Dr. George A Anderson

Qualifications and Experience

Dr. Anderson has obtained advanced degrees in hand problems and peripheral nerve dysfunctions. Apart from MBBS and MS (orthopedics), Dr. Anderson also has MNAMS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho), PDFHS, FACS (Ortho), FRCS and FIMSA under his belt. At CMC Vellore, he was the lead clinician and head of Hand Research Institute. With more than 30 years of surgical experience, he also has extensive training experience and provided training on vital topics such as small fragments fixation techniques in the hand and Reconstructive surgery and Peripheral nerve microsurgery, among others.

Contribution to Medical Science

In his career of 37 years, Dr. Anderson has assisted, done or supervised almost 40000+ surgeries, many of which were highly complex. He is an expert in tendon transfer surgery, repairing hand injury of various cause such as palsy, tumor, and reimplantation, and treating peripheral nerve dysfunctions. Various publications, on the progressive treatment of hand injury of any cause, are published in various national as well as international journals. He has a special interest in adult brachial plexus, Carpel tunnel, Muscle/Joint reconstruction, and wrist fracture and dissociations.

Conditions Treated by Dr George A Anderson

We have listed below the conditions that are treated by Dr. George A Anderson::

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

The conditions resolved by the doctor are related to the musculoskeletal system in adults. Injuries or conditions of the bones, ligaments, joints or tendons are the ones the doctor specialises in. It is not just the education, experience and skill of the surgeon but their aptitude to find the solution despite the challenges faced in the treatment process.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr George A Anderson

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

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

Orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues warrant multiple symptoms in patients. Swelling, pain in your muscles and joints are pointers towards a more serious musculoskeletal problem. Further these issues more often than not restrict the range of motion in the affected area.

Operating Hours of Dr George A Anderson

The doctor operates from 8 am to 4 pm, 6 days of the week with Sunday being an off day. It is only a skillful and efficient doctor that is able to do these procedures very well.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr George A Anderson

Dr. George A Anderson performs many popular procedures and we have listed them below for your convenience.:

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

An orthopedic surgeon is someone who helps patients with conditions such as dislocated joints, back pain or arthritis get healthier. Degenerative conditions or acute orthopedic conditions or chronic issues all constitute the different types of musculoskeletal conditions patients may be affected with. Orthopedics has a lot of scope to work within for any medical professional who specialises in this field leading to number of sub specialties in it.