Dr. Sushal Shanthakumar

An 8-year-old girl from an affluent family sustained a complex supracondylar fracture during a gymnastics competition. Dr. Shanthakumar performed closed reduction and percutaneous pinning with minimal invasion. The child's parents were actively involved in her recovery, and she returned to competitive gymnastics within 3 months with no residual limitations.

A 45-year-old construction worker from a low-income migrant family presented with chronic shoulder pain from repetitive strain injuries. Dr. Shanthakumar developed a conservative treatment plan involving corticosteroid injections and physical therapy, avoiding surgery due to the patient's need to continue working. The worker showed 80% improvement after 8 weeks and was able to maintain employment.

A 19-year-old college athlete from an upper-middle-class family suffered a complete ACL tear during a basketball game. Dr. Shanthakumar performed arthroscopic reconstruction using a hamstring autograft. With intensive rehabilitation and family-supported recovery, the athlete returned to competitive sports in 9 months with enhanced performance metrics.

A 68-year-old widow living alone with limited resources presented with an untreated Colles' fracture that had malunited. Dr. Shanthakumar performed corrective osteotomy and arranged for community health workers to assist during recovery. The patient regained functional wrist movement and independence in daily activities after 4 months.

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a middle-class background presented with severe osteoarthritis in both knees, having delayed treatment due to financial concerns. Dr. Shanthakumar recommended staged bilateral knee replacements, coordinating with hospital administration for a payment plan. The patient regained full mobility after 6 months of physiotherapy and now volunteers at a local library.