History

Established in the Year: 1940

Memorable details of history about the Institute

  • Established in 1940 under the leadership of eminent orthopaedician Prof.V.R.
  • Thayumanasamythe departmentof orthopaedics,has grown to its current status with able
  • administration from doyens of orthopaedics including Prof.M.Natarajan, Prof.T.K.Shanmugasundaram, Prof.S.Soundarapandian to name a few.
  • It was upgraded as Institute of orthopaedics and traumatology during the year 2009 with Prof.Mayilvahanan Natarajan as the institute’s first director.
  • This department has catered to the needs of the orthopaedic and trauma patients for almost 82 years and has been the prime training institute for Orthopaedic postgraduates in Southern India.
  • The alumnus of this institute have grown to be popular and eminent surgeons in the world Map of Orthopaedics. Dr.Rajasekaran, Ganga Hospital Coimbatore is one among the many Orthopaedic celebrities in today’sscenario.
  • The orthopaedic skills lab, initiated by Prof.R.H.Govardhan was installed in 2011 serves as one of the unique training facilities in state for orthopaedicCRRI &postgraduates.
  • The Foot and Ankle Clinic, established in 2023 by Dr. V. Singaravadivelu at the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, has been successfully providing patient care and treatment for two years.

List of successive director of the Institute

S.No Name Period
1 PROF. MAYILVAHANAN NATARAJAN 09/09/2009 to 02/12/2009
2 PROF. MAYILVAHANAN NATARAJAN 03/12/2009 to 10/12/2009
3 PROF. R. H. GOVARDHAN 11/12/2009 to 31/07/2011
4 PROF. M. R. RAJASEKAR 01/08/2011 to 11/01/2014
5 PROF. N. DEEN MUHAMMAD ISMAIL (I/C) 18/01/2014 to 30/09/2014
6 PROF. R. ARUNMOZHIMARAN VIJAYBABU 01/10/2014 to 31/10/2014
7 PROF. N. DEEN MUHAMMAD ISMAIL (I/C) 01/11/2014 to 27/10/2015
8 PROF. S. ANBALAGAN 28/10/2015 to 30/11/2015
9 PROF. DEEN MUHAMMAD ISMAIL (I/C) 01/12/2015 to 01/11/2016
10 PROF. DEEN MUHAMMAD ISMAIL 02/11/2016 to 31/05/2022
11 PROF. V. SINGARAVADIVELU (I/C) 01/06/2022 to 30/04/2025
12 T. THOLGAPIYAN (I/C) 01/05/2025 to Present

Faculty & Residents

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Prof .T. Tholgapiyan

Director IC /HOD

Prof. T. Tholgapiyan, Head of the Department, is a renowned pelviacetabular surgeon with expertise in arthroplasty, arthroscopy, and orthobiologics. A pioneer in advanced orthopaedic techniques, he leads with vision, combining surgical excellence with academic leadership and innovation in one of the country's premier institutions.

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Prof.B.Pasupathy

Professor

Prof. B. Pasupathy is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in paediatric orthopaedics, deformity correction, paediatric trauma, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty. Renowned for his surgical precision and academic dedication, he continues to excel in clinical care while mentoring future orthopaedic specialists with commitment and expertise.

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Prof M Antony Vimal Raj

Professor

Prof M Antony Vimal Raj is a renowned pioneer in the field of Orthopaedics and has been a preacher of knowledge since 2019 and ever since he has been a doyen of the subject. Excellence in Replacement surgeries, Spine and complex polytrauma are a few of his strengths amidst an enormous bag of skills.

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Prof K Thanigaimani

Professor

Dr. K. Thanigaimani is a distinguished figure in the Department of Orthopaedics at Madras Medical College, known for his profound expertise in spine surgery. With a deep-rooted commitment to academic excellence and clinical precision, he has been instrumental in advancing the standards of spinal care within the institution.

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Prof.K.P.Manimaran

Professor

Prof. K.P.Manimaran is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon renowned for expertise in arthroplasty, spine surgery, trauma care, and bone tumor management. A dedicated educator and mentor, he fosters clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and innovation, inspiring trainees and colleagues at the highest level

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Proj J Pazhani

Professor

Professor specializing in arthroscopy plays a vital role in both medical education and advanced patient care. In addition to performing surgeries, he is actively involved in teaching medical students and residents, conducting research to advance arthroscopic methods, and contributing to the academic growth of the orthopedic department. Their expertise bridges clinical excellence with academic leadership, shaping the future of orthopedic surgery

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Prof M. Arunmozhi Rajan

Professor

Dr. Arunmozhi Rajan, professor of department of Paediatric Orthopaedics at ICH, is a highly experienced paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. With years of expertise, he leads young minds with passion and continues to innovate surgical techniques, advancing the field of paediatric orthopaedics with excellence.

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Dr Suresh Babu

Assistant Professor

Dr. Suresh Babu is a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic surgeon specializing in congenital, developmental, and syndromic deformity correction, paediatric trauma, spine disorders, and oncology. With a compassionate approach and clinical expertise, he plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive care and guiding young minds in orthopaedics.

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Dr S. Senthilkumar

Assistant Professor

Dr. Senthilkumar is a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in complex trauma and foot & ankle surgery. He combines clinical excellence with academic dedication, contributing significantly to patient care, surgical training, and mentoring at Madras Medical College.

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Dr S. Karuppasamy

Assistant Professor

Dr S. Karuppasamy is a well known assistant professor in Madras Medical College and has been a part of this prestigious institution for the past 4 years since 2021. He is experienced in Arthroscopic surgeries and shows his prowess in various scopy surgeries of the knee, shoulder and what not. One of the very few surgeons to have excelled in the field of Spine scopy

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Dr G. Karthik

Assistant Professor

Dr. Karthick, Assistant Professor, is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in managing complex polytrauma and Ilizarov techniques. Known for his clinical acumen and commitment to teaching, he plays a key role in trauma care and in training the next generation of surgeons.

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Dr P.R.Dhanasekaran

Assistant Professor

Dr. Dhanasekar is a committed orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in complex trauma surgery. Known for his surgical skill, academic involvement, and mentorship, he plays a vital role in advancing clinical care and education at Madras Medical College

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Dr S. Balachandar

Assistant Professor

He is a specialised Spine and Pelvi acetabular surgeon with extensive experience in our institute. He is actively involved in educating medical students, residents, and fellows. With a commitment to both patient outcomes and academic excellence, he serves as mentors, innovators, and leaders within the orthopedic community.

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Dr. Nagarajan

Assistant Professor

Dr. Nagarajan, Assistant Professor in department of orthopaedics, is known for his dedication to trauma care,replacement, spine surgery, academic excellence, and student mentorship. With a strong commitment to teaching and clinical precision, he plays a pivotal role in shaping competent future orthopaedic surgeons through guidance and hands-on training.

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Dr.Seran

Assistant Professor

Dr. Seran, a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon, has continually exemplified clinical excellence and surgical precision, particularly in the realms of complex trauma surgery and arthroplasty. His commitment to patient care is matched by his meticulous approach in managing challenging trauma cases and executing joint replacement procedures with exceptional outcomes.

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Dr,Aravindh

Assistant Professor

Dr. Aravindh, a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon, has continually exemplified clinical excellence and surgical precision, particularly in the realms of complex trauma surgery and arthroplasty. His commitment to patient care is matched by his meticulous approach in managing challenging trauma cases and executing joint replacement procedures with exceptional outcomes

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Dr S Shanmugasundaram

Assistant Professor

Dr. M.Shanmuga Sundaram, Senior Resident at Madras Medical College since 2021, is skilled in trauma, arthroplasty, and arthroscopic surgery. A versatile orthopaedic surgeon with strong academic and teaching interests, he contributes actively to clinical care, surgical excellence, and mentoring in one of India’s premier institution.

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Dr D. Suresh Anandan

Assistant Professor

One of the senior most and most experienced faculties of the institution. Vast knowledge, great hands on specializing in replacement surgeries, complex polytrauma surgeries and Ilizarov fixations. A great administrator and an even better teacher, his words of wisdom are heralded by many.

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Dr T Gopi

Assistant Professor

Dr. T. Gopi is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex trauma and arthroscopic surgery. With a strong academic foundation, he excels in clinical care, surgical precision, and actively mentors young surgeons at Madras Medical College.

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Dr S. Cheralathan

Assistant Professor

Dr. Cheralathan, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, specializes in trauma care, joint replacement, and spine disorders. With strong clinical and academic expertise, he excels in surgical management of fractures, arthritis, and degenerative spine conditions. He is committed to evidence-based practice, patient education, and mentoring medical students, contributing actively to orthopedic research and continuous advancements in musculoskeletal care.

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Dr M.E. Lakshmikanth

Assistant Professor

Young and energetic orthopaedic surgeon to step in to the realm of MMC. Since his entry into the institute , he has taken over the world of pediatric orthopedics with much ease. A fine surgeon and a friendly mentor known for his effortless fixations and polytrauma management.

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Dr JayGanesh

Assistant Professor

Dr. Jayganesh is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in complex trauma surgery, arthroplasty, and arthroscopy. He is actively involved in clinical care, surgical training, and academic mentorship, contributing significantly to the orthopaedic excellence at Madras Medical College.

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Dr S. Balasubramaniam

Assistant Professor

Dr. Balasubramaniam is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in complex trauma surgery and arthroplasty. He is deeply committed to clinical excellence, academic teaching, and mentoring, playing a vital role in patient care and surgical training at Madras Medical College.

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Dr Aju Bosco

Assistant Professor

Dr. Aju Bosco is a skilled spine surgeon with expertise in deformity correction and polytrauma care. Known for his surgical precision and patient-focused approach, he contributes significantly to trauma management while actively mentoring students in advanced spinal and orthopaedic procedures.

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Dr Charles Sekar

Assistant Professor

Dr. Charles Sekar is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex trauma, pediatric trauma, and deformity correction. He is deeply involved in surgical care, academic teaching, and mentoring, contributing significantly to excellence in orthopaedics at Madras Medical College

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Dr Sharath Kumar

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sharath Kumar is a proficient orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in complex trauma surgery and arthroplasty. He is actively involved in clinical excellence, surgical care, and academic mentorship, contributing meaningfully to training and patient care at Madras Medical College

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Dr Satheesh Kumar

Senior Resident

Dr. Satheesh Kumar is a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in complex trauma surgery and arthroplasty. He plays a key role in delivering quality surgical care, academic teaching, and mentoring, significantly contributing to the excellence of Madras Medical College

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Dr V. JvagharJill

Assistant Professor

Dr. V. Jvaghar Jill is a dedicated orthopaedic spine surgeon with expertise in spinal deformity correction and trauma surgery. Committed to delivering precise, patient-centered care, he also contributes actively to clinical teaching and the advancement of spine surgery practices

S.No Name of the Residents joined in the year 2022 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2023 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2024
1 Dr. Parthiban Dr.Vijay Anand Dr. Danish
2 Dr. Abirami Dr.Madhan Dr. Keshav Dave
3 Dr.Manoj rishi Dr.Naveen Dr. Bhagyalakshmi
4 Dr.Vibha Dr.Madesh Dr. Praveen
5 Dr.Dilip kumar Dr.Rohan Dr. Arun
6 Dr.Subash chandra bose Dr.Dinesh Dr. Aravindh
7 Dr.Navaneethan Dr.Sasidharan Dr. Manikandan
8 Dr.Saran Dr.Manibalan Dr. Emanish
9 Dr Suhas Shetty Dr.Anabayan Dr. Venkat
10 Dr.Rameshwaran Dr.Jageth Dr. Gowtham
11 Dr.Kiran kumar Dr.Sugadev Dr. Aditya
12 Dr.Abinanth Dr.Arvindh Dr. Ranjith Kumar
13 Dr.Jeevananth Dr.Narendiran Dr. Gautham Easwar
14 Dr.Akash Dr.Siddeswaran Dr. Santhana Krishnan
15 Dr.Pradeep Dr.Akmal Dr. Nithesh Kumar
16 Dr.Hariprasath Dr.Chandrabose Dr. Joseph Reicher
17 Dr.Manikandan Dr.Kumar Subham Dr, Nizar
18 Dr.Sheik zubair Dr.Prakash Dr. Mugilan
19 Dr.Madhan raja Dr.Manikandan Dr. Sanjai Kishore
20 Dr.Venkatesan Dr. Vishva Dr. Morsel Silas
21 Dr. Niyaz Ali Dr. Balaji

Facility & Clinical Care

1. OUTPATIENT CARE

  • Caters to large volume of outpatients with a census of 800 per day for all across the state
  • Our set up being a tertiary referral centre for complex and difficult ortho cases.
  • We also have sub-speciality OP for:
    • Spine surgery
    • Arthroscopy
    • Arthroplasty
    • Club foot clinic
    • Complex limb reconstruction – Ilizarov
    • Pediatric deformity correction
  • All these clinics run in our Ortho OPD 113 building

2. INPATIENT CARE

  • Our inpatient bed statistics is about 450.

3. PHYSIOTHERAPY

  • We are doing physiotherapy for all orthopaedic cases.

4. SPORTS CLINIC

  • Monday - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

5. ARTHROPLASTY CLINIC

  • Wednesday - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

6. PAEDIATRIC CLINIC

  • Friday - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

7. SPINE CLINIC

  • Friday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

8. TRAUMA CLINIC

  • All acute poly trauma and referral cases amounting to 50 cases per day are managed in this ward round the clock.
  • Trauma patients and Spine patients who need ventilator support are managed here with direct supervision of Duty Orthopaedic surgeon and Unit Chiefs.

9. INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

  • No of Beds - 6
  • Available equipment – Multipara monitors, Ventilators, Ambu bag

10. OPERATION THEATRE

  • No of theatres - 3 (Main OT, MIOT, EOT)
  • No of OT tables - 4 + 1 + 1

11. RECOVERY ROOM

  • 300 sq.ft
  • No of beds - 8

12. DEPARTMENT LIBRARY

  • Total Number of Books - 205
  • Purchase of latest edition in past 3 years - 9
  • No of journals - 10

13. DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH LAB

  • Space - 3200 sq.ft
  • Equipment - Computer, Projector, Tibia nail set, Proximal femur nail set, Dynamic hip screw set.

14. DEPARTMENTAL MUSEUM (Wherever applicable)

  • Space - 1500 sq.ft
  • No of specimens - 128
  • No of charts and diagrams - 18

15. FOOT AND ANKLE CLINIC

  • The Foot and Ankle Clinic, established in 2023 by Dr. V. Singaravadivelu at the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, has been successfully providing patient care and treatment for two years.

16. BONE BANK

  • Initiated in the year 2022, Institute of Orthopedics runs a dedicated Bone Bank that provides safe, sterilized allografts for orthopedic surgeries.
  • It plays a key role in restoring mobility and function for patients with complex bone defects.

Academic Forum

CME / CONFERENCE
S.No Date Topic University / TNMSC State or National
1 01.09.2021 Orthopedic Oncology TNMSC State
2 20.10.2021 Osteoporosis TNMSC State
3 03.12.2021 Paediatric Disability TNMSC State
4 14.07.2022 Orthopedic Emergencies TNMSC State
5 11.12.2022 Orthobiologics TNMSC State
ORKSHOP / TRAINING PROGRAMME
S.NO Date WORKSHOP / TRAINING University / TNMSC Credits / both if present State or National level
1 2020 POP AND SPLINT APPLICATION TNMSC State
2 9.10.2021 1st TAMILNADU ASSOCIATION POSTGRADUATE CRASH COURSE TNMSC State
3 23.07.2022 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
4 20.08.2022 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
5 02.10.2022 BRACE KNEE PROGRAM N/A State
6 22.10.2022 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM
Live surgery (Nerve transfer for brachial plexus injury)
N/A State
7 19.11.2022 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM
(Total hip replacement)
N/A State
8 17.12.2022 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM
(Lumbar interbody fusion)
N/A State
9 21.01.2023 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
10 31.03.2023 TAMILNADU ASSOCIATION POSTGRADUATE CRASH COURSE TNMSC State
11 16.06.2023 MADRAS ORTHOPAEDICS SOCIETY ACADEMIC MEETING N/A State
12 18.06.2023 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
13 13.07.2024 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
14 10.08.2024 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
15 14.09.2024 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
16 19.10.2024 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
17 09.11.2024 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
18 14.12.2024 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
19 08.03.2025 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
20 26.04.2025 MMC-RESIDENT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL CLASS ROOM N/A State
QUIZ / COMPETITIONS
S.No Date Quiz / Competitions with Title / Events University / TNMSC Credits / Both if Present Prizes Awarded To Level (Inter/Intra & State/National)
1 21.07.2025 Radiology of Bone Tumors NA NA Inter-college level
2 21.06.2025 MOS Quiz TNMSC NA Inter-college level
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Scientific Forum

Completed Projects
Ongoing Projects

Awards & Achievements

S.NO Date/Month & Year Name of the Awards & achievements received Name of the awardee with designation District level / State level / National level Images
1 01/01/2022 TNOACON GOLD MEDAL-QUIZ TRICHY Dr.Aravinth Final year PG,IOT MMC State View
2 13/01/2024 NATCON- National Quiz Jaipur- 1st Prize Dr.HARI NARAYANAN PG National No Image

Guests Lectures

Success Stories

STORY-1

  • A case of 28 year old female Miss.Tamilarasi came to RGGGH for pain and swelling in right thigh for past 6 month ,patient had a history of pathological fracture over the right thigh before 11yrs and locking compression plating was done and biopsy was taken and report came as osteogenic sarcoma.Patient was admitted currently in RGGGH and 2 cycles of neoadjuvant chemothery was started after tumour board presentation and transferred to orthopaedics ward for osteogenic sarcoma management .In IOT total femur replacement was planned and with multi-disciplinary approach custom megaprosthesis was placed, intra op and post-operative period was uneventful. Medical oncology opinion was obtained and 2 cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy was done post operatively. Patient was on regular follow up and doing well.

STORY-2

  • Institute of orthopaedics and traumatology collaborates with addictive manufacturing lab,Department of manufacturing engineering Anna university for CT to 3D model conversion and 3D printing .Till date we have done 3D printing for 8 cases .We do printing for revision and complex arthroplasty cases ,do the trial surgery on bone model and then replicate the same steps during surgery .

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