Hello! I am Dr. Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan, a dedicated and experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 17 years of excellence in providing specialized care in the field of orthopedic and spine surgery. My passion for medicine began as a calling to help individuals regain their strength, mobility, and independence. Over the years, this drive has transformed into a lifelong commitment to delivering world-class care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. My journey has taken me through rigorous academic training, extensive clinical practice, and innovative research, enabling me to combine the latest advancements in medical science with a compassionate approach to patient care.

With a robust foundation in orthopedics and subspecialties like spine surgery, complex trauma, and joint replacements, I have successfully treated thousands of patients, from children to the elderly, each with distinct challenges. My mission is not only to heal but also to empower my patients with the confidence and mobility to lead fulfilling lives, free from pain and limitations. Through meticulous surgical precision, evidence-based techniques, and unwavering dedication, I strive to make a meaningful difference in every patient’s life.

Qualifications:

MBBS, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), MNAMS, FNB Spine Surgery, Dip SICOT (Prague), Diploma Tissue Banking (Singapore), Mch Ortho (USAIM), PGDHHM

Fellowship:

  1. AO Spine Fellow - Indian Spinal Injury Centre, New Delhi, India 
  2. Clinical Spine Fellow -  The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Centre, Columbus, Ohio
  3. Pediatric Orthopedic Fellow -  IWK Health Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  4. Clinical Fellow - University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada 

Dr. Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan

Clinical Training

  • Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics, Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital and Teaching Institute, Madurai, India (22.5.2023 till date).
  • Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics, Rela Hospital, Chennai (1.3.2023 to 21.5.2023)
  • Clinical Fellow, Department of Musculoskeletal Oncology, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada (17.1.2022 to 24.1.2023)
  • Associate Consultant, Department of Orthopedics, Ganga Medical Center and Hospital (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 1.8.2019 to 31.12.2021)
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Fellow, Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, IWK Health Center (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 1.8.2018 to 31.7.2019)
  • Clinical Spine Fellow, Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Centre (Columbus, Ohio 2.8.2016 to 31.7.2018)
  • AO Spine Fellow, Department of Spine Surgery, Indian Spinal Injury Centre (New Delhi, India 4.4.2016 to 27.5.2016)
  • Senior Registrar, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ganga Hospital (Coimbatore 6.3.2014 to 5.3.2016)
  • Clinical Spine Fellow, Department of Spine Surgery, Sancheti Orthopedic Hospital (Pune 15.7.2013 to 28.2.2014)
  • Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology, Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Oncology, Hinduja Hospital (Mumbai 20.1.2013 to 14.7.2013)
  • Worked as an Orthopedic Surgeon with Dr Vignesh ManiMohan, Vathsan Clinic (Chennai 11.1.2012 to 8.1.2013)
  • Worked as an Orthopedic Registrar, Post-Graduate Institute Of Medical Education and Research (Chandigarh 6.1.2011-10.1.2012)
  • Worked as an Orthopedic Registrar, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (New Delhi 5.7.2010-5.1.2011)
  • Worked as a Clinical Attache, Post-Graduate Institute Of Medical Education and Research (Chandigarh 1.1.2010 to 30.6.2010)

Accepted/ Published Papers

  • Pradhan TN, Viswanathan VK, Badge R, Pradhan N. Single-stage revision in the management of prosthetic joint infections after total knee arthroplasty – A review of current concepts. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2024;52:102431.ISSN 0976-5662.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102431.
  • Viswanathan VK, Patralekh MK, Iyengar KP, Jain VK. Intraosseous regional antibiotic prophylaxis in total joint arthroplasty (TJA): Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2024;57:102553.ISSN 0976-5662.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102553.
  • Aratikatla A, Viswanathan VK, Ghandour S, et al. Gold-Induced Cytokine (GOLDIC) for the management of Knee Osteoarthritis. A Systematic Review. Cureus. 2024;16(11):e73040.
  • Viswanathan VK, Radhakrishnan A, Sivakumar G, et al. Delayed presentation of traumatic lumbosacral dislocation: Report of rare injury and a comprehensive review of basic principles of management. K Orth Joint Surg. 2024.http://doi.org/10.5005/jojs-10079-1177.
  • Muthu S, Viswanathan VK, Saravanan Annamalai, Mohammed Thabrez. Bilateral erector spinae plane block for postoperative pain relief in lumbar spine surgery: A PRISMA-compliant updated systematic review & meta-analysis. World Neurosurgery: X. 2024;3:100360.ISSN 2590-1397.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wnsx.2024.100360.
  • Sathish M, Viswanathan VK, Chellamuthu G. Mechanical Basis of Lumbar Intervertebral Disk Degeneration. Indian Spine Journal. 2024;7(2):121-130.DOI: 10.4103/isj.isj_6_24.
  • Viswanathan VK, Jain VK, Vaish A, Jeyaraman M, Iyengar KP, Vaishya R. Chatbots and their applications in medical fields: current status and future trends – A Scoping Review. Apollo Medicine. DOI: 10.1177/09760016241259851.
  • Viswanathan VK, Iyengar KP, Jain VK. The role of peroneus longus (PL) autograft in the reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL): A comprehensive narrative review. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2024 Feb 1;49:102352. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102352. PMID: 38356688; PMCID: PMC10862405.
  • Viswanathan VK, Patralekh MK, Kalanjiyam GP, Iyengar KP, Jain VK. Total hip arthroplasty in active and advanced tubercular arthritis: a systematic review of the current evidence. International Orthopaedics. 2023:1-15.
  • Vishwanathan K, Jain VK, Patralekh M, Viswanathan VK. “An updated meta-analysis comparing complications, functional, clinically relevant and radiological outcomes of accelerometer based portable navigation and conventional technique of total knee arthroplasty.” Journal of orthopaedics vol. 46 24-50. 27 Oct. 2023, doi:10.1016/j.jor.2023.10.012
  • Muthu S, Viswanathan VK, Sakthivel M, Thabrez M. Does progress in microfracture techniques necessarily translate into clinical effectiveness? World J Orthop. 2024 Mar 18;15(3):266-284. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i3.266. PMID: 38596189; PMCID: PMC10999967.
  • Viswanathan VK, Jain VK, Sangani C, Botchu R, Iyengar KP, Vaishya R. SMART (Self- Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) and Sensor based Technology applications in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. Accepted for publication in Journal of Orthopedics. September 2023.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S, Jones H, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. Patient disposition after discharge following primary total hip arthroplasty: Home versus Skilled nursing facility – A Study based on National Inpatient Sample Database Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. Accepted for publication in Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. September 2023.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S, Shetty AP. Chapter 29, Title: Complications in the Management of EOS. Book : Paediatric Scoliosis. ISBN978-981-99-3016-6
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Rai N, Sindhiya N, Subramanian S, Rajasekaran. What is the role of CT-Based Hounsfield Unit assessment in the evaluation of Bone Mineral Density in patients undergoing 1- or 2-level lumbar spinal fusion for degenerative spinal pathologies? – A prospective study. Accepted for publication in The Spine J. May 2023.
  • Muthu S, Viswanathan VK, Chellamuthu G, Thabrez M. Clinical effectiveness of various treatments for cartilage defects compared with microfracture: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Cartilage & Joint Preservation, 2024; 4(2):100163, ISSN 2667-2545, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjp.2023.100163.
  • Goel A, Viswanathan VK, Serbin P, Youngman T, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. Ankylosing Spondylitis substantially increases health-care costs and length of hospital stay following total hip arthroplasty – National In-patient Database Study. Accepted for publication in J Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma. March 2023.
  • Viswanathan VK, Patralekh MK, Pratheep G, Iyengar KP, Vishwanathan K, Jain VK. Does intraoperative patellar eversion affect clinical and functional outcomes in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty? An evidence-based meta-analysis. International Orthopedics. DOI : 10.1007/s00264-023-05797-8. INOR-D-23-00321R0.
  • Viswanathan VK, Aggarwal VA, Subramanian S, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. What enhances the In-hospital mortality following total hip arthroplasty? – A National Inpatient Sample-Based Study. Accepted for publication in Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. March 2023.
  • Viswanathan VK, Muthu S. Is Anterior Cervical Plating necessary for Cage constructs in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery for Cervical Degenerative Disorders? Evidence-based on the Systematic Overview of Meta-analyses. Accepted for publication in World Neurosurgery. January 2023.
  • Muthu S, Viswanathan VK, Rodrigues-Pinto R, Cabrera JP, Corluka S, Martin C, Collins M, Agarwal N, Wu Y, Wang J, Meisel HJ, Buser Z, AO Spine Knowledge Forum Degenerative. Do the choices of Fusion Construct with and without Autograft influence the Fusion and Complication rates in patients undergoing 1 or 2-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery? A PRISMA-compliant Network Meta-Analysis. Global Spine J. Feb 1:21925682231154488. doi: 10.1177/21925682231154488.
  • Viswanathan VK, Ramanan SR, Beale J, Subramanian S, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. How does sickle cell disease affect the peri-operative outcome in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty? – A Large-Scale, National Inpatient Sample-Based Study. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 2023 Jan 2. doi: 10.1007/s00402-022-04762-1.
  • Reed LA, Mihas AK, Fortin TA, Donley C, Pratheep G; Manoharan SR, Theiss S, Viswanathan VK. Risk Factors for Postoperative Urinary Retention following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Review of Current Literature and Meta-analysis. Global Spine J. 2022 Dec 23:21925682221146493. doi: 10.1177/21925682221146493.
  • Reed LA, Mihas AK, Fortin TA, Pratheep G, Manoharan SR, Theiss SM, Viswanathan VK. Risk Factors for Postoperative Ileus in Lumbar Spine Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Accepted for publication in World Neurosurgery. 2022 Dec;168:e381-e392. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.10.025.
  • Muthu S, Rodrigues-Pinto R, Diniz SE, Viswanathan VK, Hsieh P, Krieg S, Yoon T, Meisel HJ, Buser Z, AO Spine Knowledge Forum Degenerative. What is the evidence supporting osteobiologic use in revision anterior cervical discectomy and fusion? Accepted for publication in Global Spine J. October 2022.
  • Kumarasamy D, Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Pratheep G, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. The role of Riluzole in Acute Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury with Incomplete Neurological Deficit: A Prospective, Randomised Controlled Study. Indian J Orthopedics. 2022 Oct 5;56(12):2160-2168. doi: 10.1007/s43465-022-00758-6. PMID: 36507215; PMCID: PMC9705651.
  • Goel A, Viswanathan VK, Purudappa PP, Sakthivelnathan V, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. Cost and Early Complication Analysis Following Total Hip Arthroplasty in Parkinson Disease Patients – A Propensity-Matched Database Study. Archives of Bone and Joint Surg. 2023; 11(1): 47-52. Doi: 10.22038/ABJS.2022.65048.3120.
  • Varatharaj S, Senthil T, Viswanathan VK, Sakthivelnathan V, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. Complications, Demographics and Hospital Stay in Organ Transplant Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty- A National Database Study from 2016-2019. J Orthop. 2022 Sep 1;34:221-225. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.08.030. PMID: 36104995; PMCID: PMC9464784.
  • Sambandam S, Senthil T, Serbin P, Viswanathan VK, Mounasamy V, Wukich D. Analysis of baseline characteristics, length of stay, cost of care, complications and subgroup analysis of patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty – A large database study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2022 Aug 20:S1067-2516(22)00237-X. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.08.007.
  • Viswanathan VK, Sakthivelan V, Menedal A, Purudappa PP, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. Does systemic lupus erythematosus impact the peri-operative complication rates following primary total knee arthroplasty? A National Inpatient Sample-Based Large-Scale Study Accepted for publication in Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 2022 Aug 17. doi: 10.1007/s00402-022-04581-4. PMID: 35976411.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Sindhiya N, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Prospective Study to Identify the Clinical and Radiological Factors Predictive of Pseudoarthrosis Development in Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures. World Neurosurgery. 2022 Aug 10:S1878-8750(22)01111-1. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.08.011. PMID: 35961591.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Use of antibiotic-impregnated cement beads in the treatment of lumbosacral surgical site infection: A retrospective case series. Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Traumatology. 2022 Aug 8;32:101984. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2022.101984. PMID: 35996383; PMCID: PMC9391598.
  • Pratheep G, Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SRR. Preoperative Halo-Gravity Traction in the treatment of complex spinal deformities ? What do we know so far?: A systematic review. Accepted for publication in the Indian Spine Journal. July 2022.
  • Muthu S, Mogulesh C, Viswanathan VK, Jeyaraman N, Pai SN, Jeyaraman M, Khanna M. Is cellular therapy beneficial in management of rotator cuff tears? Meta-analysis of comparative clinical studies? World J Meta-Anal. 2022. DOI: 10.13105/wjma.v0.i0.0000.
  • Muthu S, Jeyaraman N, Patel K, Chellamuthu G, Viswanathan VK, Jeyaraman M, Khanna M. Evidence analysis on the utilization of platelet-rich plasma as an adjuvant in the repair of rotator cuff tears. World J Meta-Anal. 2022. DOI: 10.13105/wjma.v0.i0.0000.
  • Kurra S, Farhadi HF, Metkar U, Viswanathan VK, Minnema AJ, Tallarico RA, Lavelle WF. CT Based Bone Mineral Density as a Predictor of Proximal Junctional Fractures. N Am Spine Soc J. 2022 Jun 9;11:100130. doi: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2022.100130. PMID: 35783005; PMCID: PMC9240645.
  • Reed LA, Mihas A, Butler R, Pratheep G, Manoharan SRR, Theiss S, Viswanathan VK. Halo Gravity Traction for the Correction of Spinal Deformities in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. World Neurosurg. 2022. S1878-8750(22)00627-1.
  • Viswanathan VK, Sakthivelan V, Menedal A, Purudappa PP, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. How does systemic lupus erythematosus impact the peri-operative complication rates in primary hip arthroplasty? A National Inpatient Sample-Based Study
    Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surg. 2022 May 28. doi: 10.1007/s00402-022-04475-5. PMID: 35643817.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Accelerated anterior vertebral growth resulting in kyphosis correction following posterior spinal instrumented fusion. Eur Spine J. 2022.doi: 10.1007/s00586-022-07240-9.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Murugan C, Kavishkar R, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. The perspectives of patients and spine surgeons on the effectiveness and reliability of telemedicine consultations for spine ailments – A glimpse at the Indian scenario. Accepted for publication in the Indian Spine J. March 2022.
  • Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM, Shetty AP. Vertebral fragility fractures in osteoporosis. A comprehensive review on its management. J Clin Orthop. 2022;7(1).
  • Shanmugam S, Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Hajare S, Rai N, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Type I Arnold Chiari Malformation with Syringomyelia and Scoliosis – Radiological correlations between tonsillar descent, syrinx morphology and curve characteristics – A retrospective study. Asian Spine J. 2022. Jul 4. doi: 10.31616/asj.2021.0483. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35785912.
  • Karthik R, Viswanathan VK, Kavishkar R, Shetty AP, Rajasekaran S. Spondylolysis of the Thoracic Spine with Instability, A Rare Cause for Myelopathy- Case Report. JBJS-Case Connector. 2022; 12 (1), e21.
  • Renjith KR, Barma SD, Shetty AP, Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. All-Posterior Approach in Surgical Management of Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Tuberculosis – A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Posterior-Only Stabilization versus Global Reconstruction. International Orthopedics. 2021; 1-7.
  • S Rajasekaran, Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP. Chapter 14: Conservative treatment of Thoracolumbar fracture. For the text book Rex: Conservative Management of Common Fractures-Indications, Principles and Reduction Techniques. 2021
  • Jakkepally S, Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. The analysis of progression of disc degeneration in distal unfused segments and evaluation of long-term functional outcome in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing long-segment instrumented fusion. Spine Deformity 2021; 1-8.
  • Rajavelu R, Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Analysis of risk factors and treatment outcome in patients presenting with neglected congenital spinal deformity and neurological deficit. Spine Deformity. 2021; 1-10.
  • Jalan H, Perumal R, Sivakumar SP, Prabhu S, Viswanathan VK, Rajasekaran S. Intravenous bisphosphonate therapy does not delay fracture healing in inter-trochanteric femur fractures in elderly patients – A randomized controlled study. J Clin Orth Trauma. 2021; 20, 101472.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. Letter to Editor. Re: Is Anterior-Only Fixation Adequate for Three-Column Injuries of the Cervical Spine? By Sethy et al. Asian Spine J. 2021; 15 (3), 408.
  • Jakkepally S, Shetty AP,  Viswanathan VK, Pushpa BT, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa of Thoracic Spine Causing Progressive Neurodeficit- A Case Report and Review of Literature. JBJS: Case Connector. 2021; 11 (2), e20.
  • Bagga R, Shetty AP, Viswanathan VK, Reddy GJ, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Thoracic myelopathy in ossified ligamentum flavum: Surgical management and long-term outcome following two different techniques of surgical decompression. Global Spine J. 2021; 21925682211003061.
  • Levitt EB, Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SRR. Chapter on “Cervical tuberculosis” in the book “TB of spine”. Springer Nature Publications. Feb 2021.
  • Viswanathan VK. COVID-19 pandemic: Tapping the opportunity in the face of adversity. Indian Spine J. 2021;4:6-7.
  • Vasan K, Rajasekaran S, Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Kanna RM. Is fresh, leuco-depleted, whole blood transfusion superior to blood component transfusion in pediatric patients undergoing spinal deformity surgeries? – A prospective, randomized study analyzing post-operative serological parameters and clinical recovery. European Spine Journal. 2020; 30 (7), 1943-1949.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Rajasekaran S. Cervical spine TB – current concepts in management. Journal of Orthopedic Surgery. 2020; 29 (1_suppl), 23094990211006936.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Jakkepally S. In response to the letter to the editor on “Symptomatic unilateral pediculolysis associated with contralateral spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in adults – Case report and review of literature”. World Neurosurgery. 2020; 143, 638-638.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Jakkepally S, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Symptomatic unilateral pediculolysis associated with contralateral spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in adults – Case report and review of literature. World Neurosurgery. 2020; 143, 339-345.
  • Viswanathan VK, Pradeep G. Letter To The Editor: Re: “Does Combined Anterior-Posterior Approach Improve Outcomes Compared With Posterior Only Approach In Traumatic Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures?: A Systematic Review. Asian Spine J. 2020; 14 (5), 760.
  • Viswanathan VK, Singh NA, Shetty AP. Response to the Letter to the Editor on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and its role in the diagnosis and management of Hirayama’s Disease (HD). World Neurosurgery. 2020; 142, 573.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S, Rao AK. Principles for Managing Patients with Spinal Ailments in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Era: What Do We Know So Far? An Evidence-Based, Narrative Review. Asian Spine J 2020; 14 (4), 572.
  • Shetty AP, Rajavelu R, Viswanathan VK, Watanabe K, Chhabra HS, et al. Validation Study of Rajasekaran’s Kyphosis Classification System: Do We Clearly Understand Single- and Two-Column Deficiencies? Asian Spine J 2020; 14 (4), 475.
  • Singh NA, Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and its role in the diagnosis and management of Hirayama’s Disease (HD). World Neurosurgery. 2020; 140, 180-187.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Rajasekaran S. Modic changes – An evidence-based, narrative review on its patho-physiology, clinical significance and role in the management of chronic low back pain. J Clin Orthop Traum. 2020; 11 (5), 761-769.
  • Rajasekaran S, Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP. Contributed to the Chapter 44: Primary Infections of the Spine for the Fifth Edition of Benzel’s Spine Surgery Textbook.
  • Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM, Farhadi HF. The Therapeutic Role of Transforaminal Epidural Injections or Selective Nerve Root Blocks in the management of Lumbar Radicular Syndrome – A Narrative, Evidence-Based Review. J Clin Orthop Traum. 2020; 11 (5), 802-809.
  • Ziu E, Viswanathan VK, Mesfin FB. Cancer, Spinal Metastasis. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020. PMID:28722979.
  • Menger RP, Viswanathan VK, Notarianni C. C2 (Axis and Odontoid) Fractures. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020. PMID:29493914.
  • Kim D, Viswanathan VK, Menger RP. C1 (Atlas) Fractures. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020. PMID:30475564
  • McMordie J, Viswanathan VK, Gillis C. Cervical fractures overview. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020. https://www.statpearls.com/kb/viewarticle/19249
  • Magnus W, Viswanath O, Viswanathan VK, Mesfin FB. Cervical radiculopathy. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020. https://www.statpearls.com/kb/viewarticle/19244
  • Subramanian S, Viswanathan VK. Bone Cyst. [Updated 2019 Mar 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-.Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539849/
  • Subramanian S, Viswanathan VK. Osteogenesis Imperfecta. [Updated 2019 Feb 3]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536957/
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. Pott Disease (Tuberculous Spondylitis). 2019 Feb 22. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538331/
  • Subramanian S, Viswanathan VK. Bone Age. [Updated 2019 Jan 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-.Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537051/
  • Subramanian S, Viswanathan VK. Lytic Bone Lesions. [Updated 2019 Apr 4]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539837/
  • Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM. Management of thoracolumbar fractures in adults: Current algorithm has been accepted for publication with International Journal of Spine. 2019; 4(2):1.
  • Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SRR, Crowther D. TO THE EDITOR:, SPINE: February 1, 2020 – Volume 45 – Issue 3 – p E179 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003334.
  • Viswanathan VK, Minnema A, Viljoen S, Farhadi HF. Sublaminar Banding as an Adjunct to Pedicle Screw-Rod Constructs: A Review and Technical Note on Novel Hybrid Constructs in Spinal Deformity Surgery Accepted for publication in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. 2019; 30 (6), 807-813.
  • Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SRR, Subramanian S, Moon A. Nanotechnology in Spine Surgery: a current update and critical review of literature. World Neurosurgery. 2018 Nov 14. pii: S1878-8750(18)32582-8. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.11.035. [Epub ahead of print].
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. Letter to Editor. Re: Range of Motion Improvement Following Surgical Management of Knee Arthrofibrosis in Children and Adolescents. By Fabricant et al. J Pediatric Orthopedics. 2019;39 (10), e796-e797.
  • Viswanathan VK, Minemma AJ, Farhadi HF. Surgical management of adult type 1 split cord malformation. Report of two cases with literature review. J Clin Neuroscience. 2018;52:119-21.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2018.03.029.
  • Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM, Aiyer S, Shetty AP, Rajasekaran S. Factors affecting early and one-year motor recovery following lumbar microdiscectomy in patients with lumbar disc herniation: Aprospective cohort review. Asian Spine J. 2019; 13 (1), 135.
  • Viswanathan VK, Ganguly R, Minnema A, Watson NAD, Grosland NM, Fredericks DC, Grossbach A, Viljoen S, Farhadi HF. Biomechanical assessment of proximal junctional semi-rigid fixation in long-segment thoracolumbar constructs” Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 2018; 30 (2), 184-192.
  • Viswanathan VK, Hatef J, Aghili-Mehrizi S, Minnema AJ, Farhadi HF. Comparative Utility of Dynamic and Static Imaging in the Management of Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. World Neurosurg. 2018 Jun 19. pii: S1878-8750(18)31281-6. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.066. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. Cervical Sagittal Alignment Parameters-What do we Know So Far? A Mini-Review. Open Access J Surg 9(3): OAJS.MS.ID.555762 (2018).
  • Viswanathan VK, Minnema A, Farhadi FH. Letter to the editor: The effect of prophylactic vertebroplasty on the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis and proximal junctional failure following posterior spinal fusion in adult spinal deformity: a 5-year follow-up study by Raman et al. The Spine J. 2018; 18 (8), 1460.
  • Viswanathan VK, Shetty AP, Kanna RM, Mahesh A, Rajasekaran S.Dorsally Migrated Epidural Disc Herniation With Intradural Extension – A Rare Clinical Entity Indian Spine J. 2018;1(1):61-4.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. Guidelines on the management of atlantoaxial fractures in adults – A short review. Open Access J Surg 7(3): OAJS.MS.ID.555711 (2017).
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S, Viswanathan S. Comparison of three different options for C7 posterior vertebral anchor in Indian population – Lateral mass, Pedicle and Lamina: A CT-Based Morphometric Analysis. Asian Spine J. 2018;12(4):726-733.
  • Hadgaonkar S, Shah K, Khurjekar K, Krishnan V, Shyam A, Sancheti P.  A Levering Technique Using Small Parallel Rods for Open Reduction of High-Grade Thoracolumbar Dislocation. Global Spine J. 2017;7(4):302-8.
  • Viswanathan VK, Kukreja S, Minnema A, Farhadi FH. Prospective assessment of clinical and radiologic outcomes following sublaminar band placement for prevention of proximal junctional kyphosis. J Neurosurg Spine 28 (5), 520-531
  • Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SR, Do H, Minnema, A, Shaddy SM, MD, Elder BJ, Farhadi HF. Clinical and Radiologic Outcomes Following Fenestration and Partial Wall Excision of Idiopathic Intradural Spinal Arachnoid Cysts Presenting with Myelopathy. World Neurosurg. 2017 Sep;105:213-222.
  • Subramanian S, Viswanathan VK. “Letter to the editor: “Long-Term Outcomes of In Situ Fusion for Treating Dysplastic Spondylolisthesis” Asian Spine J 2017 Oct;11(5):843-844. doi: 10.4184/asj.2017.11.5.843. Epub 2017 Oct 11.
  • Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM, Aiyer S, Shetty AP, Rajasekaran S. Clinical and Radiological Factors Related to the Presence of Motor Deficit in Lumbar Disc Prolapse: A Prospective Analysis of 70 Consecutive Cases with Neurological Deficit. Eur Spine J (2017). doi:10.1007/s00586-017-5019-5.
  • Shetty AP, Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Tubercular Spondylodiscitis in Elderly is a more severe disease – A report of 66 consecutive patients. Eur Spine J (2017). doi:10.1007/s00586-017-5157-9.
  • Gopinathan NR, Viswanathan VK, Crawford AH. Cervical Spine Evaluation in Pediatric Trauma – A Review and Update of Current Concepts. Indian Journal of Orthopedics. 2018; 52 (5), 489-500.
  • Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SR, Subramanian S.Proximal Junctional kyphosis in adult degenerative scoliosis – Does the solution still elude us? Open Access J Surg. 2017;3(4): OAJS.MS.ID.555620.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. Decision Making and Management in Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries. Open Access J Surg. 2017;4(4):OAJS.MS.ID.555641.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. Guidelines for the Management of Pyogenic Spinal Infections: A Short Review. Open Access J Surg. 2017;6(1): OAJS.MS.ID.555679.
  • Farhadi FH, Viswanathan VK. Long Term Results of Treating Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures with or Without Orthosis. Published in Neurosurgery Watch. September 2017.
  • Farhadi FH, Viswanathan VK. Randomised trial of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for radiculopathy. Published in Neurosurgery Watch. September 2016.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. “Does segmental kyphosis affect surgical outcome after a posterior decompressive laminectomy in multisegmental cervical spondylotic myelopathy”. Asian Spine J. 2017 Jun;11(3):504-505.
  • Viswanathan VK, Gopinathan NR. Resurgence of serial casting in early onset scoliosis – Is it “old wine served in a new bottle”? Post-Grad Med Edu Res. 2017;51(2):79-83 (British Association of Spine Surgeons Symposium 2017).
  • Subramanian S, Viswanathan VK. Letter: Role of transpedicular percutaneous vertebral biopsy for diagnosis of pathology in vertebral compression fractures. Asian Spine J. 2017;11(1):161-2.
  • Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SR. Editorial: Which is the best way to fuse after a single- or two-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy: Fusion with cage-plate construct or Stand-alone cage? Asian Spine J.2017;11(1):1-3.
  • Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM, Shetty AP, Rajasekaran S. Acute flaccid paraparesis in a patient with Bardet-Biedl syndrome: Case report and literature review. Indian Journal of Orthop. 2017;51(3):330-4.
  • Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SR. The Next Giant Leap in Spinal Surgery: Is it Nanotechnology? Open Access J Surg 2017; 3(5): 555621. DOI: 10.19080/OAJS.2017.03.555621
  • Viswanathan V, Rajaram manoharan S, Subramanian S. Symptomatic Unilateral Spondylolysis Associated With Nonspondylolytic Lateral Clefts in Adults: Review of an Infrequently Reported Pathology. Cureus. 2016;8(12):e928. doi:10.7759/cureus.928.
  • Viswanathan VK, Subramanian S. Letter to editor: “Comparison of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion in Monosegmental Vacuum Phenomenon within an Intervertebral Disc. Asian Spine J. 2016;10(5):1-2.
  • Viswanathan VK, Manoharan SR. Point of view: posterior cervical lamino-foraminotomy—safe, viable and cost effective non-fusion technique. J Spine Surg 2016;2(3):227- 229.
  • Hadgaonkar S, Shah KC, Pradhan C, Krishnan V, Shyam A, Sancheti P. A combination of Quadriparesis in Cervical Spine Injury with Open Humerus Fracture: A Unique situation and a Review of the Current Concepts of Damage Control Orthopedics in Spine Trauma. The Journal of Spinal Surg. 2015;2(3):97-101.
  • Ajay K, Vibhu KV, Ketan SK, Parag KS.Symptomatic Tarlov    cyst – a myth or a reality. Open Access J Surg. 2016;1(1):555555.
  • Khurjekar K, Hadgaonkar S, Kothari A, Raut R,Vibhu Krishnan, Shyam A, Sancheti P. Demographics of thoracolumbar fracture in Indian population presenting to a tertiary level trauma centre. Asian Spine J. 2015;9(3):344-51.
  • Kothari A, Khurjekar K, Hadgaonkar S, Viswanathan VK, Sancheti P. Ultrasound-guided aspiration of Psoas abscess in a 28 year-old male: A case report, literature review and the relevance of this technique in the developing world. Asian Pacific J HealthSci. 2014;1(4):307-11.
  • Rajoli SR, Viswanathan VK, Meena U, Sudesh P. Congenital, symptomatic glenoid       hypoplasia – A case report and review of literature. Scholars J Medical Case Reports. 2014;2(4):248-51.
  • Krishnan VK, Rajoli SR, Raj NG, Goni V, Subramanian S. Ochronosis- The Role of Total hip   Replacement: A Case Report and Review of LiteratureSch. J. App. Med. Sci., 2014; 2(2A):526-528.
  • Goni V, Gopinathan NR, Krishnan V, Kumar LR, Avinash K.Management of neglected cervical spine dislocation: a study of six cases. Chinese J Traumatology.2013;16(4):212-5.
  • Goni V, Gopinathan NR, Viswanathan VK, Kumar LR. Iatrogenic aortic pseudo-aneurysm following anterior thoracic spine surgery masquerading as chronic infection.  Chinese Journal of Traumatology. 2013;16(6):368-70.
  • Gopinathan NR, Sudesh P, Sament R, Viswanathan VK.  Acutely presenting kissing lesions of the ankle: an atypical Trevor’s disease and literature review of other unusual presentations of the disease. BMJ Case Rep. Feb 25;2013. pii: bcr0220125798. doi: 10.1136/bcr.02.2012.5798.
  • Sen RK, Gopinathan NR, Tamuk T, Kumar R, Krishnan V, Sament R. Predictors of early outcome in unstable pelvic fractures. Chinese Journal of Traumatology.2013;16(2):94-98.
  • Gopinathan NR, Ramesh S, Viswanathan VK, Sament R, Aggarwal A, Mallikarjun HC. Early, reliable, utilitarian predictive factors for fat embolism syndrome in polytrauma patients. Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine Jan-Feb, 2013;17(1):38-42.
  • Kumar R, Aggarwal A, Krishnan V, Gopinathan N, Chakraborty S, Sharma A. Femoroacetacular Impingement: A study of 50 Cases. Musculoskeletal Surgery 2013 Feb 5.
  • Viswanathan VK, Nayak P. The role of newer synovial biomarkers in the diagnosis of periprosthetic infections. OA Orthopaedics. 2013 Sep 09;1(2):16.
  • Rangdal SS, Shashidhar B K, Singh D, Bachhal VK, Gopinathan NR, Krishnan V, Goni V, Dhillon MS. Axillary artery thrombosis with anteroinferior shoulder dislocation: A rare case report and review of literature. Chinese Journal of Traumatology. 2012;15:1-5.
  • Goni V, Gopinathan N, Radotra B, Viswanathan V, Logithasan R, Balaji S. Giant cell tumor of peroneus brevis tendon sheath – A case report and review of literature. BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Jul 13;2012. pii: bcr0120125703. doi: 10.1136/bcr.01.2012.5703.
  • Sen RK, Tripathy SK, Krishnan V. Role of corticosteroid as a prophylactic measure in fat embolism syndrome: a literature review. Musculoskelet Surg. 2012;96(1):1-8. doi: 10.1007/s12306-011-0156-1.
  • Goni V, Thapa BR, Vyas S, Gopinathan NR, Rajan Manoharan S, Krishnan V.   Bilateral psoas abscess – Atypical presentation of spinal tuberculosis – report of three cases and review of literature. Arch Iran Med. 2012;15(4):253-6.
  • Agarwal S, Gopinathan N, Dhillon MS, Viswanathan VK. Diaphyseal desmoplastic fibroma of humerus – Rare presentation. BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Apr 2;2012. doi:pii: bcr1020114954. 10.1136/bcr.10.2011.4954.
  • Bali K, Prabhakar S, Krishnan V, Dhillon MS. Hip hemiarthroplasty periprosthetic loosening caused by papillary ovarian carcinoma metastasis in a 78-year-old woman: a rare presentation and literature review. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2012 Jan;41(1):33-6.
  • Sen RK, Viswanathan VK, Gopinathan NR, Kantharajanna S.  Letters to the editor on the article “Conservative versus surgical management of Pipkin type I fractures associated with posterior dislocation of the hip: a randomised controlled trial” (Chen et al.). International Orthopaedics. 2011 Dec;35(12): 1909.
  • Bali K, Krishnan V, Sen R. Bilateral pertrochanteric fractures with bilateral patellar fractures with missed medial process fracture of talus in a young adult: a case report and review of literature.Musculoskelet Surg. 2011 Dec;95(3):259-63.
  • Bali K, Sudesh P, Krishnan V, Sharma A, Manoharan SSR, Mootha AK.  Modified step-cut osteotomy for post-traumatic cubitus varus: our experience with 14 children. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res.2011 Nov;97(7):741-9.
  • Sen RK, Tripathy SK, Manoharan SR, Krishnan V, Tamuk T, Jagadeesh V    Long term surgical treatment outcome of talar body fracture. Chin J Traumatol 2011 Oct;14(5):282-7.
  • Nirmal Raj Gopinathan, Chander Bushan, Vijay G Goni, Vibhu K Viswanathan, Shashidhar B K, RaviKumar, Kishan B. Letter to the Editor:  Fixation of pathological humeral fractures by the cemented plate technique.  J Bone Joint Surg B. 2011 September 2.
  • Bali K, Mootha AK, Krishnan V, Kumar V, Rawall S, Goni V. A rare case of bicondylar Hoffa fracture associated with ipsilateral tibial spine avulsion and extensor mechanism disruption. Chin J Traumatol. 2011 Aug 1;14(4):253-6.
  • Sen RK, Tripathy SK, Krishnan V, Goyal T, Jagadeesh V. Ipsilateral fracture dislocations of the hip and knee joints with contralateral open fracture of the leg: a rare case and its management principles. Chin J Traumatol. 2011 Jun 1;14(3):183-7.
  • Bali K, Meena D, Krishnan V, Channa R, Rawall S, Agarwal S. Steroid induced stress fracture of medial tibial condyle: a case report. J Knee Surg. 2011 Jun 8. [Epub ahead of print].
  • S, Bali K, Krishnan V, Kumar V, Meena D, Sen RK.     Management outcomes in pubic diastasis: Our experience with 19 patients.  J Orthop Surg Res. 2011;17;6:21.
  • Bali K, Kumar V, Krishnan V, Meena D, Rawall S. Multiple lumbar transverse process stress fractures as a cause of chronic low back ache in a young fast bowler – A case report. Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol. 2011;10;3(1):8.
  • Bali K, Krishnan V, Aggarwal S. A prospective clinical study of proximal humerus fractures treated with a locking proximal humerus plate. J Orthop Trauma. 2011 Apr;25(4):42.
  •  Mootha AK, Saini R, Krishnan V, Bali K, Kumar V, Dhillon MS.   Management of idiopathic Clubfoot by the Ponseti technique: Our experience at a tertiary referral centre. J Orthop Sci. 2011 Mar;16(2):184-9.
  • Tripathi S, Krishnan VK. Letters to the editor on the article “Pirogoff’s amputation for foot trauma: an unusual amputation level: A case report” in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am. Den Bakker FM, Holtslag HR, Van den Brand JGH. 2010;92(14):2462-5.
  • Rajaram Manoharan S, Gopinathan N, Viswanathan V, Goni V, Tripathy S. Surgical Excision of a large Sessile Osteochondroma of the Lesser Trochanter of Femur: A Case Report. WebmedCentral Orthopaedics, 2010.
  •  Raj N, Rajan S, Krishnan V. Treatment of Fibrous Dysplasia with Zoledronic Acid Infusion – Case Report, Review of Literature and Future Prospectives. Webmed Central Orthopaedics, 2010.
  •  Contributed to the chapter “Electron microscopy in tumor diagnosis” in the book “Electron microscopy” by Pushpa Viswanathan, MJP Publishers, Chennai, 2011.

Publications – Brew with Bones as Editor (News letter by Orthopedic Research Group)

  • Save the Proximal Femur: Surgical Pearl (Pedicle frozen allograft prosthetic composite) – In war against cancer (Oncology issue, August 2023).
  • A Simple Solution for chronic recalcitrant coccygodynia: Surgical Pearl (Ganglion impar block) – A white collared job (Office Orthopedics issue, September 2023).
  • The era of ERAS: Surgical Pearl (Erector spinae plane block in spine surgery) – The art of the unseen (MSK Radiology, October 2023).
  • Sublaminar bands for smooth transition: Surgical Pearl (Sublaminar bands for PJK prophylaxis) – Steel spine and silver tongue (Spine surgery, November 2023).
  • When, where and how: Surgical Pearl (Antibiotic bead application in spinal surgical site infection)– Spread of knowledge should be infectious (Infections, December 2023).
  • Advanced Core Decompression: SurgicalPearl – HIPnosis (Hip issue, January, 2024).
  • Horizontal rim plates for hyperextension knee injuries: Surgical Pearl – Fight on the knees (Knee issue, February, 2024.
  • 3 simple steps for calcaneus fixation: Surgical Pearl – Hawkins a fusion puzzle of opposite poles (Foot and ankle issue, March, 2024).

Paper presentations

  • Faculty at the Spine Boot Camp at Government Medical College and Hospital, Chidambaram on 16th June 2024
  • Delivered a Presentation at the IORAS Academic Forum Meeting on Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures on 29.3.2024.
  • Course Organizer and Faculty at the IORAS Update – CME: Decoding Spine Disorders (DSD) on January 28, 2023.
  • Delivered a Presentation at the IORAS Academic Forum Meeting on Congenital Scoliosis presenting in adulthood on 27.10.2023.
  • Delivered an Academic Presentation on Neglected lumbar dislocation and its management at Madurai Orthopedic Society Meet on 4.11.2023.
  • Delivered a live session on Cureka (online platform) on Demystifying Back Pain on 4 November 2023
  • Delivered a live session on Cureka (online platform) on Management of Herniated Disc on 2 September 2023
  • Faculty at the DOACON 2023 in 5 November 2023 and presented “Neglected Cervical Trauma – An unusual case”.
  • Delivered an Academic Presentation on “The Road Map to USA and Canada” at “SICOT Young Surgeons International Meeting – 2023” on 17.8.2023.
  • Delivered a Presentation at the IORAS Academic Forum Meeting on Infective Spondylodiscitis on 28.7.2023.
  • Delivered an Academic Presentation on Evaluation and Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis at Madurai Orthopedic Society Meet on 3.6.2023.
  • Presented a Webinar on Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis (Organised by the Rotary Club of Chennai Riviera) on 26.5.2023
  • Delivered a Guest Lecture at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet on 17.4.2023 on Pediatric Fractures and physeal Injuries.
  • Viswanathan VK. The role of Riluzole in Acute Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury with Incomplete Neurological Deficit: A Prospective, Randomised Controlled Study. Presented at the IOACON 2021 during the Dr. H. K. T. Raza Gold Medal.
  • Viswanathan VK. Use of antibiotic-impregnated cement beads in the treatment of lumbosacral surgical site infection: A retrospective case series” presented as Poster at the IOACON 2021
  • Viswanathan VK. The role of Riluzole in Acute Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury with Incomplete Neurological Deficit: A Prospective, Randomised Controlled Study. Presented at the ISSICON 2021 during the SCS Gold Medal Session.
  • Viswanathan VK. Use of antibiotic-impregnated cement beads in the treatment of lumbosacral surgical site infection: A retrospective case series” Presented at the TNOACON 2021 for  Prof. Ramanathan Memorial Medal for Consultants.
  • Viswanathan VK. Has the COVID-19 situation revealed us the next-generation modality for medical consultations? A retrospective audit of effectiveness and reliability of telemedicine consultations in patients with spine ailments. Presented at the Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference (ASSICON), 2021.
  • Ron El-Hawary, Jason J Howard, Jean A Ouellet, Neil Saran, Edward P Abraham, Neil Manson, Devin C. Peterson, Paul Missuna, Douglas M. Hedden, Yasser AlKhalife, Kedar P. Padhye, Vibhu Viswanathan, David L Parsons, Fabio Ferri-de-Barros, James G Jarvis, Paul J Moroz, Stefan Parent, Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong, Jennifer K. Hurry, Ben Orlik, Kristen M Bailey, Jill Chorney. Large Deformity and Post-Operative PI-LL Matching Predict Improvements in Pain for Patients with AIS: Results from the PORSCHE Study. Accepted as an e-Poster (Final ID: 277) at 54th  SRS Annual Meeting September 18-21, 2019 in Montréal, Canada. 
  • Kurra S, Farhadi F, Viswanathan VK, Minnema A, Tallarico RA, Lavelle WF. Can CT-Based Bone Mineral Density Predict Proximal Junctional Fracture? Paper #37. Accepted for 71stAnnual Meeting of The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, Newport RI, July 17-21, 2019.
  • Kurra S, Frahadi HF, Viswanathan VK, Minnema A, Tallarico RA, Lavelle WF. Can CT Based Bone Mineral Density Predict Proximal Junctional Fracture? Accepted for ePoster. North American Spine Society 34thAnnual Meeting, Chicago, IL, September 25-28, 2019.
  • Ron El-Hawary, Jason J Howard, Jean A Ouellet, Neil Saran, Edward P Abraham, Neil Manson, Devin C. Peterson, Paul Missuna, Douglas M. Hedden, Yasser AlKhalife, Kedar P. Padhye, Vibhu Viswanathan, David L Parsons, Fabio Ferri-de-Barros, James G Jarvis, Paul J Moroz, Stefan Parent, Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong, Jennifer K. Hurry, Ben Orlik, Kristen M Bailey, Jill Chorney IWK Health Centre, PORSCHE Study Group, CPSS. Pre-operative Hyperkyphosis predicts the Development of PJK for Patients with AIS: Results from the PORSCHE Study. 19th Annual Scientific Conference Of The Canadian Spine Society. February 27-March 3, 2019, Toronto, Canada.
  • Ron El-Hawary, Jason J Howard, Jean A Ouellet, Neil Saran, Edward P Abraham, Neil Manson, Devin C. Peterson, Paul Missuna, Douglas M. Hedden, Yasser AlKhalife, Kedar P. Padhye, Vibhu Viswanathan, David L Parsons, Fabio Ferri-de-Barros, James G Jarvis, Paul J Moroz, Stefan Parent, Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong, Jennifer K. Hurry, Ben Orlik, Kristen M Bailey, Jill Chorney. Large Deformity and Post-Operative PI-LL Matching Predict Improvements in Pain for Patients with AIS: Results from the PORSCHE Study. 19th Annual Scientific Conference Of The Canadian Spine Society. February 27-March 3, 2019, Toronto, Canada.
  • Kurra S, Frahadi HF, Viswanathan VK, Minnema A, Tallarico RA, Lavelle WF. Abstract, No. 1766, “Can CT Based Bone Mineral Density Predict Proximal Junctional Fracture?” presented as an Oral Poster for ISASS19, taking place April 3-5, 2019, in Anaheim, California.
  • Farhadi FH, Viswanathan VK (Co-author), Kukreja S, Minnema A. Prospective assessment of clinical and radiologic outcomes following sublaminar band placement for prevention of proximal junctional kyphosis. Poster at Congress of Neurosurgeons (Boston, 2017)
  • Ganguly R, Viswanathan VK (Co-author), Minnema A, Viljoen S, Farhadi FH. Biomechanical Analysis of the Proximal Adjacent Segment following Thoracolumbar Spine Multilevel Instrumentation. Poster at Congress of Neurosurgeons (Boston, 2017)
  • Viswanathan VK, Kukreja S, Minnema A, Farhadi FH. Prospective assessment of clinical and radiologic outcomes following sublaminar band placement for prevention of proximal junctional kyphosis. Presented at Mid-West Symposium, 2017, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Hatef J, Viswanathan VK, Aghili S, Minnema A, Farhadi FH. Comparative Utility of Dynamic and Static Imaging in the Management of Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. Presented at Mid-West Symposium, 2017, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Ganguly R, Viswanathan VK, Minnema A, Viljoen S, Farhadi FH. Biomechanical Analysis of the Proximal Adjacent Segment following Thoracolumbar Spine Multilevel Instrumentation. Presented at Mid-West Symposium, 2017, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Pott’s spine in the Elderly – Is it different? Viswanathan VK (presenter), Shetty AP, Khanna RM, Rajasekaran SR. (Poster Presentation). SICOT (Rome 2016).
  • Clinical and radiological factors associated with the development of neurological deficit in patients with lumbar disc prolapse and their roles in neurological recovery following surgical decompression. Viswanathan VK (presenter), Shetty AP, Khanna RM, Rajasekaran SR. TNOACON (2016).
  • Clinical and radiological factors associated with the development of neurological deficit in patients with lumbar disc prolapse and their roles in neurological recovery following surgical decompression. Presented at the VTI GOLD MEDAL SESSION. Viswanathan VK (presenter),Shetty AP, Khanna RM, Rajasekaran SR. ASSICON (2015).
  • Pott’s spine in the Elderly – A detailed, prospective analysis of the patient profile, investigational options at our disposal, treatment dilemmas and perils involved in diverse management modalities. Viswanathan VK (presenter),Shetty AP, Khanna RM, Rajasekaran SR.(Poster Presentation). ASSICON (2015).
  • Complications following lumbar decompression surgeries in a busy spine unit: one year prospective analysis. Viswanathan VK (presenter),Shetty AP, Khanna RM, Rajasekaran SR. (Poster presentation). ASSICON (Instructional coarse lecture-2015).
  • Does the pre-operative radiological parameter affect the post-operative coronal imbalance in patients with Type 5c Lenke Scoliosis. Viswanathan VK (Presenter), Subramani S, Shetty AP, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran SR. TNOACON (2015).
  • Management outcomes in pubic diastasis: our experience with 19 patients. Aggarwal S, Bali K, Krishnan VV (Presenter), Kumar V, Meena D, Sen RK (Presenter). SICOT (Prague 2011).Modified step-cut osteotomy for post-traumatic cubitus varus: our experience with 14 children. Bali K, Sudesh P, Krishnan VV (Presenter), Sharma A, Manoharan SSR. SICOT (Prague 2011).
  • Role of intravenous steroids in the prophylaxis of fat embolism syndrome in patients at high risk. Krishnan VV (Presenter), Sen RK, Agarwal S, Rajaram Manoharan SR. NZIOACON (Jan 2010).
  • Sensitivity and specificity of INH bone scan in the diagnosis of skeletal tuberculosis.  Rajaram Manoharan SR, Goni V, Sudesh P, Gopinathan NR, Krishnan VV. SICOT (Gothenberg 2010).

Specific merits

  • Completed cadaveric workshop course in Knee Arthroplasty and Knee Arthroscopy between 27 and 29 January 2023.
  • Was a reviewer for the abstracts for Global Spine Congress, 2023.
  • Online faculty member for the Global Spine Diploma Program (AO spine initiative).
  • Faculty for the Spine Cadaveric Course in TNOACON 2021.
  • Awarded the Second Prize in the National-level Essay Writing Competition conducted by Association of Spine Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) on the topic “COVID-19 pandemic – Tapping the Opportunity in the Face of Adversity”
  • Co-investigator for the study “Diagnostic efficacy of Hounsfield units (HU) in lumbar spine computed tomography (CT) for the assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) of patients undergoing single- to three-level lumbar fusion surgeries: A correlation study between T-scores determined by DEXA scan and HU on CT.” which has been awarded the Association of Spine Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) Research Grant 2020.
  • Co-investigator for the study “Prospective study to identify the clinical and radiological factors predictive of pseudoarthrosis development in patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures” which has been awarded the AO Spine National Research Grant 2020.
  • Selected for the SRS Educational Scholarship Award for the year 2019 (For Fellows/ Residents) at the 54th Annual Meeting September 18-21, 2019 in Montréal, Canada.
  • Attended the 5th International Children’s Spine Symposium at Orlondo, Florida and was awarded the Travel Grant Scholarship for Fellows/ Resident.
  • Cleared Diploma in Tissue Banking (Singapore) in September 2017 with distinction
  • Cleared MRCS (England) Part A Examination in April 2016 (Score: 243/268).
  • Have been chosen as the Member of the Editorial Board of the Journals “Acta Scientific Orthopedics”, “SVOA Orthopedics”, “Acta Scientific Neurology”, “Rivista Orthopedics”, “Journal of Orthopedic and Bone Disorders”, “Open Access J Surgery”, “Asteroid Journal of Orthopedic research”, “International Journal of Research in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” and “Journal of Orthopedic Science and Sports Medicine”.
  • Have been serving as a reviewer for “Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Traumatology”, “Acta Scientific Orthopedics”, “Case Reports in Orthopedics (Hindawi Publication)”, “Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation”, “Journal of Pain Research”, “Biomedicine”, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders”, “Journal of Orthopedics, Trauma, Surgery and Related Research”, “The Spine Journal”, “Infection and Drug resistance”, “Biomed Research International – Hindawi”, “Journal of evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare”, “Journal of Orthopedics”, “Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research”, “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences”, “Legal Medicine”, “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International”, “Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open”, “Annals of Medicine”, “Journal of International Medical Research”, “Journal of Clinical Medicine”, “Journal of Material Science Research and Reviews”, “Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science”, “ International Medical Case Reports Journal”, “Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice”, “Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine”, “Health Care” Journal, “Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery”, “Asian Journal of Medicine and Health”, “Clinical Medicine Insights: Case reports”, “Journal of Inflammation Research”, “Journal of Orthopedic Reports”, “Applied Sciences”, “Annual research and review in Biology”, “Asian Journal of Orthopedic Research”, “Global Spine Journal”, “Asian J Medicine and Health”, “Cells”, “Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews”, “Cureus”, “Children”, “Diagnostics”, “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology”, “Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery”, “Translational Neuroscience”, “Infection and Drug Resistance”, “Journal of Personalized Medicine”, “International Journal of Clinical Medicine”, “Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Research”, “Asian J Research in Infectious Diseases”, “Bioengineering”, “World Journal of Clinical Cases” and “Medicina” journals.
  • Ranked second in the country in the Fellowship Entrance Exam for Spine conducted in February, 2014 by the National Board of Examinations.
  • Cleared IELTS (International English Language Testing System – General) on September 6, 2020 with British Council Library- OVERALL BAND 8.5 (READING 9, LISTENING 9, SPEAKING 7.5, WRITING 7.5).
  • Cleared IELTS (International English Language Testing System – Academic) on September 30, 2021 with British Council Library- OVERALL BAND 8 (READING 9, LISTENING 8.5, SPEAKING 7, WRITING 7).
  • Cleared Step 3, USMLE in April, 2012 with a score of 234.
  • Certified by the ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) in January, 2013.
  • Cleared USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) STEP 1 and STEP 2 with score of 255 (ECFMG) in each step.
  • Completed AO spine principles course, Advanced Trauma Life Support course (under the American College of Surgeons in Feb 2011 in New Delhi and identified to have Instructor potential), Pre-Basic and Basic AO Trauma courses.
  • All India 50th and 16th ranks in PGI entrance examinations held in June 2006 and Dec 2006.
  • All India 25th rank and 60th ranks in AIIMS entrance examinations held in May 2006 and Nov 2006.
  • Cleared MBBS with a final aggregate of 67.5%.
  • Was awarded the Best outgoing student in 12th standard (school).
  • State 12th rank in medical entrance examinations held in 2000.
  • State Third Rank in Higher Secondary Examinations [(held in 2000) in the State of Tamil Nadu (with a score of 1179/1200), attended by 600,000 students overall].
  • Awarded Diploma National Board Degree in 2011 at New Delhi, India.
  • Awarded Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management Degree by Annamalai University in 2011.
  • Awarded Diploma SICOT Degree in 2011 at Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (Prague, 2011).
  • Awarded Membership of National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS) by National Board of Examinations in 2012.
  • Awarded Magister Chirurgie (MCh Orthopedics) in 2012 by University of Seychelles – American Institute of Medicine.