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Dr. PrakashP Kotwal

Dr. PrakashP Kotwal

Bone and Joint Specialist ·
, Delhi, India

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi

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About Dr. PrakashP Kotwal

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Prakash Kotwal is one of the highly experienced orthopedic surgeons in India. With vast experience of more than 40 years, he has performed various complex surgeries related to bone disorders. He is an MBBS and MS in orthopedics. Dr. Kotwal has received a fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy and Academy of Medical Sciences. Dr. Kotwal has also received advanced training in orthopedic surgery from the US and Germany. He has worked in the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences and is currently associated with Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute.

Contribution to medical science 

Dr. Kotwal is the President of the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is also the esteemed member of the Indian Orthopedic Association, AO Foundation, Switzerland and was an AO Trustee, Switzerland. Dr. Prakash Kotwal has done various researches and he was also the recipient of the TP Jhunjhunwala National Excellence Award in 2016. He has also done research work on congenital malformations of the upper extremities and he was awarded Paul R Manske International Award in 2013. He has a special interest in the surgeries related to upper extremities. 

Conditions Treated by Dr Prakash P Kotwal

Dr. Prakash P Kotwal treats a long list of conditions such as:

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

It is for the issues or injuries in the musculoskeletal system for which patients consult this doctor. 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.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr Prakash P Kotwal

Please find below the signs and symptoms seen when their is an orthopedic injury or condition.:

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

Patients who have orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues usually have multiple symptoms. Pain in the joints and muscles and swelling are an indication that you must consult an orthopedic surgeon at the earliest. The range of motion is restricted in the affected area if you are having injury or condition of this kind.

Operating Hours of Dr Prakash P Kotwal

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 Prakash P Kotwal

There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Prakash P Kotwal such as:

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

A person who can recover from arthritis, dislocated joints or hip pain or any of a number of such conditions does so by getting the best surgical treatment from an orthopedic surgeon. Surgical procedures can relieve a patient from chronic, degenerative or acute conditions irrespective of the kind of issue their is. This is a specialty with vast connotations and it is no wonder that many of the orthopedic surgeons can also sub specialise focusing on certain areas of the body.

Qualification

  • MS
  • MBBS

Work Experiences

  • Senior Consultant - All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • New Delhi

Certifications (2)

  • F.A.M.S
  • F.I.M.S.A.

Memberships (3)

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Ankle Fusion Surgery
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) ankle surgery
Arthroscopic Bankart repair
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Hip Resurfacing Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
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. PrakashP Kotwal is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. PrakashP Kotwal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 48 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Orthopedic Surgeon

The tests required before and during consultation for Orthopedic Surgeon are as follows:

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

The right line of treatment and the actual reasons for the condition can be determined via the tests done. The screening and diagnostic tests enable the doctor to pinpoint the preparedness of the patient for the treatment. The before and after picture of the patient can be determined basis their physical tests..

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. 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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