Biography
Dr. Samundeeswari S is a dynamic and accomplished Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery, with a deep-rooted commitment to restoring mobility and improving patient outcomes. With an exceptional academic foundation and advanced surgical training from premier institutions in Oman and Singapore, she stands at the forefront of minimally invasive orthopaedic care. Her career is marked by an unwavering pursuit of excellence in sports injury management, complex joint reconstruction, and orthopaedic trauma.
Dr. Samundeeswari brings not only surgical precision but also academic leadership to her field. She is also an influential voice in orthopaedic communities globally, contributing to education, research, and gender equity in surgery.
Experience
- 12+ years of dedicated medical practice
- Former Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, SLIMS, Puducherry
- Advanced Clinical Fellowship, National University Hospital, Singapore
- Fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy, Apollo Hospital, Muscat
- Founder,CARE Sports Injury and Orthopaedic Clinic, Chennai
Area Of Expertise
Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy
- ACL & PCL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair & Transplantation
- Shoulder Stabilization Procedures (Bankart, SLAP, Latarjet)
- Rotator Cuff Repair (all tear types), Biceps Tenodesis
Joint Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty)
- Total, Reverse & Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty
Sports Injury Management
- Multi-ligament Reconstruction, Cartilage Repair (Microfracture, OATS, Stem Cells
Trauma Surgery
- Arthroscopic-Assisted Fracture Fixation, ORIF, Nailing & Osteotomies
Minimally Invasive Techniques for Patellar & Ligament Injuries
Achievements and Awards
- Marcela Uribe Zamudio Award, SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, 2019
- Over 32 international publications and book chapters
- Assistant Editor, Journal of Orthopaedics & Journal of Orthopaedic Reports (Elsevier)
- Member of elite international societies including ISAKOS, ICRS, SICOT, APOA, APKASS
- Serves on multiple prestigious committees:
- Vice Chair of the Shoulder and Elbow Committee, SICOT, Belgium
- Executive Member, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation & Finance Committee, SICOT, Belgium
- Executive member of the Gender Diversity Task Force, ISAKOS, USA
- Executive Committee member of the Next Gen Cartilage team, ICRS, USA
- Executive Member, Audit and Risk Committee, International Orthopaedic Diversity Association, USA
- Executive Member, Women’s Wing – Indian Orthopaedic Association, New Delhi
- Founder Member – Women’s Wing, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association
- Joint Secretary, World Orthopaedic Concern – India
- Resource faculty for training young Arthroscopic surgeons- international and national level.
