Dr. Darshan Kumar A. Jain is a leading Hand & Microsurgeon and Upper Limb Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in managing complex conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerves. He is recognized for his advanced skills in both microvascular and reconstructive surgeries, and his expertise spans a wide array of procedures including congenital anomaly repairs, wrist and elbow arthroscopy, brachial plexus surgery, and peripheral nerve repairs.
Work Experience
- Dr. Jain has served as a treating surgeon for Honorable Sri Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, the former Governor of Karnataka.
- He is actively involved in educating and training surgeons in wrist arthroscopy and hand surgery.
- As a visiting faculty member for the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS) at IRCAD, Strasbourg, he shares his extensive knowledge and skills with a global audience.
- His clinical practice includes a comprehensive range of upper limb surgeries, encompassing complex trauma and congenital conditions.
Education
- MBBS: M S Ramaiah Medical College
- MS in Orthopaedics: Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal University
- FNB (Fellow of National Board) in Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery: University of Washington, 2009
- Fellowship in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery: National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore
- Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital & Health Management (PGDHHM): IGNOU
- Diploma in Tissue Banking: National University Hospital and School, Singapore
- Observership in Hand Surgery: Institut De La Main, Paris
- Observership in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), London
- MNAMS: Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences
Fellowship & Memberships
- Fellow of National Board (FNB) in Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery
- Visiting Faculty, International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS) at IRCAD, Strasbourg
Awards & Achievements
- Recognized for significant contributions to upper limb surgery and microvascular techniques.
- Extensive experience in performing complex surgeries and leading training programs for surgeons.
Talks & Publications Dr. Jain has authored several significant research papers, including:
- “Ulnar nerve innervation to triceps: A cadaveric study and a technical note on partial triceps to biceps transfer.” Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 53, no. 2 (2019): 353. DOI: 10.4103/ortho.IJOrtho_440_17
- “Assessment of Usefulness of Anthropometric Data for Predicting the Scaphoid and the Screw Length: A New Technique.” The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume) 22, no. 04 (2017): 435-440. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218810417500460
- “Two peg spade plate for distal radius fractures: A novel technique.” Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 50, no. 2 (2016). DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.177573
- “An epidemiological study of traumatic brachial plexus injury patients treated at an Indian centre.” Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery 45, no. 03 (2012): 498-503. DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.105960
- “Closed rupture of the extensor indicis tendon: An unusual cause of swelling over the dorsum of the hand.” Journal of Hand Surgery. European Volume 37, no. 5 (2012): 471-472. DOI: 10.1177/1753193412439271
Areas of Expertise
- Wrist and elbow surgeries
- Wrist and elbow arthroscopy
- Elbow replacement/arthroplasty
- Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery
- Complex trauma of the upper limb
- Microvascular surgeries
- Shoulder trauma/arthroscopy/replacement
- Tendon transfers and joint transfers
- Management of congenital anomalies and birth defects
- Treatment of tumors and infections of the hand
- Rehabilitation of work-related upper limb disorders
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