Training Opportunities in Shoulder Surgery at Bangalore Shoulder Institute

About BSI Training and Education Wing

The Bangalore Shoulder Institute (BSI), Training and Education Wing founded by Dr. Ayyappan V. Nair, is a premier center dedicated to advancing shoulder surgery through structured training programs for orthopaedic surgeons. With a strong emphasis on both foundational knowledge and cutting-edge techniques, BSI bridges academic excellence with real-world surgical exposure.

Under the expert guidance of Dr. Ayyappan V. Nair, BSI conducts comprehensive Basic and Advanced Training Modules in shoulder surgery throughout the year. These courses are designed to enhance the skill sets of practicing orthopaedic surgeons, from core principles to advanced arthroscopic and open techniques.

️ Conducted 4 Times a Year
2-Day Program
‍ Includes Cadaver Training and Live Surgeries

Day 1: Didactic + Cadaveric Training

Morning Sessions

• Bankart Module 
  • Understand the nuances of Bankart Repair & Remplissage 
  • Learn evidence-based techniques 
  • Decision-making protocols for instability cases 
• Rotator Cuff Module 
  • Tear classification and clinical implications 
  • Strategies for managing partial tears 
  • Cuff mobilization techniques 
  • Practical insights & surgical pearls 

Post-Lunch: One-on-One Cadaveric Hands-on Training

• Procedures Covered: 
  • Bankart Repair 
  • Rotator Cuff Repair 

Day 2: Live Surgery Observations

• Watch real-time Bankart and Cuff Repair Surgeries 

Interact and discuss intra-operative decisions and techniques

Designed for experienced orthopaedic surgeons aiming to master advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures.

Modules Include:

• Arthroscopic Latarjet 
• DAS (Dynamic Anterior Stabilization) 
• SLAP Repair + Biceps Tenodesis 
• AC Joint Management – Acute & Chronic 
• SCR (Superior Capsular Reconstruction) & Biceps SCR 
• Patch Augmentation Techniques 
• Muscle Slide Procedure 
• Reverse Shoulder Replacement 
• Total Shoulder Replacement