Dr. Prakash B. L.

Dr. Prakash has a distinguished career of managing complex joint surgeries including cemented and non‑cemented hip replacements, total knee replacements, and revision arthroplasties. He pioneered several advanced orthopaedic techniques in Karnataka—such as non‑cemented THR, Wagner stem revision, ceramic-on-ceramic implants, and direct anterior approach to hip replacement starting in 2015. Prior roles include Consultant at ESI Hospital and Senior Consultant at Hosmat Hospital and Fortis Bannerghatta Road.  

Honoured by Margadarshi NGO (1992), Government of Karnataka (1999), Union Labour Minister (2008) among others, recognizing his contributions to orthopaedic care in the region.  

 Dr. Prakash B. L. is a veteran orthopaedic surgeon based in Bengaluru, with over three decades of experience. He completed his MBBS in 1986 and MS (Orthopaedics) in 1991 from Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, followed by DNB in 1993 and a fellowship in osteosynthesis (USA) in 2008. Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 26608), he pioneered non‑cemented hip replacement and direct anterior approach hip surgery in Karnataka. He currently practices at Vanditha Orthopaedic Centre in Jayanagar, offering expert care in hip and knee replacements, revision surgeries, arthroscopy, trauma and fracture management. A respected member of state and national orthopaedic associations, he has been honoured by both NGOs and government bodies for his contributions.