Dr. Sunil Dachepalli

Education Qualifications

• MS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho), MSc (Trauma & Ortho-UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Trauma & Ortho), Fellowship in Shoulder Surgeries (UK) & Computer Assisted Joint Replacements (London)

Experience

• 2014-Present: Sr. Consultant in Sports Medicine, Trauma, Arthroscopy, Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon & Clinical Director, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
• April 2013-Feb 2014: Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad
• June 2009-March 2013: Senior Registrar, South London Healthcare, NHS Trust
• June 2008-June 2009: Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellow, Bradford University Hospital, Bradford (Mr W. Kluge and Mr. D Shaw)
• Feb 2008-June 2008: Registrar, Department of Orthopaedics, Rochdale Infirmary, Rochdale (Mr. V Devadoss)
• Aug 2007-Feb 2008: Registrar (Clinical Fellow), Department of Orthopaedics, Rochdale Infirmary, Rochdale, UK
• April 2007-July 2007: LAS Registrar, Department of Orthopaedics, Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich, UK

Services offered

• OP Consultation for First and Second Opinions
• Medical Management of Cases including Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Surgical Management for Orthopaedic Cases
• Rehabilitation
• Pain Management
• Fast Tracking after Joint Replacement
• Computer Guided Surgeries
• Minimally Invasive Surgeries
• Minimally Invasive Trauma Surgery
• Complex Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
• Primary and Revision Joint Replacements of Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Elbow
• Surgical Expertise in Robotics and Computer Navigation
• Minimal Access Joint Replacement
• Partial Knee Replacement
• Treatment of Painful, Unstable/Failed (loosened and infected) Joint Replacements
• Arthroscopic Surgeries of Knee, Shoulder, Hip, and Elbow
• Knee Multi Ligament Repair
• Cartilage Regeneration Surgery
• Frozen Shoulder Treatment
• Sports Injuries Treatment

Special Interest and Expertise

• Joint Replacements including Revision Surgeries
• Computer Guided Replacements and Minimally Invasive Surgeries
• Anatomical ACL Reconstructions
• Multi Ligament Reconstructions & Meniscus Repairs
• Shoulder, Hip & Knee Arthroscopies (Keyhole Surgeries) and Joint Replacements
• Computer Guided Joint Replacements
• Sports Injuries
• Complex Trauma Cases
• Arthroscopy of Shoulder, Hip and Knee
• ACL Reconstruction and Meniscal Repairs
• Sports Surgeries
• Performed the World's First Successful Joint Replacement at Wrightington Hospital, UK
• Revised some of the replacements performed by the pioneers, that lasted almost 40 years
• Frequently Tours Middle East, Africa and North India as a Visiting Consultant
• Certified ATLS Instructor

Professional Membership

• Indian Medical Association
• Indian Orthopaedic Association
• British Medical Association

Research & Publications

• Title: Closed fractures of Radius and/or Ulna in adults treated by plating or intra medullary nailing. Authors: Dr. V.S Dachepally, Dr. P. Kotian, Prof B. Seetharama Rao
• Title: Clinical trial comparing the safety, efficacy and effectiveness of a course of intra articular knee injection of synthetic versus avian Hyaluronic acid. Authors: Dr. V.S Dachepalli, Mr. D.N Teanby
• Title: Systematic review of functional outcome following computer assisted versus conventional total knee replacement/arthroplasty. Authors: Mr. V.S Dachepalli
• Jalgaonkar AA, Dachepalli S, AI-Wattar Z, Rao S, Kochhar T. Atypical tibial tuberosity fracture in an adolescence. Orthopedics. 2011 Jun 14:34(6):215
• Jalgaonkar A, Dachepally S, Farid M, Rao S. Angioleiomyoma of the knee: case series and an unusual cause of knee pain. J knee Surg. 2011 Mar:24(1):33-7
• Dachepalli VS, Prabhakar M, Ali SA, Teanby D. Comparing the efficacy and safety of a single course of intraarticular injection of natural vs synthetic Hyaluronic acid for knee OA-Abstract publication in J Bone Joint Surg proceedings
• Dachepalli VS, Shah A, Jeys L, Purbach B. Bone grafting for acetabular protrusion. Does it affect the long-term stability of the implant? Abstract publication in J Bone joint surg proceedings
• Sharma Hemant, Jain Vikas, Dachepalli Sunil, Prabhakar Makarahalli, Chaudhary Baber. Is laparoscopic appendectomy a contraindication for mucocele appendix? Indian J Gastroenterol 2007:26:4

Awards and Achievements

• First surgeon in Telangana and AP to perform successful Total Elbow Replacement
• Awarded the Best Presentation Award, South East Thames Circuit Meeting-August 2010
• Certified ATLS Instructor
• Won the Christmas Orthopaedic Quiz 2007 conducted at Rochdale Infirmary
• Runner-up, National Level Orthopaedic Quiz-2000

  FAQ'S

1. 1. Why do patients frequently visit Dr. Sunil Dachepalli?
   

   Patients visit Dr. Sunil Dachepalli for OPD Consultation for First and Second Opinions, Medical Care of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Surgical Management of Orthopaedic Diseases, and Fast Tracking after Joint Replacement Procedures, among others.

2. 2. What is Dr. Sunil Dachepalli's educational qualification?
   

   Dr. Sunil Dachepalli holds the following qualifications: MS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho), MSc (Trauma & Ortho-UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Trauma & Ortho), Fellowship in Shoulder Surgeries (UK) & Computer Assisted Joint Replacements (London).

3. 3. What does Dr. Sunil Dachepalli specialise in?
   

   Dr. Sunil Dachepalli is a Sr. Consultant in Sports Medicine, Trauma, Arthroscopy, Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon & Clinical Director who specialises in Computer-Assisted Replacements, Minimally Invasive Operations, ACL Reconstructions, Multi-Ligament Reconstructions, Meniscus Repairs, and Revision Surgeries, among others.

4. 4. Where does Dr. Sunil Dachepalli practice?
   

   Dr. Sunil Dachepalli practices at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda.

5. 5. How can I book Dr. Sunil Dachepalli's appointment?
   

   You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Sunil Dachepalli for both an Online Video Consultation and an OPD Consultation by visiting his profile on Yashoda Hospitals.