Pediatric orthopedic surgeons are vital members of the healthcare community since they are experts in identifying, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in children from birth through puberty. They ensure the correct development of bones and joints by treating a wide range of disorders, such as infections, fractures, congenital deformities, and growth related difficulties. The treatment needs of children differ from those of adults since their bones and tissues are in a phase of development. These surgeons prepare their young patients for better futures by offering specialized care that not only relieves pain and discomfort but also improves their general physical and mental health.

With more than 15 years of experience, Dr Vidyasagar Chandankere is a renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeon. He attended Sri Siddhartha Medical College in Tumkur for his post-graduate studies after completing his MBBS at KMC,Hubli. He gained a thorough understanding of pediatric orthopedics under the guidance of the renowned Dr Jai Krishna Reddy, becoming an expert in the diagnosis and management of challenging situations such as pediatric elbow injuries and hip dysplasia.

During his postgraduate years, he regularly treated children with clubfoot and frequently held impromptu clinics to offer the necessary care. Dr Chandankere developed a passion for pediatric orthopedics. He decided to further specialize after seeing that rural communities needed specialist pediatric orthopedic care while he was an assistant professor at Navodaya Medical College in Raichur.

In pursuit of further education, he joined CMC Vellore, where he worked with Dr Vrisha Madhuri, acquiring priceless knowledge and ultimately landing a job as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics. He moved to Khalid Hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and oversaw pediatric orthopedic services and acquired extensive knowledge of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). He also did a clinical fellowship at Duchess of Kent children’s hospital, Hongkong with Dr Wong Chow. Returning to India, Dr Chandankere established his practice in Hyderabad, where he serves as a freelancer at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals, Rainbow Children's Hospital, Apollo Hospital and Udai Omni Hospital.

Dedicated Clinics for Club Foot & Deformity Correction

“I conduct exclusive clinics for club foot and deformity correction. Our club foot clinic operates on Mondays, welcoming children of all ages, from newborns to older follow-up patients. During these sessions, parents can meet, receive counseling, and have their children's treatments, plasters, and follow-ups managed. We offer this service at a very reasonable price, charging about a thousand rupees per leg for young children, significantly lower than the typical rates in Hyderabad, which range from four to ten

thousand rupees per plaster. I handle all the plasters, ensuring high-quality, one-on-one care. We also run a deformity correction and limb length difference clinic on Thursdays to address conditions such as knock knees and bow legs", informs Dr Chandankere.

Achieving Professional Breakthroughs

Pediatric orthopedic situations are among the most difficult and satisfying cases that Dr Chandankere has addressed. Dr Chandankere has treated 35-40 cases of pediatric femur neck fractures, despite research stating they are uncommon. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Another notable aspect of his career was his work with Blount's disease, where he published his research and improved the lives of patients by performing a successful double-level osteotomy of the tibia. A particularly satisfying instance featured a small child with Down's Syndrome who had been misdiagnosed following a minor fall that left her limping. Under Dr Chandankere's care, she underwent a major procedure to correct a slipped capital femoral epiphysis. This enabled to her walk again normally.

Dr Chandankere's efforts are 200 percent & the rest is taken care by Mother Nature; he always aims to deliver precise treatments & innovative therapies to ensure better outcomes for his young patients

Innovative Surgical Techniques in Pediatric Orthopedics

Using state-of-the-art tools and techniques, Dr Chandankere performs sophisticated surgery to treat bone disorders in youngsters. He employs non-invasive growth modulation techniques, such as screw hemiepiphysiodesis and 8 plates, to influence growth direction in place of standard osteotomy, which entails cutting the bone. Children can recuperate swiftly, frequently needing only a brief hospital stay. Dr Chandankere also uses Taylor spatial frame and hexapod rings for limb lengthening to allow children to continue their regular activities while receiving therapy.

He uses telescopic rods, which grows with the child, to treat problems such as osteogenesis imperfecta, hence minimizing the need for frequent replacements. The safe surgical dislocation of the hip, popularized by Professor Ganz, is another noteworthy procedure. This method allows for precise hip adjustments and is useful for several diseases, such as intra articular fractures and slipped capital femoral epiphysis. These cutting-edge techniques have been expertly applied by Dr Chandankere, greatly improving patient outcomes and raising many children's quality of life.


Envisioning a Future with Advanced Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Future developments in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treatment, according to Dr Vidya Sagar Chandankere, could change the prognosis for affected youngsters. A noteworthy advancement is the novel medication Zolgensma, which has demonstrated exceptional efficacy in enhancing motor abilities in kids with SMA. Numerous kids have had access to this pricey treatment through crowdfunding and charitable donations, which has resulted in notable gains in motor abilities and muscle strength.

Motivated by these developments, Dr Chandankere is employing preventative measures, such as growth modulation operations, to deal with typical issues such as hip dislocations in SMA patients. His goal is to improve these kids' mobility and quality of life by stabilizing their hip joints at an early age and by combining medication therapy and surgical procedures. "My method combines minimally invasive surgeries, rehabilitation, and preventative measures to guarantee better long-term results. Through this innovative approach, I strive to provide SMA youngsters a hope and better lives", concludes Dr Chandankere.