Clinical Fellowships in Limb Lengthening, Deformity Correction & Limb Reconstruction
The International Deformity & Limb Lengthening Institute at Akola, Maharashtra; is the longest continuously serving center for Limb Lengthening, Deformity Correction and complex post trauma Limb Reconstruction in India since 1989. A few words in brief about the training opportunities with us.
Hardware used
- Ilizarov fixator (since 1989) · LRS fixator (since 1999)
- Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) software controlled fixator (since 2002)
- Hybrid fixation since 1994
Pediatric Orthopedics
- Largest experience of Ponseti method (more than a 1000 feet treated since 2002)
- Conducted National Conference in 2004 with Jose Morcuende, the associate of Dr. Ponseti at Akola.
- >100 lengthenings for Achondroplastic Dwarfism for increase of height.
- >60 cases over 29 years of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia in India.
- Congenital Tibial & Fibular Hemimelia, Radial & Ulnar Club hand: treated routinely.
- Congenital Femoral Deficiency ( previously called PFFD Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency)
- largest series of lengthenings in Congenital PosteroMedial Bowing of Tibia.
- Complex deformities caused by Post-osteomyelitis growth arrest with lengthening treated routinely.
- Cerebral Palsy kids are treated routinely with careful clinical exam, gait analysis and surgeries like SupraCondylar osteotomy, Split Tibialis Posterior Tendon transfer, Derotation osteotomies, reduction of dislocated hips and correction of ankle equinus and knee flexion contractures.
Limb Lengthening
- Largest Limb Lengthening experience in India
- >98% success rate in >2800 cases.
- Methods: External fixators, Lengthening over Nail, PRECICE Internal lengthening nails.
Deformity Correction
- Using external fixation (Ilizarov, LRS & TSF fixator)
- Using fixator assisted nailing (FAN) & fixator assisted plating (FAP)
Infected NonUnions
- >1000 Infected & Aseptic NU, & Malunions treated
Indian cities from where Surgeons have trained in CFIT India
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Details of the Fellowship
The Clinical Fellowship is a program in which thorough exposure to advanced methods in Reconstructive Orthopaedics can be learned by active participation & service to patients.
Fellowships are offered in 2 Different Modes:
- Long Term( 6 Month & One year) Fellowships
- Long Term Fellowship leading to Career Opportunity as an Associate Surgeon.
6 Month Clinical Fellowship
- 1st Month: OPD, Observation & Assistance in OR. Start Research Project.
- 2nd to 4th Month: Assist Surgery, perform Minor & Major procedures work on research paper.
- 5th Month: Assist Surgery, perform Minor & Major procedures work on research paper.
- 2nd to 4th Month: Perform Ilizarov Surgery. Complete Research Project. Publish Paper.
- 6th Month: Perform Ilizarov Surgery independently.
- On Offer: Rs 50,000 per month & stay on campus.
1 Year Clinical Fellowship
- 1st Month: OPD, Observation & Assistance in OR. Start Research Project.
- 2nd to 4th Month: Assist Surgery, perform Minor & Major procedures work on research paper.
- 5th Month: Assist Surgery, perform Minor & Major procedures work on research paper.
- 2nd to 4th Month: Perform Ilizarov Surgery. Complete Research Project. Publish Paper.
- 6th Month: Perform Ilizarov Surgery independently. Start new Research Project.
- Months 7 to 10: Perform Independent Surgery. Present Paper @ Conf. Work on Reasearch.
- Months 11 & 12: Complete 2nd Research Project. Assist in other Projects. Surgery as usual.
Stipend Offered: Rs 50,000 for first 6 months and then Rs 80,000 per month + Performance based incentives. Stay on Campus.
Long Term Fellowship leading to Career Opportunity as Associate Surgeon
Minimum Qualification would be 3 years after M.S. Orth/DNB Orth. Preference will be given to those who have done the 6 month or 1 year Fellowships and their Salary will start at Rs 100,000 per month. For those starting without Fellowships, Initial 3 months the salary will be Rs 80,000.
There will be option of modern accomodation on campus & performance based incentives.
We take pride on being the only institute in India which teaches the original & authentic reconstructive techniques without charging a fee! You will learn and earn at the same time; as have dozens of other young surgeons from all over India in the last 26 years.
Fellowship experiences:
https://youtu.be/gQu5zHNLwog
Fellowships for International Surgeons
The Research Fellowship will allow you to focus one or two topics and perform Clinical research on our extensive clinical material with a view of being able to create an article for publication. You can observe & assist in surgery. Kindly apply with brief Biodata and recommendation letters from two Departmental Professors and a copy of the Orthopaedic Degree certificate to There will be option of Modern accommodation on campus & performance based incentives.
Kindly apply with brief Biodata and recommendation letters from two Departmental Professors and a copy of the Orthopaedic Degree certificate to There will be option of Modern accommodation on campus & performance based incentives.
Dr Milind Chaudhary, Director, International Deformity & Lengthening Institute, Akola • Past President: ASAMI INDIA • President: 8th International ASAMI conference, 2014 • Editor: Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Contact Email: admin(at)ilizarov.org milind(at)ilizarov.org