Department of Orthopedics

About Us


  • The Orthopaedics department in SRM was started in the year 2005 by stalwarts who had done excellent work during their career in government hospitals.
  • We treat around 900 to 1000 patients every week in our outpatient department. We run specialty clinics every day for Spine, Arthritis, Pediatric disorders, deformities, Hand Surgery, and Arthroscopy.
  • Our faculty members have undergone fellowship trainings in Joint replacements, Arthroscopy, Paediatric orthopedics, and Micro-surgery of the Spine.
  • We have state-of-the-art equipment in the 3 operation theatres exclusively dedicated to our department. Our operating tables and image intensifiers are of international companies with cutting-edge technology.
  • Dedicated patient care, teaching and research are the goals of our department.

Our Vision


  • Our Vision is to become a leading tertiary care Centre for Trauma and a Centre of Excellence for Orthopaedic training and research

Our Mission


  • To be an excellent learning platform for postgraduate Orthopedic Education
  • To deliver state-of-the-art services for all musculoskeletal problems
  • To provide holistic patient care for trauma patients, on an emergency basis

Academics


Infrastructure


  • Simulation-based learning in the lab
  • Integrated teaching for final-year MBBS students
  • Journal club once a week
  • Seminars weekly twice a week
  • Symposium weekly once
  • Inter-departmental meetings and teaching sessions involving the Departments of Radiology and pathology
  • Cadaver-based education weekly
  • Web-based learning weekly
  • A well-equipped simulation lab for demonstration of clinical examination and minor procedures
  • Skills lab with bone models, implants, and instruments for practicing simulated fracture fixation
  • Spacious Library with concurrent journals and books
  • Clinical key and springer link website access for journals, books, and procedure videos