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STARCARE. HOSPITAL, CALICUT, KERALA

Center Information

STARCARE HOSPITAL, THONDAYAD.
CALICUT (KOZHIKODE), KERALA 673 017
INDIA
https://www.starcarehospitals.com

BOND is the Orthopedic Department, offering ARTHROSCOPY-KNEE,ANKLE, WRIST, and HIP ARTHROPLASTY: KNEE, HIP, SHOULDER including Reverse A plasty, and ELBOW. SPORTS MEDICINE: Prophylactic & Therapetic Injury management with the service of Dedicated Sports Physiotherapy Unit. FOOT &ANKLE: PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS: ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY: Dedicated Orthopedic Spine surgeon into Robotic Scoliosis Correction, Robotic TLIFS, MISS, Endoscopic(Bi and Uni Portal ) Discectomies.

Primary Language Spoken: ENGLISH
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Sreejith Thundathil G

Contact Information

Sreejith Thundathil, Prof. MS Orth. D.Orth. MRCS*. Head of Orthopedics

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): National Board(DNB Course)ISAKOS (Orthopedic Fellowship) (Private)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 6 months, extendable. to 1 year
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 2
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: Sreejith Thundathil :Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Nidhin Sarath: Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Abdul Gafoor : Foot and Ankle Nihal Suresh: Arthroplasty and Spine Fazal Rahman: Dedicated Orthopedic Spine & Scoliosis
Recent activity of Teaching Center: Our team (Myself & Nidhin Sarath ) presented paper in the Biennial ISAKOS Congress, Munich. ANASTAMOSIS 2025: workshop by Starcare Vascullar surgery team on Anastamoses. Dr. Fazal Rehman, our Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgeon, has successfully performed Kerala’s first Endoscopic 3D-Printed Titanium TLIF Spine Surgery.

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 50%
Knee Surgery 30%
Sports Medicine 10%
spine surgeries 5%
rest 5%
Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Biologics Elbow/Wrist Arthroscopy Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroplasty Hip Arthroscopy Pediatrics Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy Other
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: 1st Orthopedic On call to Emergencies Primary Orthopedic/Sports Injury Care and requesting Investigations Support in Anaesthesia. work ups Observing All Orthopedic and Spine Surgeries Scrub In Assistance as per existing Council and Starcare rules. Currently 100%. Minimum 3 Publications, 1 national,1 international and 1 state Orthopedic/sports Medicine presentations/posters. Cadaver training in Knee,Shoulder & Hip from collaborated centres.
Types of Educational Opportunities: Manage patients directly, Scrub in for surgery, Assist in clinics under supervision, Work on cadavers, Receive hands-on training, Assist with research, Pediatrics, Didactic sessions, Publishing opportunities, Other
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: Past. fellows were provided with all above mentioned. facilities and well appreciated. Proud to say that currenty our ISAKOS fellow. ship is very sought after one.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: 1 National, 1 State and 3 regional Conferences are sponsored by us. International is Partly supported. Weekly Academic and cross faculty Rounds, Monthly Academic Club (chaired by me) Registrations for CAOS and Ortho Alumnii Teaching Program are provided. complementary.
Athletic Team Coverage: We have 4-5 affiliated Turf avenues, and Local Orthopedic club Cricket and Football teams, they are always welcomed to join with.

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: Housing is provided, A stipend is provided, Monthly Stipend of 50000 INR
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: Single Furnished Accomodation 1 meal a day Statistician support and In house Research Team Support Bone banking in pipiline.
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): INR 50000 will be enough for a fellow to pursue the Academic and Basic requirements for the. above fellowship decently in our city, Calicut.