INCEPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT:
- In 1962 Government Medical College, Miraj had only three surgical units i.e. Surgery, Medicine and Obstetrics Gynecology & had two affiliated hospitals; Wanless hospital and Civil hospital, Sangli. All Orthopedic cases were handled by surgical unit uptill Jan 1975.
- In 1975 Dr. D.J. Arwade (M.S, FRCS) returned from U.K, joined as ‘POOL OFFICER’ in surgical unit till 1977. He was looking after orthopedic patients under surgical unit.
- In 1977 for M.C.I inspection six extra units were created by Dr. Shirodkar; Dean G.M.C Miraj. It was birth year of “Dept. of Orthopedics”.
-Part time Reader appointment was given to Dr. D.J. Arwade and also appointed as Unit Head in Department of Orthopedics.
INITIATION OF PG:
- In 1986 – Dr. Arwade sir became recognized post graduate teacher of Shivaji University. P.G. courses started (M.S and D.Ortho). The course continued till 1996 when Dr. D.J. Arwade retired.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT – (Last 50 years):
Milestones -
- During initial days all orthopedic trauma cases were operated under X ray control.
- A lot of work done by Dr. Arwade sir in the field of Pott’s spine and paraplegia, spinal tumors, spine fractures, difficult fracture fixations.
- In 2003- ‘C’ arm image intensifier installed in both operation theatre at Sangli and Miraj which has helped in close nailing in difficult fracture fixations, precision and reduced operating time considerably.
- Started DNB course in Department of Orthopedics which lasted for three years.
- In 2004- All the operation theatres were well equipped with HEFA filters, laminar air flow and reduced infection rate to negligible.
- In 2005- Newer Ilizarov fixators, interlocking nailing systems, electrical drilling system installed in operation theatres.
- In 2006- Newer version of fracture table, Spine instrumentation, Battery operated drilling system available at both operation theatres.
- In 2007 – ‘Arthroscopy Unit’ started at Government Medical College and Hospital, Miraj.
- In 2008- Pneumatic drilling system installed at Government Medical College and Hospital, Miraj.
- Electronically operated tourniquet made available in both the theatres.
- In 2009 Organized CME on ‘TRAUMA’ at GMC, Miraj.
- In 2010- New modular operation theatres constructed at GMC, Miraj with central A.C, central oxygen, laminar air flow, HEFA filters.
- In 2013 New C arms installed at both the hospitals.
- Organised various diagnostic camps in nearby villages and provided treatment at both hospitals.
- In 2016 MCI inspection for starting PG course.
- 2019 - first batch of M.S ORTHO students admitted through DMER
- 2020- installment of new KIRAN c arm in SANGLI civil
- 2021- First THR performed in GMC MIRAJ
- 2022- first batch of 3 students passing out
- 2023- First SPINE ENDOSCOPY AT sangli civil
- 2023- installment of flat panel ALLENGER C arm
- 2024- First TKR performed in SANGLI civil
- 2025-modular OT ( CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS)
PRESENT SCENARIO:
| PVPGH Sangli | GMC Miraj |
Total Beds 90 | 30 | 60 |
Programs | CTEV clinic Spine clinic (Backache)
| CTEV clinic Knee clinic Geriatric clinic
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FUTURE PLANS:
- Skills lab
- Robotic replacement surgery.
LIST OF HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Sr. No. | Name of HOD (Regular/Additional) | Duration (From---to---) |
01. | Dr. D. J. Arwade | 1977-1996 (1975 to 1977 as a Pool Officer under Surgical Unit) |
02. | Dr. A.A. Shinde | 1999-2001 |
03. | Dr. Nagesh Naik | 2001-2005 |
04. | Dr. A.A. Shinde | 2005-2009 |
05. | Dr. Nagesh Naik | 2009-2010 |
06. | Dr. A.A. Shinde | 2010- Feb 2012 |
07. | Dr.V.R.Rokade | Feb.2012 – June 2012 |
08. | Dr. S.S. Shintre | June 2012- july 2016 |
09 | Dr G D Bartakke | July 2016- Aug 2017 |
10 | Dr.V.R.Rokade | Sept.2017- till date |
DETAIL INFORMATION OF FACULTY OF DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDICS (As per NMC Norms) | ||||
Name of the faculty Qualifaction IMR Number |
Current Designation & Date of Promotion |
Nature of empolymentRegular/ Permanent or Contract /Outsourced |
Details of Service in the Last 5 years
|
Number of lectures taken / year, small teaching group with topics covered |
1) Dr. Vikas Rokade MS Orthopedics
848297/01/19 98
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Professor and Head
|
Regular & Permanent |
Professor and Head GMC Miraj |
40 |
2) Dr. Rahul Mulkod MS Orthopedics
2012/10/2989 |
AssistantProfessor
|
Regular & Permanent |
Assistant Professor GMC Miraj |
32 |
3) Dr. Rahul Nandrekar MS Orthopedics
2013/05/1418
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AssistantProfessor
|
Regular & Permanent |
Assistant Professor GMC Miraj |
30
|
4) Dr. Aditya Shinde MS Orthopedics
2013/05/1673 |
AssistantProfessor
|
Contract |
SR (14/02/2022 – 08/09/2022) GMC Miraj
Assistant Professor (09/09/2022 – Till date) GMC Miraj |
30 |
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
- All cases of fractures, polytrauma, dislocations are managed with C arm IITV.
- Facility available for spine surgery, arthroscopy,biological fracture fixations.
- Back school, physiotherapy.
- Deformity correction , limb lengthening with ilizarov technique, clubfoot clinic
- All cases of bone infections, infected nonunions are treated with ilizarov technique.
- Congenital disorders, bone tumors.
- Rheumatological and joint disorders due to aging.
- Osteoporosis counseling and treatment.
- Metabolic disorders.
- Plastic & reconstructive surgeries related to ortho.
- Disability certificates at PVPGH Sangli & GMCH Miraj
