u Dr. MAYIL NATARAJAN is the Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon at M.N. Orthopaedic Hospital, Chennai. He is a Sr.Consultant at Apollo Speciality Hospital and Apollo First Med Hospital, Chennai.
u He is an Orthopaedic Surgeon recognized for his pioneering work in Orthopaedic Oncology. He introduced the concept of Limb Salvage Surgery by Custom Mega Prosthesis as early as 1988 initiated at the Cancer Institute Adyar and Orthopaedic Dept. of Govt. General Hospital.
u He established Orthopaedic Oncology as a Sub-Specialty in Orthopaedic Surgery in India. His personal series of 2284 cases of Custom Mega Prosthesis in 34 years (1988 to 2022) are the largest number by a single surgeon in the world.
u He has designed and invented 8 Patented Prosthesis and 15 Prosthetic Designs have been registered in the Official Gazette of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Government of India
u The technique was accepted by the Orthopaedic fraternity and currently 20 States in India are following the Indigenously made Custom Mega Prosthesis.
u He has been awarded the Ph.D in 2000 and D.Sc. in 2004 by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. He has been decorated with the D.Sc. (Hon. Causa) by the Medical University and the Madras University in due recognition of his tireless dedication to the cause of Bone Tumour Patients.
u He has authored 9 Books and Edited 11 Chapters in Textbooks. He has published 20 papers in peer reviewed International Journals and 26 papers in National Journals. He has delivered 213 Guest Lectures in International, National and State Conferences. He has been the recipient of 15 International & National Fellowships and has given 29 Orations in various Conferences.
u He has received 3 National Awards from the President of India, Shri A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. (1) Dr. B. C. Roy National Award (2004). (2) National Award for Welfare of the Disabled (2005). (3) Padma Shri Award (2007).
u Internationally, he was the first Indian to be the President of the Asia Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumour Society. The Royal College Surgeons of England conferred the Fellowship of the College on him (2009). The British Orthopaedic Association honoured him with the Honorary Fellowship (2006).
MERITORIOUS AWARDS
INTERNATIONAL
u Wockhardt Award for Excellence in the field of Orthopaedics from Harvard Medical International, Boston, USA (2009).
u Korean Orthopaedic Association 50th Annual Congress Appreciation Award for excellence in Orthopaedic Oncology (Oct. 2006)
u Japanese Orthopaedic Association Appreciation Award in acknowledgement of achievement in the Surgical Treatment of Bone Sarcomas in India (2004).
u Asian Association Dynamic Osteosynthesis Award for Dynamic Osteosynthesis (2003)
u International Cancer Technology Award - International Union against Cancer (UICC) (1999)
u British Orthopaedic AssociationWishbone Trust Award - for excellence in Orthopaedic Oncology (1998)
NATIONAL
u Padma Shri Award by the Hon. President of India for Meritorius Services rendered to the Bone Cancer patients (2007)
u Dr. B. C. Roy National Award by the Medical Council of India in recognition of his contribution to society by Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumours (2004)
u Life Time Achievement Award by the Alumni Association of Sancheti Institute for excellence in Orthopaedics (2006).
u Dr. Subramanian Endowment Award by the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists in recognition of his significant contributions for the advancement of biomedical sciences (2006)
u National Award for the Welfare of Disabled by the Government of India in recognition of cost-effective technological innovation of Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumours (2005).
u Lemelson Recognition and Mentoring Programme (L-Ramp) Innovation Award by the The Lemelson Foundation, USA & Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai in recognition of his innovation of Custom Mega Prosthesis (2005).
u Award of Excellence by the Indian Orthopaedic Association for his contribution to Orthopaedic Oncology (2003).
u Depuy Award – by the Indian Orthopaedic Association (1998).
STATE
u Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) by Madras University in recognition of his Meritorious Services to patients with Bone Tumours (2009).
u Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) by the Sathyabama University in recognition of his contribution for the establishment of Orthopaedic Oncology and introducing the technology of Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumours (2007).
u Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) by TheTamil NaduDr. M.G.R. Medical University in recognition of his contribution to society by Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumours (2007).
u Best Doctor Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for services rendered to the Disabled (2004).
u Life Time Achievement Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Oncology -Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (2000).
u Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation (2017).
u Life Time Achievement Recognition for pioneering work in Bone Tumours -Confederation of Indian Industry Tamilnadu Medclave (2022).
LEADERSHIP IN ACADEMIC BODIES
u He was the 7th Vice Chancellor of The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2009-12).
u He was the 1st Director of the Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Govt. General Hospital and Madras Medical College Chennai (2009). He was the Head of the Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Govt. General Hospital and Madras Medical College (2005 to 2009).
u President (2005 – 2007), International Trauma Anaesthesia and Critical Care Society - Indian Chapter, ( ITACCS ).
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u President (2006), Indian Orthopaedic Association.
u Millennium President( 2000 A.D.)Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association.
u President (2000 – 2002 A.D.) Asia Pacific Musculo Skeletal Tumour Society.
u Vice Chairman, Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Centre, Indian Red Cross Artificial Limb Centre, Madras.
u Secretary and Treasurer, Tamilnadu Association of Trauma Care.
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