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Dr. Bobby Jacob

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Kochi, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 

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Dr Bobby Jacob is one of the leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bobby Jacob is part of:

  • General Medical Council Full registration
  • Cochin Medical Council Full registration
  • Indian Medical Association
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Kerala Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons ( Trauma and Orthopaedics) Edinburgh, U.K

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MRCS
  • FRCS
  • MBSS

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Bobby Jacob

  • Dr. Bobby Jacob is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic issues such as arthritis, fractures, and back discomfort.
  • Arthroscopic shoulder management and knee management of injuries and conditions.
  • Specialist training in England and Wales, on Arthroscopic management of shoulder/knee and also complicated injuries/fractures (2004-2011).
  • Postgraduate training in orthopaedics in KMC, as trauma consultant in Thiruvalla medical mission (2002-2003) and St. Joseph Hospital, Kallapana (2003-2004).
  • Fellowship and membership of Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and Orthopaedics), Edinburgh, U.K.
  • He is well qualified with an MS, MRCS, and FRCS (TR & ORTH).
  • General Medical Council – Full registration, Travancore – Cochin Medical Council – Full registration, and memberships of IMA, IOA, and KOA.
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Dr. Benjamin Joseph

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Kochi, India

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 

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Dr Benjamin Joseph is one of the leading Pediatric Orthopaedician in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 36 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Benjamin Joseph is part of:

  • Member - Pediatric Orthopedic Society of India
  • Member - Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
  • Member - International Pediatric Orthopedic ThinkTank
  • Member - International Federation of Pediatric Orthopedic Societies

Certifications :

  • Training in Paediatric Orthopaedics (Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, UK) Training in Paediatric Orthopaedics (Childrens Hospital, UK)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS ( Ortho)
  • MCh ( Ortho)

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Benjamin Joseph

  • Treatment of congenital anomalies in children, including upper and lower limb deformities, hip, knee, ankle, and foot difficulties, cerebral palsy, and paralytic problems.
  • Dr. Benjamin Joseph, one of the country's most well-known paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, with more than 36 years of experience.
  • He was trained at some of the best hospitals in India and the United Kingdom.
  • Professor Orthopaedics, KMC, Manipal University, India,and Head of Paediatric Orthopaedic Service (Unit II), Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Hospital, India.
  • Publications are Paediatric Orthopaedics: A System Of Decision-Making, written 5 chapters in Orthopaedic textbooks and published 76 articles in peer-reviewed journals.
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Dr. Vijaya Mohan S

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Kochi, India

31 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 

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Dr Vijaya Mohan S is one of the best Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty (AIMS, Kochi)

Qualifications :

  • DNB in Orthopaedics (Medical College, Trivandrum)
  • D Ortho (Govt.Medical College,Trivandrum)
  • MBBS (Govt. Medical College Trivandrum)

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Orthopedic Surgeons from other cities?
Which are some of the best hospitals Orthopedic Surgeons in Kochi, India are associated with?

Following are some of the best clinics in Kochi, India with whom Orthopedic Surgeons are associated with:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Orthopedic Surgeons in Kochi, India?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Orthopedic Surgeon in Kochi, India?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by orthopedic surgeons in Kochi, 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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