Orthopaedics
Visiting Consultant
MBBS, M.S. (Orthopaedic)
Professional Profile
Dr. Kussh S. Mukhi is a highly specialized, internationally trained orthopaedic surgeon based in Mumbai, India, with a dedicated focus on advanced shoulder,elbow surgery and hip surgery . Over his career, he has built a robust clinical practice that balances high-volume reconstructive trauma surgery with cutting-edge upper limb arthroscopy, complex shoulder arthroplasty, and advanced tendon transfers. He currently serves as a Consultant and Shoulder Surgeon at Dr. Mukhi's Raj Hospital and as a Shoulder Specialist at L H Hiranandani Hospital in Powai.
Adding to his international credentials, Dr. Mukhi was selected by the Executive Board for the prestigious Indian American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (IASES) Traveling Fellowship, a professional tour spanning premier institutions throughout Canada and the United States Oct 2026.
Education & Specialized Training
Dr. Mukhi earned his MBBS from K. J. Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai, in 2011, and completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery (MS Orthopaedics) at MGM Medical College in 2014. Driven by a passion for upper extremity care, he has undertaken extensive, ultra-specialized international fellowships under global pioneers in shoulder surgery:
* Shoulder Arthroplasty & Arthroscopy: Trained under Prof. Pascal Boileau during the prestigious NICE Shoulder Fellowship in Nice, France (2019), and under Dr. Lionel Neyton at the Center Orthopedique Santy in Lyon, France (2022).
* Advanced Shoulder & Elbow Surgeries: Completed advanced clinical training at the Tokyo Sports & Orthopaedic Clinic (TSOC) in Japan under Dr. Hiro Sugaya (2024).
* Complex Tendon Transfers: Completed an intensive international program focusing on advanced tendon transfers around the shoulder under Dr. Chang-Hee Baek at Yeosu Baek Hospital in South Korea (2024).
* Joint Reconstruction: Completed early-career observerships and fellowships in computer-assisted and adult reconstruction at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, USA, and Pius Hospital in Germany.
Surgical Expertise & Clinical Volume
Dr. Mukhi has established a formidable surgical logbook that reflects both his versatile foundational training and his deep sub-specialization:
* Upper Limb Reconstructions: Performed over 400 shoulder arthroscopies, 98 complex shoulder arthroplasties (including Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, Anatomical Shoulder Arthroplasty, and stemless variations), 35 Latarjet procedures, and 11 bio-inductive patch repairs.
* Joint Arthroplasty & Trauma: Successfully managed over 2,000 trauma cases, alongside 1500 total knee replacements (TKR) and 1600 total hip replacements (THR).
Research, Innovation & Academic Leadership
An active academician and researcher, Dr. Mukhi frequently contributes to global orthopaedic literature and serves as an investigator for ongoing clinical trials. His research portfolio includes critical peer-reviewed publications in premier journals, notably an upcoming comparative outcomes study on middle trapezius tendon transfers in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES), and published work on all-arthroscopic Trillat procedures in Arthroscopy Techniques. He has also contributed to surgical innovation, designing and presenting a video podium case report on "Mukhi's Combined Implant Assembly (MCIA)" for complex geriatric fractures at WIROC 2022.
Dr. Mukhi is a highly sought-after national and international faculty member. He regularly delivers live surgical demonstrations and podium lectures—recently presenting on 3D digital planning (Blueprint PSI) for reverse shoulder arthroplasty and live combined anterior/posterior tendon transfers (aLDTM+LTT) at major conferences in Korea 2025. Additionally, he serves as an industry-sponsored instructor, training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons through advanced cadaveric and instructional lecture courses for Arthrex, Smith & Nephew, and Stryker.
Professional Affiliations
He maintains active licensure with the Maharashtra Medical Council and holds prominent memberships in elite surgical societies, including:
* Shoulder and Elbow Society of India (SESI)
* European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC)
* American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) – International Resident Member
* Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
* Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
