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Dr. Asode Ananthram Shetty
Prof. (Dr.) A. A. Shetty, orthopaedic surgeon and researcher
Born (1955-06-16) June 16, 1955 (age 69)
Asodu, Kundapur, India
NationalityIndian
Known forStem cell research, Cartilage repair, Minimally invasive surgery
AwardsHunterian Professorship
Karnataka Rajyotsava Award (2018)
Bharath Gaurava Lifetime Achievement Award (2018)
Scientific career
FieldsOrthopaedics, Stem cell Research, Regenerative medicine
InstitutionsCanterbury Christ Church University, KMC Manipal

Dr. Asode Ananthram Shetty (born 16 June 1955) is an Indian orthopaedic surgeon, scientist, and academic, widely known as A. A. Shetty in professional and academic circles. He is noted for his work in regenerative medicine and the application of stem cell research in orthopaedics.

Biography

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Shetty was born on 16 June 1955 in Asodu, Kundapur, India. He completed his postgraduate training at Guy's Hospital, King's College London, and St. Thomas’s School of Medicine, London. He holds fellowships including FRCS and FACS.

He resides in Kent, UK, with his wife and daughter.

Career

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Shetty has held academic and clinical positions:

Research and Innovations

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He co-developed the Autologous Collagen-Induced Chondrogenesis (ACIC: Shetty–Kim technique), a single-stage arthroscopic cartilage repair technique.[1]

Shetty has collaborated with research teams in South Korea, Japan, and India to advance regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy.

Teaching and Leadership

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He was instrumental in establishing the postgraduate surgical program at Canterbury Christ Church University and contributed to its approval to launch an undergraduate medical school.[2]

He also serves as Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent and Public Governor of Medway Maritime Hospital.[3]

Philanthropy

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He is involved in supporting education initiatives and offers free surgical care to underserved populations. He was honored at a civic felicitation event in Mangalore for his humanitarian work.[4]

Media Coverage and Recognition

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Shetty's surgical innovations have received significant media attention:

  • The Telegraph reported his successful use of stem cells to prevent leg amputation.[5]
  • ITV News covered a stem cell treatment he led to regrow a patient's bone.[6]
  • Medical Dialogues reported his receipt of the Outstanding Clinical Excellence Award at the House of Lords.[7]

Publications

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  • Techniques in Cartilage Repair Surgery[8]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Shetty, Asode Ananthram; Kim, Seok Jung; Shetty, Vishvas; Jang, Jae Deog; Huh, Sung Woo; Lee, Dong Hwan (2016). "Autologous collagen induced chondrogenesis (ACIC: Shetty–Kim technique) – A matrix based acellular single stage arthroscopic cartilage repair technique". Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 7 (3): 164–169. doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2016.05.003. PMC 4949402. PMID 27489411. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  2. ^ "Leadership and Governance - Canterbury Christ Church University". Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  3. ^ "Seven New Deputy Lieutenants Appointed - Kent Lieutenancy". 19 June 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  4. ^ "Prof. Dr. Asode Ananthram Shetty Civic Felicitation". 30 March 2019. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  5. ^ "Stem cells used to save woman's leg". Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  6. ^ "Kent man one of the first in the world to have bone re-grown by stem cells". Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  7. ^ "Dr A A Shetty Receives Outstanding Clinical Excellence Award at House of Lords". 18 April 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  8. ^ "Techniques in Cartilage Repair Surgery". doi:10.1007/978-3-319-63778-2 (inactive 24 April 2025). Retrieved 2024-11-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of April 2025 (link)
  9. ^ "From a poor student to a Hunterian Surgeon". 23 May 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  10. ^ "Prof. Dr. A. A. Shetty Receives Lifetime Achievement Award". The Times of India. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  11. ^ "Renowned Surgeon Dr. A. A. Shetty receives award at UK's House of Lords". 11 April 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
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