Dr. Arvind M. Umarani
MBBS, MS Orthopedics, KMC Manipal (MAHE)
Specialization
● Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
● Endoscopic and UBE Spine Surgery
● Complex Deformity Correction
Fellowships
● Fellow in Spine Surgery (Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore)
● Fellow in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Bombay Hospital, Mumbai)
● Fellow in MISSAB (Asian Spine Hospital, Hyderabad)
● Fellow UBE Spine (Daejeon Woori Hospital, South Korea)
● Fellow in Advanced Spine Surgery (Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama, Japan)
Areas of Proficiency
Associations and Memberships
About The Surgeon
Dr. Arvind M. Umarani is an internationally trained orthopaedic spine surgeon with an MS in Orthopaedics from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). His clinical focus includes minimally invasive spine surgery, biportal endoscopic spine surgery, and comprehensive management of spinal disorders.
He has completed advanced spine fellowships across India, South Korea, and Japan, training under globally recognized surgeons in minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic and UBE techniques, spinal deformity correction, navigation-guided procedures, and spinal tumour management.
He is an active spine researcher with publications in reputed spine journals and has presented award-winning papers at national spine conferences.
Driven by an early passion for spine surgery, Dr. Arvind M. Umarani has pursued focused international fellowship training in some of the most advanced areas of modern spine care, including biportal endoscopic spine surgery, monoportal endoscopy, OLIF, and adult and paediatric spinal deformity. This comprehensive training pathway has shaped his approach toward safe, precise, minimally invasive, and evidence-based spine surgery.
His clinical philosophy is conservative-first. Surgery is advised only when non-surgical treatments have been fully explored or when there is a clear risk of neurological deterioration. When surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Arvind M. Umarani focuses on choosing the least invasive and most precise surgical approach, tailored to each patient’s specific spinal condition.
Clinical Specializations
Dr. Arvind M. Umarani provides comprehensive care for the full spectrum of spine disorders, ranging from common disc-related conditions to complex spinal deformities and tumor cases, all under the expertise of a dedicated spine specialist.
Each of these specializations is backed by dedicated training at leading institutions. Patients do not need multiple referrals for a complex spine problem.
Career Timeline
Professional Journey
Dr. Arvind M. Umarani’s training has been deliberate, structured, and progressive, with each institution adding a distinct layer to his spine surgery expertise. His professional journey reflects a focused commitment to mastering advanced spine care, step by step, across leading centres in India and internationally.
Surgical Excellence
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Arvind Umarani has fellowship-level proficiency in each procedure below, trained under internationally recognised spine surgeons.
Microscopic Lumbar Discectomy
Microscope-assisted herniated disc removal with minimal tissue disruption and rapid return to daily activity.
MIS-TLIF
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for spondylolisthesis, instability, and degenerative disc disease.
ACDF
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, with navigation assistance where indicated.
Cervical Laminectomy
Posterior cervical decompression for myelopathy, relieving cord compression and restoring upper limb and balance function.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Full endoscopic transforaminal and interlaminar approaches for the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine.
UBE Surgery
Unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery for discectomy, decompression, and cervical procedures, trained under Prof. C.W. Park in South Korea.
Scoliosis and Deformity Correction
Adult and paediatric spinal deformity, including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, with published research on technique outcomes.
Spinal Tumour Surgery
Intradural and extradural spinal tumour resection with gold paper presentation at NSSA 2024.
Navigation-Guided Surgery
Image-guided navigation and augmented reality platforms for complex instrumentation, improving accuracy and reducing complication risk.
OLIF
Oblique lateral interbody fusion for lumbar degenerative conditions, trained under Prof. Masato Tanaka in Japan.
The outcome of any spine procedure depends as much on technique as on the decision to operate. Each of these procedures has been practised at the fellowship level, not learned on the job.
Research
Publications
Dr. Arvind Umarani is an active researcher with publications in leading peer-reviewed spine journals. His clinical decisions are shaped by current evidence.
Cement-Augmented Short-Segment Fixation for Single-Level Thoracolumbar Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study – Indian Spine Journal, January 2026
Recognition
Awards and Distinctions
Dr. Arvind Umarani has won multiple awards at national spine and orthopaedic conferences, competing in open sessions against senior surgeons.
Gold Paper – NSSA 2024, Hyderabad
Indications for Concomitant Fusion in Intradural Tumour Surgery: Retrospective Study on Outcomes and Complications
Gold Paper – Bombay Spine Society 2023
Multirod Technique in Spine Surgeries: Our Experience in the Form of Indications
Gold Medal – KOACON 2024, Shivamogga
Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comparative Study Between Outcomes of Two Techniques
Gold Medal – KOACON 2021, Hassan
Feasibility of a New Nerve Transfer of the Middle Trunk Fascicle to the Suprascapular Nerve in Upper Brachial Plexus Injuries
3rd Prize E-Poster – KOACON 2021, Hassan
Unusual Presentation of Mycobacterium Marinum Infection of the Hand: A Diagnosis Not to Be Missed
Peer recognition at this level reflects consistent quality in both clinical work and research. These awards are a direct signal of the standard of care patients can expect.
Professional Affiliations
Memberships
Dr. Arvind Umarani holds active membership across leading national and international spine and orthopaedic bodies.
AO Spine – International spine education and research network
Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) – Regional spine surgery professional body
ASSI – Life Member – Association of Spine Surgeons of India
SICOT – Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie
MISSAB – Minimally Invasive Spine Society of India
Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (KOA) – State orthopaedic professional body
Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) – Regional orthopaedic society
Active membership in these bodies means access to the latest research, technique updates, and clinical guidelines as they emerge. It is how a specialist stays current well beyond formal training.
Continuing Education
Workshops and CMEs
Dr. Arvind Umarani has completed multiple hands-on cadaveric workshops and CMEs alongside his fellowship training, refining specific surgical skills.
March 2024 · New Delhi
AO Spine Principles Course
Spine degenerative disorder management, surgical decision-making, and technique refinement
2021 · KMC Manipal
Pedicle Screw Fixation Workshop
Hands-on cadaveric workshop conducted by the Department of Orthopaedics, KMC Manipal
2023 · Bangalore
Advanced Cadaveric Workshop – MS Ramaiah University
Cervical pedicle screws, occipitocervical fusion, and MIS-TLIF techniques
March 2023 · Mumbai
MIDAS REX Hands-On Training
High-speed drill systems for spinal decompression and deformity, conducted by Medtronic
2024 · Bangalore
Endoscopic Cadaveric Workshop – MS Ramaiah
Transforaminal and interlaminar endoscopic approaches to spine surgery
2024 · Bangalore
Medtronic Cadaveric Workshop – MS Ramaiah
Navigation-assisted instrumentation and complex fixation under Dr. Satish Rudrappa
April 2026 · Kochi
Kochi Scoliosis Week
Intensive case discussions on scoliosis surgery and deformity correction techniques
Peer recognition at this level reflects consistent quality in both clinical work and research. These awards are a direct signal of the standard of care patients can expect.
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