ISAKOS Approved Teaching Center

Center Information

sanjay gandhi institute of trauma and orthopaedics, Byrasandra, Jayanagar
Bangalore, Karnataka 560011
INDIA
https://sgito.org

Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics (SGITO) is a specialised tertiary trauma and orthopaedics institute with emphasis on specialised surgery, prompt postoperative care, rehabilitation, and promoting research activities. As one of the leading regional trauma and orthopaedic speciality hospitals, we are dedicated to improving patient results by providing high-quality, cost-effective specialized trauma and orthopaedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility, and quick recovery. The institute also has a dedicated team of plastic surgeons, CardioVascular and thoracic surgeons, Fasciomaxillary surgeons which goes hand in hand as a speciality for trauma cases along with orthopedicians. We also provide post graduate degree in MS Orthopaedics, fellowship programmes with is RGUHS accredited in ARTHROSCOPY AND SPORTS MEDICINE, ARTHROPLASTY, SPINE SURGERY, ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA AND ULTRASOUND AND IMAGE GUIDED ADVANCED NERVE BLOCKS. We also have a dedicated skill lab for research activities.

Primary Language Spoken: English, Kannada
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Dr Madan Ballal

Contact Information

Dr Madan Ballal, Director/Head of Department Orthopaedics Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 30%
Knee Surgery 30%
Sports Medicine 10%
Shoulder surgery 20%
10%
Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Biologics Elbow/Wrist Arthroscopy Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroplasty Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy Other
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: Manage complex patient cases under attending supervision Conduct outpatient clinics and inpatient rounds Perform diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning Provide consultations within the hospital Supervise residents, interns, and medical students in clinical settings. SURGICAL ROLE- Perform specialized or complex procedures Assist attending surgeons in high-risk cases Lead portions of surgeries with graduated responsibility Teach residents surgical techniques in the OR Participate in pre-operative and post-operative management RESEARCH ROLE- Conduct clinical or basic science research Design and implement research protocols Collect and analyze data Publish papers in peer-reviewed journals Present findings at conferences Apply for research grants (sometimes collaboratively) TEACHING ROLE-Teach medical students and residents Lead case discussions, journal clubs, and seminars Develop educational materials Participate in curriculum development (in some cases) Mentor junior trainees
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, Publishing opportunities
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: The Cadaveric course and hands on experience is present in the close vicinity of our institute. for research project and facilities, funding are provided by the RGUHS. The fellows having only 18months of course period will asist and be the lead until his term gets over
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: 1. Grand Rounds Frequency: Weekly (approximately 48–50 per year) type: Department-wide didactic conference Content: Complex case presentations Evidence-based updates in clinical and surgical practice Morbidity and mortality review Guest faculty lectures Interdisciplinary discussions 2. Visiting Professor Lectures Frequency: Monthly (10–12 per year) Type: Invited external expert presentations Content: Advances in subspecialty care Innovative surgical techniques Emerging research findings Leadership and academic development topics 3. Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) Conference Frequency: Monthly or Biweekly (12–24 per year) Type: Quality improvement and case review Content: Review of complications and adverse events Root cause analysis Practice improvement strategies Patient safety discussions 4. Journal Club Frequency: Monthly (12 per year) Type: Research review and critical appraisal Content: Recent peer-reviewed publications Study design and methodology critique Statistical analysis discussion Application to clinical practice 5. Subspecialty/Case-Based Conferences Frequency: Weekly or Biweekly (24–48 per year) Type: Focused educational sessions Content: Detailed case discussions Treatment planning Radiology-pathology correlation Surgical video review 6. daily lectures for fellows and post graduates
Athletic Team Coverage: Any tournaments happening in the the city of Bangalore Fellows get the opportunity to be the team doctor for cricket, football and other staten national and international sports events taking place anywhere in the city, state or country recently the fellows got the opportunity to participate in the DAVIS TENNIS CUP and have also served as the team doctor For team BFC( FOOTBALL).