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Dr. Nikhil Agarwal

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Mumbai, India

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Nikhil Agarwal is one of the top Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Thane, India. The clinician holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Wockhardt Hospital, Umrao.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nikhil Agarwal is part of:

  • European Society for Sports and Trauma

Certifications :

  • Advance Arthroscopy, Fellowship at ESSKA, France
  • Fellowship in Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy, ISAKOS, Italy
  • Fellowship in Trauma & Joint Reconstruction Surgery A.O. Centre, Germany

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Wockhardt Umrao Multy Speciality Hospital, Bharti Nagar, Mira Road East, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangalore, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani is one of the leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani is part of:

  • Member, KMC
  • Member, GMC
  • Member, BOA
  • Member, KOA

Certifications :

  • CCBST from RCS Edinburgh. UK.
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) from Royal College of Surgeons, England.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS from J. J. M. Medical College, Davangere.
  • MS (Ortho) from MAHE University, Manipal.
  • MRCS Ed from RCS, Edinburgh, UK.

Hospital Address :

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Sunkalpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Shankar Kurpad

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangalore, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Shankar Kurpad is one of the leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwantpur.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shankar Kurpad is part of:

  • Bangalore Orthopaedic Society
  • Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Medical Association

Certifications :

  • Orthopaedic training in Germany, with a fellowship in Traumatology in Munich in 2002 and a fellowship in Hip replacements and reconstruction in Dresden in 2006

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Dr. Anil Joshi

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Noida, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Anil Joshi is one of the foremost Orthopedic Surgeon in Greater Noida, India. The clinician holds over 22 years of experience and was associated with Sharda Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anil Joshi is part of:

  • Air Vice Marshal MM Srinagesh Silver Medal for standing first in Surgery in MOJC
  • Army Commander's Commendation Card (Western Command)
  • Member Executive Committee Delhi Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MS (Orthopedics)
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • MBBS

Medical Expertise of Dr. Anil Joshi

  • Board-certified arthroplasty, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive trauma surgery specialist.
  • Clinical interests of Dr. Joshi are Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, and Spine Surgery.
  • The specialist has 23 years of experience in the Indian Army (Army Medical Corps), 29 years as a general surgeon and 21 years as an orthopaedic surgeon.
  • First in the Northern Region to use Closed Interlocking Nails for Forearm Bones and the USS Spinal System for posterior spinal fixation of the spine.
  • Air Vice Marshal MM Srinagesh Silver Medal in MOJC (1983), Army Commander's Commendation Card (Western Command) (1997), and Member Exec. Comm. DOA (2001).
  • The specialist has to his credit as many as 20 Indexed Publications both National as well as International ones.
  • His qualifications are MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and MS (Orthopaedics).
Dr. Kesavan Rajagopalan Amruthur

Orthopedic Surgeon

, Chennai, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Tamil

 


Dr Kesavan Rajagopalan Amruthur is one of the best Orthopaedic Surgeon in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Global Health City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kesavan Rajagopalan Amruthur is part of:

  • Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association
  • Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society

Certifications :

  • Training in trauma & complex trauma surgery at Charite Hospital, Berlin.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur Main Road, Cheran Nagar, Medavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Kesavan Rajagopalan Amruthur

  • Reconstructive Surgery, Complex Trauma care, Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgery, Pelvic Joint Surgery, Ace-Tabular Surgery, Hip Resurfacing, Computer Aided Hip Resurfacing, and Complex Trauma care are his medical expertise.
  • Focus areas of the specialist are Complex Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip Reconstructive Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Hip-Joint Replacement Surgery.
  • Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with an experience of 24 plus years
  • Establishment of MIOT Institute for Disorders of Hips and leading the Hip Reconstructive Surgery programme.
  • Mohandas – Weller Gold Medal for Best Paper Presentation at the Indo- German Orthopaedic Foundation meeting, Bangalore, Oct 2002.
  • Membership of many important associations like TNOA, IOA, APAS, AAOS, ICJR, ISSHK, and IGOF.
  • Accomplished a lot of research work and published many papers in reputed Peer-Reviewed Journals.
Dr. Akshay Tiwari

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Akshay Tiwari is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Association and Memberships Dr. Akshay Tiwari is part of:

  • Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Delhi Orthopedic Association and IMSOS

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology- Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Italy

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)
  • Diploma in Tissue Banking

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Institutional Area, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Mudit Khanna

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Mumbai, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Mudit Khanna is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Sterling Wockhardt Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Mudit Khanna is part of:

  • MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
  • Member - Indian Orthopaedic Society, UK
  • Member - Royal College of Surgeons, UK
  • Member - Indian Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, U.K.(Member)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • MRCS
  • MS(Ortho)

Hospital Address :

Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Sion - Panvel Expressway, Sector 7, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Shishir Kumar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Noida, India

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Shishir Kumar is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Noida, India. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Metro Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shishir Kumar is part of:

  • Delhi Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Delhi Medical Association
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India
  • Delhi Medical Council

Certifications :

  • Fellowship (Trauma Surgery)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • MCh (Ortho)
  • D.Ortho

Hospital Address :

Metro Hospital & Heart Institute, Buddh Vihar, Block X, Sector 12, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Suraj Gurav

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Faridabad, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Suraj Gurav is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Asian Institute of Medical Sciences.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Joint Replacement

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Orthopedics)
  • DNB (Orthopedics)
  • M.N.A.M.S.

Hospital Address :

Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Sector 21A, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Dr. P N Prasad

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Hyderabad, India

38 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Telugu , Urdu

 


Dr. P N Prasad is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. P N Prasad is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States (OASIS)
  • TOSA
  • BOS

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1980
  • MS - Orthopaedics - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1983

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Vijay Sharma

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Vijay Sharma is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Vijay Sharma is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • International Society for Knowledge for Surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MS - Orthopaedics - Government Medical College, Jammu, 2006
  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Joint replacement of Knee and Shoulder - DGOI, Germany, 2011

Hospital Address :

Rockland Hospital, Block B, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Somesh virmani

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Somesh virmani is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Somesh virmani is part of:

  • Member of Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India ( POSI)
  • Member of Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
  • Member of Orthopaedic Trauma Association ( OTA)
  • Member of Asian Association for Dynamic Osteosynthesis ( AADO)
  • Member of Delhi Orthopaedic Association (DOA)
  • Member of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association ( TOA)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Paediatrics Orthopaedics ( CMC, Vellore & MGR University)

Qualifications :

  • DNB
  • MNAMS ( Orthopaedics)

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Vinod Sukhija

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Vinod Sukhija is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 36 Years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vinod Sukhija is part of:

  • Member of Austrian Medical Society, 1995
  • Member of SICOT (Argentina) 1991

Certifications :

  • Fellow Post Graduate Commission (Vienna) 1996

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)
  • FPGC (Trauma)

Hospital Address :

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Ashish Tomar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Faridabad, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ashish Tomar is one of the most skillful Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in Faridabad, India. The medical specialist holds over 8 years of experience and is associated with Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashish Tomar is part of:

  • Association of Spine Surgery India (ASSI)
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Certifications :

  • fellowship in Spine Surgery and Deformity Correction of Spine by Sapporo Orthopaedic Hospital and Sendai Nishitaga Hospital Japan

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ashish Tomar

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Ashish Tomar is Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon especially minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Meniscus Repair, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff, Total Knee Replacement B/L, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Hip Resurfacing Surgery are some of the popular procedures performed by the specialist.
  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery from GTB Hospital in (2014), Fellowship in Cervical Spine Surgery & Deformity Correction, fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery
  • The specialist has an experience of performing about 1000 spine surgeries.
  • Among the few spine surgeons who have perfected the art of minimally invasive spine surgery and deformity spine correction, 90 percent of his work is minimally invasive.
  • Member of Association of Spine Surgery India (ASSI), Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), and Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • There are to his name many research presentations at various national & international conferences.
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ashok Rajgopal is one of the best Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The doctor holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Arthroplasty Association
  • Indian Hip and Knee society
  • Indian Arthroscopy Association
  • International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
  • General Medical Council (UK)
  • Indian Association of Sports Medicine

Certifications :

  • FIMSA
  • FRCS

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

  • Medical expertise in Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgeries, and Joint Replacement Surgery.
  • Few regularly performed procedures by the specialist are Meniscus Repair, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Resurfacing Surgery, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Total Knee Replacement B/L.
  • About 10,000 arthroscopic and 3,200 plus total knee arthroplastic surgeries. Member of several bodies of knee surgeons.
  • First Orthopaedic surgeon in India to do virtual total knee replacement surgery using Patient Specific Instruments.
  • Member of an elite body of international knee replacement surgeons involved in designing new knee implants.
  • IAA- Life Member, IOA - Life Member, IAS- President, I S A K O S - Active Member, IMSA- Awarded Fellowship, IHKS - Founder Member, Vice President & President Elected, APAS - Past President & Founder Secretary, and General Medical Council (UK) - Permanent Registration.
  • Knee Ratna Award, IMA-New Delhi, Distinguished Service Award-DDA (2004), Bharat Shiromani Award (2004), Padma Shri (2014), and Lifetime award from APAS.

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About Orthopedic Surgeon

An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopaedic surgeon, is a surgeon who is specialized in the diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedics is the branch of surgery dealing with the conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use surgical as well as nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, spine diseases, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.

Orthopedic surgeons work closely with other healthcare professionals like pediatrician, sports medicine specialist etc.

Below are major roles of an Orthopedic surgeon:

  • Diagnosis of your injury or disorder.
  • Medication, exercise, casting, surgery and/ or other options.
  • Patient rehabilitation by recommending exercises or physical therapy to restore movement, strength and function.
  • Prevention with information and treatment plans to prevent any future injury or slow the progression of disease.

Procedures Performed

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Bone tumors
  • Carpal tunnel, hand arthritis and hand injuries
  • Club foot, bow legs and hip dysplasia
  • Orthopaedic trauma
  • Limb lengthening
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions and foot and ankle injuries
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in India

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Kamal BachaniColumbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar, Gurugram
Dr. Mandeep SinghMedeor Hospital , New Delhi
Dr. Saif Nabi ShahMedeor Hospital , New Delhi
Dr. Ankush GargColumbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar, Gurugram
Dr. Lalit KumarDharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Rajeev VermaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Hemant guptaMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Ashu ConsulVenkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Orthopedic Surgeon in India

Choosing to have Orthopedic surgery is a serious decision that must be made after careful evaluation of a number of considerations. An online consultation allows you to fully comprehend all aspects of your health and the process, allowing you to make the best decision possible. People seeking treatment for their orthopedic ailment from the most experienced and trained professionals would find India to be a progressive location. We have explained all of the benefits of having an online consultation with an orthopedic surgeon in India-

  • Orthopedic surgeons in India are specialists with skills in procedures such as Knee Arthroscopy, ACL Reconstruction, Total Hip Replacement B/L, Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff, Meniscus Repair, Ankle Fusion Surgery, Total Knee Replacement B/L, etc.
  • As a result of greater coverage, services, and higher spending by both public and private entities, the Indian healthcare system is rising exponentially.
  • India's enormous pool of well-trained healthcare professionals is what sets it apart from other emerging countries.
  • India is also cost-competitive when compared to its Asian and Western peers. In India, surgery costs around a tenth of what it does in the United States or Western Europe.
  • They've been linked to some of the top healthcare facilities in the world, not just in India.
  • They have treated a diverse range of patients from a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds.
  • In India, technology utilization is increasing throughout specializations, not just in Orthopedic treatments.
  • Not only the government but also private sector companies are showing increased interest and investment in healthcare infrastructure and R&D.
  • Orthopedic surgeons belong to important organizations such as the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the Indian Arthroscopy Society, the Indian Orthopedic Association, and the AOPAS.
  • They have received training, fellowships, and accolades that add value to the consultation that a patient would receive from an orthopedic surgeon in India.
  • Another plus in their favor is their outstanding academic and research credentials, as well as publications in prestigious scientific journals.
  • Their decades of experience, together with their continued education in innovative technology and techniques, ensure that patients receive the best possible care, regardless of their condition.

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List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Orthopedics Specialist in India are as followed:

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Orthopedic Surgeons in India offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after orthopedic surgeons available for online consultation in India:

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

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