Dr. Prof. A. Shanmuga Sundaram
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Dr. A. Shanmuga Sundaram, with 15+ years of unmatched expertise, transforms lives through complex surgeries and advanced joint replacements.
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About Dr. A. Shanmuga Sundaram
M.S Ortho (JIPMER), Fellow in Spine Surgery (Hallym University, Seoul)
Endoscopic Spine Surgeon; Consultant Spine & Ortho Surgeon
Dr. Prof. A. Shanmuga Sundaram is a leading spine surgeon and a Professor of Orthopaedics. With a Masters in Orthopaedics from JIPMER, Pondicherry, and a fellowship from Hallym University, Seoul, South Korea, his expertise lies in orthopaedic and spinal surgeries. He has also published numerous publications related to Spine & Orthopaedics and is a regular speaker at multiple national and international forums. He is also part of the Indian Association of Orthopaedics and the Indian Medical Association.
PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Prof. A. Shanmuga Sundaram's Contributions to Spine Research
- Correlation of magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging and clinical findings of cervical myelopathyWK Yoo, TH Kim, DM Hai, S Sundaram, YM Yang, MS Park, YC Kim, The Spine Journal 13 (8), 867-876
- Is cervical lordosis relevant in laminoplasty?SW Kim, DM Hai, S Sundaram, YC Kim, MS Park, SH Paik, YH Kwak, ... The Spine Journal 13 (8), 914-921
- Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus instrumented posterolateral fusion in Grade I/II spondylolisthesisS Pooswamy, NR Muralidharagopalan, S Subbaiah Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 51, 131-138
- A study on crippling in skeletal fluorosisG Ramkumar, Dr. Prof. A. Shanmuga Sundaram International Journal of Current Research and Review 6 (23), 26
- Quantitative analyzing myelopathological changes myelopathological changes of anterior, lateral and posterior cord fibers integrity in compressive lesions of human spinal cord ...SW Kim, SH Paik, DM Hai, SS Pooswamy, YC Kim, MS Park, JK Oh, ... The Spine Journal 12 (9), S72-S73
- Comprehensive study on effectiveness and advantages of dexmedetomidine and esmolol in controlled hypotension for functional endoscopic sinus surgeryM Ravikumar, Dr. Prof. A. Shanmuga Sundaram Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 6 (34), 2789-2794
- A Case Report on Extruded Disc Acting as Buttonhole reventing Reduction in Traumatic Fracture and Lateral Dislocation of L1-12 VertebraePS Sundaram, K Kanniyan, I Bijarnia Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 4 (3), 49
- Achondroplasia and Ellis Van Creveld syndromeG Ramkumar, Dr. Prof. A. Shanmuga Sundaram, VL Narayanan Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 3 (12), 3076-3081
- SPONTANEOUS SPINAL EPIDURAL ABSCESS FOLLOWING TRAUMA TO BACK IN A HEALTHY ADULT WITHOUT PREDISPOSING FACTORS-A RAREPS Sundaram, G Ramkumar, K Kanniyan, BS Gandhi
- TRAUMATIC SCAPHO LUNATE DISSOCIATION-A CASE REPORTBS Gandhi, G Ramkumar, K Kalaivanan, VK Sundar Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 3 (7), 1769-1774
- Effect of Coronal Balance of Clinical Outcome and Radiographic Sagittal Kinematics in Cervical Disc ArthroplastySW Kim, SH Paik, DM Hai, SS Pooswamy, YC Kim, MS Park, JK Oh, ... The Spine Journal 12 (9), S118-S119
- Intra sheath corticosteroid injection for De Quervain's tenosynovitis
- Unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty for symptomatic osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures -evaluation of radiological and clinical outcomesinternational journal of research in orthopeadics
- Thoraco lumbar spinal tuberculosis-assessment of functional outcome following posterior decompression and posterior instrumentationshanmuga sundaram pooswamy international journal of research in orthopaedics
Mission
To empower patients with musculoskeletal conditions to achieve optimal mobility and pain-free living through compassionate care, innovative treatment, and collaborative rehabilitation.
Vision
To be the leading spine and orthopaedic clinic in Chennai, recognized for exceptional patient outcomes, advanced technology, and a commitment to continuous improvement in musculoskeletal healthcare.
Values
At SS Spine & Ortho Clinic, we are committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation in every aspect of our care, fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and well-being.
PRESENTATIONS
Our medical team is comprised of some of the finest doctors in the region, renowned for their clinical expertise and innovative approaches to medicine.
- Sept 2020 “Spinal Tumors in Elderly”, Aging Spine-Webinar Series, Online
- August 2020 “Inevitable Degeneration and management challenges”, Aging Spine-Webinar Series, Online
- July 2020 “Challenges of different management scenarios in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures”, Aging Spine-Webinar Series, Online
- Feb 2020 “Early Results of Non-fusion scoliosis correction –Single Asian Center Study”, Podium presentation, Asia Pacific Spine Surgeons Annual Conference (APSS), Bombay
- Jan 2019“Practice Pattern Variation in Scoliosis Surgery; A Survey of Association of Spine Surgeons of India”, Podium presentation, Association of Spine Surgeons of India Annual Conference (ASSICON), Ahmedabad
- Jan 2019 “Intra-operative Neuromonitoring- A Safety Guide to Scoliosis Surgery or Just a Medico Legal Necessity?”, Podium presentation, Association of Spine Surgeons of India Annual Conference (ASSICON), Ahmedabad
- Jan 2019 “Correlation of Scoliotic Parametric Indices with Post-op Gain in Height in Scoliosis Patients-A Prospective Study”Podium presentation, Association of Spine Surgeons of India Annual Conference (ASSICON), Ahmedabad
- July 2018 ‘‘Is intraoperative traction with posterior only approach an alternative to anterior-posterior strategy in correction of severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?A comparative study’, Podium presentation, International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technologies (IMAST), Los Angels
- May 2018 ‘‘Impact of three column osteotomy (PSO/VCR) on health-related quality of measures in adult spinal deformity’’, Podium presentation, Global Spine Congress, Singapore
- May 2018 “Return To Sport After Surgical Procedure Versus Conservative Treatment For Cervical Disc Herniation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis, Podium presentation, Global Spine Congress, Singapore
- Jan 2018 ‘Long-term results of self-growing rod construct for early onset scoliosis (EOS)’, Podium presentation, Association of Spine Surgeons of India Annual Conference (ASSICON), Chennai
- Oct 2017 ‘Safety and Efficacy of Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)’, Podium presentation, Minimally Invasive Spine Society of India Conference (MISSICON), Chennai
- Oct 2017 ‘Safety and Efficacy of Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) as first stage corrective procedure for adult spinal deformity’, Podium presentation, Minimally Invasive Spine Society of India Conference (MISSICON), Chennai
- Oct 2017 ‘Impact of three column osteotomy (PSO/VCR) on health-related quality of measures in adult spinal deformity’, Podium presentation, Euro spine, Dublin
- Mar 2017 ‘Cauda equina syndrome: A single centre review of 147 operated cases’, Podium presentation, British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) Annual Conference, Manchester
- Mar 2017 ‘Does grade of the operating surgeon affect the surgical outcome of emergent discectomy for cauda equina syndrome?’ Podium presentation, British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) Annual Conference, Manchester
- Mar 2017 ‘Effect of timing of surgery on outcome in cauda equina syndrome: A large single centre cohort’ Podium presentation, British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) Annual Conference, Manchester
- Mar 2017 ‘Is post-void bladder scan a useful adjunct to the clinical examination for prediction of cauda equine syndrome?’, Podium presentation, British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) Annual Conference, Manchester
- May 2016 ‘Cauda equine syndrome and sexual health’, Podium presentation, NSPINE, Spine Week, Singapore
- Oct 2013 ‘Serum lactate is a prognostic indicator in patients with hip fracture: Prospective series’, Podiu
