Dr. Pramod S Chinder

Dr. Pramod S. Chinder is a highly experienced Orthopedic Oncologist specializing in the diagnosis, surgical management, and reconstruction of musculoskeletal tumors. He is particularly known for his expertise in biological and functional tumor reconstruction, utilizing advanced microsurgical techniques and modern prosthetic solutions to preserve limb function and improve patient outcomes.

He serves as the Director & Head – Orthopedic Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru. Dr. Pramod is committed to providing evidence-based, personalized treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Expertise

• Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery.
• Biological and Functional Tumor Reconstruction.
• Limb Salvage Surgery.
• Microsurgical Reconstruction.
• Joint and Growth-Preserving Tumor Surgery.
• Allograft Reconstruction.
• Non-Invasive Expandable Prostheses.
• Hand Tumors.
• Peripheral Nerve Tumors.
• Neurotization and Nerve Reconstruction.
• Management of Sarcomas.
• Management of Metastatic Bone Cancers.

Dr. Pramod utilizes advanced imaging modalities, including 3T MRI and 3D CT, to plan precise surgical interventions aimed at preserving joints, growth potential, and overall limb function whenever possible.

Training & Certifications

• Fellowship in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery – National University of Singapore.
• Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology – Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Italy.

Recognition

• Established the Musculoskeletal Oncology Program in 2010.
• The department has managed over 700+ sarcoma cases.
• The department has treated over 1000+ metastatic bone cancer cases.
• Recognized member of several national and international orthopedic associations.

Research & Publications

Dr. Pramod has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in the field of orthopedic oncology and reconstructive surgery. His research interests include sarcoma management, limb salvage surgery, robotic-assisted tumor surgery, giant-cell tumors of bone, and microsurgical reconstruction techniques.

• Snapping wrist due to lunate malformation. Indian J Plast Surg. 2012.
• Robotic Surgery Assisted Staged En-Bloc Sacrectomy for Sacral Chordoma. JBJS Case Connect. 2019.
• Massive Fungating Ewing's Sarcoma of Scapula Treated by Limb Salvage Surgery. J Orthop Case Rep. 2019.
• Evaluation of Local Recurrence in Giant-Cell Tumor of Bone Treated by Neoadjuvant Denosumab. Clin Orthop Surg. 2019.