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Dr. Nigil Sadanandan Palliyil

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine Kochi

Qualification: MBBS, MS

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Bio

Dr. Nigil Sadanandan Palliyil is an orthopaedic spinal surgeon with board certifications by the Royal College of Surgeons of England,(UK) and the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.

He has been exclusively practicing spinal surgery for the past 7 years, covering the entire spectrum of spinal disorders. He holds a keen interest in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex cervical and lumbar degenerative procedures, spine trauma, spine oncology, deformity corrections & CT navigated spinal surgeries.

He completed his MBBS and M.S (Orthopaedics) from Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala. He also possesses a DNB degree in Orthopaedics. Subsequently, he completed a 2-year FNB(National Board certified) spine fellowship programme from P.D. Hinduja National Hospital in Mumbai.

Following this, he was selected for the 2-year prestigious spine fellowship programme at The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospital, UK. Subsequently, he was promoted to Associate Consultant in Spine Surgery at QMC, Nottingham.

After the 3- year stint in the UK, he returned back to Cochin and has joined Amrita hospital as Assistant Professor in Orthopaedics (Spine Division).

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Malignant spinal cord compression in the paediatric population—a systematic review, meta-analysis

Cite this Research Publication : N. A. Quraishi, Nigil S Palliyil, Mohamed A. Hassanin, D. D‘Aquino, A. Shetaiwi, D. Walker, Malignant spinal cord compression in the paediatric population—a systematic review, meta-analysis. Eur Spine J (2023).

Year : 2023

Gangliocyticparaganglioma of the cauda equina: A rare tumor case report with literature review

Cite this Research Publication : Nigil S Palliyil , Vellara JF, Sailendra S, Yesodharan J, Gangliocyticparaganglioma of the cauda equina: A rare tumor case report with literature review. Indian Spine J 2023

Year : 2021

Clinical dilemma in the management of an unstable spinal fracture in a frail older patient with multiple comorbidities-conservative versus non-conservative care

Cite this Research Publication : Nigil Palliyil ,Rakesh Dhake, Badmus Olakunle , Elen Evans ,Khalid Salem ,Opinder Sahota, Clinical dilemma in the management of an unstable spinal fracture in a frail older patient with multiple comorbidities-conservative versus non-conservative care. A case report. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2021;69:218-220.

Year : 2021

Ultrasound measurement of magnetically controlled growing rod(MAGEC) lengthening. An inter and intra- observer reliability study

Cite this Research Publication : Estefan M, Palliyil N, Gessara A, and Shafafy M. Ultrasound measurement of magnetically controlled growing rod(MAGEC) lengthening. An inter and intra- observer reliability study. Brain and Spine 1(2021) S1-S124 100245 doi:10.1016/j.bas.2021.100245.

Year : 2020

Surgical approaches to L5 corpectomy: a systematic review

Cite this Research Publication : Daniel D’Aquino, Ahmad M. Tarawneh, Aaron Hilis, Nigil S Palliyil, Kedar Deogaonkar ,Nasir A. Quraishi, Surgical approaches to L5 corpectomy: a systematic review. European Spine J. 2020 Oct doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06617-y.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2020

Surgical management of a case of C2 vertebral chordoma via staged anterior and posterior approach

Cite this Research Publication : Nigil S Palliyil, Kedar Deogaonkar, Milind Sankhe, Surgical management of a case of C2 vertebral chordoma via staged anterior and posterior approach. ISJ 2020 Volume: 3 issue : 1

Year : 2019

A radiological study of the association of facet joint tropism and facet angulation with degenerative spondylolisthesis

Cite this Research Publication : Rai R R, Shah Y, Shah S, Nigil S Palliyil , Dalvie S, A radiological study of the association of facet joint tropism and facet angulation with degenerative spondylolisthesis. Neurospine 2019 Jan doi:10.1425/ns.1836232.116.

Year : 2019

Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Complicating Spinal Deformity Correction Surgery: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Cite this Research Publication : Rai R R, Shah S, Nigil Sadanandan Palliyil, Dalvie S, Shah R, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Complicating Spinal Deformity Correction Surgery: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Dec;9(4):e0497.

Year : 2019

Age – Does it really count? A study of the Perioperative Morbidity and Long-Term Outcome in Patients Above 70 Years of Age Undergoing Spine surgery for Lumbar Degenerative Disorders

Cite this Research Publication : Nigil Sadanandan Palliyil, Shah S, Rai RR, Dalvie S, Monteiro J, Age - Does it really count? A study of the Perioperative Morbidity and Long-Term Outcome in Patients Above 70 Years of Age Undergoing Spine surgery for Lumbar Degenerative Disorders. Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo). 2020 Jun;55(3):298-303. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1700833. Epub 2019 Dec 19. PMID: 32616974.

Year : 2018

Limbus Vertebral Fracture Presenting as Cauda Equina Syndrome Masquerading An Acute Disc Prolapse – A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

Cite this Research Publication : Nigil Sadanandan Palliyil, Rai R R, Deogaonkar Knigil, Limbus Vertebral Fracture Presenting as Cauda Equina Syndrome Masquerading An Acute Disc Prolapse - A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2018. July-Aug ; 8(4): 38- 40

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2021

Does The Aetiological Diagnosis Of Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS) Determine The Distractibility Of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR)?

Cite this Research Publication : Nigil S Palliyil, Estefan M, Gessara A, and Shafafy M. Does The Aetiological Diagnosis Of Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS) Determine The Distractibility Of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR)?, Brain and Spine 1(2021) S1-S124 100142 doi:10.1016/j.bas.2021.100142

Year : 2021

Does The Aetiological Diagnosis Of Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS) Determine The Distractibility Of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR)?

Cite this Research Publication : Nigil S Palliyil , Estefan M, Gessara A, Shafafy M, Does The Aetiological Diagnosis Of Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS) Determine The Distractibility Of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR)? , Orthopaedic Proceedings 2021.

Qualification
  • 2021:  Senior Clinical Fellowship in Spine Surgery (2 years) Royal College of Surgeons of England, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, U. K
  • 2019:  Fellowship of the National Board (F.N.B) Spine Surgery (2 years) P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre – Mumbai, MH, India.
  • 2017: Diplomate of National Board (D.N.B.): Orthopaedics National Board of Examinations – New Delhi, India
  • 2016:  Master of Surgery (M.S.): Orthopaedics Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala, India
  • 2013:  Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Experience
09/2022- present Assistant Professor Orthopaedic (Spine Division) Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala,India
05/2021 – 08/2022 Associate Spinal Surgery Consultant The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NUH Trust, UK
08/2019 to 04/2021 Spinal Fellowship The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queens Medical Centre,Nottingham University Hospitals NUH Trust, UK
03/2019 to 07/2019  Government Medical College – Thrissur, Kerala
03/2017 to 03/2019 FNB Spine Surgery Fellow P.D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre – Mumbai, MH
08/2016 to 03/2017 Senior Resident (Orthopaedics)
Membership
  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • AO Spine
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • IOA (Indian Orthopaedic Association)
  • KOA (Kerala Orthopaedic Association)
  • Cochin Orthopaedic Society (COS)
Proceedings

Presentations

  • Guest Faculty – AO spine Scoliosis Week April 18-24, 2023- Amrita Hospital, Cochin
  • Faculty at Basic Spine CME (ASSI Outreach Programme), Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut 22-01-2023
  • Malignant Spinal Cord Compression In The Paediatric Population-A Systematic ReviewPodium Presentation at Global Spine Congress, Paris 2021
  • En-Bloc Excision Of Primary Tumours Of The Thoracic Spine – A Systematic Review Of Literature-Podium Presentation at Global Spine Congress, Paris 2021
  • Malignant Spinal Cord Compression In The Paediatric Population-A Systematic Review-Podium Presentation at Britspine 2021
  • En-Bloc Excision Of Primary Tumours Of The Thoracic Spine – A Systematic Review Of Literature-Poster Presentation at Eurospine 2020
  • Malignant Spinal Cord Compression In The Paediatric Population-A Systematic Review-Podium Presentation at Eurospine 2020
  • Annual Research Day, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai- 02-03-2019. Fusion, Subsidence and Clinical Outcomes of Standalone Cage in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Degenerative Cervical Disorders- Best Clinical Research Paper award.
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference 2019 (ASSICON 2019), Ahmedabad, 24th-27th January 2019- A Case of Post-Vertebroplasty Recalcitrant Infection Treated by Anterior Debridement and Un-instrumented Fusion with Rib Autograft
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference 2019 (ASSICON 2019), Ahmedabad, 24th-27th January 2019- L5 Radiculopathy Caused By Mal-positioned S1 Pedicle Screw, Needing Revision Surgery- A Report Of 2 Cases
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference 2019 (ASSICON 2019), Ahmedabad, 24th-27th January 2019- A Rare Case Of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Complicating Spine Deformity Correction Surgery In A 13 Year Old Girl
  • WIROC 2018 21st-23rd December 2018, Mumbai- “Age – Does It Really Count? A Study Of Peri-operative Morbidity And Long Term Outcome In 103 Patients Aged Above 70 Years Undergoing Spine Surgery For Degenerative Lumbar Disorders”
  • WIROC 2018 21st-23rd December 2018, Mumbai- A Case of Post-Vertebroplasty Recalcitrant Infection Treated by Anterior Debridement and Un-instrumented Fusion with Rib Autograft
  • APCSS 2018(Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society) 12th conference, Delhi, India 15th- 17th November, 2018. Surgical Management of a case of C2 vertebral chordoma via combined anterior and posterior approach- a rare case report.
  • APCSS 2018(Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society) 12th conference, Delhi, India 15th- 17th November, 2018. Fusion,Subsidence and Clinical Outcomes of Standalone Cage in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Degenerative Cervical Disorders.
  • BNA(Bombay Neurosciences Association Meet) June 2018. Fusion,Subsidence and Clinical Outcomes of Standalone Cage in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Degenerative Cervical Disorders- Best paper award.
  • CSRSAP Asia Pacific, New Delhi, March 2018. Surgical Management of a case of C2 vertebral chordoma via combined anterior and posterior approach- a rare case report.
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference 2018 (ASSICON 2018)- “Age – Does It Really Count? A Study Of Peri-operative Morbidity And Long Term Outcome In 103 Patients Aged Above 70 Years Undergoing Spine Surgery For Degenerative Lumbar Disorders”
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference 2018 (ASSICON 2018)- “Multilevel En-Bloc excision of Primary Chondrosarcoma of the Thoracic spine through an all Posterior approach- feasibility and technical challenges”

Conference

  • AO Spine GLOBAL SPINE CONGRESS- Paris 2021 (Nov 3-6).
  • BRITSPINE 2021 Virtual Conference 10th-12th March 2021.
  • EUROSPINE 2020 Virtual Conference 6-9 October 2020.
  • Ganga Operative Spine Course 2019, Coimbatore, India.
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference 2019 (ASSICON 2019), Ahmedabad 24th-27th January 2019. SICOT India Porcine Spine Workshop 4th January 2019, Mumbai.
  • WIROC (Western India Regional Orthopaedic Conference 2018) 21st to 23rd December,2018, Mumbai, India.
  • APCSS (Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society) 12th conference, Delhi, India 15th- 17th November, 2018.
  • Midas Rex Hands on workshop (Drill techniques in cranial and Spinal Surgeries)- Certification Course- 9th September 2018. Covidien Centre of Innovation, Mumbai.
  • Bombay Neuroscience Association Clinical Meeting, Mumbai, June 2018.
  • AO Spine Advanced Course On Geriatric Spine, Kolkata, India , May 2018.
  • 9th Annual Meeting of CSRSAP Asia Pacific, New Delhi,India, March 22-24th, 2018.
  • Posterior Cervical Spine Solutions Course, New Delhi, Academia Medical Education, Medtronics, March 2018.
  • ‘Care for Excellence – Being a Great Doctor!’ Workshop Hinduja Hospital HRD, Mumbai, India, January,2018.
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference 2018 (ASSICON), Chennai- 19th to 21st January 2018.
  • Bombay Neuroscience Association Clinical Meeting, Mumbai, June 2017.
  • Orthopaedic Spine Forum, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai- 6th and 7th May 2017.
Area of Expertise
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Navigation based spinal surgery
  • Spinal deformity corrections
  • Spinal Oncology
  • Cervical spine surgery
Recognition
  • Best Clinical Research Paper Award at Hinduja Annual Research Meet March, 2019.
  • Best paper at BNA (Bombay Neurosciences Association Meet) June 2018. Fusion, Subsidence and Clinical Outcomes of Standalone Cage in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Degenerative Cervical Disorder.
  • Travel Grant Scholarship for APCSS 2018 (Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society)
  • All Kerala Orthopaedic Quiz- Runner up. KOACON 2017. 36th Annual Conference of the Kerala Orthopaedic Association, Kasargod, Kerala January 2017.
  • Gold medal in Physiology, Government Medical College, Thrissur 2007.
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