3000+Ankle arthroscopyMinimally invasive keyhole surgery for ankle joint problems.
1500+Foot reconstructionProcedures to restore alignment, function, and mobility of the foot.
1500+Ligament reconstructionRestoring stability and strength to injured ankles.
Professional background
Dr. Kini brings over 15 years of focused experience & fellowship-trained expertise in foot and ankle surgery and sports injury management. As an ankle specialist practicing across leading Mumbai hospitals, he combines international fellowships with a rigorous research background to address complex deformities, trauma and chronic sports injuries in athletes and active adults alike. His clinical approach emphasizes precise diagnosis, tailored intervention and a seamless transition from recovery to performance.
Dr. Abhishek Kini merges his training with vast definitive understanding of Indian/Asian human anatomy to deliver bespoke, evidence-driven care. His pragmatic approach has earned him reputation among reputed Indian athletes/sports personalities as the go-to doctor.
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Konkani
Gujarati
Kannada
Malayalam
Core expertise
Comprehensive conditions portfolio
Ankle sprain & instability
Osteochondral lesions
Impingement & synovitis
All arthritis patterns – subtalar, midfoot, great toe
Return-to-play protocols via in-house physiotherapy gym with tailor-made loading programs
Biomechanical assessment & orthotics
Gait analysis, custom orthoses for flat foot, plantar fasciitis
Tibialis posterior reconstruction with detailed biomechanical understanding
Key fellowships & advanced training
Foot & ankle reconstruction fellowships
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Fortius Clinic – London, UK
Academic Medical Center – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fellowship in High Tibial Osteotomy under Prof. Nebulung & Dr. Reichwein, Keiserworth, Dusseldorf, Germany
Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Institute, Mumbai
IOC Diploma in Sports Medicine, International Olympic Committee
Train-the-Trainer Master Class, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
Observerships
Prof. C.N. Van Dijk, Netherlands
Prof. James Calder, UK
Prof. Stefen Guillo, Piere Barrouk, France
Foot and Ankle Units in Cardiff, Newport, Cambridge
Other certifications
DNB Orthopaedics under Prof (Dr.) M Shantharam Shetty
Certified Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) workshop conducted by Hinduja Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai
Certified course on Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Methodology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, July–Dec 2009 – secured 15.25/16 credits
Completed AO Basic, Principles and Advance courses in Trauma and AO Spine Principles course
Research & publications
Selected clinical highlights
01
Chronic Achilles rupture
Endoscopic flexor hallucis longus (FHL) transfer restoring push-off strength in elite athletes.
02
Ankle instability
Prospective comparative study of arthroscopic Broström repair in generalized laxity — published and awarded at WIROC 2023.
03
Charcot reconstruction
Multicentric Indian experience on midfoot superconstructs for diabetic Charcot — J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia-Pacific) 2023.
04
Complex malunited fractures
Osteotomies and custom plating in neglected pilon fractures — weight bearing within 12 weeks.
Publications & presentations
16 indexed papers, 6 under review; over 90 presentations at national and regional conferences
Gold medals for podium at OASISCON 2009, AP-IFAS 2012, IOACON 2017, WIROC 2019, WIROC 2023
Principal Investigator – CRASH-2 multicenter trial (tranexamic acid in acute trauma), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Academic & teaching roles
FacultyIndian Foot & Ankle Society educational programs nationwide
Course Directorankle arthroscopy demonstrations (Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, India)
ExaminerDNB Orthopaedics, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences exam boards
Conference faculty appointments
Bombay Orthopaedic Society Foot & Ankle course
Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association – MOACON (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Asia Pacific Orthopedic Association for Trauma
Indian Arthroscopy Society
Indian Orthopaedic Association – IOACON (2016, 2018)
Indian Foot & Ankle Society – IFASCON (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Western India Regional Orthopaedic Conference (2014–2024)
Professional memberships
Registered – Maharashtra Medical Council, Indian Medical Council
Indian Orthopaedic Association
Indian Arthroscopy Society
Indian Foot & Ankle Society
Bombay Orthopaedic Society
Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association
AO Trauma India, AO Spine India
ESSKA (European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy) – AFAS (Ankle & Foot Associates) section
ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine)
Hospital affiliations (Mumbai & beyond)
Own clinicFoot ARKPrabhadevi, Dadar West, Mumbai
Advanced OrthopaedicsNana Chowk, Grant Road, Mumbai
101 Health SuitesDoctor House, Pedder Road, Mumbai
PD Hinduja Hospital & Research CentreMahim, Khar, Mumbai
Lilavati Hospital & Research CentreBandra West, Mumbai
HN Reliance HospitalPrathna Samaj, Mumbai
Breach Candy Hospital TrustMumbai
Jupiter HospitalThane
Parekh’s HospitalAhmedabad
Sahyadri HospitalsPune
Aziz PolyclinicDibrugarh, Assam
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