Fellowship & Membership

  • Chairman, Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society USA (2017-20).
  • Editor, SRS Newsletter (2017-20).
  • Active Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) since 2008.
  • Fellow of the University of Hong Kong in Spine Surgery 2008.
  • Fellow of National Board of Examinations (FNB) in Spine Surgery 2004-06.
  • Adjunct Visiting Professor of Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques for the spinal disorders
  • Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Bengali
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
  • Telugu
  • Tulu
  • Konkani
  • Awards & Achievements

  • First Indian to become Chairman of the Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society, USA (2017-20).
  • First Indian to get the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship in 2012.
  • Fifth from India and lone active member of the Scoliosis Research Society from Karnataka.
  • International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Best Research Award 2010.
  • Most Promising Spine Research Award Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, 2009.
  • Scoliosis Research Spine Society Educational Scholarship, 2008.
  • Dr. R L Mittal IOA Fellowship, 2008.
  • Lester Lowe SICOT Award, 2007.
  • ISCA Young Scientist Award (President’s Medal) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
  • ASSI-Deputy Best Spine Research Award 2005.
  • APOA Traveling Fellowship 2005.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Randomized clinical study to compare the accuracy of navigated and non-navigated thoracic pedicle screw insertion in difficult deformity correction surgeries. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Ramesh P, Shetty AP. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007; 32: E56-64.
  • Iso-C3D fluoroscopy based navigation in direct screw fixation of Hangman’s fracture – A case report. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Shetty AP. J Spinal Disorders and Techniques 2007; 20(8): 616-9.
  • Coupling between sagittal and frontal plane deformity correction in idiopathic thoracic scoliosis and its relationship with post-operative sagittal alignment. Luk KDK, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35(11): 1158-64.
  • Intra-operative Iso-C3D C-arm Navigation for pedicle screw instrumentation of Hangman’s fracture. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara et al. J Orthop Surg 2007 Apr; 15(1): 73-77.
  • ISSLS Prize Winner: A Study of Effects of In Vivo Mechanical Forces on Human Lumbar Discs With Scoliotic Disc as a Biological Model: Results From Serial Post-contrast Diffusion Studies, Histopathology and Biochemical Analysis of Twenty-One Human Lumbar Scoliotic Discs. Rajasekaran S, S Vidyadhara, et al Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35 (21): 1930-43 (Cited by 45).
  • Predictability of supine radiographs for determining an in-brace correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. JPY Cheung, KKL Yiu, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018; 43 (14), 971-976.
  • Rationale in the Management of 4-Level Lumbar Spondylolyses with or Without Instability and/or Spondylolisthesis. S Vidyadhara. Spine 2014; 39 (12): E734-E738.
  • Spine surgeon Dr. S Vidyadhara cautions about spondylitis. Click here
  • She attends school with a ventilator. Click here
  • Hope againts hope - Surgical miracle at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore. Click here
  • Surgical Marvel : Boy will walk after two years wait. Click here
  • How work from home has triggered an epidemic of pain, Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Head of Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Experts moot measures for trauma care Dr. Vidyadhara S, HOD & Consultant - Spine Surgery, Spine Care, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Mr. Karthik Rajagopal & Dr. Vidyadhara while addressing an international webinar said, international borders are opened, we are glad to offer our services to our overseas patients gets covered extensively in the Nigerian media network. Click Here

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Bengali
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
  • Telugu
  • Tulu
  • Konkani
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Chairman, Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society USA (2017-20).
  • Editor, SRS Newsletter (2017-20).
  • Active Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) since 2008.
  • Fellow of the University of Hong Kong in Spine Surgery 2008.
  • Fellow of National Board of Examinations (FNB) in Spine Surgery 2004-06.
  • Adjunct Visiting Professor of Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques for the spinal disorders
  • Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Awards & Achievements

  • First Indian to become Chairman of the Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society, USA (2017-20).
  • First Indian to get the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship in 2012.
  • Fifth from India and lone active member of the Scoliosis Research Society from Karnataka.
  • International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Best Research Award 2010.
  • Most Promising Spine Research Award Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, 2009.
  • Scoliosis Research Spine Society Educational Scholarship, 2008.
  • Dr. R L Mittal IOA Fellowship, 2008.
  • Lester Lowe SICOT Award, 2007.
  • ISCA Young Scientist Award (President’s Medal) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
  • ASSI-Deputy Best Spine Research Award 2005.
  • APOA Traveling Fellowship 2005.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Randomized clinical study to compare the accuracy of navigated and non-navigated thoracic pedicle screw insertion in difficult deformity correction surgeries. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Ramesh P, Shetty AP. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007; 32: E56-64.
  • Iso-C3D fluoroscopy based navigation in direct screw fixation of Hangman’s fracture – A case report. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Shetty AP. J Spinal Disorders and Techniques 2007; 20(8): 616-9.
  • Coupling between sagittal and frontal plane deformity correction in idiopathic thoracic scoliosis and its relationship with post-operative sagittal alignment. Luk KDK, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35(11): 1158-64.
  • Intra-operative Iso-C3D C-arm Navigation for pedicle screw instrumentation of Hangman’s fracture. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara et al. J Orthop Surg 2007 Apr; 15(1): 73-77.
  • ISSLS Prize Winner: A Study of Effects of In Vivo Mechanical Forces on Human Lumbar Discs With Scoliotic Disc as a Biological Model: Results From Serial Post-contrast Diffusion Studies, Histopathology and Biochemical Analysis of Twenty-One Human Lumbar Scoliotic Discs. Rajasekaran S, S Vidyadhara, et al Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35 (21): 1930-43 (Cited by 45).
  • Predictability of supine radiographs for determining an in-brace correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. JPY Cheung, KKL Yiu, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018; 43 (14), 971-976.
  • Rationale in the Management of 4-Level Lumbar Spondylolyses with or Without Instability and/or Spondylolisthesis. S Vidyadhara. Spine 2014; 39 (12): E734-E738.
  • Spine surgeon Dr. S Vidyadhara cautions about spondylitis. Click here
  • She attends school with a ventilator. Click here
  • Hope againts hope - Surgical miracle at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore. Click here
  • Surgical Marvel : Boy will walk after two years wait. Click here
  • How work from home has triggered an epidemic of pain, Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Head of Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Experts moot measures for trauma care Dr. Vidyadhara S, HOD & Consultant - Spine Surgery, Spine Care, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Mr. Karthik Rajagopal & Dr. Vidyadhara while addressing an international webinar said, international borders are opened, we are glad to offer our services to our overseas patients gets covered extensively in the Nigerian media network. Click Here

    Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques for the spinal disorders
  • Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Chairman, Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society USA (2017-20).
  • Editor, SRS Newsletter (2017-20).
  • Active Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) since 2008.
  • Fellow of the University of Hong Kong in Spine Surgery 2008.
  • Fellow of National Board of Examinations (FNB) in Spine Surgery 2004-06.
  • Adjunct Visiting Professor of Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Bengali
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
  • Telugu
  • Tulu
  • Konkani
  • Awards & Achievements

  • First Indian to become Chairman of the Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society, USA (2017-20).
  • First Indian to get the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship in 2012.
  • Fifth from India and lone active member of the Scoliosis Research Society from Karnataka.
  • International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Best Research Award 2010.
  • Most Promising Spine Research Award Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, 2009.
  • Scoliosis Research Spine Society Educational Scholarship, 2008.
  • Dr. R L Mittal IOA Fellowship, 2008.
  • Lester Lowe SICOT Award, 2007.
  • ISCA Young Scientist Award (President’s Medal) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
  • ASSI-Deputy Best Spine Research Award 2005.
  • APOA Traveling Fellowship 2005.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Randomized clinical study to compare the accuracy of navigated and non-navigated thoracic pedicle screw insertion in difficult deformity correction surgeries. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Ramesh P, Shetty AP. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007; 32: E56-64.
  • Iso-C3D fluoroscopy based navigation in direct screw fixation of Hangman’s fracture – A case report. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Shetty AP. J Spinal Disorders and Techniques 2007; 20(8): 616-9.
  • Coupling between sagittal and frontal plane deformity correction in idiopathic thoracic scoliosis and its relationship with post-operative sagittal alignment. Luk KDK, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35(11): 1158-64.
  • Intra-operative Iso-C3D C-arm Navigation for pedicle screw instrumentation of Hangman’s fracture. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara et al. J Orthop Surg 2007 Apr; 15(1): 73-77.
  • ISSLS Prize Winner: A Study of Effects of In Vivo Mechanical Forces on Human Lumbar Discs With Scoliotic Disc as a Biological Model: Results From Serial Post-contrast Diffusion Studies, Histopathology and Biochemical Analysis of Twenty-One Human Lumbar Scoliotic Discs. Rajasekaran S, S Vidyadhara, et al Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35 (21): 1930-43 (Cited by 45).
  • Predictability of supine radiographs for determining an in-brace correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. JPY Cheung, KKL Yiu, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018; 43 (14), 971-976.
  • Rationale in the Management of 4-Level Lumbar Spondylolyses with or Without Instability and/or Spondylolisthesis. S Vidyadhara. Spine 2014; 39 (12): E734-E738.
  • Spine surgeon Dr. S Vidyadhara cautions about spondylitis. Click here
  • She attends school with a ventilator. Click here
  • Hope againts hope - Surgical miracle at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore. Click here
  • Surgical Marvel : Boy will walk after two years wait. Click here
  • How work from home has triggered an epidemic of pain, Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Head of Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Experts moot measures for trauma care Dr. Vidyadhara S, HOD & Consultant - Spine Surgery, Spine Care, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Mr. Karthik Rajagopal & Dr. Vidyadhara while addressing an international webinar said, international borders are opened, we are glad to offer our services to our overseas patients gets covered extensively in the Nigerian media network. Click Here

    Awards & Achievements

  • First Indian to become Chairman of the Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society, USA (2017-20).
  • First Indian to get the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship in 2012.
  • Fifth from India and lone active member of the Scoliosis Research Society from Karnataka.
  • International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Best Research Award 2010.
  • Most Promising Spine Research Award Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, 2009.
  • Scoliosis Research Spine Society Educational Scholarship, 2008.
  • Dr. R L Mittal IOA Fellowship, 2008.
  • Lester Lowe SICOT Award, 2007.
  • ISCA Young Scientist Award (President’s Medal) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
  • ASSI-Deputy Best Spine Research Award 2005.
  • APOA Traveling Fellowship 2005.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Chairman, Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society USA (2017-20).
  • Editor, SRS Newsletter (2017-20).
  • Active Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) since 2008.
  • Fellow of the University of Hong Kong in Spine Surgery 2008.
  • Fellow of National Board of Examinations (FNB) in Spine Surgery 2004-06.
  • Adjunct Visiting Professor of Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques for the spinal disorders
  • Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Bengali
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
  • Telugu
  • Tulu
  • Konkani
  • Talks & Publications

  • Randomized clinical study to compare the accuracy of navigated and non-navigated thoracic pedicle screw insertion in difficult deformity correction surgeries. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Ramesh P, Shetty AP. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007; 32: E56-64.
  • Iso-C3D fluoroscopy based navigation in direct screw fixation of Hangman’s fracture – A case report. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Shetty AP. J Spinal Disorders and Techniques 2007; 20(8): 616-9.
  • Coupling between sagittal and frontal plane deformity correction in idiopathic thoracic scoliosis and its relationship with post-operative sagittal alignment. Luk KDK, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35(11): 1158-64.
  • Intra-operative Iso-C3D C-arm Navigation for pedicle screw instrumentation of Hangman’s fracture. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara et al. J Orthop Surg 2007 Apr; 15(1): 73-77.
  • ISSLS Prize Winner: A Study of Effects of In Vivo Mechanical Forces on Human Lumbar Discs With Scoliotic Disc as a Biological Model: Results From Serial Post-contrast Diffusion Studies, Histopathology and Biochemical Analysis of Twenty-One Human Lumbar Scoliotic Discs. Rajasekaran S, S Vidyadhara, et al Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35 (21): 1930-43 (Cited by 45).
  • Predictability of supine radiographs for determining an in-brace correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. JPY Cheung, KKL Yiu, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018; 43 (14), 971-976.
  • Rationale in the Management of 4-Level Lumbar Spondylolyses with or Without Instability and/or Spondylolisthesis. S Vidyadhara. Spine 2014; 39 (12): E734-E738.
  • Spine surgeon Dr. S Vidyadhara cautions about spondylitis. Click here
  • She attends school with a ventilator. Click here
  • Hope againts hope - Surgical miracle at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore. Click here
  • Surgical Marvel : Boy will walk after two years wait. Click here
  • How work from home has triggered an epidemic of pain, Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Head of Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Experts moot measures for trauma care Dr. Vidyadhara S, HOD & Consultant - Spine Surgery, Spine Care, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Mr. Karthik Rajagopal & Dr. Vidyadhara while addressing an international webinar said, international borders are opened, we are glad to offer our services to our overseas patients gets covered extensively in the Nigerian media network. Click Here

    Talks & Publications

  • Randomized clinical study to compare the accuracy of navigated and non-navigated thoracic pedicle screw insertion in difficult deformity correction surgeries. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Ramesh P, Shetty AP. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007; 32: E56-64.
  • Iso-C3D fluoroscopy based navigation in direct screw fixation of Hangman’s fracture – A case report. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara, Shetty AP. J Spinal Disorders and Techniques 2007; 20(8): 616-9.
  • Coupling between sagittal and frontal plane deformity correction in idiopathic thoracic scoliosis and its relationship with post-operative sagittal alignment. Luk KDK, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35(11): 1158-64.
  • Intra-operative Iso-C3D C-arm Navigation for pedicle screw instrumentation of Hangman’s fracture. S Rajasekaran, S Vidyadhara et al. J Orthop Surg 2007 Apr; 15(1): 73-77.
  • ISSLS Prize Winner: A Study of Effects of In Vivo Mechanical Forces on Human Lumbar Discs With Scoliotic Disc as a Biological Model: Results From Serial Post-contrast Diffusion Studies, Histopathology and Biochemical Analysis of Twenty-One Human Lumbar Scoliotic Discs. Rajasekaran S, S Vidyadhara, et al Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010; 35 (21): 1930-43 (Cited by 45).
  • Predictability of supine radiographs for determining an in-brace correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. JPY Cheung, KKL Yiu, S Vidyadhara et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018; 43 (14), 971-976.
  • Rationale in the Management of 4-Level Lumbar Spondylolyses with or Without Instability and/or Spondylolisthesis. S Vidyadhara. Spine 2014; 39 (12): E734-E738.
  • Spine surgeon Dr. S Vidyadhara cautions about spondylitis. Click here
  • She attends school with a ventilator. Click here
  • Hope againts hope - Surgical miracle at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore. Click here
  • Surgical Marvel : Boy will walk after two years wait. Click here
  • How work from home has triggered an epidemic of pain, Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Head of Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Experts moot measures for trauma care Dr. Vidyadhara S, HOD & Consultant - Spine Surgery, Spine Care, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
  • Mr. Karthik Rajagopal & Dr. Vidyadhara while addressing an international webinar said, international borders are opened, we are glad to offer our services to our overseas patients gets covered extensively in the Nigerian media network. Click Here
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Chairman, Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society USA (2017-20).
  • Editor, SRS Newsletter (2017-20).
  • Active Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) since 2008.
  • Fellow of the University of Hong Kong in Spine Surgery 2008.
  • Fellow of National Board of Examinations (FNB) in Spine Surgery 2004-06.
  • Adjunct Visiting Professor of Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques for the spinal disorders
  • Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Bengali
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
  • Telugu
  • Tulu
  • Konkani
  • Awards & Achievements

  • First Indian to become Chairman of the Communication Committee of Scoliosis Research Society, USA (2017-20).
  • First Indian to get the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship in 2012.
  • Fifth from India and lone active member of the Scoliosis Research Society from Karnataka.
  • International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Best Research Award 2010.
  • Most Promising Spine Research Award Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, 2009.
  • Scoliosis Research Spine Society Educational Scholarship, 2008.
  • Dr. R L Mittal IOA Fellowship, 2008.
  • Lester Lowe SICOT Award, 2007.
  • ISCA Young Scientist Award (President’s Medal) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
  • ASSI-Deputy Best Spine Research Award 2005.
  • APOA Traveling Fellowship 2005.

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