Shoulder Surgery

Dr. Govind Karunakaran

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Shoulder and Knee Specialist)

  • MBBS, MS Orthopaedics (JIPMER), DNB, MNAMS,
  • MRCS (UK), FASM (ISAKOS), FAOA (Australia), FSS (France)
  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement
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Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement

Advanced shoulder surgery with international fellowship expertise to restore mobility and relieve pain.

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About Dr. Govind Karunakaran

Specialist in Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement

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Dr. Govind Karunakaran is a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in advanced shoulder and knee interventions, including Arthroscopy (Keyhole surgery), Sports medicine, Joint replacement and Trauma surgeries. His career is marked by a distinguished academic record and extensive international training, positioning him as a specialist in restorative and reconstructive orthopaedics.

Dr. Karunakaran earned his MBBS from the prestigious Government Medical College, Trivandrum, before pursuing postgraduate specialization at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry- an Institute of National Importance. His academic excellence was notably recognized at JIPMER, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for his postgraduate examinations. Furthering his professional credentials, he completed the MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.

To refine his surgical expertise, Dr. Govind Karunakaran completed a series of elite fellowships across the globe. This includes specialized training under the renowned Dr. David Rajan at Ortho One, Coimbatore, as well as advanced international fellowships in Shoulder and Knee Surgeries (Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Replacement) at Sydney, Australia under the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and in France with world renowned surgeons.

Currently, Dr. Govind Karunakaran provides expert surgical care at Azeezia Medical College Hospital as an Asst Professor in Orthopaedics and as a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at NS Hospital Kollam. His practice integrates global surgical standards with a patient-centered approach, focusing on helping individuals regain mobility and return to peak physical performance.

What I Offer

Advanced Shoulder & Knee Care with Sports Medicine Expertise

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Keyhole surgery for rotator cuff tears, instability, and shoulder injuries.

Knee Arthroscopy

Treatment for ACL tears, meniscus injuries, and sports-related knee problems.

Joint Replacement

Shoulder and knee replacement surgeries for arthritis and mobility restoration.

Sports & Trauma Surgery

Advanced care for ligament injuries, fractures, and complex trauma cases.

Treatments Offered

Shoulder & Knee Specialties

Shoulder Treatments

  • Shoulder keyhole surgeries and Shoulder Replacement surgeries
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff repair
  • Shoulder dislocation / instability surgery
  • Shoulder arthritis treatment (Reverse & anatomic total shoulder replacement surgeries)
  • Labral repair / SLAP tear surgeries
  • Frozen shoulder treatment
  • Biceps tendon tear
  • Acromioclavicular Joint arthritis and dislocation treatment
  • Calcific tendinitis
  • Shoulder fractures

Knee Treatments

  • Knee keyhole surgeries and Replacement surgeries
  • Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic PCL reconstruction
  • Multi Ligament Injuries Management
  • Meniscus repair surgeries
  • Recurrent patella dislocation surgery
  • Cartilage preservation surgeries
  • Total knee replacement
  • Knee fractures