Mr Arun Ranganathan

Mr Arun Ranganathan
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Central London


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Mr Arun Ranganathan

Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in
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Buckhurst Hill

MBBS MRCS PGDip(Orth Engin) DM FRCS(Tr & Orth)

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Mr Arun Ranganathan is an esteemed trauma and orthopaedic spinal surgeon based in London. Specialising in all forms of spinal surgery including minimally invasive surgery, he has won multiple prizes and awards for his work, particularly in spinal research, and holds the rare distinction of being the youngest recipient of awards for his research on intervertebral disc physiology. Mr Ranganathan forms an integral part of The Spine Surgery London, and holds clinics across London including at St Bartholomew's Hospital and the Royal London Hospital. Alongside his clinical work, he is also an invited speaker at numerous international meetings, and an expert reviewer for several international medical journals, including Spine. He has published many peer-reviewed articles in medical journals. 

 Credentials

GMC: ‍6045760

 Professional experience

• More than 15 years of experience
• Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Spine Surgery London (present)
• Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Holly House Private Hospital (present)
• Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, The London Clinic (present)
• Consultant Spine and Orthopaedic Surgeon, St Bartholomew's Hospital London (present)
• Consultant Spine and Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Royal London Hospital (present)

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 Sub-specialties

• Scoliosis
• All forms of spinal sugery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Degenerative surgery
• Deformity
• Injections

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 Positions in public associations

• Invited guest speaker at several international meetings
• Expert reviewer several international journals including Spine

 Education

• FRCS (Tr&Orth), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2011)
• DM (Orthopaedics), University of Nottingham (2008)
• PGDip (Orth Engin), Cardiff UNiversity (2008)
• MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2004)

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 Prizes and awards

• Awarded doctorate degree for research in the field of spinal surgery conducted in Sir Peter Mansfield (Nobel Prize winner) MR centre, University of Nottingham
• Received ISSLS (formerly Volvo) award for best spinal research work in the intervertebral disc physiology (2004, 2009)
• Received Britspine International Award for best international spinal research work (2004)
• Received Spine Society of Australia Award for best iternational spinal research work (2009)

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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Degenerative disc disease

Degenerative disc disease can cause different pain as a result of the aging process of our discs, which lose their flexibility and elasticity. Differe ...

Minimally invasive spinal surgery

One of the major problems with spine surgery is the multiple incisions that must be made to reach this part of the body and, therefore, the subsequen ...

Scoliosis

What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine that usually occurs in children aged 10 to 15 before puberty, however, sometimes ...

Spinal column

What is the spine? Newborns’ spines have 33 bones, adults, due to the sacral and coccygeal vertebrae fusion during development, have 26. The ve ...

Spinal fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure carried out to treat degenerative diseases of the spine. Using bone from the pelvic bone or a bone bank, a link is made between two vertebrae in order to fuse them together. The procedure aims to stabilise the spine in order to relieve local pain. Spinal fusion is divided into anterior cervical fusion, posterior cervical arthrodesis and posterior lumbar spine fusion. It is performed in the operating room under general anaesthesia.     ...

Congenital malformations

What are congenital malformations? Congenital malformations are defects or abnormalities in the baby's body that develop during pregnancy. There are more than 4000 types of congenital malformations, and they are categorised into two main groups: Structural congenital malformations: Those in which the baby is born without a part of the body or they have a malformation in that part. Within this group, the most frequent are cardiac congenital anomalies, as well as cleft palate, congenital hip dysplasia, spina bifida or clubfoot. Functional congenital malformations: Refers to when there is a problem in the chemical composition of the body, as happens with those that affect the nervous, metabolic or immune system. The most well-known are Down’s syndrome, deafness, blindness, congenital hypothyroidism or Tay-Sachs disease. Prognosis: According to figures from the World Health Organization, every year 303,000 new-borns die during the first 4 weeks of life, due to congenital malformations. However, many of these diseases can be avoided if they are detected early during pregnancy. There are many degrees of severity in congenital malformations, with some not requiring treatment, whereas others may need treatment and monitoring for a few years or for life, or even require emergency surgery. The reality is that congenital malformations represent an important cause of infant mortality, disabilities and chronic diseases. Due to advances in medicine, congenital malformations occur in very few cases. On the other hand, since many of them are rare or uncommon diseases, they represent a major challenge for thousands of families, who are far more helpless when facing an unknown disease. Symptoms of congenital malformations: When a baby is in the womb and presents anomalies it does not cause symptoms in the mother, so the only way to detect them is to carry out a correct pregnancy follow-up and genetic and prenatal studies. On the other hand, the symptoms that cause congenital anomalies in the new-born are very diverse depending on the malformation and the degree that it presents. Some malformations are unnoticeable or allow a totally independent life, whilst others are disabled or require lifelong treatment. Medical tests for congenital malformations: The majority of diagnostic tests for congenital malformations are usually performed during pregnancy in the check-ups that the expectant mother must perform with the specialist. An ultrasound allows the gynaecologist to check the development of the foetus, which can detect a large number of congenital malformations: for example, it can detect Down’s syndrome during the first trimester of pregnancy or serious foetal anomalies up until the second trimester. Amniocentesis is another of the key tests that allows the detection of congenital malformations, such as neural tube defects or chromosomal abnormalities during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. On the other hand, before a pregnancy it is also recommended that the couple should perform genetic testing to know the risk they have of having a baby with congenital anomalies, as some are hereditary. What are the causes of congenital malformations? Most of these malformations are of unknown origin, but several factors have been detected that may be related to the development of several of them: Genetics of the parents Abuse of certain types of drugs The age of the mother Illnesses that the mother suffers during pregnancy Diet and health care done during pregnancy Can congenital malformations be prevented? Specialists in gynaecology, obstetrics and healthcare organisations such as the World Health Organization recommend a series of primary prevention measures for congenital malformations: Take care of the woman's diet during pregnancy, with the necessary contribution of vitamins and minerals such as folic acid. Avoid the consumption of toxic or harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol and recreational drugs. Control diabetes. Avoid exposing yourself to toxic or dangerous substances, such as pesticides. Avoid exposure to radiation and medication intake as much as possible. Improve vaccination, especially against the rubella virus. Treatments for congenital malformations: Many congenital malformations can be corrected or improved with paediatric surgery, even during pregnancy. In other cases, new-borns may need pharmacological treatment from birth or even undergo emergency operations to save their lives. The treatment that each patient will need will vary depending on their malformation or congenital pathology, as well as their development. What specialist treats congenital malformations? Gynaecologists and obstetricians who carries out pregnancy check-ups are usually the first to detect any congenital malformations. A paediatric surgeon can intervene in the treatment of some malformations, just as the paediatrician will be the specialist in charge of monitoring and assessing the baby after birth. Other specialists, such as speech therapists or psychologists may also be involved in the treatment of congenital malformations. ...

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