Dr. Praveen Kumar KS, a highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement at Kinder Hospitals in Cochin and Cherthala. With extensive experience in Orthopaedics and Trauma Care gained at renowned hospitals in Ernakulam, he is sought after for his expertise in knee and shoulder surgeries, as well as joint replacement surgeries and complex fracture treatments. Dr. Praveen, a graduate of Thrissur Medical College, completed his MS in Orthopaedics from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Medical College, Indore, in 2003. He holds fellowships in Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement, with specialized training at The Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Praveen received the prestigious S.G. Krishnan Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from the Indian Arthroscopy Society in 2012. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Praveen has contributed to the field with publications in national and international journals, focusing on arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. His primary areas of interest include Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Sports Medicine, showcasing his commitment to advancing orthopaedic care for the well-being of his patients.
Serving as the Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Kerala Blasters Football Club during the 2019-2020 season, Dr. Praveen Kumar KS brings his expertise to the forefront of sports medicine. Additionally, he holds the role of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist for both the FIFA Football Academy in Cochin and the RS Sports Academy in Cochin. Dr. Praveen's involvement in these prestigious sports organizations underscores his commitment to providing specialized orthopaedic care to athletes. His dual roles as a clinician and sports medicine specialist highlight his comprehensive approach to addressing orthopaedic issues within the dynamic field of sports, showcasing his dedication to promoting musculoskeletal health and optimal athletic performance.
1.Comparison of Single and Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Quadriceps. Tendon–Bone Auto grafts – Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 2009; 25(1): 70-77.
2. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Autogenous Quadriceps Tendon–Bone Compared With Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Grafts at 2-Year Follow-up Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 2009; 25(2): 137-144.
3. Suture Bridge Subscapularis tendon repair technique with use of low anterior portals – Journal of knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy., October – 2010
4.ACL Reconstruction in individuals with generalized ligamentous laxity -“Review article” – Clinics in Orthopaedic Surgery- Vol 2, No.3 – Sep 2010
5. Arthroscopic removal of subchondral and intra articular broken sewing needle from the knee of a 3-year-old girl – Asian Journal of Arthroscopy – Volume 3 – Issue 1- Jan – Apr-2008- page 52-53
1. “Incidence of shoulder and elbow injuries in baseball players”- Poster presentation in 1st Asian Arthroscopy Congress (AAC -2008) Sept-2008– Severance Hospital, Yonsei University- Seoul, S.Korea.
2. “Failure after arthroscopic capsular placation for multidirectional instability of shoulder” – Podium presentation in Annual Meeting of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound and musculoskeletal radiology Society meeting, Nov-2008- Konkuk university Hospital, Seoul, S. korea.
3. Efficacy of steroid injections in painful stiff shoulder- Poster presentation in Annual congress of Korean shoulder and elbow society,2009 – Konkuk university Hospital, Seoul, S.Korea.
4. Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy – Portals and technique – Congress Of Arthroscopy And Sports Medicine CASM 2012 – Jaipur
5.Meniscal Injuries – Recent Developments – 13th Annual conference of Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States – Palakkad- 2014
6.Stiff Shoulder – Role of Arthroscopy – 13th Annual conference of Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States – Palakkad- 2014
7. Knee Arthroscopy Instruments – Set up for the Beginner – 13th Indian Arthroscopy Society Congress – Hyderabad – 2014
8. Slap Lesions – Sunrise Shoulder Conference – Cochin- 2014
9. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Pathologies – Shoulder CME, Lourdes Hospital, Cochin-2014.
10. Sub coracoid Impingement and Subscapularis Tendon – Amrita Shoulder Course -2014
TRAVANCORE-COCHIN MEDICAL COUNCIL REG.NO-26178
Indian Orthopaedic Association(LM- 7471)
Indian Arthroscopy Society(LM-1097)
Shoulder & Elbow Society of India
Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States
Kerala Orthopaedic Association, Cochin Orthopaedic Society
Associate member, AO Spine Association
Offical Surgeon for Kerala Blasters FC