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Dr. R Dorai Kumar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr R Dorai Kumar is one of the leading Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 28 years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. R Dorai Kumar is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • The TamilNadu Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS. Ortho
  • FIGOF

Hospital Address :

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Gopinath Menon

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Gopinath Menon is one of the best Pediatric Orthopaedician in Chennai, India. The clinician holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. Gopinath Menon is part of:

  • Tamilnadu Medical Council
  • IOA
  • POSI

Certifications :

  • Fellowship of International Medical Sciences Academy
  • FRCS

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • Diploma in Orthopaedics
  • MS (Ortho)
  • D(ortho)
  • DSM

Hospital Address :

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Gopinath Menon

  • Medical expertise in Joint Mobilization, Foot Injury Treatment, High-Risk Wound Care, Neuropathy Assessment, and Ankle-Brachial Index.
  • Dr. P Gopinath Menon is an Orthopedist having more than 18 years of expertise.
  • He is a specialist who works at SRMC, Porur and Apollo Children's Hospitals in Chennai.
  • In 1995, he received his MS in Orthopaedics from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
  • Member of Tamilnadu Medical Council, the Indian Orthopaedic Association, and the Indian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Orthopedic Surgeons in Chennai, India offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top Orthopedic Surgeons available for online consultation in Chennai, India:

Which are some of the best hospitals Orthopedic Surgeons in Chennai, India are associated with?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Orthopedic Surgeon in Chennai, India?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by orthopedic surgeons in Chennai, India are:

  • Meniscus Tear
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Damaged joint
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Shorten or lengthen a deformed bone
  • Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Deformed Knees
  • Major Fractures
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Knee Pain
  • Brachial Plexus Avulsion
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
  • Knee Injury
  • Brachial Plexus Rupture
What are the qualifications of an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to appear in a medical entrance test. After completing the four and half years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to pursue MS (Ortho) to work as an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

After completing two to three years of MS (Ortho) course, an Orthopaedist can get jobs in government hospitals and can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions do Orthopedic Surgeons treat?

Orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of conditions, including:

  • joint or back pain
  • Arthritis
  • bone fractures
  • muscle strains
  • injuries of tendons or ligaments, such as tendonitis, sprains, and ACL tears
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • limb abnormalities like clubfoot and bowlegs
  • bone cancer
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Fracture of the Hip Joint
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Damaged joint
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries
  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Knee Pain
  • Brachial Plexus
  • Deformed Knees
  • Major Fractures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Injury
What diagnostic tests are required by an Orthopedic Surgeon?

An Orthopedic Surgeon may order the below-listed diagnostic tests:

  • X-ray
  • Arthrography
  • Bone scan
  • Bone density scan
  • Computerized axial tomography scan
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Computed Tomography
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
  • Radiographs
  • Electromyography
When should you visit an Orthopedic Surgeon?

You need to see an orthopedic surgeon if you experience any of the signs mentioned below:

  • pain in a joint, muscle, or bone
  • discomfort relating to movement
  • injury in your joints, bones, muscles, or ligaments
  • torn or broken ligaments
  • torn or broken tendon
  • broken bones that don’t heal with just a cast
  • spine/hip fractures from osteoporosis
  • long-lasting aches, pain, and loss of mobility
What can you expect from your first visit with a Orthopedic Surgeon?

When you first visit an orthopedic surgeon, they would ask you about your complete medical history as well as symptoms. Don’t forget to bring medical records and previous testing documentation.

To diagnose your condition, the surgeon may give you a test or a series of tests. These tests can include X-rays or magnetic resonance imaging depending on your symptoms. They may also recommend physical tests.

Your orthopedic surgeon would diagnose you without doing any tests. They may simply ask you questions to find out what is causing your problems.

When you have received a diagnosis, your doctor and you will discuss treatment options and decide the best option. This could be surgery, or even physical exercise.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Orthopedic Surgeon?

Orthopedic surgeons can perform the given popular procedures:

  • Hip Resurfacing Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Meniscectomy
  • Ankle Fusion Surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Meniscus Repair
  • ORIF
  • Osteotomy
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement

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