Chavali Vyaghreswarudu
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Prof Chavali Vyaghreswarudu, MBBS
, MS
, FICS, FACS
(Telugu
: చావలి వ్యాఘ్రేశ్వరుడు) was an eminent Orthopedic surgeon of Andhra Pradesh
, India
. He had spent a greater part of his life for the welfare of polio victims and developed several innovative techniques in the treatment of the disease.
He was born in Rajahmundry
to an Ayurvedic doctor. He has done M.B.,B.S., double M.S.
in General Surgery and Orthopedics from Andhra Medical College
, Visakhapatnam
. He was professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam.
He was the first Professor of Orthopaedics in King George Hospital
and the first to establish the Orthopaedics Department in Andhra Pradesh. He was the first Indian to introduce `placenta
l graft' technique for treatment of polio; and the first to develop `metallic guide' for the operation of Subtrochanteric Osteotomy
and a guide for passing wire in Smith-Peterson nailing operation technique.
He was the first in India and among the very few in the world to perform `half Knee joint transplantation, the first in the country to conduct tibial osteotomy for osteoarthritis knee. He was one of the founders of Andhra Pradesh Chapter of Indian Orthopaedic Association. He was instrumental in getting the M.S. Orthopaedics course offered by Andhra Medical College recognised at Liverpool
in the United Kingdom
.
In 1948, he went to Car Nicobar
Islands and treated innumerable patients, who were affected by the outbreak of a polio epidemic. In recognition of his good work, he was awarded the World Health Organisation fellowship for higher training in the USA in 1949. In 1954, he got an award at the Third International Polio Conference at Rome
. In 1956, he became a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and in 1965, he became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
and Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
He received his training from Dr. Mangalampalli Gopal Kini. The Rani of Chemudu Estate, Rani Chandramani Devi, used to take treatment from Dr. Kini for her backache. Dr. Kini shifted to Bombay. Chandramani Devi used to visit him in Bombay for her treatment. She appealed to him to set up a similar hospital in Visakhapatnam. Dr. Kini suggested to her that she could donate some of her land for construction of a hospital. He suggested the name of Dr. Vyaghreswarudu, who was doing extremely good work in the treatment of polio patients to establish the hospital.
Thus, the Rani Chandramani Devi (RCD) Government Hospital came into existence in 1965. The hospital grew from strength to strength under his direction. It attracted patients from far away Gujarat, Rajasthan
and other parts of the country. Vyaghreswarudu started conducting free polio camps in different States for the benefit of patients.
He was the first Indian to write textbook "Principles and Practice of Orthopedics" in 1966.
He was instrumental in establishing the Andhra Medical College Old Students Association (AMCOSA) in association with Prof. P. Brahmayya Sastry
in 1967.
Vyaghreswarudu retired from Government service in 1972, but continued to serve the poor polio patients through the various polio camps conducted in different parts of the country. Many philanthropists donated generously for organising these free camps.
His disciple, Dr.S.V. Adinarayana Rao, used to assist him at the free camps. During one such camps, in the early phase of his career, he asked his guru as to what he was getting out of the free services. Vyagreshwarudu smiled at him and looked at the patients who were benefited by his service. Looking at the gratitude in the eyes of the patients towards their `God', made him to realise that "No amount of money can give anyone so much satisfaction".
MBBS
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, MS
Master of Science
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, FICS, FACS
FACS
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(Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: చావలి వ్యాఘ్రేశ్వరుడు) was an eminent Orthopedic surgeon of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
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. He had spent a greater part of his life for the welfare of polio victims and developed several innovative techniques in the treatment of the disease.
He was born in Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry is a city and municipal corporation of the Andhra Pradesh state in India. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad, on the banks of the River Godavari. Known as the Cultural Capital, Rajahmundry is noted for its intense Veda culture and intellect...
to an Ayurvedic doctor. He has done M.B.,B.S., double M.S.
Master of Surgery
The Master of Surgery is an advanced qualification in surgery. It is most commonly abbreviated Ch.M. or M.S., as well as M.Ch. and M.Chir. from its Latin name, Magister Chirurgiae or the English form of Master of Surgery....
in General Surgery and Orthopedics from Andhra Medical College
Andhra Medical College
Andhra Medical College is one of the premier Medical colleges in India. It is affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences.It is the oldest medical college in Andhra Pradesh & 6th oldest in INDIA.-History:...
, Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
. He was professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam.
He was the first Professor of Orthopaedics in King George Hospital
King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam
King George Hospital is a Government General Hospital located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India...
and the first to establish the Orthopaedics Department in Andhra Pradesh. He was the first Indian to introduce `placenta
Placenta
The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply. "True" placentas are a defining characteristic of eutherian or "placental" mammals, but are also found in some snakes and...
l graft' technique for treatment of polio; and the first to develop `metallic guide' for the operation of Subtrochanteric Osteotomy
Osteotomy
An osteotomy is a surgical operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment. It is sometimes performed to correct a hallux valgus, or to straighten a bone that has healed crookedly following a fracture. It is also used to correct a coxa vara, genu valgum, and genu varum...
and a guide for passing wire in Smith-Peterson nailing operation technique.
He was the first in India and among the very few in the world to perform `half Knee joint transplantation, the first in the country to conduct tibial osteotomy for osteoarthritis knee. He was one of the founders of Andhra Pradesh Chapter of Indian Orthopaedic Association. He was instrumental in getting the M.S. Orthopaedics course offered by Andhra Medical College recognised at Liverpool
Liverpool
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in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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.
In 1948, he went to Car Nicobar
Car Nicobar
Car Nicobar is the northernmost of the Nicobar Islands. It is also one of two local administrative divisions of the Indian district of Nicobar, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands....
Islands and treated innumerable patients, who were affected by the outbreak of a polio epidemic. In recognition of his good work, he was awarded the World Health Organisation fellowship for higher training in the USA in 1949. In 1954, he got an award at the Third International Polio Conference at Rome
Rome
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. In 1956, he became a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and in 1965, he became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, often listed as "FACS", is a post-nominal title used to indicate that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with...
and Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
He received his training from Dr. Mangalampalli Gopal Kini. The Rani of Chemudu Estate, Rani Chandramani Devi, used to take treatment from Dr. Kini for her backache. Dr. Kini shifted to Bombay. Chandramani Devi used to visit him in Bombay for her treatment. She appealed to him to set up a similar hospital in Visakhapatnam. Dr. Kini suggested to her that she could donate some of her land for construction of a hospital. He suggested the name of Dr. Vyaghreswarudu, who was doing extremely good work in the treatment of polio patients to establish the hospital.
Thus, the Rani Chandramani Devi (RCD) Government Hospital came into existence in 1965. The hospital grew from strength to strength under his direction. It attracted patients from far away Gujarat, Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
and other parts of the country. Vyaghreswarudu started conducting free polio camps in different States for the benefit of patients.
He was the first Indian to write textbook "Principles and Practice of Orthopedics" in 1966.
He was instrumental in establishing the Andhra Medical College Old Students Association (AMCOSA) in association with Prof. P. Brahmayya Sastry
P. Brahmayya Sastry
Professor Podili Brahmayya Sastry M.B.,B.S., M.Sc., Ph.D., M.A.M.S. was an eminent professor of Physiology in India.He was the principal of Andhra Medical College between 1964 and 1966....
in 1967.
Vyaghreswarudu retired from Government service in 1972, but continued to serve the poor polio patients through the various polio camps conducted in different parts of the country. Many philanthropists donated generously for organising these free camps.
Polio work
He started an `Operation Polio Project' and the `Satya Sai Polio Trust'. He had conducted over 300 polio camps, examined 1.5 lakh patients and conducted 30,000 operations, providing all the services free of cost.His disciple, Dr.S.V. Adinarayana Rao, used to assist him at the free camps. During one such camps, in the early phase of his career, he asked his guru as to what he was getting out of the free services. Vyagreshwarudu smiled at him and looked at the patients who were benefited by his service. Looking at the gratitude in the eyes of the patients towards their `God', made him to realise that "No amount of money can give anyone so much satisfaction".
Publications
- Principles and Practice of Orthopaedics By. Prof. C. Vyaghreswarudu, M.S. (Gen), M.S. (Orth), F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S. Published by Andhra University Press , Waltair. 1st edition, February, 1966.
- C. Vyaghreswarudu: Bone tuberculosis in children. Indian journal of pediatrics. 1953 July.
- C. Vyaghreswarudu, Y. Rao: Placental tissue grafting in Post-polio paralysis. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 1964 Oct 16
- C. Vyaghreswarudu, M. Dasaratha: Atypical renal rickets. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 1962 Jan 16
- C. Vyaghreswarudu, P. Brahmayya Sastry: Placental implants in Poliomyelitis. The Indian practitioner. 1965 Jul
- C. Vyaghreswarudu, B. Venkatarao, P. Rangachari: Congenital absence of sacrum and coccyx. Indian journal of pediatrics. 1961 Jul
- C. Vyaghreswarudu, B. Venkatarao, P. Rangachari: Congenital absence of humerus. Indian journal of pediatrics. 28; 342, 1961.
- C. Vyaghreswarudu, R. J. Reddy: Myositis ossificans progressiva: report of two cases. Indian journal of pediatrics. 1960 Jul