Kasetti Ravikumar

Mr Kasetti Ravikumar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, has been serving in his position since 2001 at Maidstone Hospital, which is part of the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. His areas of expertise include lower limb arthroplasty, specifically primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He is also highly skilled in reconstructive surgery of the knee, performing procedures such as arthroscopic ACL and PCL reconstruction, osteotomy, meniscal suturing, and computer-assisted knee replacement. Mr Ravikumar has a strong research interest, having published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is also a tutor in orthopaedics and provides medico-legal services for personal injury claims. Mr Ravikumar's NHS posts include the position of consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury. He is a member of various prestigious professional bodies, such as the British Hip Society, the British Association of Surgery of Knee, and the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. He has received extensive training, including a fellowship at Horder Centre. Furthermore, he has presented and published research papers on topics such as spinal hydatidosis, distal radial fractures, and hip arthroplasty. Mr Ravikumar is actively involved in educating general practitioners on orthopaedic conditions and treatments through educational programmes and handouts. Aside from his professional pursuits, Mr Ravikumar has personal interests in computing, travelling, and spending time with his family. He is currently involved in the PQIP study and MANTIS national trial, further showcasing his dedication to research and improving patient outcomes.