Dr. Narayan Hulse
Narayan Hulse is an Indian orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery. He serves as Principal Director of Orthopaedics and Senior Joint Replacement Surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, and Chairman of the Specialty Council of Orthopaedics for Fortis Healthcare, India.[1]
Early life and education
Hulse completed his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and his postgraduate training in orthopedics at Madras Medical College, where he received both University and State Gold Medals as the best outgoing orthopedic trainee.[2]
Higher education
Hulse pursued advanced surgical training in the United Kingdom through the West of Scotland Deanery. He obtained:
- MRCS (General Surgery) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- MCh (Orthopaedics) from the University of Liverpool[2]
He completed fellowship training in joint replacement surgery at St. Michael's University Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada, and pelvic acetabular trauma at St. Georges Hospital, London.[2]
Career
Hulse has worked in hospitals across three continents before joining Fortis Healthcare in Bangalore. He currently holds dual roles as Principal Director of Orthopaedics at Fortis Hospital and Chairman of the Specialty Council of Orthopaedics for Fortis Healthcare, India.[2]
Surgical practice
Hulse has performed over 7,000 joint replacement surgeries during his career.[2] He specializes in conventional and robotic joint replacement procedures, arthroscopy, and pelvic-acetabular trauma surgery.
He was the first surgeon in Karnataka to complete over 200 Mako robotic joint replacement surgeries within five months of the technology's launch in the region.[2] He has since performed over 2,000 robotic joint replacements at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road.
Research and publications
Hulse has published research articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and authored two research theses.[3] His research interests include computer-aided orthopedic surgery and alternative bearing surfaces in joint replacements.
Selected publications
- Hulse, N. (2017). "Total knee replacement in Arthritis: Current Concepts". Frontiers in Arthritis, Vol 1, Bentham Science Publishers.[4]
- Hulse, N., Sharma, H., Rana, B. (2007). "Role of vena cava filters in high risk trauma and elective orthopaedic procedures". Current Orthopaedics, 21(1):72-78.[4]
- Hulse, N., Thomas, A.M.C. (2006). "Metatarsal head resection in the rheumatoid foot: Five Year Follow Up With and Without Resection of the First Metatarsal Head". Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 45(2):107-12.[4]
Academic activities
Hulse conducts training courses in joint replacement surgery and operates a fellowship program for young joint replacement surgeons. He has presented scientific papers at national and international medical conferences and serves as a reviewer for indexed orthopedic journals.[2]
He has performed live surgical demonstrations for educational purposes, including computer-aided knee replacement at the Karnataka Orthopaedic Conference in 2018.[2]
Awards and recognition
- University Gold Medal - Madras Medical College (best orthopedic trainee)
- State Gold Medal - Tamil Nadu (best orthopedic trainee)
- Gold Medal from the Governor and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- 'Vaidya Bhaskara' award from Swarnawalli Shree Gnagadhareshwar Swami ji
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[2]
Professional memberships
Hulse maintains membership in various orthopedic societies and professional medical organizations, including the Indian Medical Association.[2]
References
- ↑ "Dr. Narayan Hulse - Official Website". Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 "Dr. Narayan Hulse Profile". Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ↑ "Research & Publications - Dr Narayan Hulse". 3 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Research Publications". 3 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
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