Dr. Mahesh Kulkarni
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Qualification: MS (ORTHO) 1. AO Spine Fellowship, Ahmedabad 28th Jan to 22nd March 2019 2. AO Trauma Fellowship, Mainz, Germany 1st April to 10th May 2019 3. Sports Medicine Short Term Observership Sporthopaedicum, Regensberg, Germany. 13th May to 25th May 2019 4 .IOA Inland Fellowship 2019; Shoulder and Sports injury, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital 14th to 26th Oct 2019
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Undergarduate Medical (MBBS) and Postgraduate (MS Orthopaedics). Also actively involed in the teaching of Allied health sciences ( Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Yoga, Operation Theatre Technician) and Engineering streams (Biomedical Engineering).
Clinical Responsibility includes managing the Inpatient/ Out patient and providing emergency care.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Orthopaedics | 7th, 8th, 9th semesters (Old Regulations) and PY2, PY3-I, PY3-II (CBME) |
| Orthopaedics | PGY1, PGY2 and PGY3 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNB | Orthopaedics | National Board of Examinations | |
| MS | Orthopaedics | Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | 2013 |
| MBBS | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore | 2009 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMC, Manipal | Associate Professor | July 2021 till date | |
| KMC, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 2017 - 2021 | |
| KMC, Manipal | Senior Resident | 2014 - 2017 |
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194105051
1. Clinical outcome of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with modified transtibial and anteromedial portal Vijayan, S., Kyalakond, H., Kulkarni, M.S., ...Bhat, V., Rao, S.K. Musculoskeletal Surgery, 2021
2. Functional evaluation of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – comparison of two graft fixation techniques in the femoral tunnel Vijayan, S., Cherukuri, S.M., Kulkarni, M.S., ...Murali, S.D., Rao, S.K. Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 2021, 11(1), pp. 62–68
4. Transforaminal Thoracic Interbody Fusion for Thoracic Disc Prolapse: Surgicoradiological Analysis of 18 Cases Krishnan, A., Degulmadi, D., Mayi, S., ...Rai, R.R., Dave, B.R. Global Spine Journal, 2020, 10(6), pp. 706–714
5. Suprapatellar nailing in proximal third tibial fractures - Clinicoradiological outcome. Kulkarni, M.S., Tummala, M., Aroor, M.N., Vijayan, S., Rao, S.K. Injury, 2020, 51(8), pp. 1879–1886
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Polytrauma; Arthroscopy; Arthroplasty; Spine Surgery
Area of Expertise
Periarticular farctures, pelviacetabular injuries, Joint reconstruction/ preservation
Area of Research
Trauma, Sports injuries, Spine disorders
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association
Indian Orthopaedic Association
Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
Association of Spine Surgeons of India
AO Trauma
Indian Arthroscopy Society
AO Spine
Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India