Dr. K M Mathew

Q: What conditions does Dr. K M Mathew treat?

Dr. K M Mathew specializes in the rehabilitation and long-term management of spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, neurological disabilities, spasticity, and functional impairments.

Q: Does Dr. K M Mathew provide spinal cord injury rehabilitation?

Yes. He has specialized experience in the long-term management and rehabilitation of spinal cord injuries, including individualized rehabilitation planning to improve mobility and functional independence.

Q: Does he provide Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) treatment?

Yes. Dr. Mathew has expertise in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and was the first doctor at the NHS in the UK to successfully implant an advanced Ottobock FES electrode and stimulation system.

Q: Does Dr. K M Mathew treat spasticity?

Yes. His expertise includes the management of spasticity, including the use of implanted pumps in appropriate patients.

Q: Does he provide rehabilitation after spine surgery?

Yes. He develops rehabilitation plans for patients following spinal deformity correction, tendon transfer procedures, and other complex spinal interventions.

Q: How can I book a consultation with Dr. K M Mathew?

Patients can contact CureBridge to schedule a consultation with Dr. K M Mathew for evaluation of their rehabilitation needs and to discuss suitable treatment and rehabilitation options.

Senior Consultant – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

MBBS, DPMR, DNB in PMR, CESR in Rehabilitation Medicine

Aster Medcity

Kochi, Kerala

32 Years

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Spine Surgery

Parkinson’s Disease

Movement Disorders

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About

Dr. K M Mathew is an experienced Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist with expertise in the rehabilitation and long-term management of complex spinal cord and brain injuries. He has extensive experience in developing individualized rehabilitation plans for patients with neurological disabilities, spinal injuries, and functional impairments.

Dr. Mathew previously headed the Specialised Rehabilitation Services Directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, UK, which included the Spinal Cord Injuries Centre, Head Injuries Centre, Prosthetics & Orthotics Centre, and Gait Analysis Laboratory.

His areas of special interest include long-term spinal cord injury management, rehabilitation following deformity correction surgery and tendon transfers, pressure sore rehabilitation and repair, Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), and spasticity management using implanted pumps. He has also received specialized training in tetraplegic hand reconstruction.

Awards & Recognition

First doctor in the NHS, UK, to successfully implant the advanced Ottobock FES electrode and stimulation system.
Former Head of the Specialised Rehabilitation Services Directorate, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, UK.
Specialized training in reconstruction of tetraplegic hands.
Published research articles in the field of rehabilitation medicine.

Areas of Expertise

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Spine Surgery
Parkinson’s Disorders
Movement Disorders

Why Consult Dr. K M Mathew?

Dr. K M Mathew has extensive experience in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, particularly in the long-term management of complex spinal cord and brain injuries.
He has specialized expertise in spinal cord rehabilitation, Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), spasticity management, pressure sore care, and rehabilitation following spinal deformity and tendon transfer surgeries.
He previously headed the Specialised Rehabilitation Services Directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, UK, covering spinal cord injury, head injury, prosthetics and orthotics, and gait analysis services.