Dr. Gurinder Bedi

When you are experiencing any symptoms that may lead your primary care physician to believe that the underlying cause is an orthopedic condition they will refer you to the orthopedic surgeon immediately. The orthopedic surgeon is qualified and trained to evaluate, diagnose and treat the conditions or injuries in your musculoskeletal system. Their knowledge, expertise and experience in this field gives them the right tools to relieve you of the core reason of your discomfort or distress regards the orthopedic structure in the body. The research being done in this field and the exactitude of its application has led to the refinement of the procedures being performed in the specialty today.

Here is a comprehensive list of tests that are to be done prior to and during your consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.:

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

The tests give a more accurate picture of the health conditions and the clearer overview of the line of the treatment. The screening and diagnostic tests enable the doctor to pinpoint the preparedness of the patient for the treatment. To check the patient as to how well he has healed the doctor assists the process by getting physical tests done.

You are referred to an orthopedic surgeon when post tests and consultation the ability of alternate medical treatment options are ruled out 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. You can visit the surgeon for your procedure as well as during the rehabilitation to make it more seamless and effortless. They prescribe the medicines that would support your orthopedic treatment process and you as well as recommend the right tests that need to be done.