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Dr. Barani R

Dr. Barani R

Bone and Joint Specialist ·
, Chennai, India

13 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English

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About Dr. Barani R

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Barani was awarded MBBS degree in 2003 from JIPMER, Pondicherry and from the same college he completed MS (Ortho) in 2008. He also has a post-doctoral fellowship in spine surgery from Christian Medical College. He has an MRCS certificate, awarded by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. With an experience of more than 10 years, Dr. Barani has developed specialized expertise in spine surgery including spinal diseases and spinal disk surgery.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Barani is the winner of Dr. Vijayakumar award in 2008 and MOH Kuthoos Maraikar Gold Medal in 2003. Research articles of Dr. Barani have been published in various journals. He has also been awarded fellowships by Korean university medical center and Nishitaga hospital, Sendai, Japan. Dr. Barani is the member of North American Spine Society, Association of Spinal Cord Network, Royal College of Surgeons, and Association of Spinal Surgeons of India. Dr. Barani has performed several surgeries such as spine surgeries, neck and spine biopsy, spinal disc surgery, spinal diseases and McKinzie Treatment for Spine.

Conditions Treated by Dr Barani R

We are outlining here for you the many conditions that Dr. Barani R treats.:

  • Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
  • Deformed Knees
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Brachial Plexus Avulsion
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Disc Degeneration
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Knee Injury
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Major Fractures
  • Disc Pain
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Disc Disease
  • Scoliosis
  • Knee Pain
  • Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Fractured Vertebra
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Brachial Plexus Rupture
  • Disc Dessication

The doctor consults patients who wish for treatment for the issues in their musculoskeletal system. The specialty of the doctor is in conditions or injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints or tendons. The strength of the surgeon lies not just in their education experience and skill but also in their ability to improvise according to the situation at hand.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr Barani R

Here is the long list of symptoms and signs in a person with orthopedic condition or injury.:

  • Bones problem
  • Muscles that are so essential to movement and everyday life
  • Tendons
  • Ligaments
  • Joints problem

Patients who have orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues usually have multiple symptoms. Swelling, pain in your muscles and joints are pointers towards a more serious musculoskeletal problem. An injury or condition of this kind usually restricts the range of motion in the affected area of the body.

Operating Hours of Dr Barani R

The doctor operates from 8 am to 4 pm, 6 days of the week with Sunday being an off day. The procedures are to be done using a whole lot of efficiency and skill and the doctor enables this to happen.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Barani R

Here is a list of popular procedures performed by Dr. Barani R.:

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Hip Resurfacing Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Total Hip Replacement B/L
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Total Knee Replacement B/L

Whether we are talking about dislocated joints, knee pain, back pain or arthritis, it is the orthopedic surgeon who will help get us better and back on our feet. Patients may be affected by either acute or chronic or degenerative orthopedic conditions and their are right surgical solutions for all of them. 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.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DNB(Ortho)
  • MNAMS
  • MRCS(Ed)
  • Fellow Spine(France, S.korea)

Work Experiences

  • Associate professor of orthopaedics and spine consultant – Chettinad hospital and research institute, chennai (2013-2017).
  • Post doctoral fellowship in spine surgery (2008-2010)- CMC, Vellore

Certifications (3)

  • International Group For Advancement Of Spine Surgery (igass) Travelling Fellowship(2010) - Chu, Bordeux, France
  • Fellowship In Spine Surgery (2012) - Guro Hospital( Scoliosis Research Centre ), Korean University Medical Centre , Seoul , South Korea.
  • Prof. Kokobun Fellowship In Geriatric Spine Surgery (2016)- Nishitaga Hospital, Sendai, Japan.

Memberships (4)

  • North American Spine Society
  • Association of Spinal Cord Network
  • Royal College of Surgeons
  • Association of Spinal Surgeons of India

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Procedures Performed

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) ankle surgery
Arthroscopic Bankart repair
Bone Reconstruction
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Release
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Hip Resurfacing Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
Spinal Fusion
Total Hip Replacement B/L
Total Hip Replacement U/L
Total Knee Replacement B/L
Total Knee Replacement Surgery U/L

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Barani R is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Chennai, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Barani R is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 6 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Orthopedic Surgeon

Prior to and during the consultation with the orthopedic surgeon, please get the relevant tests done, the whole list of whom is listed below.:

  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)

The right line of treatment and the actual reasons for the condition can be determined via the tests done. The recommended diagnostic as well as screening tests help define the treatment process by determining how ready the patient is for the prescribed treatment. It is the physical tests which will help the doctor know better how effective the treatment has been..

The usual route of visiting the orthopedic surgeon is through the referral route when post consultation supported by tests your doctor recommends you to see this specialist. An orthopedic surgeon is someone you are usually referred to by your doctor when it is determined post tests and consultation that you need an orthopedic procedure to resolve your health condition. The rehabilitation can be made seamless and effortless for you with the right guidance from the orthopedic surgeon. The doctors also recommend tests and prescribe the medicines that you need to take during the treatment.

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