Dr Venkata Rama Krishna - Best Spine Surgeon in Hyderabad

Dr. Venkata Rama Krishna Tukkapuram

MBBS, MS(Orthopaedics), FISS & FISD (Japan)

HOD - Spine Surgery
Spine

Language Known:

Hindi
English
Telugu
Tamil

Dr Venkata Rama Krishna, a Gold Medallist in MS Orthopaedics, with special interest in the field of Spine Surgery, showcases unparalleled commitment to mastering the intricacies of Spine medicine
Successfully performed around 3000+ surgeries making him a renowned expert in Spine Surgeries
10 years of exclusive experience in Spine Surgeries
He has extensive international and national training in Spine Surgery, ensuring that patients have access to cutting-edge treatments and the latest advancements in Spinal care
Immense expertise in Navigation/O- arm and Electrophysiology assisted Complex Spine Surgeries

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Dr Venkata Rama Krishna, an esteemed Spine Surgeon renowned for his exceptional skills and expertise in complex Spine Surgeries. With a stellar educational background and over 13 years of dedicated experience, he stands at the forefront of advancements in Spinal care. Holding an MBBS and MS in Orthopaedics, he further honed his proficiency through international fellowships in Japan and Bangalore (AO Spine Centre).

Dr. Venkata Rama Krishna is the current Head of Spine Surgery at Arete Hospitals, Hyderabad, demonstrating leadership and commitment to patient well-being. His extensive list of publications and presentations reflects his commitment to advancing Spinal healthcare. His holistic approach, coupled with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and Kyphoscoliosis correction, underscores his dedication to providing the highest standard of care. Patients can trust Dr Venkata Rama Krishna's expertise and compassionate approach for optimal outcomes in Spine health.

Qualification

Experience

Fellowship (Complex Spine Surgery)
Sakra World Hospital (AO Spine Centre), Bangalore

Fellowship (Spinal Deformity)
Hokkaido Medical Centre, Japan

2011 - 2014
MS (Orthopaedics)
Vinayaka Mission University, AVMC

2002 - 2007
MBBS
N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences

FOCUS SERVICES AND TREATMENT

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgeries and Microsurgeries
Treatment of Spinal Deformity (Kyphoscoliosis Correction)

Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
Spinal Stabilisation

Cervical, Anterior and Posterior Procedures
Navigation/O- arm and Electrophysiology assisted Complex Spine Surgeries

CVJ Anomalies
Spinal Infections and Tumours

SPECIAL INTERESTS/EXPERTISE

Complex Spine Surgeries
Kyphoscoliosis Correction

Publication

Venkata Ramakrishna T, Venugopal Sharath, Rudrappa S, Ramachandran G. Multidisciplinary management of primary sacral tumors: A Tertiary care center’s experience and Literature review.
Tukkapuram V, Abumi.K, Ito.M. Historical evolution, biomechanical advantage, clinical applications and safe insertion techniques of cervical pedicle screw fixation with review of literature. SSRR journal.
Masapu D, Rudrapa S, Tukkapuram V, (2017)Intraoperative increased spinal cord pulsation – A good sign or disaster waiting to happen? Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 10.1097/0468
Rudrappa, S., Tukkapuram, V. R., Govindasamy, R., Gopal, S., & Masapu, D. (2018). Partial Sacrectomy for Sacral Chordomas: A Surgical Perspective. The Journal of Spinal Surgery,5(1), 29-35. doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10039-1165
Rudrappa, S., Govindasamy, R., Tukkapuram, V. R., & Gopal, S. (2018). Lumbar pseudomeningocele presenting as decerebrate rigidity—A rare case entity. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports,47, 41-44. doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.04.014
Minimally invasive TLIF chapter - Lumbar interbody fusion pearls and pitfalls – Thieme publication 2019.
Tukkapuram, V., Rudrappa, S., Shabadi, V., Masapu, D., & Kumar, S. (2018). Sacral Ewings tumor: Use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for preoperative cytoreduction of the tumor. Neurology India,66(1), 249. doi:10.4103/0028-3886.222848.
Vijaykumar S., Tukkapuram V, (2016) Congenital scoliosis due to hemivertebra: A review of literature and management strategies International Journal of Current Research Vol. 8, Issue, 12, pp.44330-44340.
Alkaptonuric patient presenting with black disc and multiple schmorl’s nodes. Article ICJR. DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/2609.
Posterior Hypoplastic C1 Arch with Neurological Deficits – A Case Report. IJSR. ISSN: 2319-7064.
Tukkapuram V, Rudrappa S, Nikunj G. (2016) reconciling life after spinal cord injury – “role of spinal disability support group”, in international journal of current research vol. international journal of current research 8, issue, 12, pp.43019-43020.
Odontoid fracture and Jefferson’s fracture chapter - Thymes publication – in the process of publication.
Cervical laminoforaminotomy chapter in Minimally invasive spine surgery - Dr.Kulkarni,s book.
Primary bony spinal tumours management – Dr.Ramani’s instructional text book.
TLIF – IMA CME boo

Presenations

Presented cervical pedicle screw fixation technique video presentation as a faculty speaker in NSSA, Kochi 2019.
Role of IONM in complex spine surgeries – 2019 – Faculty speaker – IONM conference. Yashoda hospital – Secundrabad.
Preserving S1 in sacral tumours – A single centre study – OASISCON – 2018
PJK and DJK – Prevention in ADS – Japanese orthopaedic association – 25th may 2018.
Preoperative planning in adult spinal deformity – GSC Singapore - 5th may 2018
Podium presentation of “use of dynamic MRI in decision making in cervical spondylotic myelopathy” APSS Goa 2017
Poster presentation – Recurrent stroke in young – Dynamic DSA, the diagnosis clincher,
Sacral ewings tumour- use of preoperative chemotherapy for cytoreduction.
Podium presentation of complex type 2 odontoid fractures – “our management” at Global Spine Congress 2017 – Milan, Italy.
Podium presentation “Trans-oral manipulation and anterior screw fixation in complex type 2 odontoid fractures”. ASSICON 2017 Hyderabad.
Paper presentation at NSSA, 2016 kolkata on “complex type 2 odontoid fractures – our management”.
Minimally invasive lumbar TLIF surgeries without use of dedicated percutaneous implant system- a feasibility study at spine week 2016 Singapore on 16th may 2016.
Interesting case presentation in spine, C1 hypoplastic posterior arch and black disc in ochronosis (sent for publication) at Mysore orthopaedic surgeons trust meeting and Apollo CME.
KOACON 2015- Spinal manifestation in alkaptonuric patients- A case report.
KOACON 2015- posterior C1 hypoplastic arch - A case report.
POACON - paper presentation- Outcome of tibial plateau fractures in internal fixation.
KOACON- paper presentation- MIPPO in proximal tibial fractures.

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