Dr Darshan Kumar A. Jain
Consultant Hand & Upper Limb Surgeon
MBBS, MS Ortho (KMC Manipal), FNB, Clinical Fellow National University Hospital, Singapore MNAMS, PGDHHM, Diploma in Tissue Banking (Singapore)
Department: Orthopaedics
Medical Council Number: KMC 71417
RxDx Clinics, Whitefield – Monday
*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
15+
Years of Experience
Consultation Type
In-Clinic | Teleconsultation
Languages
English | Kannada | Hindi
Overview
Dr Darshan Kumar A Jain is a Consultant Hand & Upper Limb Surgeon in Whitefield, Bengaluru, specialising in conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and peripheral nerves. He has over 15 years of experience in upper limb surgery, with a particular focus on complex hand problems, wrist disorders, microsurgical reconstruction, and brachial plexus injuries.
He completed his MBBS from M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, and his MS in Orthopaedics from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. He then spent nearly four years in dedicated hand and microsurgery training, obtaining his Fellowship of the National Board (FNB) in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore. This was followed by a Clinical Fellowship at the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore, where he also completed a postgraduate Diploma in Tissue Banking. Further subspecialty training was undertaken at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), London, and Institut de la Main, Paris.
At RxDx, patients can consult Dr Jain for any concern affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or nerves of the upper limb. Whether it is persistent wrist pain, numbness or tingling in the fingers, a hand or wrist injury that is not settling, a swelling, stiffness, or a shoulder problem that needs a clear diagnosis – he can assess it properly, explain what is going on, and guide the patient on the right next step. Many upper limb problems are manageable without surgery when caught and addressed early, and that is exactly the kind of specialist input RxDx makes accessible close to home.
At RxDx Clinics, Whitefield, Bengaluru, patients dealing with any concern related to the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or nerves of the upper limb can access a level of specialist expertise more commonly found only in dedicated tertiary surgical units.
Areas of Expertise
Upper limb
Hand & Wrist
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Injury to the hand/wrist with a fracture or a ligament injury
- Stiffness of joints of the hand
- Dupuytren’s disease
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Infections of the hand
- Sports injuries of the hand
- Swellings (lumps and bumps) of the hand
- Ganglion
- Kienbock’s disease (Avascular necrosis of lunate)
- Scaphoid fractures
- Scaphoid non unions
- Scapholunate ligament injury
- TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) injury
- Radius fracture
- Tendon transfers (for hand)
- Arthritis involving the finger, wrist and elbow
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Birth defects
- Treatment of various problems of hand, wrist and elbow by keyhole surgery/arthroscopy
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Tumours of hand
- Post burns contracture
- Vascular anomalies
- UCL injury
- Glomus tumours
- Giant cell tumour (GCT)
- Tuberculosis
- Congenital anomalies
Elbow
- Fractures (Humerus / Radius / Ulna)
- Arthritis of elbow
- Elbow replacement / Elbow arthroplasty
- Elbow arthroscopy
- Stiff elbow
- Synovitis of elbow
- Ligament repair or reconstruction of elbow
Shoulder
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder replacement / arthroplasty
- Shoulder dislocation
- Shoulder instability
- Rotator cuff tear
- Labral tear
- SLAP injuries
- Congenital conditions
- Pollicization
- Syndactyly separation
- Malunion
- Tendon transfer
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Synovectomy
- Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD)
- Nonunion
Peripheral nerve surgery
- Nerve repair
- Nerve reconstruction
- Brachial plexus injury
- Nerve-related problems affecting the hand, including brachial plexus injuries and nerve injuries
- Birth-related brachial plexus injuries
- Radial, ulnar, and median nerve palsy
- Cerebral palsy
- Spasticity or deformity of the upper limb
Reconstructive Surgery
- Flap cover for upper or lower limbs
- Vascularized bone grafts for non-unions
- Free flaps
- Vascularised free fibula
- Complex reconstruction requiring both soft tissue and bone
- VIC (Volkmann’s Ischemic Contracture)
- Reconstruction for the limbs
- Toe transfers
- Joint transfers
- Tendon transfers
Conditions Treated
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Trigger finger
- Dupuytren’s disease
- Ganglion
- Shoulder dislocation & instability
- SLAP injuries
- Labral tear
- Elbow arthritis & stiffness
- Congenital anomalies (syndactyly, pollicisation)
- Volkmann’s ischaemic contracture
- Work-related upper limb disorders
Procedures & Services
- Clinical assessment of hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerve conditions
- Specialist consultation and surgical planning
- Steroid injections (carpal tunnel, De Quervain’s, trigger finger)
- Wound and fracture assessment
- Pre- and post-operative review for upper limb surgery
- Second opinion for complex upper limb diagnoses
Qualification
- MBBS – M S Ramaiah Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2005)
- MS Orthopaedics – Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal University (2009)
- PGDHHM – Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital & Health Management (2011)
- FNB – Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore (2013)
- Diploma in Tissue Banking – National University Hospital, Singapore (2013)
- Clinical Fellowship in Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery – National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore (2013)
- Visitation in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery – Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), London (2016)
- Visitation in Hand Surgery – Institut de la Main, Paris (2016)
- MNAMS – Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences
Language Spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
Locations
RxDx Clinics, Whitefield
7G, Council Khata 180 / 63, Kundalahalli Main Road,
Vishweshwaraiah Industrial Area, Whitefield, Bengaluru-560048
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When should I consult Dr Darshan Kumar A. Jain?
You can consult him for pain, stiffness, weakness, numbness, or injuries involving the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or nerves in the upper limb.
What are Dr Darshan’s areas of expertise?
He specialises in upper limb conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and peripheral nerves.
What conditions does he commonly treat?
He manages conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, ligament injuries, nerve-related symptoms, arthritis, and sports injuries affecting the upper limb.
Can persistent wrist or hand pain be treated without surgery?
Yes, many hand and wrist conditions can be managed with medication, splinting, physiotherapy, injections, and activity modification.
What are the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Common symptoms include tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in the hand and fingers, especially at night.
Can I consult him for shoulder pain or restricted movement?
Yes, he evaluates conditions such as rotator cuff problems, shoulder instability, frozen shoulder, and sports-related shoulder injuries.
Does he treat sports injuries of the upper limb?
Yes, he has experience managing sports-related injuries involving the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
What should I expect during my first consultation?
He will assess your symptoms, examine the affected area, review any scans or reports, and guide you on the most suitable treatment approach.
Can nerve-related symptoms in the hand or arm be evaluated?
Yes, he evaluates nerve-related conditions such as tingling, numbness, weakness, and nerve compression syndromes.
Do I need to bring previous scans or reports?
Yes, carrying prior X-rays, MRI scans, or medical records can help with a more detailed assessment.
Where can I consult Dr Darshan Kumar A. Jain?
He is available for consultation at RxDx Clinics, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
