Sports Injury Centre (SIC)
"The Sports Injury Centre (SIC) at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, is a renowned institution dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical, rehabilitative, and diagnostic services for sports and joint disorders. As a leading tertiary care hospital, we leverage cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary expertise to deliver exceptional patient care, drive innovative research, and foster a culture of fitness and wellness.
The Sports Injury Centre at Safdarjung Hospital was indeed established in 2008 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to cater to the growing need for specialized care in sports injuries and joint disorders. This modern facility was set up just before the Commonwealth Games, and it was inaugurated by none other than former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
On January 8th, 2024 the Sport Injury Centre (SIC) at Safdarjung Hospital was relocated to a new facility equipped with upgraded, imported and state-of-the-art facilities with expanded capacity. It is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including imported exercise machines, techno gyms, underwater treadmills, hydrotherapy pools, and advanced balance systems. Also, with vacuum sports machine, personalized biofeedback strengthening systems, and upcoming biomechanic and motion action labs.
Contact Us:
Reception: ☏- 011-26769300
Email address: ddasic@vmmc-sjh.nic.in
Patient Load:
A statement showing the patient care services provided by the Faculty of the SIC at the Centre is as under: -
S. No. | Service | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 (till August) |
| 1 | Arthroscopy OPD | 30847 | 70671 | 95354 | 104650 | 89454 |
| 2 | Physiotherapy OPD | 13327 | 47180 | 63914 | 66526 | 46641 |
| 3 | No. of Surgeries performed | 693 | 1728 | 3445 | 3721 | 3193 |
| 4 | IPD | 852 | 2099 | 3920 | 4071 | 3791 |
| 5 | Minor Surgeries performed | 2354 | 3567 | 6035 | 7582 | 6433 |
New Block overview:
Total Floors: 09 | |
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| Basement 01 Facilities |
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| Basement 02 Facilities |
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| Basement 03 Facilities | Patient Vehicle Parking Area. |
| First Floor Facilities |
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| Second Floor Facilities |
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| Third Floor Facilities | Operation Theatre |
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| Fifth Floor Facilities | Wards |
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| Eighth Floor Facilities | Administration |
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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
- ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, PLC, POL, multi-ligamentous 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.
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation | |
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| 1 | Dr. Deepak Joshi | Head of Department | |
| 2 | Dr. Himanshu Kataria | Professor | |
| 3 | Dr. Hitesh Lal | Professor | |
| 4 | Dr. Skand Sinha | Professor | |
| 5 | Dr. Davinder Singh | Associate Professor | |
| 6 | Dr. Vineet Jain | Professor | |
| 7 | Dr. Ankit Goyal | Associate Professor | |
| 8 | Dr. Himanshu Gupta | Associate Professor | |
| 9 | Dr. Nitin Mehta | Associate Professor | |
| 10 | Dr. Ajay Lal | Associate Professor | |
| 11 | Dr. Pallav Mishra | Associate Professor | |
| 12 | Dr. Jaswant Kumar | Associate Professor | |
| 13 | Dr. Harleen Uppal | Associate Professor |
OPD Registration Timings:
Days | Morning Timings | Afternoon Timings |
Monday to Friday | 08:30 AM to 12 Noon | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM |
Saturday | 08:30 AM to 12 Noon | - |
*The OPD facilities remain closed on Sundays and all Gazetted Holidays (GH).
OT Facility Days:
The 6-day workweek is shared by 3 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
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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
- Affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
- FNB in Sports Medicine (2-year post-doctoral course)
- For post-graduate doctors of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Conducted under the National Board of Examination
- For post-graduate doctors of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Short-Term Observership Programs
- Complex arthroscopic surgeries
- Open to Orthopaedic surgeons from India and abroad
- Highly sought after by budding arthroscopy surgeons
- Complex arthroscopic surgeries
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