MBBS: He completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, in 1994.
MS in Orthopedics: He obtained his Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopedics from the University of Mumbai in 1998.
Dr. Rajagopalan has pursued specialized training in trauma and joint replacement surgery across various countries, including Germany,
(Senior Resident in Orthopedic Surgery) Institution: V. N. Desai Municipal General Hospital, Santa Cruz, Mumbai August 1998 - January 1999
(Senior Residency in Orthopedic Surgery) Institution: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai at February 1998 - July 1998
(Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon & Director, Pelvic & Acetabular Reconstructive Surgery) MIOT Hospitals, Chennai 2005 - June 2007 (2 years)
(Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon & Director, Trauma) Institution: MIOT Hospitals, Chennai at 2003 - 2005 (2 years)
(Junior Consultant, Orthopedic Surgeon) Institution: MIOT Hospitals, Chennai at 1999 - 2003 (4 years)
(Senior Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon) Global Hospitals & Health City, Chennai, Current position
Dr. Kesavan Rajagopalan is an orthopedic specialist focused on joint replacement surgeries and sports medicine.
He has significant expertise in complex hip replacements, minimally invasive techniques, and trauma management, with a special interest in pelvic and acetabular surgeries
Osteoarthritis
Hip fractures
Pelvic fractures
Complex fractures
Pediatric hip disorders
Tendon injuries
Meniscal tears
Chronic knee pain
Joint dislocations
Instability of the shoulder
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Sciatica
Trigger finger
Bone infections (osteomyelitis)
Hip dysplasia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Knee osteoarthritis
Acetabular fractures
Sports-related injuries
Osteonecrosis of the hip
Ligament tears (ACL, PCL)
Chronic hip pain
Bone tumors
Limb length discrepancies
Rotator cuff injuries
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Tendinitis
Plantar fasciitis
Gouty arthritis
Revision joint surgeries (knee and hip)
Total Hip Replacement
Revision Hip Surgeries
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Pelvic Fracture Surgery
Sports Injury Management
Pediatric Hip Disorders Treatment
Osteotomy (bone realignment)
Ligament Reconstruction (ACL/PCL)
Tendon Repair Surgery
Rotator Cuff Repair
Hip Resurfacing
Bone Grafting
Osteoporosis Management
Fracture Nonunion Surgery
Soft Tissue Repair
Total Knee Replacement
Revision Knee Surgeries
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
Acetabular Fracture Surgery
Complex Fracture Fixation
Arthroscopic Surgery
Cartilage Repair Procedures
Joint Injection Therapy
Shoulder Stabilization Surgery
Pain Management Techniques
Knee Arthroscopy
Joint Fusion Surgery
Rehabilitation Programs
Dislocation Management
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Mohandas-Weller Gold Medal for Best Paper Presentation at the Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation meeting (October 2002).
A few of his published papers are:
Surgical Approaches to the Acetabulum - Published in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics.
Acetabular Reconstruction with a Combination of Support Rings, Autogenous Morselized Graft
Bone Cement - Published in the IGOF Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma.
nstable Trochanteric Fractures - Assessment of Stability in Comminuted Fractures - Also published in the IGOF Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma
