Hospital Consultants

Book written - Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery – A Practical Guide. Editors – Dr. Nishit J. Shah, Dr. C E Deopujari, Dr. Sai Spoorthy.

Recent articles

• Analysis of Various Factors and Techniques to Improve Outcome of Surgical Management of 243 Cases of CSF Rhinorrhea. (PMID:31275831). Shah N, Rao M ; Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : [08 Jan 2019, 71(2):201-205].
• The reconstruction of skull base defects in infants using pedicled nasoseptal flap-a review of four cases. Shah N1, Deopujari C2, Bommakanti V3. Childs Nerv Syst. 2019 Apr 9. doi: 10.1007/s00381-019-04132-0.
• Endonasal endoscopic skullbase surgery in children. Deopujari CE1, Shah NJ2, Shaikh ST3, KarmarkarVS3, Mohanty CB3. Childs Nerv Syst. 2019 May 12. doi: 10.1007/s00381-019-04167-3.
• Posterior nasoseptal flap in the reconstruction of skull base defects following endonasal surgery. C Singh, N Shah The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 133 , Issue 5 , May 2019 , pp. 380 - 385 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215119000926.
• Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery for Suprasellar Meningiomas. Prasheelkumar P Gupta, Salman T Shaikh, Chandrashekhar E Deopujari, Nishit J Shah. Neurol India 2021;69:630-5.
• Maxillary Sinus Vascular Malformation or Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: The Importance of Differential Diagnosis. Shah, H.R., Mokal, N.J., Shah, N.J. et al.. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02478-z.

• ASSI textbook of Spinal Infections and Trauma: 
  • Radiology in spinal trauma – A Sabnis, A Nene.
  • Bacteriology of Spinal Tuberculosis – P Nagad, A Nene.
  • Multi drug resistant Spinal TB- U Pawar, A Nene.
• Spinal loop rectangle and sub laminar wiring as a technique for scoliosis correction Shekhar Y Bhojraj, Raghuprasad G Varma, Abhay M Nene, Sheetal Mohite IJO - January - March 2010 / Volume 44 / Issue 1.
• GIANT CELL TUMOR: Giant cell tumor of the spine: A review of 9 surgical interventions in 6 cases Shekhar Y Bhojraj, Abhay Nene, Sheetal Mohite, Raghuprasad Varma Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Year 2007, Volume 41, Issue 2.
• Spinal tumors and spinal instability S Bhojraj, A Nene, S Mohite Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Year 2003, Volume 37, Issue 1.
• Spinal instability in ankylosing spondylitis Siddharth A Badve, Shekhar Y Bhojraj, Abhay M Nene, Raghuprasad Varma, Sheetal Mohite, Sameer Kalkotwar, Ankur Gupta Indian J Orthop. 2010 Jul-Sep; 44(3): 270–276. doi: 10.4103/0019-5413.65151.
• Textbook of Orthopedics and Traumatology. 2008, Jaypee 142:
  • 1. Metastatic Disease of the Spine 142.
  • 2. Primary Tumors of the Spine S Bhojraj, A Nene.

• Chapter on unusual causes of stroke in a textbook.
• Neurological manifestations of downs syndrome.
• Epilepsy in pregnancy.
• Stroke in women.
• Early mri changes in hypertensive encephalopathy.
• Paraplegia due to hypertrophy of bone in thallasemia intermedius.
• Utility of f waves in early diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Changes of evoked potentials in hypoxic encephalopathy utiliy of late spinal responses in hansens neuropathy.
• Immunology of intracraniaclasshs.

Upper body contouring in massive weight-loss patients.

• Introduction
• Indications
• Patient Selection
• Contraindications
  • Medical Comorbidities
  • Severe Psychological Disorders
• General Counselling Tips
• Preparation of the Patient
  • Preoperative
  • Intraoperative
    • Positioning of the Patient
    • Tailor Tracking
    • Infiltration
  • Postoperative
• Procedures
  • Brachioplasty
    • Procedures Available
    • Brachioplasty: Author’s Preferred Technique
  • Breast Surgeries in Males
    • Procedures
    • Specific Complications
  • Breast Surgery in Females
    • Procedures
    • Surgical Technique
  • Bra-Line Back Lift
    • Procedures Available
    • Bra-Line Back Lift: Author’s Preferred Technique
• Complications
  • Early Complications
  • Late Complications

Book chapters

• Basade MM, Advani SH. Epidemiology and etiology in cancer. In, Textbook of API Medicine, Sainani GS ( Ed) 6th edition, 1998.
• Basade MM, Advani SH. Paraneoplastic syndromes. In, Textbook of API Medicine, Sainani GS ( Ed) 6th edition, 1998.

Pulications of Dr. Sanjay Agarwala

• “Functional Outcome following a large head total hip arthroplasty”
  • a)Indian Journal of Orthopedics , (2015)Vol 48, Issue 4,pgs 410-414
  • b)ISSN: 0019-5413 (Print) 1998-3727 (Electronic) Indexed-PubMed and PMC.
• “A rare case of giant cell tumour arising from anterior cruciate ligament: Its diagnosis and management “
  • a.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma 6(2015) pgs 140-143 ISSN:2213-3445(Electronic) 0976-5662(Print) 0976-5662 (Linking) Indexed-MEDLINE, PubMed, Index medicus.
• “A novel technique of patella fracture fixation facilitating early mobilization and reducing re-operation rates” Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma 6 (2015) pgs 207-211 ISSN:2213-3445(Electronic) 0976-5662(Print) 0976-5662 (Linking) Indexed-MEDLINE, PubMed, Index medicus.
• “A novel semi Open technique for Repair of Acute Rupture of Achilles Tendon.”
  • a. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific) Jan-June 15 2(1) 22-26 ISSN 2348-280X Indexed-PubMed.
• “Prevalence of MRSA colonization in an adult urban Indian population undergoing orthopedic surgery” Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma 2016 Jan-Mar; 7(1): 12–16. PMCID: PMC4735570 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2015.08.004 Index- Pubmed.
• “A report of nonunion at medial wedge high tibial osteotomy site and its management” Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine August 2015, Vol 6, Supp 1 DOI: 10.4103/0976-9668.166128 ISSN: 0976-9668 Index- Pubmed.
• “Patellaplasty, as an alternative to Replacing Patella in Total Knee Arthroplasty” Open Journal of Orthopedics 2015, 5, 277-282. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojo.2015.59037 Index- PubmeD.
• “Lateral Wall Decompression for Malunited Calcaneal fractures” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific),July- Dec 2015 Indexed EBSCO.
• “Giant cell tumor of Bone- an overview”,
  • i. Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery 2016;4(1):2-9.
  • ii.PMCID: PMC4733230
  • iii.Index- Pubmed.
• “A lobulated pseudoaneurysm during acetabulum preparation in primary total hip arthoplasty” Indian Journal of Orthopedics March 2016, Vol 50, Isuue 2 PMCID: PMC4800967 https://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.177586 Index- Pubmed.
• “Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath presenting as ulnar tunnel syndrome: A nmovel technique of tumor dissection with bipolar cautery” Journal of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery 2016;11(1):2-5.ISSN : 2278-6651 Index- Index copernicus.
• “Caveats of Bisphosphonate abuse” Indian Journal of Orthopedics 2016;50:434-9. PMID:27512227 PMCID:PMC4964778 https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.185612 Index- Pubmed.
• “Comparison of closing wedge and opening wedge high tibial osteotomy for medial compartment osteoarthritis of knee in Asian population”
  • a. Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma 7 (2016) 272-275.
  • b. PMCID: PMC5106481.
  • c. ISSN- 0976-5662 Index- Pubmed.
• “Post-patellectomy primary total knee arthroplasty” International journal of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Surgical Sciences, Vol 2, Special issue 1, July 2016, 255-258.Index- Index Copernicus.
• “Osteotendinous suturing for anchorage of medial arthrotomy in total knee arthroplasty” Open Journal of Orthopedics 2016, 6, 357-362. ISSN Print: 2164-3008 ISSN Online: 2164-3016 Index- Pubmed.
• “Surgical Management of Haglund’s syndrome in Nonathletes: A Retrospective Review” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia-Pacific) Jan-June 2017;4(1):1-4. Index- Pubmed.
• “Cerclage wiring as an adjunct for the treatment of Femur fractures: Series of 11 cases.” Journal of Orthopedic Case Reports 2017, Jul-Aug:7(4): 39-43 PISSN- 2250-0685 EISSN 2321-3817 Index- Pubmed.
• “Restoring Natural Hip Movements with Large Head (Ceramic on Ceramic) Total Hip Replacement : Experience of our 150 patients over 6 years” Open Journal of Orthopedics 2017, 7, 414-427. PISSSN-2164-3008 Index- Pubmed.
• Concealed cosmetic closure in total knee replacement surgery: A prospective audit assessing appearance and patient satisfaction J Clin Orthop Trauma (2017) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2017.11.002 Pubmed Index.
• Intraoperative fractures in primary Total Knee Arthroplasty J Clin Orthop Trauma (2017) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2018.10.009Pubmed Index.
• Incorporation of screwless pressfit acetabular cups and disappearance of polar gaps. J Clin Orthop Trauma (2017) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2018.11.012Pubmed Index.
• Is Obesity a contra-indication for a successful Total Knee Arthroplasty? J Clin Orthop Trauma (2017).https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2018.11.016 Pubmed Index.>
• “Bisphosphonate Combination Therapy in the Management of Postchemotherapy Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Retrospective Study from India” Journal of Global Oncology 2018 :4, 1-11. DOI: 10.1200/JGO.17.00083 Index- Pubmed.
• Traumatic dissociation of the tibial insert with patellar tendon rupture after high-flex posterior-stabilized Genesis II total knee arthroplasty. Rev Bras Ortop. 2017 May 10;53(5):632-635. doi: 10.1016/j.rboe.2017.05.001. Pubmed Indexed.
• Osteotendinous suturing for anchorage of Hip abductor mechanism in Total hip Arthroplasty through a Lateral Approach: A technical note. Journal of Orthopedic Case Reports 2018 Mar-April; 8(2): 26-29 PISSN 2250-0685, EISSN 2321-3817 Pubmed Indexed.
• Patellar resurfacing versus Nonresurfacing with Patellaplasty in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 2018;52:393-8. ISSN: 0019-5413 (Print) Pubmed Indexed.
• Lateral Condyle Fracture Dislocation of the Elbow Joint in an Adult: A Rare Case Report J Orthop Bone Disord 2018, 2(1): 000158.ISSN: 2577-297X Index Copernicus.
• Effect of zoledronic-acid and alendronate on bone oedema and pain in spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee: a new paradigm in medical management Revista Brasilia de Ortopedia 2018 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rboe.2017.12.008 Pubmed index.
• Protection of trunnion during revision total hip arthroplasty. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2019 Sep;101(7):532-533. Pubmed Indexed.
• Bisphosphonate combination therapy for non-femoral avascular necrosis. J Orthop Surg Res. 2019; 14: 112. doi: 10.1186/s13018-019-1152-7 Pubmed Index.
• Single Dose Therapy of Zolendronic Acid for the Treatment of Transient Osteoporosis of Hip Ann Rehabil Med. 2019 Jun; 43(3): 314–320. doi: 10.5535/arm.2019.43.3.314 Pubmed Index.
• Multidimensional management of a vascular injury following total knee arthroplasty: A rare case report Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma 10 (2019); 991- 994 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2018.04.005 Pubmed Index.
• Advantages of clamping and drainage over continuous drainage in total knee arthroplasty Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2019.03.013 Pubmed Index.
• Restoring stability in a Neglected Acetabular Fracture with Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics 2019 Sep; 5(5):965-968.
• Decreased Hospital Length of Stay and Enhancing Recovery in Total Knee Arthroplasty Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2019.03.013 Pubmed index.
• Repurposing Denosumab to stabilize Acetabular protrusion: Obviating Surgery. Open Journal of Orthopedics, 2020, 10, 110-115.Index Copernicus.
• Twisted plating- A Method of distal fibula fixation Revista Brasilia de Ortopedia 2020; 55(1): 33- 39 Pubmed index.
• Safety and efficacy of sequential simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty: A single centre retrospective cohort study Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma 2020 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2020.05.015 Pubmed index.
• Analgesic effectiveness of Local Infiltrative Analgesia alone versus combined single dose adductor canal block with Local Infiltrative Analgesia: A single centre case control study Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma 2020 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2020.05.044 Pubmed index.
• Dual Mobility THR: Resolving Instability and Providing Near Normal Range of Movement. Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma Sept 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2020.08.023 Pubmed index.
• Is Obesity a contraindication for simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty : A prospective case control study. SICOT J. 2020; 6: 42. Published online 2020 Oct 30. doi: 10.1051/sicotj/2020040 Pubmed index.
• Vigorous Endosteal reaming across fracture site to aid union in Atypical Femur fractures Open journal of orthopedics Doi: 10.4236/ojo.2020.1012039 Index Copernicus.
• TFNA Implant Failure with Helical blade cut-out- a case study Journal of orthopaedic case reports Doi:10.13107/jocr.2020.v0.i09 Pubmed index.
• Repurposing Denosumab for recalcitrant bone healing BMJ case reports 2021; 14:238460 Doi; 10.1136/bcv02020-238460 Pubmed index.
• Avascular necrosis as a part of ‘long COVID-19’ Agarwala SR, et al. BMJ Case Rep 2021;14e242101. doi:10.1136/bcr-2021-242101 Pubmed Index.
• Superior functional outcome with dual mobility THR as compared to conventional THR in fracture neck femur : a prospective cohort study Sicot – J 2021, 7, 42 Doi.org/10/1051/sicotj/2021041 Pubmed Index.
• Co-relation of Preoperative D-Dimer Levels and Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty and Total Knee Arthroplasty Open Journal of Orthopedics,2021,11,269-277 doi:10:4236/ojo.2021.119025 Index Copernicus.
• Predictive factors affecting long-term survivorship of ASR metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty, SICOT-J 2021, 7, 51 doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2021040 Pubmed Index.
• A Paradigm Shift in Osteonecrosis Treatment with Bisphosphonates A 20-Year Study JB JS Open Access. 2021 Dec 17;6(4):e21.00042. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.21.00042. PMID: 34934885; PMCID: PMC8683207. Pubmed Index.