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About Dr. Abhishek Kini

Foot & Ankle Surgeon | Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Abhishek Kini

DNB (Orth), MNAMS, Dip. in Sports Medicine (IOC)

Foot & Ankle Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Surgeon

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 and Malayalam

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Ankle Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive keyhole surgery for ankle joint problems.
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Bunion Surgery
Modern bunion correction with minimal scarring.
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Ligament Reconstruction
Restoring stability and strength to injured ankles.
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Tendon Repair
Advanced repair techniques for torn tendons.
Dr. Abhishek Kini
Dr. Abhishek Kini

Biography details

Core Expertise

Key Fellowships & Advanced Training

Research & Publications

Academic & Teaching Roles

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Core Expertise

Comprehensive Conditions Portfolio

  • Ankle Sprain & Instability
  • Osteochondral Lesions
  • Impingement & Synovitis
  • All Arthritis patterns – subtalar, midfoot, great toe
  • Tendon Disorders – Achilles tendinitis, rupture; peroneal instability; tibialis posterior dysfunction
  • Deformities – flat foot, cavus foot, bunion, hammertoe, Freiberg's disease, sesamoiditis, neuroma

Advanced Treatments

  • Arthroscopic techniques – ankle arthroscopy, hindfoot endoscopy, osteochondral lesion repair
  • Ligament Reconstruction – arthroscopic Broström, lateral ligament reconstruction
  • Reconstructive – flat foot correction, midfoot superconstructs for Charcot foot, total/revision ankle arthroplasty
  • Soft-tissue & Tendon Transfers – endoscopic FHL transfer for chronic Achilles rupture

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Athlete-focused – ligament sprains, complete tears causing instability, locking, osteochondral defects, tendon injuries/ruptures
  • 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, prestigious International Olympic Committee
  • Train-the-Trainer Master Class, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong

Observerships under:

  • 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

  • Chronic Achilles Rupture: Endoscopic flexor hallucis longus (FHL) transfer restoring push-off strength in elite athletes
  • Ankle Instability: Prospective comparative study of arthroscopic Broström repair in generalized laxity—published and awarded at WIROC 2023
  • Charcot Reconstruction: Multicentric Indian experience on midfoot superconstructs for diabetic Charcot—J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia-Pacific) 2023
  • 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/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

  • Faculty – Indian Foot & Ankle Society educational programs nationwide
  • Course Director – ankle arthroscopy demonstrations (Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, India)
  • Examiner – DNB 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 Clinic: Foot ARK, Prabhadevi, Dadar West, Mumbai
  • Advanced Orthopaedics – Nana Chowk, Grant Road, Mumbai
  • 101 Health Suites – Doctor House, Pedder Road, Mumbai
  • PD Hinduja Hospital & Research Centre – Mahim, Khar, Mumbai
  • Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre – Bandra West, Mumbai
  • HN Reliance Hospital – Prathna Samaj, Mumbai
  • Breach Candy Hospital Trust – Mumbai
  • Jupiter Hospital – Thane
  • Parekh's Hospital – Ahmedabad
  • Sahyadri Hospitals – Pune
  • Aziz Polyclinic – Dibrugarh, Assam