Ashwath Acharya

Ashwath Acharya is an active academic at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, currently serving as an Additional Professor in the Department of Hand Surgery at Kasturba Medical College. His career spans over two decades, including roles as Assistant Professor (2003-2005, 2007-2011) and Associate Professor (2011-2022) in Orthopedics at the same institution. He holds an MS in Orthopedics from Kolkata Medical College (2000-2003) and a Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore (2005-2007).

A globally recognized expert in Hand Surgery, his research spans Hand Trauma, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Tendon Injuries, and Congenital Hand Disorders. His recent work focuses on optimizing rehabilitation protocols for wrist injuries (e.g., Spaghetti wrist), arthroscopic repair of TFCC tears, and functional outcomes in Kienböck Disease.

His publications reflect trends in Clinical Trials, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Rehabilitation Technology, with collaborations extending internationally. Over 50 of his studies have been published in international and national journals.

Scientific Awards:

• Ethicon travelling fellowship by the Indian Society for Hand Surgery (2006)
• Distinguished Alumni Award by KMC Manipal (2015)
• Dr. Robert Acland S and T Overseas Travelling Fellowship (2017-18)
• European Diploma in Hand Surgery (EDHS) (2023)

Acharya has mentored numerous students and trainees in orthopedics and hand surgery. His work has been supported by grants and collaborative projects, particularly in postoperative rehabilitation and nerve repair techniques. He leads a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing clinical protocols for hand injuries and deformities, with future research targeting innovative assistive devices and global hand surgery standards.