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Dr. Murat Ozturk

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Ozturk is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Murat Ozturk is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Qualifications :

  • Lutfi Kartal Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialisation Training 1996 - 2001, Istanbul Turkey
  • Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Training 1986 - 1992, Istanbul Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Subhash Jangid

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Subhash Jangid is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurugram, India. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Subhash Jangid is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedics Association
  • Indian Federation of Sports Medicine
  • AO Trauma member
  • Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences.

Qualifications :

  • MS (Ortho)
  • M.Ch (Ortho)

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Mahmut Aluc

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Sivas, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mahmut Aluc is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sivas, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine (1992)
  • Postgraduate Education (Residency)
  • �ukurova University School of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Residency Program (2000)

Hospital Address :

K?z?l?rmak Mahallesi, Medicana Sivas, Merkez/Sivas Merkez/Sivas, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mahmut Aluc?

  • With more than 25 years of experience, Dr Mahmut Aluc's areas of expertise include pediatric surgery, inguinal region surgery, urinary incontinence, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
  • He is associated with the Turkish Medical Association.

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Dr. Baldeep Singh

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , Punjabi , English

 


Dr. Baldeep Singh 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 22 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, DIP.

Qualifications :

  • M.S. (Orthopaedics) from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal,

Hospital Address :

NMC Hospital, DIP - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Gursel Saka

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Gursel Saka is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gursel Saka is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
  • Turkish Bone and JointSociety
  • Turkish Spine Society

Qualifications :

  • Karadeniz Technical University. Faculty of Medicine 1990
  • University of Health Sciences. Lütfi Kirdar Kartal Research and Education Hospital. Department of Orthopaedics. 1998
  • University of Health Sciences. Ümraniye Training Hospital. Deparment of Orthopaedics

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Hassan Moawad Hassan Khedr

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic ,English

 


Dr. Hassan Moawad Hassan Khedr 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with Care National Hospital.

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Jacek Laskowski

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Warsaw, Poland

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Polish , English

 


Dr. Jacek Laskowski is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gdansk, Poland. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Carolina Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • PhD

Hospital Address :

Carolina Medical Center, Pory, Warsaw, Poland

Dr. Manish Bansal

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Mohali, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Manish Bansal is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mohali, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manish Bansal is part of:

  • Indian Arthroscopy Society
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Medical Association
  • MDA National, Australia
  • BAPIO, UK

Certifications :

  • Fellow, 2011, NHS, U.K.
  • Fellow, 2012, Sportsmed, Australia

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, 1999, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
  • MS (Ortho), 2003, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • MRCS, 2007, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, U.K.
  • Diploma Sport and Exercise Medicine, 2008, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, U.K.
  • MCh, 2011, University of Seychelles

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mohali, Sector 62, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India

Dr. Milan Handl

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

39 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Milan Handl 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 30 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Milan Handl is part of:

  • Member of international societies – ESSKA, AFAS, ISAKOS
  • Member of Medical Board – Czech Olympic Committee
  • Innsbruck,Austria – Orthopedic Clinic, University Hospital
  • Saarlouis, Germany – St. Elisabeth Klinik
  • Amsterdam, Holland – Free University Hospital, Trauma Center
  • Washington DC, USA – National Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Barcelona, Spain – Clinica Ortopedica univesitatia St. Pau – ESSKA

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • PhD 2006 – PhD in Experimental medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
  • 2008 – Associate Professor in orthopedics, Orthopedics and traumatology board certified in 1988 (1st attestation degree) and in 1993 (2nd attestation degree)

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Mustafa Eroglu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Fethiye, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mustafa Eroglu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Fethiye, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1997-2002 - Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization, Sivas, Turkey
  • 1994 - Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Paul Gillespie

Bone and Joint Specialist

, London, United Kingdom

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Paul Gillespie is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Paul Gillespie is part of:

  • FRCSI
  • BOA
  • BHS
  • BMA""FRCSI
  • BMA

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • BAO
  • MMedSc (Anatomy)
  • FRCSI (Trauma)

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

Dr. T R Ashok

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr. T R Ashok is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Chennai, India. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. T R Ashok is part of:

  • TNOA
  • IOA
  • IMA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS,
  • MS (Orthopaedics)

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Tomasz Szymanski

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Warsaw, Poland

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Polish , English

 


Dr. Tomasz Szymanski is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gdansk, Poland. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Carolina Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tomasz Szymanski is part of:

  • Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (PTOiTr)
  • European Society of Sport Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
  • Polish Arthroscopic Society (PTArtro) member of the Polish section of the Children?s Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Polish Society of Arthroscopy and Polish Cystic Fibrosis Society.

Qualifications :

  • 10/2008-17/06/2014 ? Medical University of Lublin

Hospital Address :

Carolina Medical Center, Pory, Warsaw, Poland

What is the medical expertise of Dr Tomasz Szymanski?

  • Dr Tomasz Szymanski has 15 years of experience in treating a range of orthopedic conditions such as knee pain, fractures, arthritis, Achilles tendon pain, chondromalacia, and endoprosthesis.
  • He can efficiently perform total and partial knee replacement, meniscus repair, osteotomies, and ligament reconstructions.
  • Dr Szymanski is a part of renowned organizations such as the Polish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, the Polish Society of Arthroscopy, and the Polish Section of the Children's Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
Dr. Piotr Zaorski

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Warsaw, Poland

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Polish , English

 


Dr. Piotr Zaorski is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gdansk, Poland. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Carolina Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • Dr Piotr Zaorski is a graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw, which he graduated in 2009. He is currently undergoing specialization in orthopedics and traumatology.

Hospital Address :

Carolina Medical Center, Pory, Warsaw, Poland

Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Barcelona, Spain

40 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Spanish

 


Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is part of:

  • Member of the Lower Extremity and Hip Surgery Unit of the Dexeus University Institute-USP of Barcelona, Spain
  • Founding member of the European Association of Tissue Banks
  • Member of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) of the United States of America
  • Member of the corresponding Honor of the Argentine Association of Hip and Knee (ACARO)

Qualifications :

  • He began his studies in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona (Clinical and Provincial Hospital) in the 1976-77 academic year, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is in sports medicine and knee replacement surgery.
  • Few popular procedures by the specialist are Shoulder Arthroscopy,, Shoulder Replacement, Total Knee Replacement B/L,Carpal Tunnel Release, and Hip Resurfacing Surgery etc.
  • Dr. Manuel Ribas is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 40 years of expertise in his area.
  • He is credited with pioneering femoroacetabular impingement surgery in Spain and developing his minimally invasive procedure, among the most widely used in Europe and America.
  • Dr. Manuel Ribas has contributed to more than 200 medical publications and 300 scholarly papers around the world and is a member of over 23 Spanish scientific societies.
  • Known elite athletes from Spain and the rest of Europe are among his patients.
  • He is currently the Director of the Dexeus University Institute's Bone Bank and Bone Transplant Unit, where he has performed over 1500 treatments in this field.

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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

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Jose Tabuenca DumortierUniversity Hospital Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid
Dr. Sujoy Kumar BhattacharjeeSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Bhatiprollu S MurthyMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Dr. Enric CaceresDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Ignacio GinebredaDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Manuel Ribas FernandezDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Joan Carles MonllauDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Rajeev VermaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Orthopedic Surgeon

It's important to understand the surgery that's being suggested, especially if it's elective surgery (an operation you choose to have done rather than emergency surgery). There are risks and benefits to any surgery. It's crucial to comprehend them before selecting whether or not the process is right for you. Online consultations are a very convenient way of getting all the information you need while connecting with the specialist of your choice for your Orthopedic condition. It not just helps in managing your ongoing condition over a period of time but also ensures that any emergency or critical issues are taken care of. We bring to you the many reasons to avail online consultation with Orthopedic surgeons-

  • As one is suffering from symptoms such as arthritis, pain, and immobility, swollen and deformed knees, ruling out non-surgical options and choosing Orthopedic surgery becomes easier with a consultation with an Orthopedic surgeon.
  • During the preoperative preparation for an Orthopedic surgery, connecting with an Orthopedic surgeon can help one better prepare for the procedure.
  • It enables the surgeon to look at and assess all the medical reports and records of the patient who is considering treatment for their Knee condition.
  • The postoperative recovery and rehabilitation period become seamless and one is better able to navigate it when they are in touch with a knowledgeable and experienced surgeon.
  • Any potential risks and complications can be thoroughly examined and addressed, if need be, during an online consultation with an Orthopedic surgeon.
  • In circumstances wherein Orthopedic surgery has already been recommended to the patient by a specialist, a second opinion can be had with an experienced surgeon to reconfirm or negate the need for surgery.
  • Meeting and conversing with a specialist through the virtual medium ensures that the patient is able to bypass the infection and other related risks they are susceptible to when in a hospital environment during an in-person consultation.
  • Long-term management of any knee condition can be done with ease and from the comfort of one's home with the help of virtual media.
  • Patients who are based further from a healthcare facility can connect with and get the required consultation basis for their individual needs and requirements with the help of online consultation.
  • Making the choice of the surgeon with whom one can consult can be done easily, saving time, effort, and resources when it comes to virtual consultation. You can assess their qualifications and credentials and come to the right decision.
  • Consultation with an Orthopedic surgeon can cost you between 123 USD- 456 USD.

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Which are the countries where we can find Orthopedics Specialist?

Popular Orthopedics Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Orthopedics Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Knee Replacement Surgeon
  • Hip Replacement Surgeon
  • Sports Medicine Specialist
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Orthopedics Specialist Worldwide?

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

Can we get the list of Orthopedics Specialist worldwide in any other language?

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

Here are some of the best rated orthopedic surgeons available for online consultation:

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

Most common conditions performed by orthopedic surgeons 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

FAQs related to

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