Dr. Syed Muinuddin Azam graduated from Karnatak Medical College in 1998 and continued with his basic Orthopaedic Surgical training at the same college, gaining a postgraduate diploma in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery in 2000. He received the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association Fellowship at Kasturba Medical College during this time. Manipal. Dr. Syed M Azam moved to Pune to undertake higher training in Orthopaedics and trauma surgery and successfully achieved the Diplomate from the National board in 2005. Continuing with his academic pursuits, he gained the MCh Masters in Orthopaedic surgery from the University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom in 2008. He is well-versed in the management of musculoskeletal trauma and performs various orthopedic surgical procedures with outstanding results.

Professional Biography

MBBS-Karnataka Medical College, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India

Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery-Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India

Diplomate from the National Board in Orthopaedic Surgery-National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India

M.Ch Orth masters in orthopedic and Trauma Surgery (UK)-Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, United Kingdom

Specialty

• Non-operative treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Open reduction / closed reduction and internal fixation of fractures including the use of AO and MIPPO techniques
• Fracture fixations with intramedullary locking nails, reconstruction nails, titanium elastic nails, locked compression plates, and other special implants
• Operative treatment of complex intra-articular fractures
• Adult joint reconstructions including hip and knee joint replacements
• Arthroscopic surgeries of the knee including repair of meniscal tears, ligament reconstructions, and surgery of the cartilage
• Pediatric fractures and physical injuries
• Surgery for bone and joint infections
• Tendon transfers and repairs, nerve repairs, and other soft tissue orthopedic surgeries

He is involved in infection control programs, clinical audits, and medical quality assurance programs which help him in improving clinical outcomes for his patients.

Memberships

• Member of AO Trauma (Asia Pacific)
• Life member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Life member of the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
• Member of Mysore Orthopaedic Surgeons Trust
• Member of the Abu Dhabi Orthopaedic Club