Dr. Gopalkrishna B A Reviews

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Karnataka presented with severe bilateral knee osteoarthritis, having delayed treatment due to financial constraints. Dr. Gopalkrishna arranged for hospital charity funds to cover a staged bilateral knee replacement. The patient regained full mobility after 6 months of physiotherapy and now tends her vegetable garden pain-free.

An 18-year-old national-level badminton player suffered a complex shoulder dislocation during a tournament. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed arthroscopic stabilization surgery using bio-absorbable anchors. With aggressive rehabilitation, the athlete returned to competition within 4 months and went on to win state championships.

A 45-year-old construction worker fell from scaffolding, sustaining a comminuted tibial plateau fracture. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed minimally invasive fixation with locking plates. Despite limited family support, the patient followed his recovery protocol meticulously and returned to light duty work in 5 months.

A 9-year-old girl from an affluent family presented with progressive scoliosis measuring 45 degrees. Dr. Gopalkrishna recommended and performed vertebral body tethering, a motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion. The patient resumed dancing within 3 months with nearly normal spinal mobility.

A 68-year-old retired army colonel with multiple comorbidities developed avascular necrosis of the hip. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed ceramic-on-ceramic total hip replacement with careful perioperative management. The patient walked independently within 3 days and plays golf regularly 6 months post-surgery.

A 32-year-old software professional developed severe carpal tunnel syndrome from prolonged coding. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed endoscopic carpal tunnel release allowing same-day discharge. The patient returned to modified work duties within a week with complete resolution of symptoms.

A 55-year-old homemaker with poorly controlled diabetes presented with a chronic non-healing foot ulcer and underlying osteomyelitis. Dr. Gopalkrishna coordinated with endocrinology for glycemic control before performing meticulous debridement and Ilizarov fixation. After 8 months of treatment, she achieved complete healing without amputation.

A 27-year-old delivery driver was involved in a motorcycle accident resulting in open femoral fracture. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed immediate debridement and temporary external fixation, followed by definitive intramedullary nailing once soft tissues healed. The patient returned to driving modified vehicles after 9 months of rehabilitation.

A 14-year-old boy from an economically disadvantaged family presented with neglected septic arthritis of the hip. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed emergency arthrotomy and drainage, followed by prolonged antibiotic therapy funded through hospital outreach programs. The patient regained 80% hip function and continues physiotherapy.

A 61-year-old banker with osteoporosis sustained multiple vertebral compression fractures after a minor fall. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed kyphoplasty at three levels with immediate pain relief. The patient resumed normal activities within 48 hours and continues anti-osteoporosis treatment.

A 39-year-old professional dancer suffered a complete Achilles tendon rupture during performance. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed percutaneous repair with early functional rehabilitation. The dancer returned to full performance level after 6 months of specialized dance physiotherapy.

An 81-year-old widow living alone sustained an intertrochanteric hip fracture. Dr. Gopalkrishna performed dynamic hip screw fixation and arranged post-discharge care through hospital social services. She achieved independent mobility with a walker within 3 months and returned to her own home.