Dr Pankaj Vyas

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Dr Pankaj Vyas - Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist in Indor

Dr Pankaj Vyas is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Indore, with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He holds an MBBS and an MS in Orthopaedics and completed a fellowship in advanced joint reconstruction and arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder. His clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle; ligament reconstruction; rotator cuff repair; meniscus repair; and cartilage restoration.

Quick Facts

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS and MS in Orthopaedics, M.G.M. Medical College, Indore
• Fellowship in advanced joint reconstruction and arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, under Dr Sanjay Trivedi
• Specialised training at AIIMS New Delhi, Singapore General Hospital and Al Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Conditions Treated

Knee and sports injuries

ACL tear, PCL tear, MCL and LCL injuries, meniscus injuries, runner's knee, knee bursitis

Shoulder conditions

Rotator cuff injury, shoulder impingement syndrome, SLAP tear, frozen shoulder, shoulder instability

Elbow, ankle and foot injuries

Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, elbow injuries, ankle sprain, Achilles tendon tear, plantar fasciitis, stress fracture

Muscle and tendon injuries

Tendonitis, bursitis, muscle injuries, overuse injuries

When to Consult a Sports Medicine Specialist

Consider a consultation if you have any of the following.

• Knee or shoulder pain that does not settle
• A joint that gives way or feels unstable
• A sports injury or suspected ligament tear
• Trouble returning to sport after an injury
• Shoulder weakness or restricted movement
• Suspected meniscus or cartilage injury
• An injury that has not improved with initial treatment

Advanced Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Expertise

Arthroscopic surgery

Knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy

Sports injury management

Acute and overuse injuries, prevention and rehabilitation planning

Ligament and joint stabilisation

ACL, PCL and MCL reconstruction or repair, and shoulder stabilisation

Joint preservation

Meniscus repair, cartilage restoration and minimally invasive techniques

Athlete rehabilitation

Post-operative rehabilitation, return-to-sport assessment and conditioning

Procedures and When They May Be Considered

Knee Arthroscopy

Meniscus tears and cartilage damage in the knee are repaired through small incisions.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Performed for rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability.

Hip Arthroscopy for FAI

Reshapes the bone that causes impingement in the hip joint.

Ankle Arthroscopy

The surgeon views the ankle joint directly and treats damage found inside it.

ACL/PCL Reconstruction

Replaces a torn cruciate ligament with a graft when the knee remains unstable.

Meniscus Repair

Sutures a torn meniscus instead of removing it.

Cartilage Restoration / Microfracture

Perforations in the bone beneath a cartilage defect release marrow cells that form repair tissue.

Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)

Cartilage cells taken from the patient are grown in a laboratory and implanted into the defect.

Non-Surgical Care and Rehabilitation

Many sports injuries are managed with physiotherapy and do not need surgery. Dr Vyas has a special interest in PRP and stem cell therapies.

How Sports Injuries Are Evaluated

Dr Vyas takes an injury history and examines the joint. Imaging is requested when the examination findings call for it.

What to Expect at Your Consultation

Clinical Evaluation

Review of symptoms, previous injuries and activity level.

Physical Examination

Examination of the joint for swelling and testing its stability.

Diagnostic Assessment

Getting an X-ray or MRI when the examination calls for one.

Treatment Planning

Treatment is chosen based on the injury, severity, and activity needs.

Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy, strengthening and functional rehabilitation.

Return to Activity

Patients resume activity once Dr Vyas clears them.

Sports Injury Treatment and Return-to-Sport Care

• Dr Vyas takes an injury history and examines the joint.
• Imaging is ordered if the examination alone is not enough.
• He plans treatment around the injury and the patient's activity level.
• Physiotherapy starts with restoring movement and moves on to strength training.
• He tests joint strength before clearing the patient to play again.
• The patient then goes back to sport gradually.

Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Care at Apollo Hospitals, Indore

Apollo Hospitals, Indore offers consultation, diagnostics, surgery where required and rehabilitation in one integrated setting. Book a consultation today!