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About Dr.,. Dr.
Dr.,. Dr. treats Musculoskeletal Trauma Injuries, Spine Trauma.
Dato’ Dr. K.S. Sivananthan is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with expertise in general orthopaedics, trauma management, and spine surgery. With decades of clinical practice and international training, he is recognized for his contributions to orthopaedic surgery in Malaysia and the region. Dr. Sivananthan obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Calcutta National Medical College in India. He later pursued advanced training in orthopaedic surgery and obtained a Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (MS Orth) from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. He was subsequently awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) and Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (FAMM). His clinical expertise focuses on the management of musculoskeletal trauma and spine-related conditions, including complex injuries and degenerative spinal disorders. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Sivananthan has actively contributed to orthopaedic research and academic development. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications in respected peer-reviewed journals including the International Journal of Trauma, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, and The Medical Journal of Malaysia. Dr. Sivananthan is widely respected within the orthopaedic community and has served in leadership and advisory roles in multiple professional societies. In recognition of his contributions to orthopaedic medicine and education, he has received several prestigious awards and continues to be invited as a speaker and chairman at regional and international orthopaedic conferences.
MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Calcutta National Medical College, India
MS Orth (Liverpool) — Master of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
FAMM — Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Malaysia
FRCS (Edinburgh) — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
"Adding Life to Years" or ALTY is dedicated to providing every patient with the right treatment at the right time.
As our name suggests, we want to ensure that patients can live with greater comfort and ease of movement, thereby adding quality years to their lives. We do this by providing specific care to each patient.
With that in mind, we aim to efficiently and accurately diagnose the cause of your discomfort and provide optimal solutions through our Orthopaedic Spine and Orthopaedic Joint clinical services. Additionally, we offer general and sports medicine health screening services under ALTY Screening, our comprehensive and established screening centre that provides early detection and prevention of health problems.
At ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, we specialise in both surgical and non-surgical treatments and provide focused care for a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Our hospital is also equipped with cutting-edge sophisticated technology that is effectively utilised throughout the entire patient's journey - from diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Known for
Joint replacement surgery patients · Athletes with sports injuries · Spine and trauma care patients
Languages
Japanese · Chinese · Bahasa Melayu · English
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