Professional Summary:
Recognized as one of the best knee replacement surgeons in Thrissur, Dr. Prakash K George is a distinguished Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in advanced Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine. With elite fellowship training from Europe's most prestigious joint replacement centre and a career built at Mumbai's top institutions, Dr. Prakash brings world-class orthopedic expertise to Kerala — anchored by a patient-first approach that prioritizes precision, rapid recovery, and lasting outcomes.
Training & Credentials:
Dr. Prakash built his surgical foundation at Mumbai's premier institutions — KEM Hospital, HN Reliance, and the Centre for Joint Replacement at Laud Clinic — gaining broad and rigorous exposure to complex orthopedic cases before pursuing advanced subspecialty training internationally.
He completed two highly specialized fellowships in Germany: a Fellowship in Robotic & Complex Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery at EndoKlinik in Hamburg — Europe's largest and most renowned joint replacement centre — and a Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine. He is also one of the few orthopedic surgeons in Kerala to hold a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.
Areas of Expertise:
- Advanced Joint Replacement — Knee & Hip
- Multidisciplinary Knee Replacement Rapid Recovery Programme
- Arthroscopy & Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Sports Medicine & Athletic Recovery
- Knee Joint Preservation
- Complex Trauma & Fracture Management
- Geriatric Orthopedics & Hip Care
Dr. Prakash is widely regarded as a leading destination for knee replacement in Thrissur. He employs cutting-edge techniques including Robotic Knee Surgery and computer-assisted navigation, ensuring precise implant placement, reduced surgical trauma, and faster recovery for patients with severe osteoarthritis and degenerative joint conditions.
Alongside a dedicated anesthesia team, pain management specialists, and a physiotherapy team, Dr. Prakash follows advanced postoperative protocols designed to minimize pain after surgery and enable early mobilization — helping patients return to daily activities with greater comfort and confidence.
Highly experienced in keyhole surgery for diagnosing and treating complex joint disorders, including ACL reconstruction and shoulder repair. This approach means less postoperative discomfort, minimal scarring, and a significantly quicker return to normal life.
As one of the few orthopedic specialists holding a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, Dr. Prakash provides elite-level care for sports-related injuries. He combines deep orthopedic expertise with individualized rehabilitation to help athletes of all levels return to play safely and confidently.
For patients who are not yet candidates for replacement, Dr. Prakash offers targeted joint preservation strategies aimed at delaying or avoiding replacement surgery, protecting long-term knee health, and maintaining an active quality of life.
Trained in the AO principles of fracture management, Dr. Prakash provides expert care for severe traumatic injuries and complex joint dislocations, consistently achieving optimal functional outcomes.
Dr. Prakash specializes in elderly fracture management, utilizing mini-open hip fracture fixation and hip replacement. Every surgery is supported by a multidisciplinary team — including cardiologists and intensivists — along with best-in-class ICU backup, ensuring that elderly patients receive the safest possible care and the best chance at regaining their independence.
Research Presentations:
- Functional outcome and complications in management of proximal humerus fractures operated with proximal humerus plate – Presented at SICOT Congress at Oman 2019 and at WIROC 2018.
- Post traumatic osteomyelitis with gap non-union of humerus with segmental defect treated with open reduction internal fixation with osteomyocutaneous fibula- Presented at SICOT Congress at Oman 2019 and at WIROC 2018.
- Functional outcome and complications in management of proximal humerus fractures operated with proximal humerus plate (Oral presentation- TOSACON 2019).
Research Publications:
- Functional Outcome and Complications in Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures operated With Proximal Humerus Locking Plate (Malaysian Orthopedic Journal 2021).
- Conversion of Failed Hemi-arthroplasty to Total Hip Arthroplasty (Bhende, H.S., George, P.K. (2023). Conversion of Failed Hemiarthroplasty to Total Hip Arthroplasty. In: Sharma, M. (eds) Hip Arthroplasty. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5517-6_60).
- Arthroplasty – What was interesting in 2020? (Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics 2021 January-June 2021;6(1):85-86).
- Post Traumatic Osteomyelitis with Gap Non-Union of Humerus with Segmental Defect Treated with Open Reduction Internal Fixation with Osteomyocutaneous Fibula (Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2021 March: 11(3): Page 52-54).
- A case report of Aneurysmal bone cyst with pathologic fracture of proximal femur managed with en bloc excision and autologous non vascularised fibular graft (Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2019 July-August: 9(4): Page 3-5).
- A Rare Case of Poland Syndrome with Absent Limb (Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2019 July-August: 9(4): Page 3-5).
- A Prospective Analysis of Functional Outcome in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture (International Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology & Surgical Sciences, December-May 2020, Volume- 06, Issue 01, Page 12-18).
- Posterior Cervical Interbody Fusion – Single Stage Approach of Anterior Reconstruction and Posterior Stabilisation (Asian Journal of Neurosurgery | Volume 15 | Issue 1 | January-March 2020: Page 222-224).
