Dr. Kumardev’s Journey in Robotic Joint & Sports Orthopedics

Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, is one of the leading and well-known Orthopaedic Surgeons in Bangalore, currently working as Director and Lead Consultant of Department of Orthopaedics in KIMS Hospital, Mahadevpura, Bangalore. He has completed MBBS from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College (RGUHS), Bangalore, and MS. Orthopaedics from JSS Medical College (RGUHS), Mysore. He received further training in Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals, Coimbatore, a 520 bedded exclusive center for Orthopaedics and Plastic surgery, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, considered to be a Mecca for a variety of orthopaedic related ailments and its management. He obtained AO-SYNTHES Complex Trauma Fellowship from Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, a 750 bedded super-speciality critical care referral hospital, where he managed complex trauma, polytrauma and reconstruction surgeries, based on principles, appropriate pre-operative planning and decision making. He has worked as a Senior Registrar in Sagar Hospital, one of the top tertiary care hospitals in Bangalore.

He completed Fellowship in Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction/ Replacement (SMART) along with Fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy / Sports Medicine (SMART), in KIMS- Sunshine Hospital, Secunderabad, the 2nd largest joint replacement center in Southeast Asia. He enriched his experience with stints in Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad, a globally acclaimed leader and largest joint replacement center in Southeast Asia, and MAX Hospital, Chandigarh, a well-known Orthopaedic Centre. He joined Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore, one of the pioneer healthcare providers in India, and worked as an Associate Consultant.

He was a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore, since the time of its inception in 2016 and instrumental in the department's growth, having individually performed over 3500 surgeries. He went on to become the Head of Department of Orthopaedics and Lead Consultant at Aster Whitefield Hospital, playing a pivotal role in developing the joint reconstruction, sports medicine and trauma unit, spearheading the department’s growth, with over 1000 surgeries in 2 years. Keeping abreast with newer technologies and advancements to ensure satisfactory patient clinical outcomes, he has performed the first robotic knee joint reconstruction using medial pivot prosthesis, in Bangalore. He has also performed for the first time in Karnataka, knee replacement using ceramic prosthesis Having worked with illustrious surgeons and in world-renowned institutions has helped him craft his skills and develop an ethical approach towards patient care and betterment, prioritizing patient safety and clinical outcomes. The qualifications he has acquired is a testimony to his surgical expertise and dedication to this field.

He has been actively involved in DNB teaching programs previously and keeps himself updated of the latest surgical and academic advancements by regularly attending conferences and CMEs. His areas of expertise include management of General Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal disorders, Complex Trauma and minimally invasive fracture surgery, Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction/ Replacement, Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy, and Sports Medicine and Ligament Reconstructions.

Having been a State and National Shuttle Badminton Champion, and trained in the premier Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy, he understands the gravity of sports injuries and has a special interest in their prevention and management.