Bio

In the rapidly evolving world of spine surgery, Dr. Faizal M. Ikbal stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation. With over two decades of hands-on experience and more than 2,500 successful endoscopic spine surgeries to his credit, Dr. Faizal has not only honed his skills in the operating room but has also pioneered minimally invasive techniques that have transformed patient outcomes in South India and beyond.

Education

• MBBS
• MS
• MCh
• AFSA(France)
• FMAS

Languages Known

• English
• Malayalam
• Hindi

18 Years Experience

Dr. Faizal M. Iqbal brings over 20 years of experience in orthopaedics and spine surgery, with a strong focus on minimally invasive procedures and advanced joint care. He has performed thousands of successful surgeries and is recognized for pioneering techniques like day-care knee replacement and endoscopic spine surgery in Kerala. His expertise is trusted by patients across India and the Middle East.

Specialized Expertise

• Endoscopic-assisted MIS stabilization procedures
• Advanced scoliosis correction surgery
• Osteoporotic spine management and augmentation techniques
• Spinal trauma and infection management, including thoracolumbar and cervical spine trauma
• Treatment of TB spine and infective spondylodiscitis

Key publications

• PELD (Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy): Prospective Study of 230 Cases – Aster Medical Journal
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Stenosis Surgery under Local Anesthesia – International Journal of Orthopedic Science (2022)
• The Role of Low Bone Density in Patients with Fibromyalgia – International Journal of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Podium Presentations

• Gold Medal Presentation (KOACON Kerala 2024): Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion under Epidural Anesthesia
• KOACON Karnataka 2023: Percutaneous Endoscopic Transforaminal Decompression for Degenerative Lumbar Stenosis
• KOA 2020: A Study of 281 Cases on Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
• International Conference in Catania, Italy: Comparison of Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy with and without Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) Implantation
• Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Expandable Titanium Cage and MIS under EA/MAC