Dr. Subhash UshakoyalaSpecialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic care in Dubai for knees, hips, shoulders, spine and fractures.
Dr. Subhash Ushakoyala is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon, a doctor for bones and joints, at Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai. His work centres on trauma, joint replacement and keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery of the knee and shoulder.
RecordOver 13 years in orthopaedics
- Training
- MBBS2003–2008DNB Orthopaedics2011–2014
- Fellowship
- Fellowship in Hip and Knee Joint Replacement2016Fellowship in Pain Management2025
- Examinations
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics), Edinburgh, UK: Part 1 passed2018
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Telugu
- Clinic
- Grand Infinity Medical CenterDeira
- 01TitleSpecialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
- 02ExperienceOver 13 years in orthopaedics
- 03LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Telugu
- 04ClinicGrand Infinity Medical CenterDeira
Treatments
70 treatments and conditions, grouped by part of the body. Each page explains what it is, what to expect and how recovery usually goes.
Knee13
- Knee doctorOne surgeon for knee pain, injuries, arthritis and replacement.
- Knee replacement surgeryA new joint surface for a knee worn out by arthritis.
- Knee arthroscopy (keyhole knee surgery)Keyhole surgery to look inside the knee and repair it.
- ACL reconstruction surgeryKeyhole surgery to replace a torn knee ligament with a graft.
- Meniscus tear treatmentCare for torn knee cartilage, from physiotherapy to keyhole repair.
- Knee arthritis (osteoarthritis) treatmentHelp for a stiff, painful knee worn by arthritis, with or without surgery.
- Partial knee replacementResurfaces only the worn side of the knee and keeps the rest.
- ACL tear treatmentFinding out if a torn ACL needs surgery, and what recovery takes.
- Revision knee replacementA second operation to fix or replace a knee replacement that has failed.
- Kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain) treatmentPain at the front of the knee, around or behind the kneecap.
- Knee ligament injury treatmentCare for torn or sprained knee ligaments: MCL, LCL, PCL and more.
- Knee cartilage repair surgeryKeyhole surgery to smooth or repair a damaged patch of knee cartilage.
- Kneecap dislocation treatmentCare for a kneecap that slipped out of place or keeps slipping.
Hip04
- Hip replacement surgeryA new ball and socket for a hip worn out by arthritis.
- Hip arthritis (osteoarthritis) treatmentCare for a stiff, painful hip worn by arthritis, from exercise to replacement.
- Hip fracture surgerySurgery and recovery after a broken hip, most often in older adults.
- Revision hip replacement surgeryA second operation to fix or replace a failed hip replacement.
Shoulder09
- Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole shoulder surgery)Keyhole surgery to find and repair problems inside the shoulder.
- Shoulder replacement surgeryNew joint surfaces for a shoulder damaged by arthritis or injury.
- Rotator cuff repairReattaching torn shoulder tendons to the bone, usually by keyhole surgery.
- Rotator cuff tear treatmentFinding the cause of shoulder pain and weakness, and the right next step.
- Frozen shoulder treatmentHelp for a painful, stiff shoulder that will not move freely.
- Shoulder dislocation treatmentCare after a shoulder comes out of joint, and stopping it happening again.
- Labral tear and SLAP repair surgeryKeyhole repair of the torn cartilage rim of the shoulder socket.
- Shoulder impingement treatmentPain lifting the arm, from a pinched tendon in the shoulder.
- AC joint injury and arthritis treatmentPain or a bump where the collarbone meets the shoulder.
General08
- Sports injury careAssessment and treatment for knee, shoulder and other sports injuries.
- Wound and laceration repairCleaning, closing and dressing cuts and open injuries.
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitationExercise, electrotherapy and traction to restore movement and strength.
- Gout treatmentSudden, very painful swollen joints caused by uric acid crystals.
- Rheumatoid arthritis treatmentOrthopaedic care for joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis.
- Joint and muscle pain treatment without surgeryMedical treatment for arthritis and long-lasting joint or muscle pain.
- Joint injections and joint aspirationInjections into the knee or shoulder, and draining fluid from joints.
- Orthopaedic procedures in the clinicCasts, stitches, joint injections and minor procedures, without a hospital stay.
Bones and fractures09
- Fracture and trauma careCare for broken bones, dislocations and injuries after accidents.
- Deformity correction and limb reconstructionStraightening bent bones and fixing breaks that healed badly.
- Bone tumoursAssessment and treatment of bone tumours.
- Fracture surgery and fixationPutting a broken bone back in line and holding it while it heals.
- Joint dislocation treatmentPutting a joint back in place, then protecting and rebuilding it.
- Road accident injuries and polytrauma careOrthopaedic care for broken bones and joints after a road accident.
- Fracture nonunion and malunion treatmentTreatment for broken bones that will not heal or healed crooked.
- Osteomyelitis treatmentTreatment for infection in a bone, with antibiotics and sometimes surgery.
- Osteoporosis treatmentWeak, fragile bones: treatment to lower the chance of a fracture.
Children02
Hand and wrist09
- Hand surgeryRepair of hand injuries, cut tendons and bent fingers.
- Carpal tunnel release surgeryFrees the squeezed nerve at the wrist that numbs the fingers.
- Carpal tunnel treatmentRelief for numb, tingling fingers caused by a squeezed nerve at the wrist.
- Trigger finger treatmentHelp for a finger or thumb that catches, clicks or locks when it bends.
- Wrist fracture treatmentCare for a broken wrist, from a cast to fixing the bone with a plate.
- Hand and finger fracture treatmentCare for broken bones in the fingers, thumb and palm.
- Hand and wrist lump treatmentAssessment and removal of lumps on the hand, wrist and fingers.
- Dupuytren's contracture treatmentHelp for fingers slowly pulled into the palm by tight tissue.
- De Quervain's tenosynovitis treatmentHelp for pain on the thumb side of the wrist.
Neck01
Back and spine05
- Upper back pain (thoracic spine) treatmentPain between the shoulder blades or in the middle of the back.
- Lower back pain (lumbar spine) treatmentPain in the lower back, sometimes spreading down the leg.
- Slipped disc (disc bulge) treatmentA spinal disc bulging out and pressing on a nerve.
- Spinal epidural steroid injectionA steroid injection near a pressed spinal nerve to ease pain.
- Spine care: neck and back painCare for neck pain, back pain and disc problems.
Foot and ankle08
- Foot and ankle pain treatmentPain in the heel, foot or ankle, after injury or over time.
- Ankle sprain treatmentA twisted ankle that stretches or tears the ankle ligaments.
- Foot and ankle fracture treatmentBroken bones in the ankle, foot or toes, from injury or overuse.
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) treatmentPain under the heel from a strained band in the sole.
- Achilles tendon tear treatmentA torn heel cord, treated in a boot or repaired by surgery.
- Haglund's deformity treatmentA painful bony bump at the back of the heel.
- Flat foot treatmentLow or fallen arches in children and adults, when they cause problems.
- Bunion (hallux valgus) treatmentA painful bony lump at the base of the big toe.
Find it on the body
Choose a part of the body to see the conditions and treatments for it.
Neck 1
Shoulder 9
- Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole shoulder surgery)Keyhole surgery to find and repair problems inside the shoulder.
- Shoulder replacement surgeryNew joint surfaces for a shoulder damaged by arthritis or injury.
- Rotator cuff repairReattaching torn shoulder tendons to the bone, usually by keyhole surgery.
- Rotator cuff tear treatmentFinding the cause of shoulder pain and weakness, and the right next step.
- Frozen shoulder treatmentHelp for a painful, stiff shoulder that will not move freely.
- Shoulder dislocation treatmentCare after a shoulder comes out of joint, and stopping it happening again.
- Labral tear and SLAP repair surgeryKeyhole repair of the torn cartilage rim of the shoulder socket.
- Shoulder impingement treatmentPain lifting the arm, from a pinched tendon in the shoulder.
- AC joint injury and arthritis treatmentPain or a bump where the collarbone meets the shoulder.
Back and spine 5
- Upper back pain (thoracic spine) treatmentPain between the shoulder blades or in the middle of the back.
- Lower back pain (lumbar spine) treatmentPain in the lower back, sometimes spreading down the leg.
- Slipped disc (disc bulge) treatmentA spinal disc bulging out and pressing on a nerve.
- Spinal epidural steroid injectionA steroid injection near a pressed spinal nerve to ease pain.
- Spine care: neck and back painCare for neck pain, back pain and disc problems.
Hand and wrist 9
- Hand surgeryRepair of hand injuries, cut tendons and bent fingers.
- Carpal tunnel release surgeryFrees the squeezed nerve at the wrist that numbs the fingers.
- Carpal tunnel treatmentRelief for numb, tingling fingers caused by a squeezed nerve at the wrist.
- Trigger finger treatmentHelp for a finger or thumb that catches, clicks or locks when it bends.
- Wrist fracture treatmentCare for a broken wrist, from a cast to fixing the bone with a plate.
- Hand and finger fracture treatmentCare for broken bones in the fingers, thumb and palm.
- Hand and wrist lump treatmentAssessment and removal of lumps on the hand, wrist and fingers.
- Dupuytren's contracture treatmentHelp for fingers slowly pulled into the palm by tight tissue.
- De Quervain's tenosynovitis treatmentHelp for pain on the thumb side of the wrist.
Knee 13
- Knee doctorOne surgeon for knee pain, injuries, arthritis and replacement.
- Knee replacement surgeryA new joint surface for a knee worn out by arthritis.
- Knee arthroscopy (keyhole knee surgery)Keyhole surgery to look inside the knee and repair it.
- ACL reconstruction surgeryKeyhole surgery to replace a torn knee ligament with a graft.
- Meniscus tear treatmentCare for torn knee cartilage, from physiotherapy to keyhole repair.
- Knee arthritis (osteoarthritis) treatmentHelp for a stiff, painful knee worn by arthritis, with or without surgery.
- Partial knee replacementResurfaces only the worn side of the knee and keeps the rest.
- ACL tear treatmentFinding out if a torn ACL needs surgery, and what recovery takes.
- Revision knee replacementA second operation to fix or replace a knee replacement that has failed.
- Kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain) treatmentPain at the front of the knee, around or behind the kneecap.
- Knee ligament injury treatmentCare for torn or sprained knee ligaments: MCL, LCL, PCL and more.
- Knee cartilage repair surgeryKeyhole surgery to smooth or repair a damaged patch of knee cartilage.
- Kneecap dislocation treatmentCare for a kneecap that slipped out of place or keeps slipping.
Foot and ankle 8
- Foot and ankle pain treatmentPain in the heel, foot or ankle, after injury or over time.
- Ankle sprain treatmentA twisted ankle that stretches or tears the ankle ligaments.
- Foot and ankle fracture treatmentBroken bones in the ankle, foot or toes, from injury or overuse.
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) treatmentPain under the heel from a strained band in the sole.
- Achilles tendon tear treatmentA torn heel cord, treated in a boot or repaired by surgery.
- Haglund's deformity treatmentA painful bony bump at the back of the heel.
- Flat foot treatmentLow or fallen arches in children and adults, when they cause problems.
- Bunion (hallux valgus) treatmentA painful bony lump at the base of the big toe.
Children 2
Hip 4
- Hip replacement surgeryA new ball and socket for a hip worn out by arthritis.
- Hip arthritis (osteoarthritis) treatmentCare for a stiff, painful hip worn by arthritis, from exercise to replacement.
- Hip fracture surgerySurgery and recovery after a broken hip, most often in older adults.
- Revision hip replacement surgeryA second operation to fix or replace a failed hip replacement.
Bones and fractures 9
- Fracture and trauma careCare for broken bones, dislocations and injuries after accidents.
- Deformity correction and limb reconstructionStraightening bent bones and fixing breaks that healed badly.
- Bone tumoursAssessment and treatment of bone tumours.
- Fracture surgery and fixationPutting a broken bone back in line and holding it while it heals.
- Joint dislocation treatmentPutting a joint back in place, then protecting and rebuilding it.
- Road accident injuries and polytrauma careOrthopaedic care for broken bones and joints after a road accident.
- Fracture nonunion and malunion treatmentTreatment for broken bones that will not heal or healed crooked.
- Osteomyelitis treatmentTreatment for infection in a bone, with antibiotics and sometimes surgery.
- Osteoporosis treatmentWeak, fragile bones: treatment to lower the chance of a fracture.
Whole body 8
- Sports injury careAssessment and treatment for knee, shoulder and other sports injuries.
- Wound and laceration repairCleaning, closing and dressing cuts and open injuries.
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitationExercise, electrotherapy and traction to restore movement and strength.
- Gout treatmentSudden, very painful swollen joints caused by uric acid crystals.
- Rheumatoid arthritis treatmentOrthopaedic care for joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis.
- Joint and muscle pain treatment without surgeryMedical treatment for arthritis and long-lasting joint or muscle pain.
- Joint injections and joint aspirationInjections into the knee or shoulder, and draining fluid from joints.
- Orthopaedic procedures in the clinicCasts, stitches, joint injections and minor procedures, without a hospital stay.
Conditions and symptoms
These links find the right page to read. Only a consultation can say what is wrong.
1 Where does it hurt?
Knee
2 What does it feel like?
- Knee pain on stairs, when kneeling, praying or getting up from the floorKnee doctor
- Knee pain that wakes you at night or stops you walking, climbing stairs or praying…Knee replacement surgery
- A knee that locks, catches or gets stuck, often after a twisting injuryKnee arthroscopy (keyhole knee surgery)
- A knee that gives way when you turn, pivot or change directionACL reconstruction surgery
- Pain on the inner or outer side of the knee after a twistMeniscus tear treatment
- Knee pain that is worse when you walk, climb stairs or stand up from a chair, and…Knee arthritis (osteoarthritis) treatment
- Pain felt mostly on the inner side, or mostly on the outer side, of the kneePartial knee replacement
- A pop or a tearing feeling in the knee during sport or a fallACL tear treatment
- A knee replacement that has become painful again after a good periodRevision knee replacement
- A dull ache at the front of the knee, around or behind the kneecapKneecap pain (patellofemoral pain) treatment
- Pain on the inner or outer side of the knee after a blow, a twist or a fallKnee ligament injury treatment
- Knee pain and swelling after an injury, often worse with activityKnee cartilage repair surgery
Hip
2 What does it feel like?
- Hip or groin pain that limits walking, putting on shoes and socks, or getting in…Hip replacement surgery
- Pain at night or at rest that painkillers no longer controlHip replacement surgery
- Pain in the groin or the front of the thigh, sometimes spreading to the buttock or…Hip arthritis (osteoarthritis) treatment
- Stiffness after rest, and difficulty putting on socks or shoes, or cutting toenailsHip arthritis (osteoarthritis) treatment
- Pain in the hip, groin or upper thigh after a fall or injuryHip fracture surgery
- Not being able to stand, or to put weight on the legHip fracture surgery
- A hip replacement that has become painful again after a good periodRevision hip replacement surgery
- A replaced hip that has dislocated more than onceRevision hip replacement surgery
Shoulder
2 What does it feel like?
- A shoulder that has dislocated, or keeps slipping out of placeShoulder arthroscopy (keyhole shoulder surgery)
- Shoulder pain that wakes you at night or makes it hard to dress, wash your hair or…Shoulder replacement surgery
- Shoulder pain when lifting the arm, reaching overhead or putting on a jacketRotator cuff repair
- A dull ache deep in the shoulder that is worse when you lift the arm sideways or…Rotator cuff tear treatment
- A shoulder that has become slowly more painful and then stiff, without a clear…Frozen shoulder treatment
- A shoulder that looks out of place or square after a fall or a blow, with severe…Shoulder dislocation treatment
- Deep shoulder pain with certain movements, or when lifting things overheadLabral tear and SLAP repair surgery
- Pain at the top and outside of the shoulderShoulder impingement treatment
- Pain on top of the shoulder after a fall onto it, in sport, on a bike or at workAC joint injury and arthritis treatment
Hand and wrist
2 What does it feel like?
- A cut on the hand or finger, after which a finger will not bend or straightenHand surgery
- Numbness, tingling or burning in the thumb and first three fingers that wakes you…Carpal tunnel release surgery
- Tingling, pins and needles or numbness in the thumb, index, middle and ring fingersCarpal tunnel treatment
- A finger or thumb that clicks or pops when you bend or straighten itTrigger finger treatment
- Sudden pain, swelling and bruising in the wrist after a fall onto the handWrist fracture treatment
- Pain, swelling or bruising in a finger, thumb or the hand after an injuryHand and finger fracture treatment
- A smooth, soft lump on the wrist, hand or fingerHand and wrist lump treatment
- Lumps, dimples or ridges in the palm of the handDupuytren's contracture treatment
- Pain on the thumb side of the wrist that is worse when gripping or liftingDe Quervain's tenosynovitis treatment
Pelvis
Broken bones
2 What does it feel like?
- Pain, swelling or bruising after a fall or blow, especially if you cannot put…Fracture and trauma care
- Knock knees or bow legs that are severe, one-sided, or have not corrected with…Deformity correction and limb reconstruction
- Bone pain that is getting worse, is worse at night, and is not linked to an injuryBone tumours
- A broken bone whose pieces have shifted out of lineFracture surgery and fixation
- A joint that looks out of shape or out of place after a fall or blowJoint dislocation treatment
- Someone with one or more broken bones or dislocated joints after a car, motorbike…Road accident injuries and polytrauma care
- Pain at the site of an old break, months after it should have healedFracture nonunion and malunion treatment
- Deep, worsening pain in a bone, with warmth, redness or swelling over itOsteomyelitis treatment
- A bone broken after a minor fall or a small knockOsteoporosis treatment
A child
2 What does it feel like?
- A child who has fallen and will not use an arm or leg, or has pain and swelling…Children's orthopaedics
- Legs that stay very bowed or knock-kneed after the age when this usually corrects…Children's orthopaedics
- A child who has fallen and will not use an arm or put weight on a legChildren's fracture care
- Swelling, warmth and tenderness near a joint, such as the wrist, elbow, knee or…Children's fracture care
Your visit, step by step
From the first call to follow-up.
Book
Call or message, or use the booking form. The clinic confirms the time with you.
Consultation
The doctor asks about your symptoms and examines you. Bring any scans or reports you already have.
Imaging, if needed
If a clearer picture is needed, you may be asked to have an X-ray, a scan or another test.
The plan, explained
The doctor explains what the findings show and the options, and you have time to ask questions.
Treatment
Treatment follows the plan you agree on, with or without an operation.
Review and recovery
Follow-up visits check how you are doing and change the plan if needed.
About Dr. Subhash
Over 13 years in orthopaedics
Dr. Subhash Ushakoyala is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon, a doctor for bones and joints, at Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai. His work centres on trauma, joint replacement and keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery of the knee and shoulder.
Main interests
- Trauma and fracture surgery
- Knee and hip replacement
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
- Pelvic and acetabular fractures
05.1Qualifications and licences
- Degree2003–2008MBBSMamata Medical College, Khammam, India
- Degree2011–2014DNB OrthopaedicsApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Fellowship2016Fellowship in Hip and Knee Joint ReplacementSunshine Hospitals, Secunderabad.
- Fellowship2025Fellowship in Pain Management
- Examination2018FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics), Edinburgh, UK: Part 1 passedRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Course2023Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)American Heart Association
Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the UAE Ministry of Health (MOHAP)
05.2Career, newest first10 roles
- From Apr 2025Specialist Orthopaedic SurgeonRight Health Karama Medical Center, Dubai
- Apr 2024 to Apr 2025Specialist Orthopaedic SurgeonBurjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah
- Sep 2023 to Mar 2024Specialist Orthopaedic SurgeonKIMS Health Medical Centre, Bur Dubai
- Jun 2020 to Aug 2023Senior Consultant and Clinical DirectorVASARA Hospitals, Karimnagar, India
- Oct 2019 to Mar 2020SpecialistKarama Medical Center, Dubai
- Nov 2018 to Sep 2019Senior ResidentMamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018RegistrarCitizens Specialty Hospital, Hyderabad
- Jan 2017 to Aug 2017Senior ResidentApollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad
- Jan 2016 to Jun 2016RegistrarContinental Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Jan 2015 to Dec 2015Senior ResidentGovernment Area Hospital, Hyderabad
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Where to see him
Dr. Subhash sees patients at Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, in north-east Dubai. The clinic is at Shop No. 4, next to the Grand Excelsior Hotel.
Clinic · Deira
Grand Infinity Medical Center
Shop No. 4, next to Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Consulting hours
- Mon to Sat5 pm to 9 pm
- SunClosed
By emirate
From the blog
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- Children's fractures: why they heal differentlyWhy children's bones bend, buckle and heal faster than adults', what a growth plate fracture means, how they are treated and why follow-up visits matter.Read
Questions patients ask
Is an orthopedic surgeon the same as a bone doctor?
Yes. Bone doctor, ortho doctor and orthopedician are everyday names for an orthopaedic surgeon: a doctor trained in bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Dr. Subhash practises as a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Subhash?
Usually not. You can book directly by phone or WhatsApp. Some insurance plans ask for a referral or pre-approval for scans and surgery; the clinic will tell you what your plan needs.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your Emirates ID, your insurance card, a list of the medicines you take, and any X-rays, MRI reports or operation notes you already have.
Can I see him on a Friday?
His Google profile lists Friday as closed. Ask the clinic for the current week's times when you book.
Book an appointment
His nurse answers the phone and WhatsApp.