Dr. Manoj Padman is one of India’s best Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons, currently serving as Director of Paediatric Orthopaedics at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. With more than 26 years of experience and over a decade of advanced specialist training in the United Kingdom, he is widely regarded as an authority in paediatric deformity correction, limb reconstruction, hip preservation surgery, and neuromuscular orthopaedics.

After completing his specialist fellowship at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, UK, Dr. Padman worked as Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United Kingdom before returning to India in 2009. He subsequently held senior positions at Max Super Speciality Hospital and Rainbow Children’s Hospital before joining FMRI.

He is also the Founder and Director of the Centre for Paediatric Orthopaedics & Disabilities (CPOD), a dedicated centre for children with musculoskeletal disorders and disabilities. His practice focuses on preserving function, correcting deformities, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life for children with congenital, developmental, traumatic, and neuromuscular conditions.

Dr. Padman specializes in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of paediatric orthopaedic disorders.

Congenital Deformities

• Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH)
• Congenital Clubfoot (CTEV)
• Congenital Vertical Talus
• Congenital Knee Dislocation
• Radial Club Hand
• Congenital Limb Deficiencies

Hip Disorders

• Perthes Disease
• Slipped Capital Femoral Emiphysis (SCFE)
• Hip Dysplasia
• Post-Infective Hip Deformities
• Post-Traumatic Hip Conditions

Limb Deformities

• Bow Legs (Genu Varum)
• Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)
• Limb Length Discrepancy
• Angular Deformities
• Rotational Deformities

Neuromuscular Conditions

• Cerebral Palsy
• Erb’s Palsy
• Neuromuscular Gait Disorders
• Post-Polio Residual Paralysis

Spine Disorders

• Scoliosis
• Pediatric Spinal Deformities

Pediatric Trauma

• Complex Fractures
• Malunions
• Growth Plate Injuries
• Post-Traumatic Deformities

Other Conditions

• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Flat Feet
• Pediatric Sports Injuries
• Bone & Joint Infection Sequelae

Dr. Padman is highly experienced in advanced reconstructive and deformity correction surgeries in children.

Limb Reconstruction & Deformity Correction

• Limb Lengthening Procedures
• Ilizarov Reconstruction Surgery
• Circular Frame Fixation
• Angular Deformity Correction
• Guided Growth Procedures
• Osteotomies

Hip Preservation & Reconstruction

• Pelvic Osteotomy
• Femoral Osteotomy
• Hip Reconstruction Surgery
• Hip Preservation Procedures
• Hip Arthroscopy

Congenital Deformity Surgery

• Clubfoot Correction
• Congenital Knee Reconstruction
• Radial Club Hand Surgery
• Correction of Congenital Limb Deficiencies

Cerebral Palsy & Neuromuscular Surgery

• Soft Tissue Releases
• Tendon Transfers
• Multilevel Corrective Surgery
• Gait Improvement Procedures

Trauma Surgery

• Pediatric Fracture Fixation
• Growth Plate Injury Management
• Malunion Correction
• Post-Traumatic Reconstruction

Spine Surgery

• Scoliosis Correction Surgery
• Spinal Fusion Procedures

Sports Injury Procedures

• ACL Reconstruction
• Meniscus Surgery
• Knee Arthroscopy

Dr. Manoj Padman graduated with his MBBS from the prestigious Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry in 1994. He earned his MS in Orthopaedic Surgery from Pondicherry University in 1997, where he was awarded the University Gold Medal, and subsequently cleared his DNB in Orthopaedic Surgery from the National Board of Examinations. He dedicated a decade to advanced clinical practice and training in the United Kingdom, achieving an MSc in Research from the University of Leeds and clinical FRCS qualifications from Glasgow and in Trauma & Orthopaedics. He finalized his specialized subspecialty preparation via a clinical fellowship at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, UK.

• Professional Experience: Currently serves as Director – Paediatric Orthopaedics at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram. He is the Founder & Director of the Centre for Paediatric Orthopaedics & Disabilities (CPOD). His past roles include Director & Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Senior Consultant at Max Super Speciality Hospital, and Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, UK.
• Clinical Achievements: Possesses over 26 years of localized clinical experience across the UK and India. He is a prominent pioneer in complex pediatric hip reconstructions, gait analysis-guided corrections, multi-level neuromuscular interventions for cerebral palsy, and circular frame limb lengthenings.
• Awards & Honors: Recipient of the University Gold Medal for his exceptional academic standing during MS Orthopaedic Surgery, alongside securing a prestigious National Fellowship at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, UK.
• Academic Contributions: Acts as the Secretary of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Foundation. He serves regularly as a national and international guest lecturer, has published numerous scholarly papers in high-impact pediatric orthopedics journals, and maintains an active commitment to shaping structured curriculum modules for surgical fellows.

• More than 26 years of paediatric orthopaedic experience
• 10 years of advanced specialist training in the United Kingdom
• FRCS-qualified paediatric orthopaedic surgeon
• Expertise in complex deformity correction and limb reconstruction
• Specialist in cerebral palsy and neuromuscular orthopaedics
• Founder of a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic centre (CPOD)
• Access to advanced gait analysis technology
• Comprehensive treatment for congenital and acquired deformities
• Excellent outcomes in complex paediatric orthopaedic surgery
• World-class treatment at significantly lower cost than Western countries