Sports Injury Centre (SIC)

Services

The Centre aims to provide an exceptional working environment for its staff focusing on continuous education and quality improvement so as to provide excellent patient care at international standards. The Centre deals with Sports Injuries (Arthroscopy) & late sequel of sports injury (Arthritis & Joint Replacement). Our expert team provides:

• Diagnosis and treatment of injuries affecting hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist, including surgeries for ligament reconstruction and cartilage repair.
• Team care for national and international sporting events, encompassing sports injury management and education for injury prevention.
• Baseline examinations for athletes.
• Arthroscopic and open ligament reconstruction surgeries for knee, ankle, and other joints, including:

  • ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, PLC, POL, multi-ligamentous injuries

  • ATFL, CFL, and other joint-related injuries

• Recurrent patellar dislocations
• Cartilage defect management
• Shoulder dislocation surgeries
• Rotator cuff tear repairs
• AC joint surgeries
• Joint replacement surgeries for knee and hip joints

User Charges:

The Registration, Consultation, Admission, Rooms, physiotherapy and Surgery services offered are free of cost. The implants used in the surgery, if any, along with some disposable items, are required to be purchased by the patient.

The diagnostic & Pathological tests performed in the respective labs working on PPP model are charged as per the CGHS rates.

As per Government policy, the Ayushman (PMJAY) beneficiaries are provided all in-patient treatment free of cost.

Patient Load:

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Clinical Workload of - Sports Injury Centre

The Sports Injury Centre (SIC) at Safdarjung Hospital boasts an esteemed faculty team, duly recognized by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and compliant with the National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.

The department has diversity of specialties under one roof:

• Highly trained and experienced faculty members from Orthopaedics (sports injuries)

• Sports physician 

• Physiotherapists

• Athletic trainers

• Massage therapists

The faculty members of the Centre have an impressive track record of scholarly achievements, demonstrating their commitment to advancing knowledge in sports medicine and orthopaedic care. Our faculty members have authored numerous publications in International Indexed Journals (SCI/PubMed), and National Indexed Journals. They have also presented papers and shared expertise at National Conferences and International Conferences.

Our faculty members are renowned nationally for their specialized skills in Arthroscopic Surgeries and Joint Replacement Surgeries. They are frequently invited as guest faculty to deliver demonstration surgeries and lectures at National Conferences, International Conferences and Reputed Institutes.

The faculty members contribute to the academic community through Teaching and mentoring, Curriculum development, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.

OPD, and Specialty Clinics Schedule

OPD Registration Timings:

 *The OPD facilities remain closed on Sundays and all Gazetted Holidays (GH).

OT Facility Days: 

The 6-day workweek is shared by 4 surgical teams, ensuring comprehensive care.

Radio-Diagnostic Centre (outsourced on PPP Model) Timings:

Operating Hours: 7 Days a Week, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Pathology Lab (Outsourced on PPP Model) Timings:

Operating Hours: 7 Days a Week, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATION LIST — 2024-2026

2026

• Gahlawat H, Kumar J, Hegde A, Sharma P, Gupta H, Joshi D. Outcomes of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy as an Adjunct to Standard Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study. J Orthop Case Rep. 2026 Oct;16(10):485-492. doi:10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i10.8322.

• Sinha S, Arumugham KC, Singh DK, et al. ACL Reconstruction With Attachment-Sparing Hamstring Autograft Results in Earlier Graft Maturation and Better Short-Term Clinical Outcome in Comparison to Free Graft: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026;54(10):2399-2406. doi:10.1177/03635465261455046

2025

• Kumar K, Rao V, Panda AK, Joshi D. Peroneus longus tendon versus hamstring tendon autograft for primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies. Orthop J Sports Med. 2025;13(9). doi:10.1177/23259671251374313.

• Lal H, Sareen A, Mohanta S. A dynamic alphanumeric classification system for non-traumatic coccydynia: further defining clinical and research paradigms. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2025;70:103186. doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2025.103186. 

• Grover R, Singh J, Sinha S. Anatomic MPFL Reconstruction with Gracillis autograft using all-suture anchors. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2025;66:103016. doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2025.103016. 

• Singh J, Bajaj V, Jain K, Saluja SS. Suprapectineal plate for fixation of both columns of complex acetabular fractures in a single sitting through anterior approach: pushing the boundaries with the new “gold standard”. J Orthop Case Rep. 2025;15(9):353-360. doi:10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i09.6124. 

• Bajaj V, Singh J, Kaushik N, Sharma A. Cricket injuries in club-based players: an epidemiological study. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2025;32(6):223-232. doi:10.53555/fn0xw184. 

• Lohiya A, Kataria H, Gupta H, Bohra D, Jain V. Effectiveness of adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the quadriceps muscle to a standard rehabilitation protocol after ACL reconstruction. J Appl Sports Sci. 2025;9(1):3-11. doi:10.37393/JASS.2025.09.01.1. 

• Subham, Jindal R, Sharma SS, Uppal H, George S, Sharma R. Comparative effects of aerobic exercise, resistance exercise and yoga on metabolic profile and cellular ageing in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2025. doi:10.25259/IJPP_406_2025. 

• Singh D, Meena AK, Hegde A, Sherawat R. Residual rotational instability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: is lateral extra-articular tenodesis the answer for grade 3 pivot shift? Int J Med Clin Allied Res. 2025;8(1):158-168. 

• Khader K. Detection of new diabetes cases during post-COVID-19 pandemic period in a panchayath of South Kerala. Ann Med Med Sci. 2025:346-350. 

2024

• Jain V, Gupta H, Mehta N, Joshi D, Ajay, Kataria H. Retrospective comparative analysis of clinical and functional outcome after arthroscopic Bankart repair using all-suture anchor and metal anchor. Malays Orthop J. 2024;18(1):11-18. doi:10.5704/MOJ.2403.002. [Duplicate of 2023 publish-ahead entry removed] 

• Khan FA, Kushwaha S, Vakharia K, Kumar J, Bhavani P, Sinha S. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation provides early recovery from arthrogenic muscle inhibition post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Arthrosc Joint Surg. 2024;11(1):22-27. doi:10.4103/jajs.jajs_137_22. 

• Harsha GR, Harish M, Satish Kumar, Naik AK, Sinha S. CT evaluation of tibial tunnel widening and clinical outcome in single bundle ACL reconstruction with hamstring attachment sparing technique. Int J Orthop Sci. 2024;10(3):190-196. doi:10.22271/ortho.2024.v10.i3c.3599. 

• Singh U, Nayak BN, Kumar N, Jalan D, Sinha S, Saifi AS, et al. Demystifying Pandora’s box: A landmark-based approach for gluteal region ultrasound with magnetic resonance imaging correlation. Indian J Musculoskelet Radiol. 2024;6:82-7. doi: 10.25259/IJMSR_54_2024

• Gupta H, Mittal BS, Jain V. Arthroscopic intercruciate trans-septal posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fixation with pull-through technique using a single button adjustable loop device. J Arthrosc Surg Sports Med. 2024;5:125-129. doi:10.25259/JASSM_15_2024. 

• Rai S, Uppal H, Gunjiganvi M, Joshi N, Mishra P. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on people with locomotor disability in North India: a cross-sectional analysis. Ann Rehabil Med. 2024;48(1):94-101. 

• Uppal H, Rai S, Joshi N, Joshi D. Return to sports in stress reaction and stress fractures in Indian athletes: a case series. J Orthop Case Rep. 2024;14(7):166-171.

RESEARCH

THESIS ONGOING

• Dr. Anju Singal

  Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Anti-gravity Treadmill Rehabilitation and Traditional Rehabilitation in ACL Reconstructed Patients

  Supervisor: Dr. Pallav Mishra

• Dr. Arif Ussain P

  Title: A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Dectrose Prolotherapy Versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Management of Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

  Supervisor: Dr. Jaswant Kumar

• Dr. Kiran Kumar Routray

  Title: Clinical and Kinesiophobia Evaluation of Water Versus Land-based Rehabilitation Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

  Supervisor: Dr. Hitesh Lal

• Dr. Yash Gupta

  Title: Comparative Study between Antigravity Treadmill-Assisted Rehabilitation Versus Conventional Rehabilitation after Arthroscopic Debridement for Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome

  Supervisor: Dr. Nitin Mehta

THESIS COMPLETED

• Dr. Khalid K

  Title: Screening and validation of single nucleotide polymorphism of collagen family genes in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries

  Supervisor - Dr. Deepak Joshi

• Dr. S.R. Vaisakhan

  Title: Comparative Functional analysis of Non-weight bearing vs weight bearing with or without brace in Rehabilitation following post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Supervisor – Dr. Davinder Singh

• Dr. Shivita Kantrar

  Title: Prevalence of Disordered eating in Sports persons presenting with sports-related injuries at a Sports Injury Centre

  Supervisor - Dr. Vineet Jain

• Dr. Amit Singh

  Title: Evaluation of Functional outcome between ultrasound guided intraligamentous platelet rich plasma injection and conservative management in partial anterior cruciate ligament injury

  Supervisor - Dr. Ajay

• Dr. Dharmesh Meena

  Title: Effect of peroneus longus graft on ankle strength after arthroscopic single bundle ACL reconstruction

  Supervisor - Dr. Deepak Joshi

• Dr. Pankaj Mehra

  Title: Plantar Pressure Distribution as an objective criteria for return to play after ACL Reconstruction

  Supervisor - Dr. Skand Sinha

• Dr. Mahendra Singh

  Title: Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of Platelet rich plasama prolotherapy & viscosupplementation in patellofemoral pain syndrome

  Supervisor - Dr. Davinder Singh

• Dr. Deepak Godhwal

  Title: Role of core muscle strengthening along with knee and hip muscle strengthening in patellofemoral pain syndrome

  Supervisor - Dr. Vineet Jain

Other Research Project (7)

• Post Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) study to evaluate the Safety and Performance of AUXILOCK® Shoulder Arthroscopy System
  Principal Investigator: Dr. Deepak Joshi
  Co-Investigator: Dr. Jaswant Kumar

• Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for anterior cruciate ligament tears based on examiner experience
  Principal Investigator: Dr. Deepak Joshi
  Co-Investigator: Dr. Khyati S. Vakharia, Dr. Shwetasri Mohanta

• Patient-Reported Outcomes of Microfracture in Chondral Lesions of the Knee: A Retrospective Study
  Principal Investigator: Dr. Skand Sinha
  Co-Investigator/2nd Author: Dr. Anshul Sethi 

• Comparison of Tibial Footprint of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) on MRI with Quadrupled Graft Size Using Semitendinosus and Gracilis in Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
  Principal Investigator: Dr. Skand Sinha
  Co-Investigator/2nd Author: Dr. Anshul Sethi

• Biceptal tenodesis at proximal bicepetal groove provide satisfactory result in sup ant post laberal tear
  Principal Investigator: Dr. Skand Sinha
  Co-Investigator/2nd Author: Dr. Jaskaran

• Evaluation of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Outcomes Using Modified Rotator Cuff Healing Index (mRoHI)
  Principal Investigator: Dr. Skand Sinha
  Co-Investigator/2nd Author: Dr. Abhishek Dagar, Dr. Ankit Ruhela, Dr. Dharmendra, Dr. Anshul

• Comparison of Surgical Treatment Modalities for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus with or Without Concomitant Chronic Ankle Instability: A Prospective Cohort Study”
  Principal Investigator: Dr. Skand Sinha
  Co-Investigator: Dr. Faisal Naseer

EVENTS

1. DHR-ICMR Funded National Workshop (10 April 2026): SIC organized a national workshop in collaboration with ISSEM and IFSM, featuring hands-on training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, emergency care, biomechanics, rehabilitation, and concussion management.

2. ISSEM National Conference – Academic Partnership: SIC served as the Academic Partner for a two-day national conference organized by the Indian Society of Sports & Exercise Medicine at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi, themed “From Sideline to Spotlight: Evidence, Innovation and Excellence in Sports Medicine.”

Courses

MD (Sports Medicine) (3-year postgraduate course)

• Affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)

  • Recognized by the Medical Council of India

  • SIC is one of the pioneering centres in India to offer this course

FNB in Sports Medicine (2-year postdoctoral course)

• For post-graduate doctors of Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Conducted under the National Board of Examination

Short-Term Observership Programs

• Complex arthroscopic surgeries

  • Open to Orthopaedic surgeons from India and abroad

  • Highly sought after by budding arthroscopy surgeons

Teaching and Training

Teaching Activities:

• Regular seminars, case presentations and journal clubs are conducted in the department. 

• The department frequently invites guest faculty for lectures and the department faculty also visits other institutes for guest lectures. 

• Regular workshops and conferences are held at the Centre where young orthopaedic surgeons from all over the country and abroad are imparted training in basic and advanced Arthroscopic procedures.

Training opportunities for Health Care Professionals:

The Centre offers comprehensive academic training programs for doctors, fostering expertise in sports medicine.

• MD in Sports Medicine (3-year post-graduate course)

  • Affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)

  • Recognized by the Medical Council of India

  • SIC is one of the pioneering centres in India to offer this course

• FNB in Sports Medicine (2-year post-doctoral course)

  • For post-graduate doctors of Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Conducted under the National Board of Examination

• Short-Term Observership Programs

  • Complex arthroscopic surgeries

  • Open to Orthopaedic surgeons from India and abroad

  • Highly sought after by budding arthroscopy surgeons

Achievements and Awards

1. International Book Chapter Publication (Springer Nature, May 2026): Dr. Deepak Joshi and his team published the book chapter “Current Trends in Treating Multiligament Injuries of Knee in India” in Trends and Approaches to Knee Injury in Sports, published by Springer Nature Singapore.

2. International Research Publication Achievement: A research article titled “Bankart Variants in Shoulder Instability: Arthroscopic Identification, Management Strategies, and Functional Outcomes,” authored by SIC faculty members Dr. Skand Sinha (Corresponding Author), Dr. Pallav Mishra, Dr. Jujhar Singh, Dr. Rahul Grover, and Dr. Faisal Naseer Mir, was accepted for publication in the Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine.

3. Contribution to International Book Publication (Accepted Chapter): Dr. Deepak Joshi, Director, SIC, contributed a chapter titled “Avoiding the First and Second Killer Turns During Graft Passage in PCL Reconstruction” to the forthcoming international publication Atlas of Arthroscopy by Springer Nature. The chapter is yet to be published.