International research and Article publication

Dr Kunal Shah has a scientific approach to each patient and believes in evidence-based treatment. He customizes treatment for each patient based on current guidelines. On basis of this approach, his research work and articles are highly appreciated and published in world-renowned journals.

Articles on spinal tuberculosis and other infections

1) Tuberculosis of the spine: The current clinical landscapeAstrocyte 2017;4:94-9.

2) Short to Mid-Term Term Surgical Outcome Study with Posterior Only Approach on TuberculousSpondylodiscitis in an Elderly Population. Asian Spine Journal.2016;10(2):258-266.

3) High Grade Infective Spondylolisthesis of Cervical Spine Secondary to Tuberculosis.ClinOrthop Surg. 2015 Dec;7(4):519-522.

4) Isolated MucormycoticSpondylodiscitis of Lumbar Spine-A Rare Case Report. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2015 April-June;5(2): 55-57

5) Brucellar spondylitis in textbook “Turek'sOrthopaedics: Principles and Their Application” 7th edition Wolters Kluwer publisher

6) Surgical Management in Elderly Patients with TuberculousSpondylodiscitis: Ten Year Mortality Audit Study. in textbook “Turek'sOrthopaedics: Principles and Their Application” 7th edition Wolters Kluwer publisher

Geriatic spine and osteoporosis

1) Assessing Frailty in elderly undergoing spine surgery. International Journal of Spine. Jan-Apr 2016;1(1):39 .

2) Kyphoplasty” in textbook “minimally invasive spine surgery”Jaypee publishers

Complex spinal fractures and other trauma articles

1) Current Concepts in Pediatric Cervical Spine Trauma. The Open Orthopaedics Journal. 2017;11:346-352.

2) A Levering Technique Using Small Parallel Rods for Open Reduction of High-Grade Thoracolumbar Dislocation.Global Spine Journal2017;7(4):302-308

3) A Novel Reduction Manoeuver for Highly Unstable Thoraco-Lumbar Fracture Dislocation: Technical Note. International Journal of Spine Jan-Apr 2016;1(1):40-42 .

4) A Combination of Quadriparesis in Cervical Spine Injury with Open Humerus Fracture: A Unique Situation and a Review of the Current Concepts of Damage Control Principles in Spine Trauma. J Spinal Surg 2015;2(3):97-101.

5) Spinal Subdural Haematoma . International Journal of Spine Jan-Apr 2016;1(1):40-42 .

6) Fracture Diaphyseal Femur in a Case of Ipsilateral Excision Arthroplasty of Hip: Report of Two Cases with Description of an Unusual Injury Pattern, Mechanism, and Clinical Decision-making in Management. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2016 Sep-Oct;6(4): 111-113

7) Neglected Anterior Dislocation of Shoulder: is surgery necessary? A Rare Case with review of literature. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2015 Oct-Dec;5(4): 61-63

8) Surgical Management Of Distal/Supracondylar Fracture Of Femur With Retrograde Intramedullary Nail. Journal Medical Thesis 2014 May-Aug:2(2):50-53.

Spinal tumours and other tumour articles

1) Extraosseous thoracic foraminalosteoblastoma: diagnostic dilemma and management with 3 year follow-up. Asian Spine J. 2014 Oct;8(5):689-94.

2) Simple Bone Cyst Of Metacarpal: Rare Lesion with Unique Treatment. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports2014july-Sep;4(3):63-65.

3) Recurrent Spinal Giant Cell Tumors: A Study of Risk Factors and Recurrence Patterns. Asian Spine Journal. 2016;10(1):129-135.

Sports injuries in spine

1) Spondylolysis among Fast Bowlers: Approach to Management.J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2015;49(4):186-193.

Spinal deformity( scoliosis and kyphosis)

1) Current Concepts - Congenital Scoliosis. The Open Orthopaedics Journal. 2017;11:337-345.

2) Decision Making in Surgical Management of Degenerative Scoliosis. International Journal of Spine Jan-Apr 2016;1(1):10-14 .

3) Scheurmanns Disease” in textbook “Turek'sOrthopaedics: Principles and Their Application” 7th edition Wolters Kluwer publisher

Pregnancy back pain

Post Pregnancy Severe Spinal Osteoporosis with Multiple Vertebral Fractures and Kyphoscoliosis in a Multigravida: A Rare Case with Management. Asian Spine J. 2015 Aug;9(4):625-8.

Recent advances in spine

1) New Frontiers in Spine Surgery. Journal of ClinicalOrthopaedics July-Dec 2017; 2(2):44-47

2) IntraspinalIntraduralSublaminar Wire-consequences: Revision Surgery with Note on Correct Technique. J Spinal Surg 2015;2(3):102-105.

Spine diagnostics

Clinical evaluation of spine” in textbook “Turek'sOrthopaedics: Principles and Their Application” 7th edition Wolters Kluwer publisher

Other clinical articles

1) Assessment of clinical outcome of percutaneous needle quadriceps tenotomy in the treatment of congenital knee dislocation. IntOrthop. 2015 Aug;39(8):1587-92.

2) Growth Modulation in Children for Angular Deformity Correction around knee – Use of Eight Plate. International Journal of PaediatricOrthopaedics July-Sep 2015;1(1):29-33.

3) Letter to editor TheJournal of Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association. July - Sep 2013; 8(2):29

4) Influence of Closed Chain Vs Open Chain Exercises in Patients with Chronic Ankle Arthritis. Journal Medical Thesis 2013 July-Sep; 1(1):12-13 7th edition Wolters Kluwer publisher

5) Photo Gallery in Orthopaedic Journal Journal Medical Thesis 2013 July-Sep; 1(1):42

6) Clinical evaluation of spine” Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2013 July – Sep;3(2):45.

7) 7. Case Study-An Answer to Analytical Clinical Decision Making Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports2014 April-June:4(2):3-4