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Dr. K. Baskaran

Dr. K. Baskaran

MS (Orthopaedics), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)

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Dr. Baskaran Komarasamy is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with advanced international training in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) and extensive expertise in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. With over two decades of clinical experience, he specializes in the management of complex orthopaedic conditions including trauma, joint disorders, and advanced reconstructive procedures.

After completing his MBBS from the University of Madras, Dr. Baskaran pursued postgraduate specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery (MS – Gujarat University). He further strengthened his surgical expertise through advanced training in the United Kingdom, earning prestigious fellowships including FRCS (Edinburgh) and FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics).

During his tenure in the UK, he worked across several renowned NHS hospitals, gaining extensive experience in trauma surgery, joint replacement procedures, and arthroscopic surgeries. His clinical training included senior registrar roles in orthopaedics and consultant-level responsibilities in trauma and joint reconstruction.

Dr. Baskaran has been actively involved in orthopaedic research and academic activities, with numerous peer-reviewed publications, international conference presentations, and clinical audits contributing to advancements in orthopaedic practice.

He currently serves as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH), Coimbatore, where he provides comprehensive orthopaedic care using evidence-based techniques and modern surgical approaches.

  • Past secretary Coimbatore Orthopaedic Society 
  • Past Executive committee member of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association 

Educational Qualifications

  • MBBS – University of Madras (1993)
  • MS (Orthopaedics) – Gujarat University (1998)
  • FRCS (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2000)
  • FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) – Royal College of Surgeons (2009)

Current Position

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Previous Professional Experience

  • Consultant – Trauma, Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy
    University Hospitals of Leicester, UK (Aug 2009 – May 2010)
  • Registrar – Orthopaedics
    University Hospitals of Leicester, UK (Sept 2003 – July 2009)
  • Senior House Officer – Orthopaedics
    National Health Service (NHS), United Kingdom (2001 – 2003)
  • Clinical Observer – Shoulder Surgery
    Royal Liverpool Hospital, UK (2000 – 2001)
  • Clinical Observer – General Surgery
    Dumfries Royal Infirmary, UK (2000)
  • Registrar – Orthopaedics
    Government Royapettah Hospital, Chennai, India (1999 – 2000)

Procedures

  • Primary and Revison Total knee replacement 

  • Arthroscopic ACL, PCL and Meniscal repair of knee

  • Reverse shoulder replacement 

  • Arthroscopic cuff repair and shoulder stabilisation 

  • Primary and Revsion Hip replacement 

  • Pelvic and Acetabular fracture surgeries

Clinical Areas of Interest

  • Trauma and fracture management
  • Joint replacement surgery
  • Arthroscopy and minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures
  • Hip and knee reconstruction
  • Complex orthopaedic trauma care

Distinctions & Awards

  • First Prize – Best Abstract, International Foot and Ankle Congress, Toronto, Canada (2005)
  • Top Five Poster Presentations, British Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Manchester (2007)

Research & Publications

Dr. Baskaran has contributed extensively to orthopaedic research with multiple publications in international peer-reviewed journals, including:

  • Injury Journal
  • Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
  • Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Hip International Journal
  • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS)

His research work focuses on fracture fixation techniques, hip reconstruction procedures, tendon injuries, and outcomes following orthopaedic surgical interventions.

Academic Contributions & Faculty Engagements

Dr. Baskaran Komarasamy actively contributes to orthopaedic education and professional development through invited talks, conference presentations, faculty roles, and academic collaborations with medical and engineering institutions.

Invited Talks & Academic Presentations

  • Shoulder Pain and Its Management – CME Programme, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Tirupur – 14 April 2012
  • Shoulder Instability – CME Programme, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Erode – January 2012
  • Shoulder Arthroscopic Stabilization and Rotator Cuff Repair – Midwest Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Salem, Tamil Nadu – 20 October 2012
  • Modern Treatment for Orthopaedic Problems – Rotary Club of Coimbatore East – 3 April 2012
  • Radial Head Fractures and Nailing of Proximal Humerus Fractures – IOACON, Hyderabad – 23 November 2014
  • Implants in Orthopaedic Applications – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore – 16 November 2018

Mechanics and Manufacturing of Advanced Composites for Biomedical Applications – Seminar, SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore – 7–8 March 2019

Conference Leadership & Faculty Roles

  • Moderator – Shoulder Instability Session
    34th Indian Association of Sports Medicine Congress, Coimbatore – 15–17 March 2013
  • Faculty – Ganga Operative Arthroplasty Course
    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 9–12 July 2015
  • Session Chair
    OASISCON 2015, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu – 21–23 August 2015