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Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam acquired his MS in Orthopedics from one of Asia's busiest orthopedic institutes, The Central Institute of Orthopedics at Safdarjang hospital, New Delhi. His interests in Joint replacements took him to the UK where he gained extensive training at some of the best hospitals as a specialist registrar. These include Alderhey hospital, Addenbrooke's hospital, Royal Liverpool hospital etc. He acquired post graduate qualifications from India and the UK
In the UK he got a sound exposure in all super specialties like Joint replacements, revision surgery, arthroscopy, spinal surgery, pediatric orthopedic surgery, hand and foot surgery and trauma.
He has been working as a consultant in private hospitals in India and abroad for the last fourteen years. He is a consultant at the Chettinad super specialty hospital. He is also an associate professor at Chettinad medical college, Tamil nadu, India. He attracts patients from India and abroad.
He has headed research and development for a company in the orthopedic implant industry.
His current interests are joint replacements of hip, knee & shoulder. He is a proponent of less invasive & minimal invasive surgery
He has pioneered flexible knee replacements, Ceramic Oxinium knee, Oxford knee, Proxima knee in Chennai & South India. He offers Proxima Hip replacements, hip resurfacing, Birmingham Hip replacement, large diameter metal on metal hip replacements, high flex knee replacements, partial knee replacements, Shoulder resurfacing, key hole surgery etc. He has the most extensive experience in treating acetabular and pelvic fractures. He has introduced the revolutionary Ceramic Oxinium knee prosthesis for the first time in South India in November 2008.
His articles have been published in newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle, Time, Woman's era etc. He contributes articles to several news, papers, journals and magazines. He has been interviewed by British TV Channel 4, CNN IBN & Indian channels for his experience in treating overseas patients from the UK, USA and Canada. He participated in the International medical tourism Expo, London, June 2006, World Medical tourism conference, LA 2009, IMTD Toronto 2009, Arab health summit, Dubai, Jan 2010.
Academic achievements-
Twelve publications in international journals like The Foot, Orthopedics international
Two dissertations
Twenty international courses and symposia
Guest lectures in India, UAE, Canada, Nigeria.
International medical tourism Expo in London 2006. His patient testimonials are featured on
http://www.treatmentabroad.net/surgery-abroad/india/patient-stories/knee-replacement
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