Dr. Santhosh Kumar Raju K
Sr. Specialist - Orthopaediacs
Dr. Santhosh is motivated and compassionate medical professional with a dedicated interest in Orthopaedics, seeking to contribute to patient-focused healthcare while continuously advancing clinical and surgical expertise. Skilled in diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal conditions with a strong emphasis on patient comfort and positive outcomes. Experienced in clinical practice, surgical assistance, and research, with the ability to adapt quickly to new techniques and technologies in the field. Recognized for reliability, honesty, and professionalism, combined with a strong eagerness to learn, excel, and contribute to team-based care. Diplomatic and versatile in approach, with excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams.
Dr. Santhosh skilled and dedicated Orthopaedic specialist with comprehensive training and clinical exposure across leading medical institutions. Began medical training as a rotating intern at Yenepoya Medical College, Mangaluru (2016–17), followed by postgraduate training and serving as Senior specialist in Orthopaedics at Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi (2018–21). Gained significant frontline experience during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–21), providing critical care and orthopaedic support in Gulbarga, Karnataka. Advanced expertise further as a Senior specialist in Orthopaedics at Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru, and currently serving as a Specialist in Orthopaedics at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar, Bengaluru. Known for strong clinical acumen, patient-focused care, surgical skills, and adaptability in high-pressure environments, with a continuous drive to expand expertise in orthopaedic sciences.
- Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine
- Arthroplasty (Robotics)
- Traumatology
- Pelvi - Acetabular Trauma
- Orthobiologics
- Basic Spine
Thesis
“A Comparative Study of Functional Outcome Between Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair and Arthroscopic Meniscal Excision in Meniscal Diseases (Traumatic & Non-Traumatic)”
Conducted under the guidance of Dr. Pramod B. Itagi, Professor & Head of Department, Orthopaedics, Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi.
Approved by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka.
Paper Presentations
- Functional Outcomes of Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures Treated with Operative Management by ORIF with Plating and Conservative Management”
Presented at the CME of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association – Instructional Course Lectures 2019, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College & Research Centre, Vijayapura, Karnataka (12th–13th October 2019). - “Save the Meniscus” - Presented at the CME of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association in collaboration with Ballari Orthopaedic Society & Hospet Orthopaedic Society, Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari (31st January – 2nd February 2020).
- Multiple Joint reconstruction in Pseudo achondroplasia Arthtoplasty - Robotic at CME at KARNATAKA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION,KOACON 2025 in Bengaluru
Poster Presentation
- “Case Report: A Case of Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tear Treated with Transtibial Pullout Technique” - Presented at the CME of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association in collaboration with Ballari Orthopaedic Society & Hospet Orthopaedic Society, Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari (31st January – 2nd February 2020).
- Patellar Tendon Rupture Repair Using Perneus Longus Graft Following Total Knee Arthroplasty in a High BMI Morbidly Obese Patient at ISHKS 2025,Mumbai.
- PROMS IN ROBOTIC ASSISTED TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPOASTY AT ISHKS 2025, Mumbai
- DUAL MOBILITY THA IN OLD ACETABULAR FRACTURE AT IDACON 2025, Bengaluru
Published Journals
- Itagi PB, Raju SK, Patil AC, Shivraj AC. A short-term functional outcome of bucket handle medial meniscus tears treated with arthroscopic repair: All-inside technique in a rural tertiary care hospital. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences. 2020; 6(3):704–706. doi:10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i3k.2273
- Patil AC, Raju SK, Kolhapure M. Two level osteotomies in bilateral genu valgum: A case report. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences. 2020; 6(3):707–709. doi:10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i3k.2274
- Garampalli A, Ali A, Raikar DB, Raju SK. A prospective study of surgical management of supracondylar fracture of humerus in children using K-wire fixation. Journal of Orthopaedics and Spine. 2023; 11:1–7.
- Overcoming the Odds: Total Knee Replacement in a Contralateral above -knee Amputee Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction 2(1):p 19-22, Jan-Jun 2025. - Publication.
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