Dr. Prince Shanavas Khan is a Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics at Apollo Adlux Hospital, specialising in joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injury management. He completed his MBBS in 2001 and holds D’Ortho and MS (Ortho) degrees, along with international fellowships from the USA, Korea, and ISAKOS-accredited centres. With over 19 years of experience, he has performed numerous successful knee, hip, and shoulder procedures. Dr. Khan is known for his expertise in minimally invasive techniques and advanced orthopaedic care.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – Government T D Medical College, Alappuzha (2001)
- D’Ortho – Diploma in Orthopaedics
- MS (Orthopaedics) – Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
- Fellowships:
- Adult Joint Reconstruction – Hospital for Special Surgery, New York (Ranawat Fellowship)
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery – Hallym University Medical Center, Seoul
- Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine – AIMS, Kochi (ISAKOS-accredited)
Professional Experience:
- Over 19 years of experience in orthopaedics, with a focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
- Currently serves as Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Cochin.
- Has performed a high volume of total knee and hip replacements, as well as shoulder and ligament reconstructions using minimally invasive techniques.
- Trained and worked at international centres including the Hospital for Special Surgery (New York) and Hallym University Medical Center (Seoul).
- Known for managing complex trauma cases and pioneering arthroscopic procedures in the region.
Notable Achievements:
- Awarded the prestigious Ranawat Fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- Completed international fellowships in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (Korea) and Sports Medicine (ISAKOS-accredited, India).
- Recognised for performing high volumes of successful knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries with excellent outcomes.
- Among the few orthopaedic surgeons in India with formal training across all three domains – arthroplasty, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
- Actively involved in teaching, clinical training, and orthopaedic research, contributing to advancements in minimally invasive orthopaedic techniques.
Professional Memberships:
- ISAKOS – International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- Kerala Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
- Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS)
- Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
Certifications & Fellowships:
- Ranawat Fellowship – Adult Joint Reconstruction, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
- Fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery – Hallym University Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
- ISAKOS-accredited Fellowship – Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, AIMS, Kochi
- Certified Specialist in Arthroscopic Knee & Shoulder Surgery
- Advanced Training in Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Techniques.