Ortho Balaji
Trula Muldoon
Dr Balaji Arthroscopy and joint replacement surgeon started his orthopaedic career in Madurai medical college. He graduated as the best outgoing student with plenty of experience in treating fractures and complex trauma. After completing his Diploma in orthopaedics, he pursued DNB orthopaedics from K G Hospital & PG Institute. There he exclusively worked in the Joint replacement and spine unit. His special interest in joint preservation and arthroscopy surgeries led him to pursue a fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports medicine at the Asian joint reconstruction institute. Now with 8 years of experience in the field of orthopaedics, he has treated many patients with joint preservation techniques helping them avoid or postpone joint replacement surgeries. He is a spine surgeon, who has helped several paraplegic patients walk again. His superior surgical skills, ability to lead teams towards success, his kind and diligent postoperative care has brought a smile to several patients.
When one looks into the history of the city of Tiruchirappalli, the name of the founder Dr. G.Viswanathan of Srirangam is engraved as one of the pioneers who brought modern medicine to the doorsteps of the common man.
Our pediatric orthopaedic service receives patient inquiries and consultation requests from around the world. Besides our busy operative practice, we are known for recommending non-operative methods or small incision techniques when possible to manage complex pediatric orthopaedic problems.
Completed my MBBS in 1999 and MS orthopaedics in 2002 from Govt. Medical college, Kozhikode/Calicut University. Later joined as a faculty in Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)/Directorate of medical education government of Kerala from 2004 onwards. Presently working as Associate Professor Dept. of Orthopaedics Govt. Medical College, Calicut. My areas of special interest are osteoarticular tuberculosis, spinal deformity correction, arthroplasty and trauma. I have few publications also.
The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Sri Balaji Dental College is a speciality department, well equipped with state of the art facilities. It caters to patients with a wide array of dental and skeletal problems with various treatment options. The experienced and well trained faculty handle patients with utmost care and patient comfort in mind.
Awareness programmes are conducted by the department to educate the people about the need for correcting malocclusion in the numerous surrounding colleges. This enables to spread the message that crooked teeth need to be corrected not just for esthetic purposes but also for structural balance and functional integrity of the dento-facial structures.
The Department currently imparts UG curriculum for II BDS, III BDS, IV BDS students along with Interns and PG curriculum for MDS students as prescribed by KNR University of Health Sciences, Telangana, in keeping with the norms laid down by the Dental Council of India.
Over the period of three years the students are made to understand the various aspects that are involved in the development of malocclusions, the underlying mechanisms that are essential to maintain the balance of facial structures and their functions and various age appropriate treatment modalities best suited to the presenting condition of the patient. This is made possible by a combination of the interactive theory sessions as well as the clinical postings. Their clinical training enables them to handle patients with confidence by taking a detailed case history and finally approaching the diagnosis in a stepwise manner after obtaining the necessary clinical records of the patient.
Practical laboratory exercises also split over the duration of these three years help the students develop their dexterity in wire bending skills in a progressive manner. Such skills are of immense importance in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. They are needed in the fabrication of appliances, which the students are trained to make by the end of their IV year.
Fifty percent of the total marks in any subject computed as aggregate for theory, i.e., written, viva voce and internal assessment and practicals including internal assessment, separately is essential for a pass in all years of study.
A candidate pursuing the Masters degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial orthopedics is required to have a deep knowledge of the growth of cranio-facial structures and the anomalies associated with it.
By a combination of hands-on treatment of numerous cases of varying complexities and understanding the biomechanics that underlie the basis of every treatment the student will be able to treat patients under the guidance of the approachable and experienced staff in the department. Students will be required to interact with other dental specialties as well as many patients may need a multi-disciplinary approach for optimized treatment results.
Part-II
Paper-I: Orthodontic history, Concepts of occlusion and esthetics, Child and Adult Psychology, Etiology and classification of malocclusion, Dentofacial Anomalies, Diagnostic procedures and treatment planning in Orthodontics, Practice management in Orthodontic.
Once the basic pre-clinical work is completed in three months, the students can take up clinical cases and the clinical training. Each postgraduate student should start with a minimum of 50 fixed orthodontics cases and 20 removable including myofunctional cases of his/her own. Additionally he/she should handle a minimum of 25 transferred cases. The start of cases can be as follows:
Part-I: Shall consist of one paper : There shall be a theory examination in the Basic Sciences at the end of 1st year of course. The question papers shall be set and evaluated by the concerned Department/Specialty. The candidates shall have to secure a minimum of 50% in the Basic Sciences and shall have to pass the Part-I examination at least six months prior to the final (Part-II) examination.
Clinical/practical examination is designed to test the clinical skill, performance and competence of the candidate in skills such as communication, clinical examination, medical/dental procedures or prescription, exercise prescription, latest techniques, evaluation and interpretation of results so as to undertake independent work as a specialist. The affiliating university shall ensure that the candidate has been given ample opportunity to perform various clinical procedures.
The practical/clinical examination in all the specialities shall be conducted for six candidates in two days. Provided that practical / clinical examination may be extended for one day, if it is not complete in two days.
Written examination shall consist of Basic Sciences (Part-I) of three hours duration shall be conducted at the end of First year of MDS course. Part-II Examination shall be conducted at the end of Third year of MDS course. Part-II
Examination shall consist of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III, each of three hours duration. Paper-I & Paper-II shall consist of two long answer questions carrying 25 marks each and five questions carrying 10 marks each. Paper-III will be on Essays. In Paper-III three Questions will be given and the student has to answer any two questions. Each question carries 50 marks. Questions on recent advances may be asked in any or all the papers. Distribution of topics for each paper will be as follows:
Practical / Clinical Examinations: Practical / Clinical examination shall be conducted to test the knowledge and the competence of candidates for undertaking independent work as a specialist / teacher.
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With a team of highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons and specialists, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced diagnostic and treatment options, we offer a wide range of services to address various orthopaedic conditions and injuries.
The Diploma Course in Orthopaedic Technology comprises theoretical, laboratory, and clinical practice. The clinical practice includes the clinical examination and evaluation of individual patients in order to prescribe and deliver the appropriate prosthesis or orthosis to each individual patient.
A clear concept of the role and responsibilities of Orthopaedic Technologists towards patients, colleagues, and the clinical team; A good level of theoretical knowledge and practical competency to safely and efficiently carry out their professional duties in providing the most common prosthetic and orthotic devices to people with neuromuscular disorders.
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