Orthopaedic & Arthroscopic Surgeon in Kozhikode | Dr Ansu Thankam John

Dr Ansu Thankam John is a Consultant Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon with focused expertise in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders, fractures, and joint injuries. She completed her postgraduate orthopaedic training at the prestigious Christian Medical College, Vellore, and brings strong clinical experience in both trauma and elective orthopaedic procedures.

Her practice is grounded in evidence-based orthopaedics with an emphasis on joint preservation, fracture fixation, and minimally invasive techniques. Dr Ansu is known for her patient-centred approach, careful surgical planning, and commitment to functional recovery and long-term outcomes.

MBBS - Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
MS (Orthopaedics)-Christian Medical College, Vellore

Consultant – Orthopaedics -St Thomas Mission Hospital, Kattanam, Kerala
Junior Consultant – Orthopaedics - Welcare Hospital, Vyttila, Kochi

Orthopaedic trauma management
Fracture fixation and trauma surgery
Arthroscopy and minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures
Joint preservation strategies
Elective orthopaedic surgeries
Trauma and fracture care
Arthroscopy
Joint preservation and reconstruction

MRCS Part A – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
AO Trauma Basic Certification

Indian Arthroscopy Society
Indian Foot and Ankle Society (IFAS)

Research Experience

Postgraduate thesis on “A Prospective Cohort Study on the Effect of Low Back Pain in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty of Hip or Knee for Severe Arthritis”
Clinical audit on appropriateness of surgical interventions for osteoarthritis based on Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) guidelines
Attended Research Methodology and Biostatistics Workshop, Department of Epidemiology, TNMGR University, August 2018
Reviewer – Indian Journal of Orthopaedics

Publications

A Preliminary Survey of Women Orthopaedic Surgeons on Awareness of Radiation Safety Practice and Breast Cancer Risk in India – Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
A Prospective Cohort Study on the Effect of Low Back Pain in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty – Hip International (Official Journal of the European Hip Society)

Paper Presentation

A Preliminary Survey of Women Orthopaedic Surgeons on Awareness of Radiation Safety Practice and Breast Cancer Risk in India – Presented at IOACON 2019