Department of Orthopaedics

Faculty Awards

2024-2025

1. Ashwinkumar Khandge (Asso. Prof.) has invited as a speaker at the 9^th World Congress on Spine and Spinal Disorders Theme: Harmony in Motion: Integrating Technology and Care for Spinal Wellness held at Paris, France from 11^th to 12^th December 2024.
2. Ashwinkumar Khandge (Asso. Prof.) has invited as a Faculty at the AO Spine Principles Webinar – Surgical Principles of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) held on 14^th September 2024.
3. Rahul Salunkhe(Prof.) has attended & Participated Organizer to Moderator as a Faculty during in “OUT REACH CME “held at Hotel Nilayam, Narayangaon on 24^th August 2024.
4. Anteshwar Birajdar (Asso.Prof.) has attended & Participated as a Faculty during in “OUT REACH CME “held at Hotel Nilayam, Narayangaon on 24^th August 2024.
5. Swaroop Solunke (Asso.Prof.) has attended & Participated as a Faculty during in “Basic Arthroplasty Course “held at Apollo hospital , Navi Mumbai Nerul on 18^th to 21^st August 2024.
6. Ashwinkumar Khandge – (Asso. Prof) has invited as a Faculty & UBE case Talk WNS (World Neuroscience Summit - IV), held in Delhi on 23rd to 25th August 2024.
7. Ashwinkumar Khandge – (Asso. Prof) has invited as a Faculty - ICS (Instructional course in spine held in Chennai, on 22nd to 24th August 2024.
8. Rahul Salunkhe (Prof. & HOD) has attended as Convener during NMOACON 2024 – 3rd Annual Conference of Navi Mumbai Orthopaedic Association held on 21st to 22nd Sept. 2024

Session

1. Fracture Fixation in lower limb – Case based discussion
2. Free Posium Presentation

9. Glad to inform that Ashwinkumar KhandgePodium and Poster Presentation Abstracts from Department of Orthopedics, DPU Presented at the Prestigious Global Spine Congress-2024 in Thailand were recently published in Q1 Global Spine Journal (GSJ) Also, includes an International Collaboration with Seoul St.Marys Hospital and Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea

1. A de facto proctorship description for ideal placement of two cages using navigation-guided biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.
2. Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) In Patients With Lumbar Canal Stenosis: Early Results Of A Prospective Study Of 31 Patients
3. Technical Report – Far Out Syndrome Managed Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE)
4. Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (Ube) In Patients With Lumbar Lumbar Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc : Early Results Of A Prospective Study of 29 Patients.

10. Amit Kale (Prof.) has Chairperson & co conveyer for 2 sessions during POOC 2024 (Pune Office Orthopaedics Course) – Recent Advances in Non-Surgical Treatments at Hotel Ramee Grand, Pune on 24th Nov. 2024

11. Ishan Shevate (Asso. Prof.) – was course FacultyPune Trauma Course 2025 held on 21st to 23rd March 2025, JW Marriott Pune.

1. Moderator for Live surgery for Humerus fracture.
2. Workshop on Proximal Humerus plating.
3. Re Live Surgery Lecture on AC Joint Reconstruction.

12. Rahul Salunkhe (Prof & HOD) – Awarded to in Recognition of their contribution to 1 manuscript in 2025 for BMC Neurology.

13. Rahul Salunkhe (Prof & HOD) – Awarded to in Recognition of their contribution to 1 manuscript in 2025 for BMC Musculoskeletal disorders.

2023-2024

1. Dr. Rahul Salunkhe and Dr. Ishan Shevate from the department of Orthopaedics have obtained a new patent for - The implementation of advanced nanoscale drug delivery systems for bone cancer therapy. The invention aims at analyzing the effectiveness of drugs that are delivered using nanoscale delivery technique at curing bone cancer. This invention implements bone cancer therapies that include nanoparticles for treating bone cancer.
2. Dr. Rahul Salunkhe - This is to inform that our LOL has been shortlisted for further consideration in biomedical engineering calls under the phase I category.
3. Dr. Rahul Salunkhe (Prof.& HOD) was aired live on Radio Mirchi 94.1 Total Dhamaal Health Bites - Robotic Joint where he explained the benefits of Robotic Joint replacement.
4. Dr. Rahul Salunkhe (Prof. & HOD) was appointed as a Faculty during 3rd State Level Ortho PG Quiz and CME at MIMER Medical College, Talegaon on 16th September 2023.
5. Rahul Salunkhe (Prof & HOD): - Expert talk on TV9 Marathi Present an exclusive talk on with Robotic Joint Replacement technology is Hip & Knee Surgery was aired on 2nd October 2023 at 1.15pm. Link Address: - https://youtu.be/1DEYoCoq5xY?si=z9KbBb_U72qJcd9n
6. Dr. Rahul Salunkhe (HOD ORTHO) & Dr Mayor Ingale (HOD ENT):- were honoured to launch their 1st Medical book on recent advances on Medical Education as Chief Editors at the hands of Hon. Chancellor Dr P.D. Patil Sir.
7. Dr. Ashwinkumar Khandge (Asso. Prof):- National faculty for the mentorship course on Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy of Spine UBE of Mumbai for “ENDOSCOPIC SPINE FOUNDATION OF INDIA “on 14th – 17^th September 2023.
8. Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association organized MOACON 2023 from 27-29th October. Dr. Rahul Salunkhe (Professor and HOD) Department of Orthopaedics was invited to the conference as a Faculty and also Chaired the Paper presentation and Quiz session. Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune was honored with MOA Recognition for actively conducting workshops and Conferences in the field of Orthopaedics.
9. Dr. Ashwin Deshmukh (Professor & HOU): - invited in IMC-Indian Master Class, Maharashtra -Tamil Nadu chapter on 08/10/2023 in Pune Sheraton Hotel Pune 1) Faculty speaker for video demonstration of surgical technique of Peroneus Longus Graft harves & its review of literature. 2) Chairperson for a session in Meniscus repair and techniques. 3) Faculty for hands-on workshop on ACL reconstruction using T - Button.
10. Dr. Ishan Shevate (Asso. Prof) :- Invited in IMC-Indian Master Class, Maharashtra -Tamil Nadu chapter on 08/10/2023 in Pune Sheraton Hotel Pune.Faculty speaker for video demonstration of surgical technique of ACL Anatomical Tunnel Drilling Techniques.
11. Dr. Pankaj Sharma (Asst. Prof.) has appointed as a Faculty (Instructor) during Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) by Royal College of surgeon of England at MGM Medical College, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai on 25^th & 26^th Nov. 23.
12. Dr. Pankaj Sharma (Asst. Prof.) has successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Program at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University DCH Pun on 9^th Jan. 2024.
13. Dr. Rahul Salunkhe (Prof.) was a invited as a chairperson during Pune Peadiatric Orthopaedic Course (PPOC) 2023 held at Rameee Grand Deccan, Pune on 10^th Dec. 2023.
14. Dr. Amit Kale (Professor) is awarded to as Judge for Paper/Poster presentation in the 11^th Annual Research conference conducted at MIMER Medical College, on 21^st & 22^nd December 2023.
15. Dr. Ashwinkumar Khandge (Asso. Prof) was awarded the Best Poster Award during WIROC 2023 held at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake from 28th to 30th December 2023. Topic: - Right sided approach by a right – handed surgeon to a right sided pathology by Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE).
16. Dr. Dattatray Bhakare (Asst. Prof.) was Successful completion of Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Fellowship from 1st Dec. to 31st Dec. 2023.
17. Following Faculty was attended and participated as a delegate during PCOA CON 2024 held at Hotel Novotel, Khopoli from 26^th to 28^th January 2023.
• Rahul Salunkhe (Prof. & HOD) – Executive Member and Chairperson for Best Paper Sessions
• Vishal Patil (Prof.) – Convener for Shoulder Session
• Tushar Chaudhari (Prof.) – Convener for Upper limb Trauma Session and PG Poster Presentation assessor
18. Dr. Amit Kale (Prof.) has invited for Brainstorming Session on Multidisciplinary minor (MIDM) in Biomedical Domain at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Nigdi, Pune from 23rd February 2024.

2022-2023

• Following Faculty has participated as a delegate & Faculty during MOACON 2022 Goa of 38^th Annual Conference of Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association at Taj resort & Convention centre, Goa held on 6th to 9^th October 2022.

Dr. Tushar Pisal (Asso.Prof)
Dr. Ashwin Deshmukh (Asso.Prof) 

• Anirudh Kandari (Asst. Prof) has successfully completed the American college of surgeons advance trauma life support student course conducted at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Pune, Maharashtra from 3^rd to 5^th November 2022.
• D. S. Bhamare (Prof.) has participated as a delegate for National Faculty during Main Conference Arthroscopy Academy 2022 (Theme: - Knee shoulder Arthroscopy 360 degree – Preservation) at J W Marriott Sahar, Mumbai held on 23^rd to 25^th December 2022.
• Rahul Salunkhe (Prof & HOD) On 1st February,2023 The Lokmat Dhanvantari Awards took place in J.W Marriot Hotel, Pune.

Various dignitaries from our college, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre,Pune were conferred upon with the prestigious award.

1) Dr. Yashraj Patil Sir (Trustee and Treasurer)

2) Dr. Rahul Salunkhe from Department of Orthopaedics

• Ashwinkumar Khandge (Asso. Prof.) has invited as a speaker and National Faculty during 4^th World Endoscopic Spine Congress held at Mumbai from 15^th to 18^th June 2023

Topic:- UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic) Spine Endoscopy.

TOPIC: Early Hurdles in UBE Spine Surgery.

He also chaired a session on Cadaveric demonstration to teach performance of UBE spine surgery to International Delegates.

• Amit Kale (Prof.) has been felicitated by Rotary Club of Aundh and Rotract Club of Aundh for his excellence and Service to the community.
• Amit Kale (Prof.) has for demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment to the health and well being of the community.
• Amit Kale (Prof.) Dr. Vishal Patil (Prof.) has attended & participated as a Chairperson during POSAC 2023 held at Sheraton Grand, Pune on 17^th & 18^th June 2023.
• Rahul Salunkhe (Prof. & HOD) was felicitated on Doctors Day on 1^st July 2023 at GG International School, Vallabhnagar, Pimpri
• Rahul Salunkhe (Prof.) was convener during Young Surgeon Forum meeting was organised by Maharashtra Orthopaedics Association along with Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopedic Association.
• Ashwin Deshmukh associate professor and Anirudh Kandari assistant professor had the opportunity to present intersting cases in the session 6 of young surgeon forum meeting on 15 th July 2023. The Young Surgeon Forum< meeting was organised by Maharashtra Orthopaedics Association along with Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopedic Association.

The meeting was held online and was also aired live in YOUTUBE.

The link of the meeting is below.

1. Dr. Anirudh Kandari (Asst. Prof.) has presented E-Poster (Abstract) in The Global Spine Congress 2022 held on 1^st to 4^th June at Las Vegas (USA).

   Topic:- Is Multimodal approach the Preferable Strategy for Vertebral Hemangioma Management: Our Experience with Case Series of 9 Patients

2. Dr. Rahul Salunkhe (Prof.) has Organizing committee member for 1^st Annual Conference of Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopaedic Association PCOA-CON 2022 held at The Dukes Retreat, Khandala on 25^th & 26^th June 2022

3. Following Facultyhas participated as a speaker during 1^st Annual Conference of Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopaedic Association PCOA-CON 2022 held at The Dukes Retreat, Khandala on 25^th & 26^th June 2022

   1. Dr. Amit Kale (Prof.)

   Topic: - Dilemma in Management Humerus Shaft Fracture – Nail or Plate?

   2. Dr. Tushar Pisal (Asso. Prof.)

   Topic: - The Spine Fracture – Evaluation and Practical Essentials

Resident Awards

2025

• Manav Dwivedi - Best Paper Winner during PCOA CON 2025 by PCOA - Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopaedic Association held on 12th to 13th July 2025.

• Varun Prasad - Best Free Paper Winner during PCOA CON 2025 by PCOA - Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopaedic Association held on 12th to 13th July 2025.

• Tuhina Singh – Poster Winner during PCOA CON 2025 by PCOA - Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopaedic Association held on 12th to 13th July 2025.

2024

• Selvi Khajanchi (JR II) his awarding Best Innovation Award during MISSABCON 2024 held at The Leela, Gandhinagar from 16th to 19th Oct. 2024.

• Dr. Selvi Khajanchi (JR II) - winning 2nd Prize (Best Paper) for paper presentation during PCOA CON 2024 held at Hotel Novotel, Khopoli from 26th to 28th January 2023.
  Topic: To Assess Clinic radiological Outcome of Various Treatment Option of Cervicodorsal Tuberculosis – A Case Series of 6 Patients.

• Selvi Khajanchi - Winning 2nd Prize (Best Paper) during PCOA CON 2024 organized by PCOA - Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopaedic Association held on 26th to 28th January 2024.

2023

• Selvi Khajanchi (JR1) won the Best free Paper Award on the topic “Is multimodal approach the preferable strategy for vertebral Hemangioma management : Our experience with 9 patients.” held at Della resorts, Khandala, Lonavala on January 21st & 22nd January 2023.

• We are very happy to inform you that a student of our College WON FIRST PRIZE in PG Quiz competition. POSAC 2023 quiz competition was held at Sancheti Institute Pune on 10th June 2023.
  Dr. Joe Jacob Dr. Shirsha Ray

• We are very happy to inform you that a student of our College WON Runners up PRIZE in PG Quiz competition. POSAC 2023 quiz competition was held at Sancheti Institute Pune on 10th June 2023.
  Dr. S. K. Mizanur Dr. Anurag Anand

2022

• Dr. Sarthak Walia (JR II) has secured SECOND PLACE in the postgraduate Paper Presentation competition during "TRINITY 2022 - An International Medical Student Conference" at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai held on 31st May to 2nd June 2022.
  Topic: Characteristics of Spinopelvic Sagittal Alignment in Lumber Degenrative Diseases

• Dr. Somi Reddy (JR I) (1st Rank) has Participated and Paper presented 1st Annual Conference of Pimpri Chinchwad Orthopaedic Association PCOA-CON 2022 held at The Dukes Retreat, Khandala on 25th & 26th June 2022.
  Topic: Femur Head Necrosis As a Post Acute Sequela of COVID – 19 (Sars – Cov-2 Infection).

• Dr Sarthak Walia (JR III)
  Grant Government Medical College organised a Case Presentation Competition which was held at Sir J.J Hospital, Mumbai under the aegis of MUHS.
  Topic: The intense competition was conducted in two stages, that of Screening and Final Presentation which was held on 11th October 2022.
  Dr. Sarthak Walia, Final Year Orthopaedics Resident has excelled by securing the First Position in the Competition with a total of 74 points out of a probable 100.
  The competition was judged by the renowned National faculties.
  The case presented was Revision Total Hip Replacement for Failed Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty With Protrusio Acetabuli.