John Ebnezar

John Ebnezar
Born Karnataka, India
Occupation Orthopedic surgeon
Known for Wholistic orthopedics
Medical books
Awards Padma Shri
Rajyotsava Prashasti
Website Johnebnezar.com

John Ebnezar is an Indian orthopedic surgeon from the south Indian state of Karnataka,[1] known for promoting wholistic orthopedics, a practice combining modern medical techniques with yoga for the management of arthritis.[2] He was twice listed by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2010 and 2012 for the most number of books written by an individual in one year.[2]

Ebnezar first featured in the Guinness Book of Records in 2010 when he published eight books between February 2009 and January 2010, a world record he subsequently bettered in 2012 by publishing 108 books between January 2011 and January 2012.[3] He is the author of over 200 books, all related to medical science, and is the only Indian orthopedic surgeon to have his books translated into Spanish and Italian. Among his notable books are Textbook of Orthopedics: With Clinical Examination Methods in Orthopedics,[4] John Ebnezar Cbs Handbooks in Orthopedics and Fractures,[5] Step by Step: Injection Techniques in Orthopaedics,[6] Step by Step: Emergency in Orthopaedics,[7] Low Back Pain[8] and Practical Orthopedics.[9] He is a recipient of Rajyotsava Prashasti, the second highest civilian award of the Government of Karnataka, which he received in 2010.[10] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2016, for his contributions to medical science,[11] thus making him the first orthopedic surgeon from Karnataka to receive the honor.[12][13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Dr V Shanta gets Padma Vibhushan; Padma Bhushan for Dr D Nageshwar Reddy". India Medical Times. 26 January 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Doctor in Guinness with 108 books in a year". Indian Express. 3 October 2012. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Professional Statement". Qikwell. 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ John Ebnezar (9 October 2010). Textbook of Orthopedics: With Clinical Examination Methods in Orthopedics. Boydell & Brewer Ltd. ISBN 978-81-8448-744-2.
  5. ↑ John Ebnezar (2012). John Ebnezar Cbs Handbooks in Orthopedics and Fractures. Cbs Publishers & Distribu. ISBN 978-81-239-2169-3.
  6. ↑ John Ebnezar (1 November 2008). Step by Step: Injection Techniques in Orthopaedics. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. ISBN 978-81-8061-967-0.
  7. ↑ John Ebnezar (2008). Step by Step: Emergency in Orthopaedics. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. p. 264. ISBN 9788184482515.
  8. ↑ John Ebnezar (1 April 2012). Low Back Pain. JP Medical Ltd. ISBN 978-93-5025-644-2.
  9. ↑ John Ebnezar (1 January 2009). Practical Orthopedics. I. K. International Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-93-80026-27-5.
  10. ↑ "Rajyotsava awards for 162". Deccan Herald. 30 October 2010. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Ebnezar on Practo". Practo. 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Ebnezar on Tiyo". Tiyo. 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.

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