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Dr. Arvind Jayaswal

Neurosurgeon

, Delhi, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Arvind Jayaswal is a specialized Neurosurgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Primus Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Arvind Jayaswal is part of:

  • President - Delhi Spine Society, 2009
  • President - ASSI, 2009
  • President - WENMISS, 2015
  • Chairman - APSS, 2015
  • President - MISSI, 2016
  • Board Member - PASMISS

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - Scoliosis Research Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Orthopedics)
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Primus Super Speciality Hospital, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Barani R

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Chennai, India

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr. Barani R is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Chennai, India. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Barani R is part of:

  • North American Spine Society
  • Association of Spinal Cord Network
  • Royal College of Surgeons
  • Association of Spinal Surgeons of India

Certifications :

  • International Group For Advancement Of Spine Surgery (igass) Travelling Fellowship(2010) - Chu, Bordeux, France
  • Fellowship In Spine Surgery (2012) - Guro Hospital( Scoliosis Research Centre ), Korean University Medical Centre , Seoul , South Korea.
  • Prof. Kokobun Fellowship In Geriatric Spine Surgery (2016)- Nishitaga Hospital, Sendai, Japan.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DNB(Ortho)
  • MNAMS
  • MRCS(Ed)
  • Fellow Spine(France, S.korea)

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital Greams Road Chennai - Best Hospital in Chennai, Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Farokh Wadia

Bone and Joint Specialist

Mumbai, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Farokh Wadia 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 .

Association and Memberships Dr. Farokh Wadia is part of:

  • Fellow Paediatric Orthopaedic
  • Paediatric Hand Fellow
  • AO Trauma Fellowship

Certifications :

  • Paediatric Orthopaedics, Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital,
  • Manchester, UK
  • Paediatric Hand Fellow, Great Ormond Street Hospital,London, UK
  • AO Trauma Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS Orth
  • DNB Orth
  • FCPS Orth
  • MRCS Ed
  • FRCS (Trauma & Orth)
  • CCT- UK

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Dr. Pradeep B Bhosale

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Mumbai, India

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Pradeep B Bhosale is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 34 Years of experience and is associated with Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pradeep B Bhosale is part of:

  • Founding Member - Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Executive Committee Member - Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Member - Indian Arthroscopy Society

Certifications :

  • Fellow Total Joint Replacement (New York, USA)
  • AO Fellow FASIF (Swiss) FASIF (Germany)
  • Exeter (UK) Wrightington (UK)
  • Trained Computer Assisted Arthroplasty Surgeon (Australia)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)
  • D.Orth
  • D.N.B

Hospital Address :

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Kamini Kurpad

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangalore, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Kamini Kurpad is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Yeshwanthpur, India. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • Diploma in Orthopaedics
  • DNB Orthopedics

What is the medical expertise of Dr Kamini Kurpad?

  • Dr Kamini Kurpad has around 19 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. She is well-known for performing a range of procedures efficiently such as knee arthroscopy, hip resurfacing technology, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder replacement, total hip replacement, carpal tunnel release, shoulder tendon repair-rotator cuff and meniscus repair.
  • She is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council.
Dr. Porameth Charoentanakorn

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangkok, Thailand

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai, English

 


Dr. Porameth Charoentanakorn is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Bangkok Hospital.

Certifications :

  • 2018 The 95th International Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Health, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • 2017 90th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association, Tohoku University School of Medicine

Qualifications :

  • 2014 Minimally invasive spine surgery, Rush University Medical Center, UNITED STATES
  • 2013 Spine Surgery, The University of Tennessee, UNITED STATES
  • 2011 Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND
  • 2009 Orthopedic Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND
  • 2002 Doctor of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, THAILAND

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Ahmed Fawaz Moursy

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Ahmed Fawaz Moursy is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Dubai.

Certifications :

  • Japanese Pediatric-Deformity Correction & External Fixators Fellowship,

Qualifications :

  • MBBCH
  • MSc Orthopedic
  • MD Doctorate Degree in Orthopedic

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ahmet Murat Bulbul

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Murat Bulbul is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Murat Bulbul is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
  • Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
  • Turkish orthopaedic Oncology Association
  • Turkish Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov International and External Fixation

Certifications :

  • Clinic of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Prof. Kazuteru Doi, Yamaguchi, Japan. (Year) Department of Plastic Surgery, Brachial Plexus Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital David Chuang, Taipei, Taiwan. (3 months) Clinic of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, Singapore General Hospital, Prof. Teoh Lam Chuan, Singapore. (6 months)

Qualifications :

  • Reconstructive Surgery, Jishuitan Hospital, Prof. Dr. Guanlei Tian, Professor Dr. Wei Jia Ning. Beijing, China.
  • High School: Kabatas High School Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine Vakif Gureba Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Gztepe Mahallesi, Medipol Mega niversite Hastanesi, Metin Sokak, Ba?c?lar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Joe Paul Elenjickal

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr. Joe Paul Elenjickal 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 15+ Years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Michael Weber

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

23 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Michael Weber is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Association and Memberships Dr. Michael Weber is part of:

  • Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov, Germany
  • German - Arabian Medical Society

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • PhD

Hospital Address :

NMC Speciality Hospital Al Nahda Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohamed Abdurraouf Elghabrun

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

55 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Mohamed Abdurraouf Elghabrun is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Canadian Specialist Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohamed Abdurraouf Elghabrun is part of:

  • Member of Scientific Council of Arab Board for Surgery
  • Member of Scientific Council of Arab Board for Orthopaedics
  • Head of Examination Committee in the Arab Board of Orthopaedics
  • Member of the Executive Committee in the Libyan Medical Board (Post graduate organization).
  • Chairman of The Libyan Orthopaedic Board, Head of the Examination Committee in Libyan Orthopaedic Board.
  • Undergraduate Examiner in Benghazi, Tripoli, Zawia, Misrata, Gerian, Koms Medical Schools in Libya
  • Postgraduate Examiner in Orthopaedics in the Arab and Libyan Boards

Certifications :

  • F.R.C.S Royal College of Surgeons of England 1975
  • F.R.C.S Ed. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1975
  • F.R.C.S (Glas.) Honorary 2005

Qualifications :

  • MBChB

Hospital Address :

Canadian Specialist Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Om Prakash

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Om Prakash 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Arkan Harb Alhuneiti

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Arkan Harb Alhuneiti is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Canada
  • American Fellowship in Spine Research

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • GICD

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ahmad Bashir Yagan

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

 


Dr. Ahmad Bashir Yagan is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Khalifa City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmad Bashir Yagan is part of:

  • Member of Syrian Orthopaedic Association

Certifications :

  • Certificate of specialization in Orthopaedics and Trauma Syrian MOH, Syrian board in Orthopaedics

Qualifications :

  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ahtem Seydali

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahtem Seydali is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 5 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Program

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Bahelievler, Eski Londra Asfalt? Caddesi, Bahelievler/Istanbul, Turkey

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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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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

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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