Bone and Joint Specialist ·
Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre , Chennai, India
19 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
Dr. R. Dorai Kumar is renowned and experiences an orthopedic surgeon in Chennai. He has more than 27 years of clinical experience. He is currently providing his services at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai as Senior Orthopedic Consultant. He has also been associated with Apollo Spectra Hospital, MRC Nagar. Dr. Dorai completed his MBBS from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu in the year 1993. Later, in the year 1996, he completed his MS in Orthopaedics from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. He has undergone various training programs through fellowships which helps him in imbibing the nuances of orthopedic surgery. It is because of this extensive training he became one of the finest orthopedic surgeons in South India. He was awarded a fellowship by Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation.
Dr. R. Dorai Kumar is specialized in performing complex orthopedic surgeries with a high success rate. He is experienced in using minimally invasive surgical techniques that help the patient to recover quickly with fewer complications. He is an expert in performing primary and revision joint replacement surgery and fractures fixation surgery. He is also specialized in Diagnosing and treating spinal injury, managing frozen shoulder, treating back pain, and joint mobilization, and chronic pain treatment. His area of service includes joint replacement surgery, joint dislocations, ACL restructuring surgery, Ligament tear management, Osteotomy, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and congenital bone defects and limb lengthening procedures. Apart from the surgical interventions, he is also highly competent in diagnosing, managing, and curing various bone and joint disorders such as musculoskeletal problems, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Research papers of Dr. Kumar have been published in several journals. He is a member of the Medical Council of India and Tamil Nadu Medical Council. He won the Best Doctor Award in the year 2013 in Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
Here are the conditions which are treated by Dr. R Dorai Kumar.:
The people who consult with the doctor want conditions in their musculoskeletal system resolved. The specialty of the doctor is in conditions or injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints or tendons. The aptitude of the surgeon, their ability to constantly learn and adapt to newer developments in treatment are also as important as their education, skills and experience.
Please find below the signs and symptoms seen when their is an orthopedic injury or condition.:
Multiple symptoms are a common occurrence when musculoskeletal or orthopedic conditions are involved. 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.
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.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. R Dorai Kumar are outlined below.:
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. The surgeons can sub specialise in specific areas of the body considering the wide application in the specialty.
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The tests required before and during consultation for Orthopedic Surgeon are as follows:
The tests give a clearer picture to the doctor as to the treatment overview and the accuracy of the issues involved. The recommended diagnostic as well as screening tests help define the treatment process by determining how ready the patient is for the prescribed treatment. The physical determinants of the patient give a good before and after picture of the patients condition..
When post consultation and tests, the doctor determines that your condition can only be resolved by an orthopedic procedure, they refer you to an orthopedic surgeon. The orthopedic surgeon helps you manage your entire treatment process from the pre operative to the procedure to the post operative part of the healing as well. The surgeon can be consulted if you are having a rough time during the rehabilitation time as well. 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.
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