EDUCATION
MBBS, Government Medical College Trivandrum
MS Orthopaedics, Government Medical College Kottayam
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Fellowship in Arthroscopy, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
Specialized training in Arthroplasty, Sparsh Hospitals, Bangalore
AO Trauma Course
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Arthroscopy
Joint Replacement
Sports Medicine
Complex Trauma management
Renowned for his holistic approach, Dr. Shankar is passionate about treating musculoskeletal ailments and making a positive impact in patients’ lives. With extensive training and sub-specialization in joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and complex trauma management, he brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. His specialized training in arthroplasty and fellowship in arthroscopy make him a true specialist in his field.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Compassionate and dedicated practitioner
Strong commitment to providing top-notch orthopaedic care
Passionate about making a positive change in patients’ lives
Highly skilled and knowledgeable orthopaedic surgeon
National & International Journal
Jos S, Shankar S, Anand R, Thomas Manathara L, Paulose B. Outcomes of MPFL reconstruction with tibial tubercle transfer for recurrent patellar instability with high grade trochlear dysplasia in Indian population. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021 Jul 1;20:101490. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101490
Shankar S, Abdul Rasheem PT, & Saj Sreejesh. (2021). Assessing and comparing Functional outcome in Olecranon fracture managed by tension band wiring and transcortical screw fixation. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(14), 389–391
Jos S, Sanu S, J A, Thomas M L, Paulose B. Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure Using FiberTape Cerclage With a Simplified Technique for Suture Passage and Coracoid Fixation. Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Jun 21;11(7):e1277-e1287. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.03.011. PMID: 35936836; PMCID: PMC9353334.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES :
FACULTY AT BASIC FOOT AND ANKLE COURSE , KOCHI 2021
FACULTY OF SPOTLIGHT 2021, KOCHI
GOLD MEDAL FOR BEST VIDEO AT KOACON 2020.
PAPER PRESENTATION ON ARTHROSCOPIC LATARJET AT KOACON 2021
PAPER PRESENTATION AT KOACON 2022 FOR P K SURENDRAN GOLD MEDAL.
THOMAS A EDISON