Vivek LakhsmananDr

Dr. Vivek Lakshmanan is an Orthopaedic surgeon, working at the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic foot surgery, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, India, a specialized multidisciplinary service, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex diabetic foot disease. The department integrates endocrinology, diabetic foot surgery, vascular assessment, infection management, advanced wound care, and limb-salvage strategies, with a strong emphasis on reducing amputations and improving patient outcomes. His clinical and academic interests include diabetic foot surgery, complex diabetic foot infections, osteomyelitis, limb salvage, antimicrobial stewardship, and antibiotic bead therapy. He is actively involved in clinical research, postgraduate teaching, and international academic collaborations, with a particular focus on translating evidence-based innovations into improved infection control, wound healing, and limb preservation.