Jitendra Balakumar is an Orthopedic Surgeon based in Windsor, VIC. You’ll find the practice at The Avenue, Windsor, Australia. His work focuses on problems that affect the hips and legs, especially when day to day movement becomes painful or hard to manage.
Hip pain can show up in lots of different ways. At times it’s from wear and tear, and other times it can be linked to childhood conditions that keep affecting the hip later in life. Jitendra looks after people who need help with hips that don’t move well, hips that hurt with walking, and hips that don’t line up comfortably.
He commonly deals with issues such as hip replacement needs and hip resurfacing. For some people, an osteotomy may be considered, which is a procedure used to change bone position and help the joint work better. The aim is usually the same: reduce pain, improve movement, and help people get back to doing normal things.
There are also a few hip conditions that can start early and then show up over time. Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD) is one example. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is another. These conditions can affect how the hip grows and develops, and they may lead to pain or stiffness in the years after the original problem. Jitendra’s approach stays practical, with clear discussion about what’s going on in the hip and what options might fit best.
Tendinitis can be part of the picture too. When tendon irritation is the main issue, treatment may involve managing the flare-up first and then planning the next steps. At times this means looking at comfort, movement, and the load put on the hip and leg, not just rushing straight to surgery.
Care isn’t only about choosing a procedure. It’s also about making sure the plan makes sense for your situation. Jitendra works through the likely cause of symptoms, what the procedure is trying to fix, and what recovery can look like in real life. If you’re dealing with a hip or leg problem and want a calm, straightforward opinion, Jitendra Balakumar is there to help guide the next steps.