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Dr. Nattapol Tammachote

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangkok, Thailand

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Nattapol Tammachote is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 0 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Diploma of The Thai Board of Orthopedic, The Medical Council of Thailand
  • AO fellowship in minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis, Switzerland
  • Research Fellowship in Orthopedic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
  • Clinical Fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstruction, University of Western Ontario, UK.

Qualifications :

  • MD, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Master Degree in Biomedical Research Sciences, Mayo College of Medicine, U.S.A.

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

Dr. Semih Takka K

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Semih Takka K 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 Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Semih Takka K is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society
  • European Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • European Federation of Hand Surgery
  • Kocaeli Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Hand and Microsurgery Association
  • Singapore Allumni Association
  • Singapore Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Specialization: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor: Anadolu Medical Center Professorship: Beykent University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Antalya, Turkey

48 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 36 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
  • Turkish Cancer Research and Fighting Foundation
  • European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
  • Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
  • Asia Pacific Orthopaeitic Association

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Medical Faculty - Medical Training
  • Ege University Medical Faculty -Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialisation Training

Hospital Address :

Zafer Mahallesi, Memorial Antalya Hospital, Y?ld?r?m Beyaz?t Caddesi, Kepez/Antalya, Turkey

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Dr. Firass Adnan Mohammed Al Amshawee

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Firass Adnan Mohammed Al Amshawee is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with .

Certifications :

  • Specialist in orthopedics and as a National Faculty for an AO trauma Switzerland and he got Intercollegiate MRCS1 of England .

Qualifications :

  • Graduated from Al Mustansiriya University in Baghdad / Iraq in 2004
  • Orthopedic Surgery - College of Medicine, Cairo
  • Residency at Cairo university hospital
  • General Surgery Specialities - Royal College of Surgeons, London
Dr. Hamza Hakan Turk

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Konya, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hamza Hakan Turk is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine 2004
  • Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine 2010

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

Dr. Mahir Mahirogullari

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mahir Mahirogullari is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Atasehir, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mahir Mahirogullari is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit
  • Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Turkish Association of Sport Injuries
  • International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sport Medicine
  • Turkish Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
  • Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association

Certifications :

  • Orthopedics and Traumatology Fellowship WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY United States of America

Qualifications :

  • GATA Faculty of Medicine - Medical Doctor Training
  • GATA Faculty of Medicine -Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Training

Hospital Address :

K

Dr. Murari Lal

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

49 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Murari Lal 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 30 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Narendra Prabhu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

26 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Kannada , Malayalam , Tulu , Konkani , nepali

 


Dr. Narendra Prabhu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Nahda Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Association and Memberships Dr. Narendra Prabhu is part of:

  • Arthroscopy Association N Amer
  • Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
  • AOTrauma International

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MRCPS
  • MCH

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Oussama Chaar

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic , Spanish , French

 


Dr. Oussama Chaar 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 27 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Oussama Chaar is part of:

  • Member of the Belgian Society for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
  • Member of the Syrian Society for Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications :

  • Fellowship at Liege University in Orthopedics and traumatology with subspecialty in joint replacement surgery which he competed on 1990.
  • Diploma in Biomechanics from ULB university of Brussels.

Qualifications :

  • MD

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ravindra Gurav

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr. Ravindra Gurav 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 Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship from ISAKOS Learning Centre, Coimbatore, India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Lifecare Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Biju Pankappilly

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Russian

 


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

Dr. Fatih Dikici

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Fatih Dikici is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Atakent, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fatih Dikici is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
  • Turkish Spine Association
  • Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Association of National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Saint Benoit Istanbul University School of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

Dr. Muharrem Inan

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Muharrem Inan is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Atakent, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Muharrem Inan is part of:

  • Society of hip preservative surgery-board member
  • International ASAMI
  • Member Turkish -ASAMI Founding Member-2.
  • President Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology TOTBID
  • Child Orthopedics Branch Board Member

Certifications :

  • Observer-Lecco General Hospital Milano ITALY Katilimci Baltimore Limb Lengthening centre MD,USA Kurgan Limb deformity centre (RTO), RUSYA Fellow-San Diego Hospital for Children San Diego, CA, USA

Qualifications :

  • Anadolu University School of Medicine Ars.Gor. Orthopedics and Traumatology A. B. D. Erciyes University Erciyes University School of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology Ogr. Gorev. Orthopedics and Traumatology A.D. Erciyes University

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

Dr. N Korkut Kasapbasi

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. N Korkut Kasapbasi is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in amlca, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Karadeniz Teknik University School of Medicine Trakya University School of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Program

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Rasim Serifoglu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bursa, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Rasim Serifoglu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1996, Uludag University School of Medicine
  • 2004, Uludag University School of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Program

Hospital Address :

Odunluk Mahallesi, Medicana BURSA HOSPITAL, Akp?nar Caddesi, Nilfer/Bursa, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Rasim Serifoglu?

  • With an impeccable track record, Dr Rasim Serifoglu is a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder/knee arthroscopy, trauma surgery, arthroplasty, ACL reconstruction, and knee replacement. He has 15 years of experience in his field.
  • Throughout his career, Dr Serifoglu has published his research in several reputed journals. Some of these include:
    1. Aydinli U, Akesen B, Yalçinkaya U, Hakyemez B, Serifoğlu R. Iliosacral fixation after type-1 hemipelvectomy: a novel technique. Acta Orthop Belg. 2012 Jun;78(3):393-7.
    2. Atici T, Aydinli U, Akesen B, Serifoğlu R. Results of surgical treatment for kyphotic deformity of the spine secondary to trauma or Scheuermann's disease. Acta Orthop Belg. 2004 Aug;70(4):344-8.
    3. Aydinli U, Kara GK, Ozturk C, Serifoglu R. Surgical treatment of odontoid fractures with C1 hook and C2 pedicle screw construct. Acta Orthop Belg. 2008 Apr;74(2):276-81.

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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