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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. Meric Enercan

Orthopedic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Turkish

 


Dr.Meric Enercan is a specialized Orthopedics Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 20 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
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. Yongsakdi Liengudom

Orthopedic Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

40 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Thai

 


Dr. Yongsakdi Liengudom is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Bangkok Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1993 Hand Surgery, University of Louisville Hospitals, UNITED STATES
  • 1985 Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Medical Services, MOPH, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND
  • 1979 Doctor of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, THAILAND

Hospital Address :

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand

What is the medical expertise of Dr Yongsakdi Liengudom?

  • With 40 years of experience, Dr Yongsakdi is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon.
  • He specializes in hand and microsurgery as well as spine surgery. Also, he completed his MD at Ramathibodi Hospital in Thailand.
  • Dr Yongsakdi is a member of prestigious societies such as the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the Thai Medical Council.
  • Dr Yongsakdi underwent training in Hand surgery at the University of Louisville Hospitals in the US. Additionally, he also received training in Orthopedics at the Department of Medical Services, MOPH in Thailand.
  • He also serves on the Editorial Board of the renowned journal " The Thai Journal of Orthopedic Surgery".
Dr. Luu Hong Hai

Orthopedic Surgeon

, Ha noi, Vietnam

39 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Luu Hong Hai is a specialized Orthopedics Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has 39 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
Dr. Tsafantakis Emmanuel

Bone and Joint Specialist

Pireas, Greece

of experience

Speaks: Greek , English

 


Dr. Tsafantakis Emmanuel is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Greece. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Athens, Greece. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Metropolitan Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tsafantakis Emmanuel is part of:

  • Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (EEXOT)
  • College of Greek Orthopedic Surgeon (KEOX)
  • EEXOT Spinal Disease Department: Founding member
  • EEXOT Bone Tumor Department: Founding member
  • Pan-Hellenic Medical Association (PIS)
  • Medical Association of Athens (ISA)
  • Spinal Disease Society: Founding member
  • ARGOSpine: Association of European Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis
  • EFORT: European Federation of National Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Qualifications :

  • Graduate of the School of Medicine of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Hospital Address :

Metropolitan Hospital, Ethnarchou Makariou, Pireas, Greece

What is the medical expertise of Dr Tsafantakis Emmanuel?

  • Dr Tsafantakis Emmanuel has years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. His areas of expertise include spinal scoliosis, trauma, slipped discs, arthroscopy, rheumatoid arthritis, and hip and knee replacements.
  • Dr Emmanuel is a member of leading organizations such as the Pan Hellenic Medical Association, Hellenic Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and Association of the European Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. He is the Founding member of the Spinal Disease Society.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Emmanuel has published 6 research papers in many reputed journals.
Dr. Lukasz Luboinski

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Warsaw, Poland

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Polish ,English

 


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

Qualifications :

  • He was educated among others in Scarborough General Hospital in Canada, and University Hospital Lewisham in London Borough of Lewisham.

Hospital Address :

Carolina Medical Center, Pory, Warsaw, Poland

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. Nara Jaruwongsonti

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangkok, Thailand

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Nara Jaruwongsonti is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Diploma of The Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, The Medical Council of Thailand
  • Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery, Orhtopedic Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2005- 2007
  • Fellowship Training in Spine, Orthopedic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thaialnd, 2005-2007
  • Clinical Fellowship in Spine, Knappschaft Hospital, Germany

Qualifications :

  • MD Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1993-1998
  • Orthopedic Residency, Orthopedic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 1999-2004

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

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

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About Orthopedics Specialist

An orthopedic doctor specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of your musculoskeletal system that is your bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tendons. While some orthopaedists are generalists, others specialize in certain areas of the body like:

  • Hip and knee
  • Foot and ankle
  • Shoulder and elbow
  • Hand
  • Spine

People sometimes might confuse orthopedic doctors with orthopedic surgeons. It is important to note that not all orthopedic doctors are orthopedic surgeons. Orthopaedic surgeons are trained in conducting orthopedic surgeries which is not the case with an orthopedic physician.

People visit an orthopedic doctor for various musculoskeletal issues including:

  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Bone tumors
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome, 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

Procedures Performed

Below are some of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures:

  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Revision Joint Surgery
  • Debridement
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Bone Fusion
  • Soft tissue repair
  • Bone fracture repair
  • Osteotomy
  • Arthroscopy
  • Treatment for bone or muscle injury
  • Spine Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Hip Replacement surgery

Top Orthopedics Specialists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Rajeev VermaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Giedrius KvederasKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Enric CaceresDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Ignacio GinebredaDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Gorka KnorrCentro Medico Teknon, Barcelona
Dr. Manuel Ribas FernandezDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Mandeep SinghMedeor Hospital , New Delhi
Dr. Bhatiprollu S MurthyMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Orthopedics Specialist

Living life with mobility issues or joint pain is a difficult task. If you are experiencing muscle or bone pain that hasn’t resolved with rest, scheduling an orthopedic consultation can benefit you in various ways. During these mobility issues, it is better for you to sit at home and consult a specialist at your ease. On top of that, choosing a board-certified & renowned specialist in any of the famous orthopedic destinations can be the best decision for your medical journey. We have listed some of the major reasons to avail an online consultation with an Orthopedic specialist at multiple locations overseas-

  • Waiting for the condition to worsen could result in long-term pain or disability, therefore you must consult a specialist
  • Without any hassle of traveling and spending a lot of money, you will be able to explain your condition to the specialist on a virtual call
  • Severe pain that prevents walking, mobility, or regular daily activities must be examined immediately. This process is made easier with the help of an Orthopedics specialist
  • All the Orthopedic specialists listed on Telemedicine by MediGence are board-certified, globally renowned, and highly experienced in the field
  • An online orthopedic consultation helps you get the correct diagnosis fast and access the best line of treatment on the right track to get a speedy recovery
  • An Orthopedics specialist can be the best point of contact when your condition demands any non-surgical interventions and physiotherapy
  • An Orthopedic specialist may also refer you to an Orthopedic surgeon if your condition requires surgical intervention.
  • When in contact with a skilled and experienced Orthopedics specialist, the post-operative recovery and rehabilitation period becomes seamless, and one is better able to traverse it.
  • When a patient meets and converses with a specialist over a virtual medium, they avoid the risk of infection and other related risks that they would face in a hospital setting during an in-person session.
  • Treating a doctor plays the main role in gaining your mobility back and getting an improved quality of life. It is very critical to choose the right specialist. With online consultation, you can observe and choose the right fertility specialist for your further treatment process.
  • Teleconsultation with an Orthopedics specialist can cost you between 123 USD- 456 USD

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Type of Orthopedics Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

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

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Who is an Orthopedic Specialist?

Orthopedics is a medical field that focuses on conditions and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes your ligaments, bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

People visit an orthopedic doctor when they suffer from an injury or have a chronic condition, such as lower back pain or arthritis.

An orthopedic specialist is also referred to as an orthopedic surgeon, who focuses on helping you in getting relief from musculoskeletal issues. Their duties generally include:

  • Diagnosing as well as treating conditions that may affect your musculoskeletal system.
  • Assisting or rehabilitation, aimed at regaining movement, strength, flexibility, and range of motion following an injury or surgery.
  • Forming strategies or treatment plans to prevent injury and to provide alternative treatment options to prevent worsening of chronic conditions like arthritis.
  • While an orthopedic specialist has complete knowledge about all parts of the musculoskeletal system, some of them specialize further. Some of the subspecialty areas of orthopedics include hip, spine, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, trauma surgery, and sports medicine.

Different orthopedic specialists specialize even further in specific parts of the body, such as the hip, ankle, foot, or shoulder. A few of them also specialize in treating children. Pediatric orthopedists monitor bone growth issues in children, such as like scoliosis or developmental problems that a child is born with, such as clubfoot or hip dysplasia.

What are the qualifications of an Orthopedic Specialist?

Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become an orthopedic specialist:

Step 1:

Science students who have appeared in +2 (with Chemistry, physics, and biology as main subjects) need to appear in a medical entrance test.

Step 2:

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.

Step 3:

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 does an Orthopedic Specialist treat?

Orthopedic doctors treat a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to the following:

  • tennis elbow
  • ankle sprain
  • meniscus tear
  • bone fractures
  • muscle strains
  • joint or back pain
  • arthritis
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • injuries to tendons or ligaments like tendonitis, sprains, and ACL tears
  • limb abnormalities, such as bowlegs and clubfoot
  • bone cancer
  • fractures, such as broken hip, broken wrist, kneecap, compression fracture of the vertebrae
  • ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Carpal tunnel, hand arthritis, and hand injuries
  • club foot, bow legs, and hip dysplasia
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions, and foot, and ankle injuries
  • osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, osteomalacia
  • Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, muscle atrophy
What diagnostic tests are required by Orthopedics Specialist?

Your orthopedic specialist may recommend some tests to get a better picture of your problem. Most of the diagnostic imaging procedures are noninvasive and also give high-resolution images of bones, tendons, joints, or muscles.

Some diagnostic tests to detect orthopedic conditions are as follows:

  • Bone density scan
  • Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Arthrography
  • Bone scan
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
  • Electromyography
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
  • Radiographs
When should you visit an Orthopedic Specialist?

The human body has more than 300 bones and joints. If just one of them is not functioning properly, you could experience pain and discomfort which may affect your day-to-day activities. You may want to know when to visit an orthopedic specialist. An orthopedic doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the bones and joints and can help in the diagnosis and treatment of your ailments. Knowing when to see an orthopedic doctor may not be always easy, but the below-given symptoms and signs are a sure indication to see an orthopedic specialist.

  • Difficulty performing daily activities
  • Suffering from consistent chronic pain
  • Range of motions becoming very limited
  • Experiencing instability while walking or standing
  • Have a soft tissue injury
  • Any joint or bone injury with broken skin
  • Joint or extremity is deformed, for example, a finger that is now crooked
  • Loss of range of motion in a joint like your elbow, knee, or shoulder
  • Pain, swelling, loss of motion, and discoloration lasting more than 48 hours
  • Tingling and numb hands
  • Trouble climbing stairs
  • Shoulder pain
  • Painful joints
  • Twisted ankles
  • Swollen wrist or joints
  • Weak, stiff, bruised muscles
What can you expect from your first visit with an Orthopedic Specialist?

An orthopedic specialist will ask you about your general health, previous health conditions, complete family medical history, and other current conditions that you may be suffering from. They will especially want to know about conditions such as anemia, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, obesity, and hypertension, because these conditions may affect the treatment options that the surgeon provides.

You need to discuss all pain that you are currently experiencing with your orthopedic doctor. You will also likely discuss it in detail with your doctor.

Also, make sure you discuss any past injuries or existing conditions that could be having a negative effect on the existing orthopedic condition. Before your consultation with the doctor, it might be helpful to maintain a pain journal where you could record activities and positions that are causing pain anywhere in the body. Don’t forget to bring the journal along with you for your consultation and share it with the doctor.

Which are the most common procedures performed by an Orthopedics Specialist?

An orthopedic medical procedure is part of a medical procedure used for the treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic specialists utilize both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, spine ailments, tumors, degenerative diseases, and inborn disorders.

Here is the list of common orthopedic surgeries.

  • ACL Reconstruction Surgery
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Repair
  • Spinal Surgeries
  • Joint Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Herniated Disk Surgery

FAQs related to

Who is an Orthopedic Specialist?

Orthopedics is a medical field that focuses on conditions and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes your ligaments, bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

People visit an orthopedic doctor when they suffer from an injury or have a chronic condition, such as lower back pain or arthritis.

An orthopedic specialist is also referred to as an orthopedic surgeon, who focuses on helping you in getting relief from musculoskeletal issues. Their duties generally include:

  • Diagnosing as well as treating conditions that may affect your musculoskeletal system.
  • Assisting or rehabilitation, aimed at regaining movement, strength, flexibility, and range of motion following an injury or surgery.
  • Forming strategies or treatment plans to prevent injury and to provide alternative treatment options to prevent worsening of chronic conditions like arthritis.
  • While an orthopedic specialist has complete knowledge about all parts of the musculoskeletal system, some of them specialize further. Some of the subspecialty areas of orthopedics include hip, spine, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, trauma surgery, and sports medicine.

Different orthopedic specialists specialize even further in specific parts of the body, such as the hip, ankle, foot, or shoulder. A few of them also specialize in treating children. Pediatric orthopedists monitor bone growth issues in children, such as like scoliosis or developmental problems that a child is born with, such as clubfoot or hip dysplasia.

What are the qualifications of an Orthopedic Specialist?

Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become an orthopedic specialist:

Step 1:

Science students who have appeared in +2 (with Chemistry, physics, and biology as main subjects) need to appear in a medical entrance test.

Step 2:

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.

Step 3:

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 does an Orthopedic Specialist treat?

Orthopedic doctors treat a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to the following:

  • tennis elbow
  • ankle sprain
  • meniscus tear
  • bone fractures
  • muscle strains
  • joint or back pain
  • arthritis
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • injuries to tendons or ligaments like tendonitis, sprains, and ACL tears
  • limb abnormalities, such as bowlegs and clubfoot
  • bone cancer
  • fractures, such as broken hip, broken wrist, kneecap, compression fracture of the vertebrae
  • ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Carpal tunnel, hand arthritis, and hand injuries
  • club foot, bow legs, and hip dysplasia
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions, and foot, and ankle injuries
  • osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, osteomalacia
  • Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, muscle atrophy
What diagnostic tests are required by Orthopedics Specialist?

Your orthopedic specialist may recommend some tests to get a better picture of your problem. Most of the diagnostic imaging procedures are noninvasive and also give high-resolution images of bones, tendons, joints, or muscles.

Some diagnostic tests to detect orthopedic conditions are as follows:

  • Bone density scan
  • Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Arthrography
  • Bone scan
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
  • Electromyography
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
  • Radiographs
When should you visit an Orthopedic Specialist?

The human body has more than 300 bones and joints. If just one of them is not functioning properly, you could experience pain and discomfort which may affect your day-to-day activities. You may want to know when to visit an orthopedic specialist. An orthopedic doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the bones and joints and can help in the diagnosis and treatment of your ailments. Knowing when to see an orthopedic doctor may not be always easy, but the below-given symptoms and signs are a sure indication to see an orthopedic specialist.

  • Difficulty performing daily activities
  • Suffering from consistent chronic pain
  • Range of motions becoming very limited
  • Experiencing instability while walking or standing
  • Have a soft tissue injury
  • Any joint or bone injury with broken skin
  • Joint or extremity is deformed, for example, a finger that is now crooked
  • Loss of range of motion in a joint like your elbow, knee, or shoulder
  • Pain, swelling, loss of motion, and discoloration lasting more than 48 hours
  • Tingling and numb hands
  • Trouble climbing stairs
  • Shoulder pain
  • Painful joints
  • Twisted ankles
  • Swollen wrist or joints
  • Weak, stiff, bruised muscles
What can you expect from your first visit with an Orthopedic Specialist?

An orthopedic specialist will ask you about your general health, previous health conditions, complete family medical history, and other current conditions that you may be suffering from. They will especially want to know about conditions such as anemia, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, obesity, and hypertension, because these conditions may affect the treatment options that the surgeon provides.

You need to discuss all pain that you are currently experiencing with your orthopedic doctor. You will also likely discuss it in detail with your doctor.

Also, make sure you discuss any past injuries or existing conditions that could be having a negative effect on the existing orthopedic condition. Before your consultation with the doctor, it might be helpful to maintain a pain journal where you could record activities and positions that are causing pain anywhere in the body. Don’t forget to bring the journal along with you for your consultation and share it with the doctor.

Which are the most common procedures performed by an Orthopedics Specialist?

An orthopedic medical procedure is part of a medical procedure used for the treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic specialists utilize both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, spine ailments, tumors, degenerative diseases, and inborn disorders.

Here is the list of common orthopedic surgeries.

  • ACL Reconstruction Surgery
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Repair
  • Spinal Surgeries
  • Joint Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Herniated Disk Surgery