M. Amjad Hossain

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M. Amjad Hossain
আমজাদ হোসেন
Born1953 (age 70–71)
Sukdebpur, Dinajpur District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan [1]
Education
OccupationOrthopedic surgeon
AwardsIndependence Day Award 2021

Professor Dr. M. Amjad Hossain (born 1953) [1] is an orthopedic surgeon and a fighter during the Bangladesh Liberation War. [3] [4] [5] He was awarded the Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) in 2021. [6] He is known nationally and internationally for his works. [7] Professor Dr. M. Amjad Hossain is a leading orthopedic surgeon in Bangladesh, specializing in orthopedics and trauma.

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Participation in Liberation war

Amjad took part in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. During the war, he sustained an injury on his femur and underwent treatment at Indian military hospitals. [7]

Education and Career

Dr. Hossain earned his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree and went on to pursue his MS (Master of Surgery) in Orthopaedics. He further enhanced his expertise by becoming an AO Fellow in Germany, indicating advanced training in trauma surgery from the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation.

Following his education, Dr. Hossain served as Professor and Head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Consultant and Head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Labaid Specialized Hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Expertise

Dr. Hossain is recognized for his contributions to total hip and knee arthroplasty, helping patients with severe joint pain regain mobility and independence. Dr. Hossain's experience extends beyond surgery. Web sources suggest he has actively participated in conferences and training programs, potentially sharing his knowledge with other medical professionals.

Legacy

Professor Dr. M. Amjad Hossain is a respected figure in Bangladeshi orthopedics. His dedication to patient care and his pursuit of advanced training have positioned him as a leading expert in joint replacement surgery and trauma management.

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  2. ↑ "Prof.Dr. M. Amjad Hossain". Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov, Bangladesh. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Swadhinata Padak 2021: Nine people, BARC picked". The Daily Star. March 8, 2021.
  4. ↑ "10 named for Independence Award 2021". Dhaka Tribune. March 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Bangladesh names Ahsanullah Master, Mahadev Saha for 2021 Independence Awards". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  6. ↑ "PM distributes Swadhinata Padak among recipients". Dhaka Tribune. May 20, 2021.
  7. 1 2 "Bangladeshi surgeon elected to int'l body". The Daily Star. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2021-05-20.

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  1. ↑ "Best Orthopedic, Hip & Knee Surgeon in Bangladesh". 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
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