Sports Injury Centre (SIC)

New Block overview:

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:

A statement showing the patient care services provided by the Faculty of the SIC at the Centre is as under: -

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 Registration Timings:

 *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

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