Dr. R. A. Purnachandra Tejaswi
MBBS, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), FAAC
Department : Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics
Exp: 19 yrs
Designation: Director and Head. Department of Sports Orthopedics, Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service.
Sr. Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon & Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon
About the Doctor
Dr. R. A. Purnachandra Tejaswi is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, specializing in Sports Medicine, Reconstructive Arthroscopy, and Joint Preservation Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee. He is dedicated to providing advanced, patient-focused care by constantly innovating surgical techniques to make procedures less invasive, with smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery.
Dr. Tejaswi is committed to advancing his specialty through research, innovation, and education. His surgical innovations include minimally invasive arthroscopic solutions for complex shoulder, hip, and knee conditions, treatment for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears, recurrent shoulder dislocations with bone loss, and the use of modern bioscaffold technology to enhance cartilage regeneration and prevent early arthritis.
Education & International Training
Dr. Tejaswi completed his medical education and advanced fellowship training at leading institutions across India, Germany, Italy, and Canada.
- MBBS: Government Medical College, Mysore
- MS (Orthopaedics)
- DNB (Orthopaedics)
- FAAC: Fellow of Arthroscopic Association of Canada (2019)
- Fellowship in Hip Surgery: Dresden, Germany
- Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery: Concordia Hospital, Rome, Italy
- Fellowship in Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery: ATOS Clinic, Heidelberg, Germany (2017–2018)
- Diploma in Sports Medicine: International Olympic Committee
- Designation: Department of Sports Orthopedics, Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service.
Special Interests & Areas of Expertise
- Arthroscopic reconstruction of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee
- Treatment of complex revision cases in shoulder, hip, and knee disorders
- Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Joint preservation strategies to prolong the longevity of native joints
- Targeted ultrasound-guided injections for deep joints
- Use of 3D printing technologies for surgical planning and patient education
Services Offered
Shoulder
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair (including complex revisions)
- Arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability and labral pathologies
- Arthroscopic Latarjet and glenoid bone grafting for bony instability
- Capsular augmentation with allograft for multidirectional instability
- Non-operative and operative treatment for Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Arthroplasty (Hemi, Total, and Reverse)
- Upper Extremity Trauma
Hip
- Hip Arthroscopy and Labral Repairs with Allograft Reconstruction
- Joint Preservation for Cartilage and Osteochondral Lesions
- Arthroscopic Treatment of Cam and Pincer Impingement
- Tendon Repair Around the Hip
- Minimally Invasive Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty
Knee
- Treatment of Complex Knee Multi-Ligament Injuries and Dislocations
- Arthroscopic ACL, PCL, and MPFL Reconstructions
- Meniscal Repairs, Root Repairs, and Meniscal Transplantation
- Cartilage Restoration: Microfracture, OATS, ACI
- High Tibial Osteotomy
- Multi-Ligament Reconstructions (MCL, LCL, PLC, ALL) using advanced techniques
Dr. Tejaswi is among the first few North American fellowship-trained surgeons in Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Preservation in India. He is also trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound for guided injections and therapeutic procedures, and in 3D printing technologies for personalized surgical planning.
Research, Innovation & Publications
Dr. Tejaswi is actively involved in research focused on improving surgical outcomes, refining existing techniques, and developing innovative approaches to joint preservation. He regularly publishes and presents his work at international forums and continues to contribute to the advancement of orthopaedic and sports medicine globally.
Read MoreAwards & Achievements
"Best Fellow Research Paper"
Arthroscopic Association of Canada, June 2019
Professional Memberships
- Indian Arthroscopic Society
- Arthroscopic Association of Canada
- Canadian Orthopaedic Society
- Indian Orthopaedic Association
- International Society for Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
- European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
- Doctors Nova Scotia