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Dr. Raul Barrios

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Raul Barrios is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Raul Barrios is part of:

  • Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK

Certifications :

  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh,UK
  • Fellow European Board of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Brussels, Belgium

Qualifications :

  • MBBS Pontifical Xaverian University, Colombia

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. John George

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. John George is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Malaysia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. John George is part of:

  • Member of Royal College of Radiologists UK
  • Member of Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine

Hospital Address :

Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre, Jalan Tun Razak, Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

What is the medical expertise of Dr John George?

  • A prolific orthopedic surgeon, Dr John George has more than 18 years of experience. His expertise includes spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics and arthroplasty.
  • He is a member of the Royal College of Radiologists and the Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Emre Demircay

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

 


Dr. Emre Demircay is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Emre Demircay is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • The Society of Stem Cell and Cellular Treatments
  • Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Arthroplasty Unit

Qualifications :

  • 1990 Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
  • 1995 Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

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Dr. Ekkarat Wirojskoolchai

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangkok, Thailand

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Ekkarat Wirojskoolchai is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangbon, Thailand. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ekkarat Wirojskoolchai is part of:

  • Member of Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM , World Organization Society of Anti-Aging Medicine)
  • Member of Board of Hormone Deficiency in Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM-IHS)
  • Member of Board of Nutrition in Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM)
  • Member of American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M)
  • Member of American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, USA Mesotherapy (AAAM)

Certifications :

  • Diploma of the Thai Medical Board in Family Medicine, Fellow in Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM)

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine , Chiang Mai University
  • Completion of home physician from Phramongkutklao Hospital

Hospital Address :

MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital, Ekkachai 85 Alley, Bang Bon, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa Cimen

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa Cimen is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Asya Hospital.

Certifications :

  • DDH-PEV Diagnosis and Treatment Course, 2007
  • Monolateral External Fixator Course, 2009
  • AO Basic Trauma Course, 2010
  • Applied Hip Dysplasia Surgical Techniques Course, 2010
  • Basic Arthroplasty Course, 2010
  • Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Training Meeting, 2010
  • AO Advanced Trauma Course, 2011
  • Ilizarov Applied Training Course, 2011

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2000 - 2006
  • Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, 2006-2011

Hospital Address :

Yeni, ASYA HASTANES, Cami Kars Sk., Gaziosmanpaa/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Noida, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Sanjay Gupta is one of the leading Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Noida, India. The clinician holds over 23 years of experience and is associated with Jaypee Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sanjay Gupta is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
  • Royal College of Surgeons, UK
  • Delhi Orthopaedic Association (DOA)
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
  • U.P Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Knee Replacement Fellowship, Southampton, UK
  • HIP Replacement Fellowship, Southampton, UK

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. IP Arora

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Faridabad, India

43 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr IP Arora is one of the top Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Faridabad, India. The clinician holds over 37 years of experience and is associated with Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. IP Arora is part of:

  • Haryana Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Dr. Lavindra Tomar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Lavindra Tomar is one of the top Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 32 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj.

Association and Memberships Dr. Lavindra Tomar is part of:

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • Indian Society for Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Indian Arthroplastry Association
  • AO Alumni Association Switzerland

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, India

Dr. P Krishna Subramanyam

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Hyderabad, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr P Krishna Subramanyam is one of the leading Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Hyderabad, India. The medical specialist holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. P Krishna Subramanyam is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • World Orthopaedic Association
  • Indian Arthoscopy Society
  • Indian Society of Hip and Knee
  • Spine Surgeon Society of India
  • Twin Cities Orthopedic Society
  • Telangana Orthopedic Society
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Society of Andhra Pradesh
  • Deccan Arthroscopy Society
  • Orthopaedic Association of Surgeon Society of South India

Qualifications :

  • MS (Ortho)
  • PDCR
  • Ph.D

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Anand M

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Anand M is one of the top Orthopaedic Surgeon in Chennai, India. The clinician holds over 8 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anand M is part of:

  • India Orthopedic Association
  • Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association
  • Medical Council of India

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MCh
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Bharat Bahre

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Delhi, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Bharat Bahre is one of the best Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bharat Bahre is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Sports Medicine

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Sector 3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Bharat Bahre

  • Dr. Bharat holds an expertise in Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement.
  • Knee, Shoulder Arthroscopy and Complex trauma management are his specialties.
  • Dr. Bharat Bahre had his basic orthopaedic training at Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal and went on to S.S. Medical College in Rewa (M.P.) for his postgraduate studies.
  • He has worked as a Senior Registrar at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital in New Delhi, a multi-specialty hospital run by the NCT government.
  • Dr. Bharat has completed extensive Orthopaedic and Trauma (Fracture) Surgery training.
  • He completed a fellowship in shoulder arthroscopy and sports medicine in Pune and knee arthroscopy training in New Delhi under the supervision of a number of famous surgeons.
  • He has participated in a number of workshops, training programmes, conferences, and seminars across the country.
Dr. Sunil Dachepalli

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Hyderabad, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Sunil Dachepalli is one of the foremost Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Hyderabad, India. The doctor holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sunil Dachepalli is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • British Medical Association

Certifications :

  • FRCS - Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery - The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), UK, 2011

Qualifications :

  • MRCS (UK) - The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), UK, 2005
  • MS - Orthopaedics - Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, India, 2001
  • MBBS - Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, 1996
  • MSc - University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, 2009

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Ramani Narasimhan

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Delhi, India

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ramani Narasimhan is one of the foremost Pediatric Orthopaedician in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 33 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ramani Narasimhan is part of:

  • President of Pediatric Orthopedic Society of India
  • Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Delhi Orthopedic Association
  • Association of Spinal Surgeons of India
  • Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy
  • Delhi Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Indian Medical Association (South Delhi Branch)
  • MAMCOS Old Students Association
  • Associate Life Member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Former Secretary of Pediatric Orthopedic Foundation

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, 1985, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • MS, 1991, King George??s Medical College, Lucknow
  • Fellowship, Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, USA
  • Fellowship, 1998, Connecticut Children??s Medical Center, Hartford, USA

Hospital Address :

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

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramani Narasimhan

  • Dr. Narasimhan specialises in orthopaedic problems and diseases, both traumatic and non-traumatic.
  • Acute and chronic non traumatic Orthopedic Disorders, Fracture surgery, Sports Injury, Joint Replacement, and Deformity Correction Surgery (Hip, Knee & Foot), etc.
  • Member of the IOA, ASSI and IACP etc., Ex-President of POSI and Ex-Secretary of POF.
  • Dr. Ramani Narasimhan is a renowned paediatric Orthopaedician with 33 years of experience.
  • In 2008, he was given the IMA's coveted "Exemplary Contribution Award" for Pediatric Orthopedics.
  • The doctor has actively participated in a number of seminars and has given presentations at a number of yearly conferences.
  • Dr. Narasimhan was a member of the Orthopaedic Relief Team and the Earthquake Relief Team in Latur, Maharashtra, in 1993 and New Delhi, 2001.
Dr. Hemant gupta

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Ghaziabad, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Hemant gupta is one of the foremost Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Ghaziabad, India. The clinician holds over 36 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hemant gupta is part of:

  • Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Member of Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Member of Delhi Orthopedics Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS MGM Medical College Indore, MP
  • M.S. MGM Medical College Indore, MP
  • Senior Residency Maulana Azad Medical College, LNJP and GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, near Radisson Blu Hotel, Sector-1, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Arun Bhanot

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Gurgaon, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Arun Bhanot is one of the best Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The clinician holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar.

Association and Memberships Dr. Arun Bhanot is part of:

  • The American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Specialists
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery - Seoul, South Korea, 2005 (FABMISS)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(Ortho)

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital Palam Vihar, Block F, Carterpuri Village, Palam Vihar, Gurugram, 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