Knee Arthroscopy and Reconstruction of the Knee
The most common conditions affecting the knee are damages to the cartilage and the ligaments around the knee joint.
Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure which involves placing a camera in the knee joint and then, two incisions are placed around the knee – one small incision approximately 5-6mm is used to place the camera and the other incision is to pass instruments to clean up the damage within the joint. The most common reconstructive operation is the ligament reconstruction for damage to the anterior cruciate ligament.
This is a commonly injured ligament in sporting activities. The procedure involves reconstruction of the damaged ligament using the hamstring ligaments to compensate for the lost and damaged ligament.
This procedure is mainly performed in patients who have severe disability as a result of arthritic process which damages the knee joint and increases pain and reduces mobility. The knee replacement is a very successful procedure for relieving pain and restoring mobility and function for patients. I have been performing knee surgery for over 20 years and also have been involved in training other Surgeons to do this procedure within South Australia and also internationally in India and China. Surgeons have also visited from European centres for training in this procedure.
As far as arthroplasty of the knee is concerned, I utilise a computerised navigation system which allows more accurate placement of implants and also allows the ability to reproduce excellent results.
Hip Replacement
Hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a very successful procedure for patients with arthritic damage to their hip joint. The procedure is very successful for reliving pain and increasing mobility and return to function.
I have trained Surgeons in this procedure and have Surgeons visiting for training in this procedure.
I have also developed some expertise in the area of direct anterior approach to the hip. The most important thing about the surgical approach to the hip is to tailor the approach to match the patients requirements.
Shoulder Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery
Shoulder arthroplasty is a very successful procedure for relieving pain and restoring function for patients who have arthritis affecting this shoulder. The procedure has a reasonably high success rate for pain relief and also improving function. I have performed these procedures for over 20 years and also have been involved in training other surgeons for this procedure.
Hands
There are numerous conditions that affect the hands, the most common of these being carpal tunnel syndrome and a carpal tunnel release can be performed to diminish the symptoms of pain and sensory changes in the hand. There are also other arthritic conditions that affect the small joints of the hand, of the fingers and thumb and replacing these joints does improve patients function and reduce pain.
Prof Jegan Krishnan has been performing hand surgery for over 20 years. For detail regarding hand surgery contact your GP to receive a referral.
“With an eye for detail, a focus on patient care and a wealth of experience, Professor Krishnan has built a global reputation as a consummate professional who is devoted to his patients and his craft.”
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Prof Jegan Krishnan
Jegan Krishnan is one of the foremost Orthopaedic Surgeons in the Asia Pacific region. With an eye for detail, a focus on patient care and a wealth of experience, Professor Krishnan has built a global reputation as a consummate professional who is devoted to his patients and his craft.
Jegan is a first generation migrant from Singapore with Indian heritage. Jegan’s father attained a medical degree in India and opened up a practice in Singapore before leaving for Australia. Having been raised in South Australia from a young age, Jegan is proud to call Australia home. He is an AFL fanatic with an enormous soft spot for the Adelaide Crows. Jegan credits the first school he went to in Australia, Blackfriars Priory School, for teaching him the essence of acceptance and giving him a thirst for knowledge.
Jegan and his wife Anne have four lovely daughters who embrace their Indian and Australian heritage and help keep him grounded. In Australia the Krishnan family is forming an educational, professional and surgical dynasty. Jegan’s oldest brother has a PHD in bio- chemistry, another brother is a Professor of Ear Nose and Throat at Adelaide University while a younger brother is a lawyer in Sydney who consults to OzHarvest. Jegan also has a sister who has a degree in Psychology and is making her way in the US.
Jegan is committed to helping not only patients locally but also offering his services to the less fortunate. He has spent stints in Zimbabwe, Fiji, Rwanda and various parts of India and China focussed on teaching local practitioners how to improve their craft. On a more personal level, Jegan would like to be more involved in providing health care in the Third World and establish a program linked to the University of Malawi for medical education and training.

credentials
Professor Jeganath (Jegan) Krishnan (MBBS, FRACS (Orth), Ph.D.) is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Adelaide, South Australia who currently consults and operates at various locations across the state. Professor Krishnan has a particular surgical interest in shoulder and hand surgery and has presented at many internal forums in regard to this. He also has a keen interest in the design of a prototype metacarpophalangeal finger joint for the rheumatoid hand. He attained a PhD in this topic at Flinders University. In additional this he is the Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Flinders University. Furthermore, he has an interest in improving training programs for Orthopaedic surgeons in countries such as India, China and Africa, which he performs a combination of lectures, live surgeries and workshops. Professor Krishnan is also a member of many several bodies such as The Australian Shoulder and Elbow Society, the Australian Hip Society and the Australian Hand Surgery Society. He also sits on multiple committees including the Heads of Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery South Australia. Finally Professor Krishnan is involved in curriculum development in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Rwanda with Specialists Without Borders.
1978-1983
Medical School,
University of Adelaide,
South Australia
1983-1984
Intern,
Royal Adelaide Hospital,
South Australia
1985-1987
Basic Surgical Trainee,
Royal Adelaide Hospital,
Women’s and Children’s Hospital,
South Australia
1987-1988
Non-Accredited Advanced Trainee in Orthopaedic Surgery,
Royal Adelaide Hospital,
Modbury Hospital,
Lyell McEwin Hospital,
South Australia
1989
Advanced Orthopaedic Surgical Training,
Princess Margaret Rose Hospital,
Edinburgh, Scotland
1990-1992
Flinders Medical Centre,
Royal Adelaide Hospital,
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
South Australia
1992-1993
Senior Orthopaedic Registrar,
Sunderland District General Hospital,
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Senior Orthopaedic Registrar
Freeman General Hospital and Newcastle General Hospital,
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
AO Trauma Fellowship,
Unfallchirugische, Universistatsklinik,
Innsbruk, Austria
Visiting Orthopaedic Fellow,
Rheumaklinik,
Bad Bramstadt, Germany
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Surgical Fellowship
- Rheumatism Foundation Hospital
- Heinola, Finland
- Visited Centres in the United States of America
- Department of Hand Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Department of Shoulder Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital
- The Shoulder Service, New York Orthopaedics Hospital
- Department of Shoulder Surgery, Seattle, Washington
- Department of Upper Limb Surgery, Tackahoe Orthopaedic Association
1993-1995
Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedics,
Flinders Medical Centre,
South Australia
1995-1998
Private Practice,
Ashford Community Hospital,
South Australia
1998-2015
Private Practice,
Orthopaedics SA

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