Dr. Sathya Vamsi Krishna

Hand, Upperlimb & Reconstructive Micro-Vascular Surgeon,
Brachial Plexus & Peripheral Nerve Surgeon, Bengaluru
MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, European Diploma in Hand Surgery
FHS (NUS, Singapore; CMC Vellore; Institute Kaplan)

Appointments

Publications

1. Somashekar, Sathya Vamsi Krishna, Sridhara Murthy JN. Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures: Unipolar Versus Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2013 Vol 7 No 3: 6-11. DOI – 10.5704/MOJ.1307.007

2. Sathya Vamsi Krishna, Mallikarjuna Swamy B, Thomas Issac. Multiple gouty tophi over hands- A case report. Indian Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery2016;2(2):202-204

3. Krishna SV, Pilar A, Pai SN, Issac T. Traumatic Rupture of Posterior Tibial Tendon Following Closed Supination-Adduction Ankle Fracture. JBJS Case Connect. 2016;6(3):e75. DOI – 10.2106/JBJS.CC.15.00273

4. Sathya Vamsi Krishna, B. Mallikarjunaswamy, Thomas Issac, S. Srinivasalu. Tuberculosis of knee joint mimicking giant cell tumor – A case report. Indian journal of tubercuslosis.Dec 2016

5. Bain Gregory Krishna Sathya, Carr Renee & Slavotine, John. (2019). “Locked” Scapholunate Instability Diagnosed with 4D Computed Tomography Scan. Journal of Wrist Surgery. DOI – 10.1055/s-0038-1675385.

6. Sathya Vamsi Krishna (2020). Pollicization Of Middle Finger in A Cleft Hand Associated with Acrorenal Syndrome- Journal of Hand and microsurgery (Thieme). DOI – 10.1055/s-0040-1710198

7. Gregory I Bain, Sathya Vamsi Krishna (2020). Single cut, single screw capitate shortening osteotomy for Kienbock’s disease- Journal of wrist surgery- special review article. DOI – 10.1055/s-0040-1709669

8. Sathya Vamsi Krishna (2020). Multidirectional Instability in a Neglected Elbow Dislocation Managed with Circumferential Ligament Reconstruction. A Case Report- Rev Bras Ortop 2020

9. Sathya Vamsi Krishna S, Jacob Sebastin S. ‘Rigor like’ Acute Equinovarus Contracture Followed by Delayed Relaxation in a Patient with Knee Dislocation with Popliteal Artery Injury- A Case Report. Orthoplastic Surg 2021

10. Sathya Vamsi Krishna (2021) Irreducible metacarpal neck fracture due to the extensor tendons interposition Type- Case report- Rev Bras Ortop 2021 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731656

11. Krishna SV, Girish AB, Redappa J, Hosahalli C. Irreducible Phalangeal Fractures Due to Incarceration into the Extensor Tendon Apparatus – A Report of Two Patients. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2022 Feb;27(1):209-212. doi: 10.1142/S2424835522720092. Epub 2022 Feb 17. PMID: 35172699.

12. Sathya Vamsi Krishna., Gupta, S.K., Holla, N. et al. Resection of Osteoid Osteoma Using Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing. JOIO (2022).

13. Sathya vamsi Krishna, B S, T R S, Sumanahalli CH. Femoral Artery Injuries in Closed Femur Shaft Fractures: Case Report. Surg J (N Y). 2022 Oct 13;8(3):e219-e223. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1756206. PMID: 36245557; PMCID: PMC9560799.

14. Krishna SV, Umesh S, Hs C. Closed Traumatic Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Injury of the Long Finger – A Case Report. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2023 Feb;28(1):113-116. doi: 10.1142/S2424835523720013. Epub 2023 Feb 13. PMID: 36803334.

15. Sathya Vamsi Krishan and Diego L Fernandez. Locked Distal Ulna Volar Dislocation Associated with a Malunited Fracture of the Distal Radius JWS 2023. DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760260.

16.⁠ ⁠Krishna SV, Fernandez DL. Radially Displaced Perilunate Injuries: A Report of Two Cases. J Wrist Surg. 2023 Jul 5;13(1):49-53. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1770952. PMID: 38264132; PMCID: PMC10803142.

17.⁠ ⁠Krishna SV, Bain G. Adolescent Distal Ulna Physeal Fracture with Extensor Retinaculum Interposition. J Wrist Surg. 2023 Aug 17;12(5):446-452. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1770790. PMID: 37841348; PMCID: PMC10569828.

18.⁠ ⁠Kanumuri S, Subhansab SK, Agarwal-Harding KJ, Vamsi Krishna S. Open Exploration and Reduction of Paediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture with Pink, Pulseless Hand in Resource-Limited Settings. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2024 Apr;29(2):118-124. doi: 10.1142/S2424835524500139. Epub 2024 Mar 15. PMID: 38494170.

19.⁠ ⁠Krishna SV, Gondaliya N. Complex Axial Carpal Dislocation with Scapholunate Ligament Injury. J Wrist Surg. Published online April 15, 2024. doi:10.1055/s-0044-1785500

20.⁠ ⁠Greg Bain, S Vamsi Krishna, Simion Maclean. Distal Radius Osteotomies for Kienbock’s Disease –A Minimally Invasive Approach. J Wrist Surg. Accepted

 

What is hand surgery?

Hand surgery is the field of medicine that includes the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Why visit a hand surgeon?

Hand is an unique part of a human body made up of complex arrangement of bone, tendons, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and skin. All the elements should be in good condition to achieve a functional hand. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand. The Hand surgeon is a specialist with knowledge and experience who is capable to diagnose all hand and upper limb disorder and restore it to its original form. Not all condition require surgery and non- surgical methods like splint, therapy, injections and mediation are often recommended.
What are common symptoms in hand and upper limb?

 

  • Pain
  • Tingling or numbness affecting upper limb.
  • Difficulty is performing daily task using hands.
  • Any injury ranging from simple sprain to fracture.

 

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