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Dr. Haldun Orhun

Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Haldun Orhun is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 32 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Haldun Orhun is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • TOTBID
  • TUSYAD
  • Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association
  • International Society of Arthroscopy
  • Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

Certifications :

  • The University of Louisville Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Research Lab. Louisville, 1998 - 2000, Kentucky, USA.
  • Klenert And Kutz Institute of Hand and Microsurgery Louisville, 1998 - 2000, Kentucky, USA

Qualifications :

  • Professor, 2018
  • Hand Surgery Expert, 2011
  • Associate Professors - 2010, Turkey
  • Dr. Lütfi̇ Kirdar Kartal Education And Research Hospital - Orthopedics And Traumatology Specialist Training, 1990 - 1994, Istanbul / Turkey
  • Ankara University Medical Faculty - Medical Doctor Education, 1979 - 1985, Ankara / Turkey

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Moustafa Ahmed Aly Ahmed

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Moustafa Ahmed Aly Ahmed is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Care National Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Master degree in Orthopedic Surgery - Egypt

Hospital Address :

Care National Hospital, Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz Road, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Dr. Poonna Piyasilp

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Bangkok, Thailand

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Poonna Piyasilp is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • M.D Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1972-1978
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 1981-1984

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

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Dr. Swaraj Sathe

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Pune, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Swaraj Sathe is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Pune, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Ruby Hall Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Swaraj Sathe is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association

Hospital Address :

Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Ferdi Goksel

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Zonguldak, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ferdi Goksel is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Zonguldak, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Eregli Anadolu Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ferdi Goksel is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology
  • Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association Association

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Konrad Wasylewski

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

14 Years of experience

Speaks: English , German , Polish

 


Dr. Konrad Wasylewski is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor 24X7 International Hospital, Al Ain.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)Medicine - Akademia Medyczna 1997 – 2006

Hospital Address :

Medeor 24x7 International Hospital, Al Ain - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Marc Sinclair

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , German , Portuguese , Spanish , French

 


Dr. Marc Sinclair is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Qualifications :

  • He graduated in medicine from the University of Tuebingen, Germany, then completed his orthopaedic residency in Germany and Switzerland. After this, he completed a fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School, USA,

Hospital Address :

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Dr. R Alexis Jude Dominic Xavier

Neurosurgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

17 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Kannada , Tamil

 


Dr. R Alexis Jude Dominic Xavier is a specialized Neurosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. R Alexis Jude Dominic Xavier is part of:

  • Member of AO Spine
  • Member of Emirates Orthopaedic Association
  • Member of Indian Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • BBS, St John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
  • MS (Ortho) St John's Medical College, Bangalore, India

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Selim Sanel

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Selim Sanel is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Selim Sanel is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association Association-Ankara
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association-İstanbul

Qualifications :

  • 1999 - 2003 - Gulhane Military Medical Academy H.Pasa Egt. Res. Hospital
  • 1990-1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine English Program - Master's

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Tanzer Gurcu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Fethiye, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tanzer Gurcu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Fethiye, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2000 - 2005 Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Izmir Turkey, Orthopedics Specialization
  • 1996 Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey

Hospital Address :

Tuzla, Private Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital, 54. Sokak, Fethiye/Mula, Turkey

Dr. Tarik Sarisik

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Tokat, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tarik Sarisik is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • Eylul University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Ankara Diskapı SSK Hospital - Specialization
Dr. Turgut Nedim Karaismailoglu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Samsun, Turkey

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Turgut Nedim Karaismailoglu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine
  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine - Orthopedics and Traumatology USA
  • USA Hand Surgery and Traumatology

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet, Medical Park, 39. Sokak, Atakum/Samsun, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Turgut Nedim Karaismailoglu?

  • Dr Turgut Nedim Karaismailoglu is a leading orthopaedics and traumatology specialist with decades of experience. His areas of expertise include arthroplasty, hand surgery, scoliosis, hip and knee prostheses, and pediatric orthopedics.
  • He is a member of esteemed organizations such as the Turkish Hand and Microsurgery Association, the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, and the Turkish Spine Surgery Association.
  • His research work has been published in many notable scientific journals. Some of them include:
    1. Yıldız M., Baki C., Karaismailoğlu TN, The results of open reduction of congenital hip dislocation with medical adductor approach.Karadeniz University Medical FacultyDer.1(4):344-352,1987.
    2. Karaismailoğlu TN, Baki C., Önder Ç.: Environmental factors in Perthes disease. A. University Medical Faculty Bulletin 9(3):447-452, 1987.
    3. Karaismailoğlu TN, Baki C., Teziç T., Gedik Y., Yıldız M: The frequency of goiter, serum triiodothyronine and thyroxine values ​​in perthes patients in the Eastern Black Sea Region. Tür.Klin.Araş.Der.5(6):347-349,1987.
Dr. Aviram Gold

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Aviram Gold is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Aviram Gold is part of:

  • Israel Orthopedic Association
  • Israel Sports Society

Qualifications :

  • 1985-1992 Medical School - The Hebrew University Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical School, MD
  • 2002-2004 Masters Degree in Health Administration - The Ben-Gurion University in the Negev, School of Management, Department of Health Systems Management
  • 2008 - Lower Limb Fellow, York District Hospital, York, UK.
  • 2006-2007 Knee Fellow, The Derby/Nottingham, Knee Fellowship, East midlands, England.

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Jose Tabuenca Dumortier

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Madrid, Spain

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Spanish , English

 


Dr. Jose Tabuenca Dumortier is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Madrid, Spain. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with University Hospital Quironsalud Madrid.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jose Tabuenca Dumortier is part of:

  • Secretary of the Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT)
  • Member of the Matritense Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SOMACOT)
  • Member of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
  • Member of AO-Alumni
  • Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS)
  • Member of the Spanish Association of Arthroscopy
  • Member of the Society Spanish Hand Surgery
  • Member of the European Society of Wrist Arthroscopy (EWAS)

Qualifications :

  • Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (1986)
  • Passed the ECFMG (Education Commissions For Foreign Medical Graduates) in 1987
  • Doctor degree ""cum laude"" obtained by the doctoral thesis and read at the Autonomous University of Madrid. School of Medicine.
  • Title of Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology issued in Madrid in January 1992

Hospital Address :

University Hospital Quironsalud Madrid, Calle Diego de Vel

Medical Expertise of Dr. Jose Tabuenca Dumortier

  • Specialises in Arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery Shoulder and Elbow, hand and wrist, hip surgery, and knee surgery.
  • He holds medical expertise in Sports Pathology and Musculoskeletal Oncology.
  • The Autonomous University of Madrid has awarded him a doctorate in medicine and surgery.
  • He combines his work as an orthopaedic surgeon and a professor of this subject at the European University of Madrid.
  • Complementary training at the Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Balgrist in Zürich (Switzerland), Istituto Rizzoli in Bologna (Italy), and Miami Hand Center in Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Training also at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA, and Hessingpark Clinic in Hessingpark, Germany (Ausburg, Germany).
  • From 2013 to 2016, he served as Secretary of the Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Dr. Ravi Nayak

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Marathi , Konkani , Gujarati , Kannada

 


Dr. Ravi Nayak is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ravi Nayak is part of:

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, USA
  • AO International, Germany
  • Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Indian Arthroscopy Society
  • Shoulder and Elbow Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
  • M.S. - Orthopaedics from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
  • Advanced Training - Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy/sports medicine from Centres of Excellence in India and the USA:

Hospital Address :

NMC Speciality Hospital Al Nahda Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Consult Online with the Best Hip Replacement Surgeon

Hip replacement surgery is performed in case of bone degeneration in candidates who have been diagnosed with prolonged Rheumatoid Arthritis or other kind of degenerative diseases. These conditions reduce the bone density and leaves the bone weak and prone to fractures. In such cases, hip replacement surgeons remove the damaged or affected hip joints are replaces it with prosthesis. The surgery can be distinguished into partial hip replacement as well as total hip replacement surgery, depending on the extent of replacement required. The procedure is performed by trained orthopedic surgeons who are serving people on a global scale.

Hip Replacement Surgeons

Hip replacement specialists are crowned with necessary medical degrees and are enriched with decades of experience in the field. The proficiency of the surgeons performing the operation is extremely important in such cases, as it determines the success rate of the procedure and also determines the long term survival rate. Hence, some of the best doctors for hip replacement serving on a global scale are:

  • Dr. Todd Albert
  • Dr. David Altcheck
  • Dr. Ashish Bedi
  • Dr. James Andrews
  • Dr. Frank Cammisa
  • Dr. Michelle Carlson
  • Dr. Bryan Cole
  • Dr. John Conway
  • Dr. Devin Datta
  • Dr. Jason Datta

Procedures Performed

The procedure performed may either be an extensive or minimally invasive surgery performed by trained hip replacement surgeons. The procedure involves making an incision 5-10 inches, depending on the type of surgery performed, through which necessary devices are used to cut the damaged ball portion of the thigh bone which attaches itself in the pelvic joint. This portion is replaced by a prosthesis. Henceforth, the socket of the pelvic joint is resurfaced and improvised with an additional prosthesis complementing to the one attached. The muscles, and nerves are then repositioned, henceforth which, the incision is stitched back.

Top Hip Replacement Surgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Subhash JangidFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Dr. Ravi NayakNMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai
Dr. Mujeeb Mahammad ShaikThumbay University Hospital, Ajman, Ajman
Dr. Sujoy Kumar BhattacharjeeSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Jose Tabuenca DumortierUniversity Hospital Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid
Dr. Rahul ShivadeyZulekha Hospital Dubai, Dubai
Dr. Bhatiprollu S MurthyMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Puneet MishraFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Hip Replacement Surgeons offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after hip replacement surgeons available for online consultation:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Hip Replacement Surgeons?

Most common procedures performed by hip replacement surgeons are:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Hip Replacement Surgeon?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by hip replacement surgeons are:

  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
  • Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
Who is a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

A Hip Replacement Surgeonhas expertise in surgical procedures to treat hip pain. The surgery replaces injured parts of the hip joint with artificial implants. The hip joint consists of a ball (at the top of the thigh bone) and a socket. Hip replacement surgery involves replacement of one or both the parts. The aim of the procedure is to allow you to do daily activities as well as exercise with less pain.

Initially, your surgeon may recommend other treatments like medicine for pain and inflammation, walking aids, joint injection and physical therapies. If these measures do not relieve stiffness and pain, hip replacement surgery could be helpful to restore normal function and improve the quality of life.

Hip replacement surgery is performed to get relief from bone degeneration in candidates who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other kinds of degenerative diseases. These conditions reduce bone density and leave the bone weak and prone to fractures. In such cases, hip replacement surgeons remove the damaged or affected hip joints and then replace it with prosthesis. The surgery can be differentiated into partial hip replacement or total hip replacement surgery, depending on the level of replacement required.

What are the qualifications of a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

Aspiring candidates need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by a 3-year MS (orthopedics) course. After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced Hip Replacement Surgeons and become an expert in surgical skills.

Some Hip Replacement Surgeonsalso decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. At the end of the training, a urologist needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a Hip Replacement Surgeon.

What conditions do Hip Replacement Surgeons treat?

Hip Replacement Surgeons can treat a wide range of conditionsas listed below:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Joint
  • Injury or Fracture of Hip Joint
  • Hip Dysplasia
What diagnostic tests are required by a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

Orthopaedic surgeons order a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of your musculoskeletal condition. A Hip Replacement Surgeon also analyzes results of these tests to plan the right course of treatment. Here are some frequently used diagnostic tests ordered by a Hip Replacement Surgeon.

  • Arthrography
  • Blood test
  • Bone scan
  • CT Scan
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
  • Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
  • Electromyography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
When should you visit a Hip Replacement Surgeon?
  • Chronic and Significant Pain
  • Limited Normal Range of Motion
  • Advanced Arthritis or Joint Damage
  • Stiffness
  • Reduced mental wellbeing
  • Pain in the hip and groin
  • No relief from other treatments
What can you expect from your first visit with a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

A transplant surgeon will evaluate your overall health to find out if you are fit for hip replacement surgery. The doctor will ask you a few questions related to your symptoms to know the severity of the health condition you are suffering from. They will order a few diagnostic tests to do a complete analysis of the consequences of transplant if any. If the transplant surgeon finds that transplant can have a harmful effect on your health, they will recommend alternative treatment options or will tell you to wait for some time so that you become fit for the surgery.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

Below given are some common procedures performed by hip replacement surgeons:

  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  • Hip Resurfacing Surgery
  • Total Hip Replacement

FAQs related to

Who is a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

A Hip Replacement Surgeonhas expertise in surgical procedures to treat hip pain. The surgery replaces injured parts of the hip joint with artificial implants. The hip joint consists of a ball (at the top of the thigh bone) and a socket. Hip replacement surgery involves replacement of one or both the parts. The aim of the procedure is to allow you to do daily activities as well as exercise with less pain.

Initially, your surgeon may recommend other treatments like medicine for pain and inflammation, walking aids, joint injection and physical therapies. If these measures do not relieve stiffness and pain, hip replacement surgery could be helpful to restore normal function and improve the quality of life.

Hip replacement surgery is performed to get relief from bone degeneration in candidates who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other kinds of degenerative diseases. These conditions reduce bone density and leave the bone weak and prone to fractures. In such cases, hip replacement surgeons remove the damaged or affected hip joints and then replace it with prosthesis. The surgery can be differentiated into partial hip replacement or total hip replacement surgery, depending on the level of replacement required.

What are the qualifications of a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

Aspiring candidates need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by a 3-year MS (orthopedics) course. After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced Hip Replacement Surgeons and become an expert in surgical skills.

Some Hip Replacement Surgeonsalso decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. At the end of the training, a urologist needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a Hip Replacement Surgeon.

What conditions do Hip Replacement Surgeons treat?

Hip Replacement Surgeons can treat a wide range of conditionsas listed below:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Joint
  • Injury or Fracture of Hip Joint
  • Hip Dysplasia
What diagnostic tests are required by a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

Orthopaedic surgeons order a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of your musculoskeletal condition. A Hip Replacement Surgeon also analyzes results of these tests to plan the right course of treatment. Here are some frequently used diagnostic tests ordered by a Hip Replacement Surgeon.

  • Arthrography
  • Blood test
  • Bone scan
  • CT Scan
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
  • Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
  • Electromyography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
When should you visit a Hip Replacement Surgeon?
  • Chronic and Significant Pain
  • Limited Normal Range of Motion
  • Advanced Arthritis or Joint Damage
  • Stiffness
  • Reduced mental wellbeing
  • Pain in the hip and groin
  • No relief from other treatments
What can you expect from your first visit with a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

A transplant surgeon will evaluate your overall health to find out if you are fit for hip replacement surgery. The doctor will ask you a few questions related to your symptoms to know the severity of the health condition you are suffering from. They will order a few diagnostic tests to do a complete analysis of the consequences of transplant if any. If the transplant surgeon finds that transplant can have a harmful effect on your health, they will recommend alternative treatment options or will tell you to wait for some time so that you become fit for the surgery.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Hip Replacement Surgeon?

Below given are some common procedures performed by hip replacement surgeons:

  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  • Hip Resurfacing Surgery
  • Total Hip Replacement