Dr Manish Samson

Dr. Manish Samson is a senior orthopaedic surgeon works at Bangalore at Apollo hospitals at Bannerghatta and Jayanagar. He has also worked at HOSMAT Super specialty hospital, which is also in Bangalore. Dr. Samson specializes in Joint replacement surgery and has done extensive studies on this operative procedure. He graduated from medical college in 1991 and has since done his Masters in Orthopaedics (MS Ortho) in 1998. He also has an additional Masters degree in Orthopaedics from University of Dundee, Scotland, UK. Following this, he has done extensive studies in international institutions in Singapore (Singapore General Hospital) and Australia (St Vincent’s Medical Centre). Dr. Manish Samson stands out as among the orthopaedic surgeons in Bangalore with his extensive focus on upgrading himself on procedures and operations, in particular, the Joint replacement surgery. His research projects include topics like Deep Vein Thrombosis following Joint replacement surgery. He has also had specialized training in Australia (St Vincent’s Medical Centre) in computer navigated knee and hip surgeries along with surface replacement surgeries. He advocates the use of the technology in ortho surgeries to provide better outcomes. He was also featured in an article in the DNA newspaper where he talks about the impact of preventive care on arthritis and how even the young can be affected by rheumatoid arthritis – he urges the government to bring down the cost of drugs to control rheumatoid arthritis. He also speaks about the need for awareness programs as many people do not detect or take treatment for arthritis which can aggravate into bigger problems. He has given a lecture at the Indian Institute of Science on prevention of Joint pain. Even with decades of experience in being an Ortho doctor and bone specialist, Dr. Manish Samson keeps himself updated on the latest trends including the use of computers and robotics in surgery. He also has deep expertise on the Russian ortho procedure of Ring fixaters called Illizarov Ring fixaters, which are used limb lengthening and deformity correction. Dr. Samson is also very keen on patient education in preventive care and post operative care.