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Dr. Niraj Garg

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Noida, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Niraj Garg is one of the leading Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Noida, India. The doctor holds over 26 years of experience and is associated with Jaypee Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Niraj Garg is part of:

  • ASAMI,India
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Arthoscopy Society
  • Indian Arthoplasty Society

Certifications :

  • IGOF Fellowship FULDA Germany
  • AO Fellowship CHUR Switzerland

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(Ortho)

Hospital Address :

Jaypee Hospital Parking Lot, Noida-Greater Noida Expy, Goberdhanpur, Sector 128, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. R Dorai Kumar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


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

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

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • The TamilNadu Orthopaedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS. Ortho
  • FIGOF

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. S Senthil Kumar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr S Senthil Kumar is one of the best Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 45 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, Kamakshi Medical College, Madras University, 1972
  • MS, Madras medical College, Madras University, 1997
  • FRCS (Ed), Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1980

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dr. Amit Pachauri

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Noida, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Amit Pachauri is one of the leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Noida, India. The clinician holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Dr. Vipul Vijay

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vipul Vijay is one of the top Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 13 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vipul Vijay is part of:

  • Member of International Society of Orthopaedic surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
  • Member of Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Member of Delhi Orthopaedic Association
  • Member of Delhi Medical Council
  • Member of ESSKA

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in World Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2013
  • Fellowship in Indian Orthopaedic Association Johnson & Johnson Travelling , 2013
  • Fellowship in ESSKA Smith & Nephew International Arthroscopic Travelling ESSKA, 2015

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DNB
  • MNAMS

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Attique Vasdev

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

 


Dr Attique Vasdev is one of the most skillful Orthopaedic Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The doctor holds over 32 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Attique Vasdev is part of:

  • Member - Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Member - Indo German Orthopedic Foundation
  • Member - Delhi Orthopedic Association
  • Member - Medical Council of India
  • Member - Indian Arthroscopy Society
  • Member - Delhi Medical Association

Certifications :

  • Fellowship-Rambam Medical Centre, Israel

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS ( Ortho)

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Gopinath Menon

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


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

Association and Memberships Dr. Gopinath Menon is part of:

  • Tamilnadu Medical Council
  • IOA
  • POSI

Certifications :

  • Fellowship of International Medical Sciences Academy
  • FRCS

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

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

Medical Expertise of Dr. Gopinath Menon

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

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Pradeep Sharma is one of the most skillful Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pradeep Sharma is part of:

  • India Orthopedic Association

Certifications :

  • Arthroplasty Fellowships - Sindelfingen, Germany and Sentinal Hospital, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
  • Trauma Fellowship - Davos,Switzerland,Paediatric Orthopaedics - Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, U.K.
  • Adult Reconstruction Surgery- Royal Liverpool Hospital & Joint Replacements Queen Mary Hospital, U.K.

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Pankaj Bajaj

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Pankaj Bajaj is one of the top Orthopedic Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with IBS Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pankaj Bajaj is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Delhi Orthopaedic Association
  • National Academy of Medical Services
  • Delhi Medical Council
  • South Delhi Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Clinical Fellow in Sports Medicine from Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
  • DNB Orthopaedics, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
  • MCh Orthopaedics, American Academy of Continuing Medical Education

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MS

Hospital Address :

IBS Hospital Lajpat Nagar, Block L, Lajpat Nagar III, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi

Dr. Ajith Prabhu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangalore, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Ajith Prabhu is one of the top Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The doctor holds over 7 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ajith Prabhu is part of:

  • Karnataka Medical Council
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Certifications :

  • He underwent fellowship in Primary Joint Replacement from Depuy Academy and fellowship in Computer assisted Joint Replacement and Revision Joint Replacement from Asklepios Klinik, Germany mentored by Prof. Heiko Graichen .
  • He has done his Fellowship in Primary Joint Replacement (Depuy) and Fellowship in Computer Assisted & Revision Joint Replacement (Germany).

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Chandrashekar P

Bone and Joint Specialist

Bangalore, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr Chandrashekar P is one of the leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Chandrashekar P is part of:

  • Foundation for Integrated Support and Solution (S. Korea)
  • Karnataka Medical Council

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery (Germany) - South Korea and Belgium, 2009
  • Fellowship in Joint Replacement - Bombay Hospital, Bombay, 2008
  • Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery of Hip and Knee - Germany, 2008

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Narayan Hulse

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangalore, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Narayan Hulse is one of the top Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical specialist holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Narayan Hulse is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Bangalore Orthopaedic Society

Certifications :

  • MRCS (UK) - Royal College Of Surgeon Of Edinburgh, Uk, 2003
  • FRCS - Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery - Royal College Of Surgeon Of Edinburgh, Uk, 2008

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Bangalore University, 1996
  • MS - Orthopaedics - University of Liverpool, UK, 2006
  • MS - Orthopaedics - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 2001
  • DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery - DNB board, New Delhi, 2001

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Dr. Ram ji Lal Sahu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Noida, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

 


Dr. Ram ji Lal Sahu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Greater Noida, India. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Sharda Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ram ji Lal Sahu is part of:

  • IOA
  • NZIOA

Certifications :

  • Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy(FIMSA)

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.S (GMC )
  • M.S. (Orthopedics-MGMMC)

Hospital Address :

Sharda Health City, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Ram ji Lal Sahu?

  • With 16 years of experience, Dr. Ram ji Lal Sahu is an esteemed orthopedic specialist having expertise in shoulder arthritis, meniscus tear, knee osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • He is a part of organizations such as the Indian Orthopedic Association and NZIOA.
  • Dr Sahu has several publications to his credit. These include:
    1. Sahu R. Non-drug Non-invasive Treatment in the Management of Low Back Pain. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2014 Sep;4(5):780-5.
    2. Sahu R. Percutaneous k-wire fixation for femur shaft fractures in children: treatment concepts for developing countries. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2013 Apr;3(2):197-201.
    3. Sahu RL, Sikdar J. Fracture union in the closed interlocking nail in femoral fracture. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2010 Jul-Sep;49(179):228-31.
Dr. Somanna Malchira

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangalore, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

 


Dr. Somanna Malchira is one of the best Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The doctor holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Aster CMI Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Somanna Malchira is part of:

  • Indian orthopaedic association,
  • Indian arthroscopy society,
  • Shoulder and Elbow Society of India
  • Indian cartilage society

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in adult joint reconstruction
  • Fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine by OASI, Bioresearch Foundation, Milan, Italy.

Qualifications :

  • MS - Orthopaedics - Kasturba Medical College, 2006
  • MBBS - Kasturba Medical College, 2002

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Ashutosh Jha

Orthopedic Surgeon

, Ghaziabad, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Hindi

 


Dr.Ashutosh Jha is a specialized Orthopedics Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 19 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in India.

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