Dr. M.D. Ilavarasan is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 8 years of clinical experience in paediatric orthopaedics, trauma care, arthroscopy, joint replacement, and sports injury management. Holding MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics, he brings advanced subspecialty training to the diagnosis and surgical management of orthopaedic conditions in both children and adults.
His expertise spans clubfoot (CTEV), developmental dysplasia of the hip, Perthes disease, SCFE, congenital limb deformities, limb length discrepancy, knock knees, bow legs, cerebral palsy-related orthopaedic problems, paediatric fractures, complex trauma, sports injuries, ligament and meniscal injuries, arthritis of the knee and hip, joint replacement surgery, and spine-related conditions. His fellowship-trained focus on paediatric orthopaedics and deformity correction makes him a trusted specialist for families seeking expert surgical care for children with congenital and developmental musculoskeletal disorders.
A Life Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA), and Madras Orthopaedic Society (MOS), and a member of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI), Dr. Ilavarasan consults in Tamil, English, and Hindi.
Patients seeking experienced orthopaedic care — whether for a child with a congenital deformity or an adult requiring joint replacement or sports injury management — are encouraged to consult Dr. M.D. Ilavarasan for precise, evidence-based, and compassionate orthopaedic treatment.
1. Who is Dr. M.D. Ilavarasan, and what is his orthopaedic specialty?
Dr. M.D. Ilavarasan is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with 8+ years of experience, holding MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics. He specializes in paediatric orthopaedics, deformity correction, trauma care, arthroscopy, joint replacement, and sports injury management for both children and adult patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. M.D. Ilavarasan treat?
Dr. Ilavarasan treats clubfoot, developmental dysplasia of the hip, Perthes disease, SCFE, congenital limb deformities, limb length discrepancy, knock knees, bow legs, cerebral palsy-related orthopaedic problems, paediatric fractures, complex trauma, sports injuries, ligament and meniscal injuries, knee and hip arthritis, joint replacement needs, and spine-related orthopaedic conditions.
3. Is Dr. M.D. Ilavarasan experienced in paediatric orthopaedics and deformity correction?
Yes. Paediatric orthopaedics and deformity correction are Dr. Ilavarasan’s primary subspecialty areas, supported by a dedicated Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics. He manages a comprehensive range of congenital and developmental musculoskeletal conditions in children, including clubfoot, DDH, limb length discrepancy, and cerebral palsy-related orthopaedic problems with precision and care.
4. Does Dr. M.D. Ilavarasan perform arthroscopy and joint replacement surgeries?
Yes. Dr. Ilavarasan performs arthroscopic keyhole surgeries for sports injuries, ligament tears, and meniscal conditions, as well as joint replacement surgeries for arthritis of the knee and hip. His 8+ years of surgical experience across both minimally invasive and major joint procedures ensure patients receive technically skilled and outcome-focused orthopaedic surgical care.
5. What professional memberships does Dr. M.D. Ilavarasan hold?
Dr. Ilavarasan is a member of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI) and holds Life Membership in the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA), and Madras Orthopaedic Society (MOS). These memberships reflect his commitment to staying current with advances in orthopaedic surgery and upholding the highest standards of clinical practice.
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