Dr. Santosh Shetty[1] (born 15 April 1974) is an orthopedic surgeon based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Robotic Joint Replacement, and Trauma Surgery. He is the Director of Bone and Joint 360 and Roboplasty Robotic Knee Replacement Clinics at Mumbai and serves as Director and Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Surana Group of Hospitals in Mumbai.[2]

Dr. Santosh Shetty
Born (1974-04-15) April 15, 1974 (age 50)
NationalityIndian
EducationMS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho)
OccupationOrthopedic Surgeon
Known forHip and Knee Joint Replacement, Robotic Joint Replacement, Trauma Surgery
SpouseDivya Santosh Shetty
Parent(s)Chandrashekhar Vitthal Shetty (father), Ratna Chandrashekhar Shetty (mother)
AwardsDr. Ambedkar Award, Maharashtra Gaurav Award, Times Iconic Surgeon Award, Global Healthcare Champions Award

Early Life and Education

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Dr. Santosh Shetty was born on 15 April 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to Chandrashekhar Vitthal Shetty and Ratna Chandrashekhar Shetty.

  • Fellowship in Computer-Assisted Navigation Knee Replacement Surgery, Hamburg, Germany
  • Fellowship in Primary and Complex Joint Replacement Surgery, Lindenlohe, Germany
  • Fellowship in Patient-Specific Instrumentation (PSI) for Knee Replacement, Brussels, Belgium
  • Fellowship in Primary, Complex, and Revision Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery, Indianapolis, USA
  • Master Knee Course, USA[3][4]

Career

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Dr. Shetty has been practicing since 2001 and is recognized as one of the most eminent joint replacement surgeons in Mumbai. He has introduced the Absolute Precision™ Technique in total knee replacement surgery in India and has performed thousands of joint replacement surgeries, including primary, complex, and revision hip and knee surgeries.[5][6]

Awards

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  • Founder of the Bone and Joint Foundation: A platform dedicated to raising awareness about arthritis prevention and orthopedic health.
  • Pioneering India's First Women's Arthritis Clinic: Focused on providing specialized care to women suffering from arthritis.
  • Establishing India's First Natural Knee Clinic: A unique clinic dedicated to knee preservation through natural treatments.
  • Developing the Arthroplasty Update Program: A global initiative that has trained over 200 young orthopedic surgeons.[7]
  • Award Recipient of Dr. Ambedkar Award, Maharashtra Gaurav Award, Times Iconic Surgeon Award, and Global Healthcare Champions Award.[8]

References

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  1. "Advanced Robotic Microplasty, At Criticare Asia Hospital, Offers New Hope To Arthritis Patients Of All Ages Seeking To Preserve Their Knee Health". ANI News. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  2. "Robotic Microplasty is a breakthrough targeting only damaged portion of knee joint". The Times of India. 2024-01-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  3. "Mumbai's CritiCare Asia Hospital achieves milestone in orthopaedic care with robotic gold partial knee replacement surgery". The Times of India. 2023-03-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  4. https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/bone--joint-day-2023-experts-advice-to-maintain-healthy-bon[permanent dead link]
  5. PR, ANI (2023-02-13). "Robotics the future of Joint Replacement". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  6. "Top 10 doctors who have made an impact with their significant contributions". India Today. 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  7. None. "Life changing experience for patients suffering from joint pain with help of latest advanced robotic technology". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  8. "India s Best Orthopaedic Surgeons to watch in 2023". magazine.ciolookindia.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.