Dr Samir Pilankar
Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Surgeon
Samir Pilankar is specialized in arthroscopy & joint replacement surgeries. He is one of the few surgeons in India performing revision arthroscopy and arthroplasty surgeries with excellent results. He is truly a master of the art of minimally invasive technique in arthroscopy and joint replacement surgery, resulting in less blood loss and faster recovery. After receiving his fellowship in Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement Surgery from the renowned centers in Europe – Switzerland, Germany and France, he has successfully performed over 2000 arthroscopic surgeries including Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstructions, Menisectomies, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Acromioplasty, etc. In addition to his dedication to this specialization, he is also Honorary surgeon at Cooper hospital, Mumbai and is whole-heartedly involved in teaching students and residents the art of Arthroscopy and Joint replacement surgery.
Dr. Pilankar's Profile
- MBBS from KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
- MS orth from LTMMC Sion Hospital, Mumbai
- Dorth – topper in 1997
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy – Germany
- Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Spine surgery - France.
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery and Arthroscopy - Switzerland.
- Performed over 2000 Surgeries – Arthroscopies, Joint Replacements and Endoscopic spine surgeries
- Holds many publications and presentations in India and abroad.
- Taken numerous lectures on Arthroscopy, joint replacement and Endoscopic spine surgery.
- Awarded with “Maharashtra Arogya Ratna Award” by Marathi Sahitya Sammelan.
- One of the pioneers in Endoscopic spine surgery in Mumbai.
- Introduced Radio-Frequency Surgeries.
- Fellowship in advanced shoulder arthroscopy Spain, 2019
Publications
A novel technique of pin passage and construct in the treatment of type 3 supracondylar fracture humerus in children.
- Bombay Hosp journal, 2006
- WIROC, 2004
- IOACON, 2005 (Best Paper Award)
Minimally invasive percutaneous plate Osteosynthesis for tibial condyle fractures.
- WIROC, Mumbai, 2003
- BOS, June 2003
Pre-operative measurements of pedicle screw directions dimensions with the help of MRI.
- BOS, August 2003
Failed spinal fusion for L5-S1 Spondylolysthesis.
- BOS, June 2003
Proximal migration of fibula in ring fixator
- BOS, Clinical meet June 2003
A study of surgeons’ perception vis-à-vis correct entry point for antegrade femoral nailing.
- INJURY, 2006 (International Trauma Journal)
- IOACON, 2005 (Best Paper Award)
Three lateral pin technique for treatment of type 3 supracondylar humerus fracture in children.
- Conference on Update on Paediatric Fractures, 2005
Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis for distal tibia and pilon fractures.
- BOS Fracture Course, 2005
- WIROC, 2006
An interesting case of scapholunate dislocation : case report.
- BOS clinical meet, April 2006
Case series : A study of MIPPO for pilon fractures.
- AO LCP Update, Mumbai.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery.
- Spinal Surgery News, Media Pack, 2007
Biofilms in orthopaedics.
- National Seminar – Biofilms : Challenges and Applications, 2007
Distal tibia fractures treated with mippo – case series
- SICOT 2014
Outcome of hand manipulation under general anaesthesia for post operative hand stiffness
- SICOT 2014
- SICOT 2014
Evaluating the role of vertebroplasty for traumatic spinal fractures
- SICOT 2014
Outome study between anterior vs medial percutaneous graft harvesting technique for semitendinosus and gracilis tendon
- SICOT 2014
Comparitive study of straight vs oblique incision in acl reconstruction hamstring tendon harvesting
- SICOT 2014
Results of arthroscopic adhesiolysis vs manipulation intreatment of resistant adhesion capsulitis
- SICOT 2014
Outcome assessment of transtibial vs anatomic tunneling techniques for ACL reconstruction
- SICOT 2014
‘Neglected Anterior Dislocation of Shoulder: is surgery necessary? A Rare Case with review of literature.’
- journal of orthopaedic case reports 2015 vol5 issue 4
Proximal humerus nailing : pearls and pitfalls
- Operative Nailing Course 2016 – Cooper hospital.
- BOS Shoulder Course 2016
Tennis Elbow Operative management
- BOS Elbow update 2017 Jan
Comparison between fixation modalities for ACL graft
- Cooper ACL course 2018
Rehabilitation post ACL Reconstruction
- cooper ACL course 2018
Multidirectional instability in shoulder
- BOS shoulder course 2018
Services
Mumbai Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement Clinic is a centre dedicated to specialized treatment for patients suffering from Knee, Shoulder and Joint injuries. The problems with Knee, Shoulder and Joints are unique, in the sense that their diagnosis and treatment requires specialized training. Hence the need for such a centre dealing exclusively to these conditions.
It is a pleasure to announce that Dr. Samir Pilankar has completed 2000 independent Arthroscopy procedures involving Key hole surgeries of shoulder, knee, elbow & ankles. You can avail his services in the following centres.
With the increasing demand for his services and popularity, he has extended Consultation at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital,. Dr Samir Pilankar is available for consultation on Monday and Friday from 6.00PM to 8.00PM AM at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital is situated at S.V. Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056.
Sujay Hospital
25, Gulmohar Park, JVPD Scheme
Vile Parle (west), Mumbai - 400049
Tel: 022 2621-2233 / 44
(Mon to Sat between 01:00 PM to 2:00 PM)
BSES Hospital
Opp. Andheri Station
(By Appointment)
Seven Hills
Marol-Maroshi Road, Andheri (E.), Mumbai 400059, Tel: 022-67676767
Siddhi Nursing Home
Ajit Nagar society, JB Nagar, Andheri East. Mon to Sat 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Wockhardt
Mumbai Central, Mumbai,
(By Appointment)
Global Hospitals
Parel, Mumbai,
(By Appointment)
Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital
S.V. Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056.
Dr. R N Cooper Municipal General Hospital and HBT Medical College
JVPD Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai,
Honorary Professor
Surgical Procedures
Following surgeries are routinely performed by Dr. Pilankar
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