Dr. Sumukh Khandekar, with over 15 years of valuable experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics,

Field of Expertise:

Completed his postgraduate training in India. Before joining Al-Ahli Hospital in December 2008, he served as a Consultant in Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement with the Wockhardt group and the Apollo group of Hospitals in India. Dr. Khandekar also gained extensive experience and training in various NHS hospitals in the UK, including the Trauma Unit at John Radcliffe in Oxford, UK, Heart of England NHS Trust, Birmingham, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, and The Great Western Hospital in Swindon for over four years, focusing particularly on Joint Replacement, Trauma, and Pediatric Orthopedics.
His primary areas of interest and work focus on Joint Replacement, especially Knee Replacements, and Trauma, with a particular interest in the management of non-unions. Dr. Khandekar has numerous international publications in indexed journals and has delivered several podium presentations in national and international symposia and conferences.

•    Back Pain 
•    Bone Fracture
•    Bone Grafting: Which is a surgical procedure where bone tissue is transplanted from one area of the body (or a donor) to another, often used to promote healing in fractures or fusion procedures.
•    Bone Marrow Biopsy: This procedure involves taking a small sample of bone marrow for examination. It's commonly done to diagnose blood disorders, cancers, and other conditions.
•    Chronic Back Pain: Persistent back pain lasting for more than 12 weeks is considered chronic. Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for proper management.
•    Knee Joint Replacement: Replacing a damaged or worn knee joint with an artificial implant. It's often done for severe arthritis or joint damage.
•    Knee Pain: Arthritis, ligament injuries, and meniscus tears. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
•    Sciatica: Sciatica is pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, often caused by compression of the nerve roots in the lower spine. Treatment may involve medications, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery.
•    Tendon Repair: Tendon repair is a surgical procedure to fix a torn or injured tendon. It's often done after injuries, such as those affecting the Achilles tendon or rotator cuff.

Medical Education:

•    MBBS, Nagpur University, Nagpur, India
•    MS (Orthopedic Surgery), Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
•    Postgraduate Training in Orthopedics and Joint Replacement under the aegis of the British Council in the UK

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P3794