About Dr. Ketan Naik

Overview

Dr. Naik believes that effective orthopaedic care begins with understanding each patient’s unique needs. Combining specialised surgical expertise with a compassionate, personalised approach, he offers advanced treatment options that prioritise comfort, recovery, and lasting results. His practice is defined by precision, innovation, and a strong commitment to patient wellbeing.

Educational Background

Dr. Naik completed his MBBS at Goa Medical College, Goa, and went on to earn his MS in Orthopaedics from T.N. Medical College and B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai.

Advanced Training & Fellowships

He pursued advanced fellowships in Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy at the Knee, Shoulder, Elbow Specialty Centre, Sangli, and in Joint Replacement at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre, Pune. He also completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Arthroplasty under Dr. Alessandro Lelli in Bologna, Italy.

Clinical Focus & Approach

Dr. Naik specialises in the comprehensive management of musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, faster recovery, and long-term functional outcomes.

Field of Expertise

He has extensive expertise in arthroscopic procedures for joint conditions and is highly experienced in treating sports injuries, including ACL tears, meniscal injuries, cartilage damage, ankle sprains, and tendinitis.

Joint Replacement Surgery

Advanced joint replacement procedures aimed at relieving pain and restoring mobility in degenerative joint conditions. Each treatment is carefully planned to ensure long-term function and improved quality of life.

Trauma Care

Comprehensive management of orthopaedic trauma, including fractures and complex injuries, through both surgical and non-surgical approaches. Timely intervention and precise care are prioritised to achieve optimal recovery.

Sports Injuries Management

Specialised treatment for sports-related injuries using minimally invasive techniques to promote faster healing and safe return to activity. Expertise includes ligament injuries, meniscal tears, and cartilage damage.

Spine Care and Patient Management

Conservative and patient-centred management of spine conditions focused on pain relief, stability, and functional improvement. Care is supported by thorough evaluation, treatment planning, and continuous follow-up.

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Credentials

Fellowship & Membership

  • Membership of the royal college of surgeons(Glasgow) Fellow in Joint Replacement
  • Fellowship in Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • INDO-EUROPEAN Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty.
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support Course from the American College of Surgeons
  • Reconstruction Basic Principles Course from Bombay Orthopaedic Society.
  • Basic Knee Arthroplasty Course from Royal College of Surgeons
  • Smith and Nephew Intermediate Course on Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy.
  • Athrex Advanced Course on Knee Arthroscopy.

Research

Talks and Publications

  1. Loss of Trial Femoral Head, A Rare Intraoperative Complication During Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Literature Review. Acta Scientific Orthopaedics (2022):
  2. Is antegrade K-wire pinning better than retrograde pinning for distal radius fracture? A comparative study. Int J Res Orthop 2022
  3. Non-traumatic Bilateral Lower Limb Fractures in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Individuals on Long-Term Antiretroviral Therapy: Two Case Reports and Literature Review. J Orthop Case Rep. (2023)
  4. Comparison of clinical and functional outcomes in patients operated with standard offset stem versus high offset stem in total hip replacement: a retrospective study. Int J Res Orthop (2024)
  5. Functional assessment of bipolar hemiarthroplasty versus total hip replacement in trans cervical neck fracture of femur in elderly patients: a prospective observational study. International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics (2023)
  6. A Study of Different Bone Bruising Patterns on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. International Journal of Scientific Research (2022)
  7. Presented paper on “Evaluation of elderly patients with distal end radius fracture managed conservatively in terms of functional outcomes and its relationship with radiological parameters” at WIROC 2022
  8. Presented poster on “Neurological deficit due to a combination of thoracolumbar kyphosis and lumbar canal stenosis in a 15 year old male with achondroplasia” at IOACON 2021.
  9. Presented poster on “Management of Charcot joint arthropathy using ilizarov ring fixator” at IOACON 2021.
  10. Presented poster on “Conservative management of thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis in a tertiary care hospital in India” at IOACON 2021
  11. Presented poster on “Surgical Management of traumatic tibia fracture in second trimester pregnancy” at SICOT MALAYASIA 2022
  12. Presented poster on “Dislocation of trial femoral head-duting total hip replacement” at SICOT MALAYASIA 2022.
  13. Presented paper on “Evaluation of elderly patients with distal end radius fracture managed conservatively in terms of functional outcomes and its relationship with radiological parameters” at EFORT LISBON 2022.