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Dr. Sujaad Al Badran

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Sujaad Al Badran is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Sujaad Al Badran is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MBBS,
  • F.R.C.S
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

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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

Dr. Steven Velkes

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Petah Tikva, Israel

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Steven Velkes is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Petah Tikva, Israel. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Rabin Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Steven Velkes is part of:

  • Israel Assoc. Of Orthopedics
  • Society of Sports Medicine

Qualifications :

  • Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopic and Arthroscopic Replacement in London Warding, England

Hospital Address :

Rabin Medical Center, Ze'ev Jabotinsky Street, Petah Tikva, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Steven Velkes?

  • Dr Steven Velkes is an eminent orthopedic surgeon with 35 years of experience in the field of orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery and arthroscopy. He also provides management of soft tissue lesions of shoulders, knees and hips.
  • He is a part of several reputed professional organizations such as the Israeli Association of Orthopedics and the Society of Sports Medicine.
  • Dr Velkes has published more than 70 research papers in reputed scientific journals. Some of his research papers include:
    1. Ankle tourniquet pain control in forefoot surgery: a randomized study.
    2. The quality of informed consent obtained for orthopedic surgeries-elective versus trauma: A prospective interview-based study.
    3. Chondrolysis of the Hip following Septic Arthritis: A Rare Complication of Magnetic Resonance Arthrography.
    4. Proximal radio-ulnar synostosis complicating tension band wiring of the fractured olecranon.
    5. Fractures of the distal humerus in elderly patients treated with a ring fixator.
Dr. Alpay Merter Ozenci

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Antalya, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Alpay Merter Ozenci is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ege University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Akdeniz University School of Medicine - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

Dr. Levent Arslan

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Levent Arslan 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 Medicana Haznedar Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ankara Medical Faculty, 2004
  • Specialization Training - Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Haznedar, Ba?c?lar Caddesi, Gngren/Istanbul, Turkey

Consult Online with the Best Orthopedic Surgeon

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.

About Orthopedic Surgeon

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?

Yes, we provide the list of Orthopedics Specialist worldwide in the following languages:

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