Dr. Vishal Nikam

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Introduction

Dr. Vishal Nikam is a highly trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with a background in Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement. He earned his MBBS from ACPM Medical College, Dhule, followed by a DNB in Orthopaedics from Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. He has also completed a Fellowship in Shoulder Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement from Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland.

With 12 years of professional experience, Dr. Nikam has held the position of Senior Consultant in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at Apollo Hospital, Nashik.  He practices as an Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Orthoplus Clinic, in Nashik. Now available in KIMS Manavata Hospital, Nashik.  

Dr. Nikam’s expertise lies in performing Arthroscopic procedures for various joints, including the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip. He is also skilled in sports medicine, addressing injuries commonly associated with athletes and active individuals. Additionally, he specializes in joint replacement surgeries, particularly of the knee, shoulder, and hip, and has significant experience in managing complex trauma cases.

Expertise

• Arthroscopy (knee, Shoulder, Ankle, Hip)
• Sports Medicine
• Joint Replacement (Knee, Shoulder, Hip)
• Complex Trauma

Training and Certifications

• MBBS – ACPM Medical College, Dhule
• DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Delhi -Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
• Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports – Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
• Fellowship in Shoulder Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement – Dr. Markus Scheibel Schulthess klinik, Zurich (Switzerland)

Procedures Performed: 

• Joint Replacement Surgeries (Conventional / Robotic)
• Knee – TKR/ UKR
• Hip – Total Hip Replacement
• Shoulder – Total Shoulder/ Hemi/ Reverse shoulder replacements
• Arthroscopic Management of Shoulder/ Knee Injuries
• Complex Trauma and Fracture Treatment
• Robotic and Conventional joint replacement surgeries
• Knee Resurfacing (UKR) /Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
• Revision Knee Replacement Surgeries.
• Minimal Invasive Muscle Sparing Technique (MIS) Knee replacement surgery.

Presentations: 

• ‘ARTHROSCOPIC SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE DECOMPRESSION’  presented at ‘INDIAN ARTHROSCOPY SOCIETY 2010’ CHENNAI.
• ‘REVERSE SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY’ presented at ‘INDIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 2010’ JAIPUR.
• ‘Comparative study between anatomical and transtibial arthroscopic ACL reconstruction’ presented at ‘INDIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 2010’ JAIPUR.
• A CASE REPORT on ‘Andersson Lesion in Ankylosing Spondylitis’ published at ‘MAHARASHTRA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION ONLINE JOURNALS’
• ‘All Inside PCL Reconstruction, a Newer Technique – a demonstration on cadaver’ at ‘Regional Arthroscopy Meet’ March 2015, Nasik.