Bone and Joint Specialist ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
Dr. B Chokkalingam has obtained his MBBS degree from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1981, D. Ortho from Kilpauk Medical College in 1988 and MS (ortho) from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 1993. MCh (ortho), an advanced degree in orthopedics, was awarded to Dr. Chokkalingam by Dundee University, Scotland in 1997. He has almost 30 years of experience in orthopedic surgery and has developed a special interest in Arthritis management, joint dislocation, knee osteotomy, spinal fusion, and hip resurfacing.
Dr. B Chokkalingam is an expert in orthopedic and spinal surgery. He is a consultant at Apollo hospital, Bangalore. He is a member of Indian Orthopedic Association, Tamil Nadu Medical Council and Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association. Dr. Chokkalingam has done a number of surgeries including complex cases related to knee braces for osteoarthritis, arthroscopy, and spinal fusion. Dr. Chokkalingam is also an expert in revision hip and trauma surgery. He was also a member of the organizing team in IOACON-2012 Post Graduate Teaching Program.
We are outlining here for you the many conditions that Dr. B Chokkalingam treats.:
The people who consult with the doctor want conditions in their musculoskeletal system resolved. Bones, ligaments, joints or tendons related conditions or injuries are specialised in by the doctor. The qualifications and credentials such as experience and skill of the surgeon become immensely important as does their ability to learn and apply constantly the newfound knowledge.
Here is the long list of symptoms and signs in a person with orthopedic condition or injury.:
Orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues warrant multiple symptoms in patients. Pain in the joints and muscles and swelling are an indication that you must consult an orthopedic surgeon at the earliest. In the affected area of the body, the range of motion could get restricted and that is usually a significant indicator of a musculoskeletal issue.
8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor.. The doctor makes sure that the procedures are completed with a whole degree of skill and efficiency.
There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. B Chokkalingam such as:
Arthritis, hip pain, dislocated joints or any of a number of such conditions mean that to get back on our feet we must refer with an orthopedic surgeon. Degenerative conditions or acute orthopedic conditions or chronic issues all constitute the different types of musculoskeletal conditions patients may be affected with. There is quite a bit of sub specialisation seen in this specialty considering that there is a lot of scope to work with in the orthopedic field.
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The tests required before and during consultation for Orthopedic Surgeon are as follows:
Basis the tests, the doctor can get a more accurate picture of the severity and reasons behind the condition and the best treatment to be done. It is both the screening tests and the diagnostic tests that help the doctor find out how well prepared the patient is for the upcoming treatment. The physical determinants of the patient give a good before and after picture of the patients condition..
You are referred to an orthopedic surgeon when post tests and consultation the ability of alternate medical treatment options are ruled out It is not just the treatment but the management of the pre operative and the post operative part of the treatment is done by the orthopedic surgeon. You can visit the surgeon for your procedure as well as during the rehabilitation to make it more seamless and effortless. When it comes to recommending tests and telling you the right medicines that you need to take, the doctor does it all.
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