaedic Areas Managed
  Patient Care

Dr.Kodikal philosophy is to follow with a team based on the approach in the operating theatre, as well as ensuring he communicates clearly with referring doctors and physical therapists that are also involved in the patient's care and strives for optimal patient care by providing a warm, friendly and informative environment in his room As many patients present with multiple problem areas such as hip and knee pain;hip and lower back pain;neck and shoulder pain, His understanding and expertise across multiple surgery areas assists him to assess and treat his patients holistically.

Locations
CONSULTING ROOM

Dr.Gautam Kodikal consulting private rooms is at:
Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Kormangala,
situated close to Jyothi Nivas College.

Hospital

Address:
Apollo Spectra Hospitals
Opus, 143, 1st Cross,
5th Block,Koramangala,
Bengaluru - 560034, India

+91 80 43485555

+91 80 43485556