Dr. Biju Pankappilly

Dr. Biju Pankappilly is a highly regarded Orthopaedic Surgeon at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, with over 21 years of experience specialising in the management and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the shoulder, knee, and hip. Renowned for his expertise in arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Biju uses minimally invasive techniques to treat complex issues such as rotator cuff pathology, joint instability, and arthritis, significantly improving recovery times for his patients.

Dr. Biju is fellowship-trained and has a particular interest in shoulder surgery, routinely performing rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs for recurrent shoulder instability, and advanced arthroscopic procedures for challenging shoulder conditions. His areas of specialisation also extend to knee and hip surgery, along with sports medicine.

Some of Dr. Biju's key areas of expertise include:

• Arthroscopic bone block procedure for recurrent shoulder dislocation with significant glenoid bone loss
• Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
• Arthroscopic labral repair for recurrent shoulder dislocations
• Arthroscopic tendon transfers for irreparable rotator cuff tears
• Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears
• Cartilage restoration procedures
• Arthroscopic ACL/PCL reconstruction and meniscus repair
• Arthroscopic MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patella dislocations
• Shoulder, knee, and hip replacements.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Biju is actively involved in teaching and training, having served as faculty at various national and international conferences. He is a member of several prestigious organisations, including the Indian Arthroscopy Society, the Shoulder and Elbow Society of India, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Biju has authored numerous publications in national and international journals and contributed to medical literature, with his latest book being Joint Diseases and Modalities of Treatment.