Dr. Kosygan K P is a highly experienced Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery with over 20 years of expertise. He holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including FRCS(Orth), MCh Orth (Liverpool), and MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering & Sports Biomedicine. With a remarkable international teaching career spanning over 30 years, he has trained medical students and orthopaedic trainees in more than 15 countries. Dr. Kosygan is known for his specialized skills in joint replacements, revision surgeries, and complex musculoskeletal reconstructions, particularly in hip and knee procedures.
His research contributions are vast, with numerous peer-reviewed publications focusing on tendon injuries, hip fractures, and chronic low back pain. He has been recognized with awards such as the Gold Medal in Active Management of Labour and the Chikista Ratan Award. Dr. Kosygan is an active member of several leading professional associations, including the Indian Orthopaedic Association and the International Cartilage Research Society, and remains committed to advancing orthopaedic care through both clinical practice and global education.
Continuing Medical Education
As visiting faculty:
Lecturer, Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bangladesh
ATLS Instructor for India and UK, American College of Surgeons
Arthroplasty Instructor for South & Southeast Asia, Stryker Medical Devices & Equipment Manufacturing
Faculty, national and regional arthroplasty courses
Advisory Board Member, Nutraceuticals
Under the Aegis of Apollo Hospitals:
Damage control surgery in Orthopaedics, Chennai
Surgical approaches for Proximal Humerus fracture, Chennai
Image-guided spine intervention, Chennai
Elder care, Chennai.
Workshops
Sports associated injuries and management
Clinical experience with the human musculoskeletal system
Single radius total knee design: Biomechanics and functional outcome, Hip and Knee Replacement Symposium, Chennai
Daycare surgery Orthopaedics, ADS Symposium, Chennai
Common problems of the shoulder and knee, Community Health Symposium, Chennai
Cementing techniques in hip replacement, Hip Replacement Symposium, Chennai.
Lectures – International
Damage control surgery in orthopaedics & management of polytrauma and medical Association of Zanzibar, Tanzania, 2015
Adult knee and hip reconstruction, Dhaka Medical Association, Bangladesh, 2015
Adult knee and hip reconstruction – complex, primary and revision joint reconstruction, University College Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014
Management of osteoporosis, University College Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014
“Management of common conditions in foot and ankle surgery”, University College Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014
“Adult knee and hip reconstruction – complex, primary and revision joint reconstruction”, Medical and Orthopaedic Surgery Association, Mauritius, 2014
“Adult knee and hip reconstruction”, Khartoum, Sudan, 2013
“Damage control surgery in orthopaedics and Management of polytrauma”, Mwanza, Tanzania, 2013
“Adult knee and hip reconstruction”, Melaka, Malaysia, 2013
“Advances and current techniques in knee replacement surgery”, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2012.
“Rationale for cemented hip replacement”, Registrar regional, St George's University Hospital, London, 2008.
“Triangular fibro-cartilage complex pathology and management”, Registrar teaching, St James University Hospital, Leeds, 2005.
“Management of tibial fractures”, Senior House Officer teaching, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, 2003.
“Intradiscal electro-therapy for chronic discogenic back pain”, Airedale General Hospital, 2002.
“Principles of pelvic trauma management”, Airedale Hospital, 2002.
“High-pressure injection injuries”, Registrar teaching, St James University Hospital, Leeds, 2001.
“Necrotizing fasciitis of the upper limb”, Clinical meeting, Norfolk and Norwich, 1998.
Lectures – National
“Common problems in foot and ankle”, IMA Chennai
“Complex primary and revision joint replacement surgery”, Vizhupuram
“Osteoporosis – an update on management”, IMA Thanjavur
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
2011 till date
2008
Consultant - Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, UK 2008 – 2011
2007
Senior Clinical Fellow - Arthroplasty, Southwest London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, UK 2007 – 2008
2006
Lower Limb Surgery & Research Fellow, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, UK 2006 – 2007
2000
Specialist Registrar in Trauma & Orthopaedics, Yorkshire Training Programme, UK
2000 – 2006
1996
Senior House Officer, Various National Health Service Trust Hospitals, UK 1996 – 2000
Has been teaching and training medical students and orthopaedic trainees in more than 15 countries for more than 30 years
Supervises postgraduate students, provides Basic Specialist Training (BST) for undergraduates
Teaches Diplomate of National Board (DNB) trainees in India and supervises junior doctors for audit and research projects in India and the UK
Gives guest lectures on a regular basis at international universities and medical associations as well as the Indian Orthopaedics and Indian Medical Associations.
Special interest
Primary total knee replacements
Primary total hip replacements
Revision total hip replacements
Infected total hip and knee replacements
Revision total knee replacements
Periprosthetic fractures
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Complex tumor reconstruction of the hip and knee
Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacements
Direct anterior approach to total hip replacements
Robotic Hip and Knee Replacement surgery
Adult complex reconstruction - failed previous joint replacement and fracture surgery
Bone and soft tissue infection with bone loss
Regenerative techniques in young patients with cartilage loss
Sports surgery - ligament anr soft tissue reconstruction
Tumour reconstruction
Memberships
Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA)
Madras Orthopaedic Society (MOS)
International Cartilage Research Society (ICRS)
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
British Orthopaedic Association
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
British Orthopaedic Training Association
British Association of Computer and Surgery
Tamilnadu Medical Council
Awards & Achievements
2023 – Global Medical Excellence Award, House of Commons, London
2022 – Clinical Excellence in Orthopaedics Award, World Tamil Chamber of Commerce (August)
2019 – Inspiring Orthopaedic Surgeons of India Award, Economic Times
2018 – Clinical Excellence Award, Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Health Awareness Recognition (COVID-19 Pandemic) Award, YouTube
Research & Publications
01
O Uhiara, R Fawdington and K Kosygan, “Who says exercise good for you? Wii do!”, Orthopaedic News March 2013 – Case report
02
Kosygan K, Wilson D, Warnock D, “Prospective Randomized controlled trial to compare wear rates between X3 and standard polyethylene”, Research Seminar, London 2007
03
Naraen A, Kosygan K, Faraj AA, “Box fusion of first metatarso-phalangeal joint for hallux rigidus: a simple and effective technique”, John Fitton Lecture, Leeds 2005 – Co-author
04
Poster, Gholve PA, Kosygan KP, Sturdee SW, Faraj AA, “Multidisciplinary integrated care pathway for fractured neck of femur: a prospective trial with improved outcome”.
05
Kosygan KP, Gholve P, Ravindran S, “8 - 18 months outcome following IDET for chronic discogenic back pain”. Airedale General Hospital, SICOT: International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2003.
06
Kosygan K, Naraen A, Faraj AA, “Box fusion of first metatarso-phalangeal joint for hallux rigidus: a simple and effective technique”. SICOT: International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2003.
07
Gholve P, Kosygan KP, Faraj AA, Rajasekhar, “A subjective outcome analysis of tendo-achilles injury”, SICOT: International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2003.
08
Kosygan K, Naraen A, Faraj, “Box fusion of first metatarso-phalangeal joint for hallux rigidus: a simple and effective technique”, Annual Congress of Orthopaedic Foot Society, Chester, 2002.
09
Poster, Naraen A, Kosygan K, Faraj, “Box fusion of first metatarso-phalangeal joint for hallux rigidus: a simple and effective technique, Annual Congress of Orthopaedic Foot Society, Chester, 2002.
10
KP Kosygan, R Mohan, R J Newman, “Prospective randomised comparative trial of percutaneous compression plate and compression hip screw for treatment of trochanteric fractures of femur, John Fitton Lecture, Leeds 2000.
11
KP Kosygan, R Mohan, R J Newman, “Prospective randomised comparative trial of percutaneous compression plate and compression hip screw for treatment of trochanteric fractures of femur”, Combined Japanese and British Orthopaedic Association Conference, London 2000.
12
KP Kosygan, R J Newman, “A new fixation device for trochanteric fractures-the percutaneous compression plate, Presentation at the Ridings Club meeting, UK 1999.
13
Thesis for Mch. Orthopaedics, University of Liverpool, UK – “Infrapatellar tendinitis: Anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, management and outcome following arthroscopic infrapatellar release”.
14
Thesis for Mch. Orthopaedics, University of Liverpool, UK – “Infrapatellar tendinitis: Anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, management and outcome following arthroscopic infrapatellar release”.
15
Kumariah Rajasekhar, Puroshottam Gholve P, Adnan A Faraj, Kornad P Kosygan, “A subjective outcome analysis of tendo-achilles rupture”, J Foot Ankle Surg. 2005 Jan-Feb; 44(1):32-6.
16
PA Gholve, KP Kosygan, SW Sturdee SW, AA Faraj, “Multidisciplinary integrated care pathway for fractured neck of femur: a prospective trial with improved outcome”, Injury (International Journal of the Care of the Injured). 2005 Jan;36(1):93-8
17
Adnan A Faraj, Ponnuswamy Kumaraguru, Kornad Kosygan, “Intra-articular bupivacaine hip injection in differentiation of coxarthrosis from referred thigh pain: a 10-year study”, Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2003 Dec;69(6):518-21.
18
KP Kosygan, RJ Newman, “The Gotfried percutaneous compression plate compared with the conventional classic hip screw for the fixation of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip”, J Bone Joint Surg (Br), Jan 2003 – Authors' reply
19
K Kosygan, A Naraen and AA Faraj, “Box fusion of first metatarso-phalangeal joint for hallux rigidus: a simple and effective technique”, Abstract - SICOT/SIROT 2003
20
K Kosygan, P Gholve and S Ravindran, Intradiscal electrothermal therapy for chronic discogenic low back pain 6-24 months outcome. Abstract -SICOT/SIROT 2003
21
Rajasekhar A, Gholve P, Faraj AA, Kosygan KP, “A subjective outcome analysis of tendo-achilles injury”, Abstract - SICOT/SIROT 2003
22
Kosygan KP, R Mohan, RJ Newman, “The Gotfried percutaneous compression plate compared with conventional classic hip screw for fixation of intertrochanteric fractures of hip”, J Bone Joint Surg (Br) 2002, 84-B; 19-22.
23
J Morley, KP Kosygan, PV Giannoudis, “Damage control surgery: a new concept in the management of the multiply injured patients”, Current Orthopaedics 2002, 16; 362-367.
24
Smith AG, Kosygan KP, Williams H, Newman RJ, “Common extensor tendon rupture following corticosteroid injection for lateral tendinosis of the elbow”, Br J Sports Med. 1999, 33; 423-5.
Dr. Kosygan K P currently practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, located in Chennai.
Q: Who is Dr. Kosygan K P?
Dr. Kosygan K P is a highly experienced Orthopaedician with 16 years of expertise in the field. He is known for providing exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments. He areas of expertise include Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment, Pelvis Fracture Treatment Management. He also treats conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sports Injury.
Q: Why do patients choose Dr. Kosygan K P?
Patients trust Dr. Kosygan K P for he expertise, patient-centric approach, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care. He is well-versed in the latest medical advancements and ensures personalized treatment for every patient.
Q: What is Dr. Kosygan K P’s specialization?
Dr. Kosygan K P specializes in Orthopaedics, with expertise in treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment, Pelvis Fracture Treatment Management.
Q: What are Dr. Kosygan K P’s medical qualifications?
Dr. Kosygan K P holds prestigious qualifications, including MBBS FRCS(Orth) FRCS(Edin) FRCS(Glg) MCh Orth(Liv) CCT(UK) MSc Orthopaedic Engineering & Sports Biomedicine Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Head of Department, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Kosygan K P have?
Dr. Kosygan K P has 16 years of experience in the medical field, treating various conditions related to Orthopaedics.
Q: How can I book an appointment with Dr. Kosygan K P?
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