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Dr. Celil

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bone and Joint Specialist • 25 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Celil is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10+ Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Duzce University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Emad Aziz Tawfik

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Bone and Joint Specialist • 11 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Emad Aziz Tawfik 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 Medeor 24X7 Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Emad Aziz Tawfik is part of:

  • AO
  • EOA

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • MSc

Hospital Address :

Medeor 24x7 Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Emad Aziz Tawfik?

  • With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Emad Tawfik is a popular orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of conditions such as osteoporosis, chronic and acute lower back pain, scoliosis, kyphosis and ACL tears.
  • Dr Tawfik has Eastern Orthopedic Association(EOA) and AO membership. He also completed the IGASS Fellowship in Spine Surgery in France.
Dr. Feras Haidar

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Bone and Joint Specialist • 15 years experience

Arabic English
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Dr. Feras Haidar 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Association and Memberships Dr. Feras Haidar is part of:

  • Member of AO-trauma Community
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of ICJR-ME
  • Member of International Society of Technology Arthroplasty (ISTA)
  • Member of Syrian Orthopedic Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

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

What is the medical expertise of Dr Feras Haidar?

  • Dr Feras Haidar has 20 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. Over the course of his career, he has executed 1000+ knee replacement surgeries successfully. He has expertise in trauma surgeries, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, joint replacement surgery, and sports medicine.
  • Dr Haidar is a member of the AO Trauma Community, the Syrian Orthopedic Association, ICJR-ME and the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty.
  • He completed a Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery and has the Arab Board Certificate in Orthopedic Surgery(2010).
  • Dr Haidar has many publications to his credit. These include:
    1. Posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty increases the risk of postoperative periprosthetic fractures.
    2. Cruciate-Retaining Implant Is a Better Choice in Obese Patients to Reduce Early Postoperative Complications.

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Dr. H Cihangir Yurdoglu

, Turkey, Ankara

Bone and Joint Specialist • 22 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. H Cihangir Yurdoglu 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 Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. H Cihangir Yurdoglu is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Turkish Society of Orthopedic Oncology

Qualifications :

  • Specialization Training Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

Dr. Mithun Shivgouda Patil

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Bone and Joint Specialist • 14 years experience

English Hindi Kannada Marathi
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Dr. Mithun Shivgouda Patil 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 14 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Certifications :

  • Specialized Training in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Murat Baloglu

, Turkey, Antalya

Bone and Joint Specialist • 14 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Murat Baloglu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 9 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Murat Baloglu is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Society of Sports traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
  • Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Akdeniz University Medical Faculty-Medical Training
  • Akdeniz 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

What is the medical expertise of Dr Murat Baloglu?

  • Dr Murat Baloglu is a highly- skilled and qualified orthopedic surgeon with 9 years of experience. He has expertise in traumatology and sports medicine.
  • Dr Baloglu is a member of many respected professional bodies such as the Turkish Medical Association, and the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
  • He has several publications in many journals of repute such as:

Karaaslan F, Yurdakul E, Baloglu M, Mermerkaya MU, Karaoglu S. Bilateral spontaneous atraumatic rupture of the Achilles tendon in an athlete. Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Jan;34(1):114.e1-2.

Dr. P K Agarwal

, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Bone and Joint Specialist • 35 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. P K Agarwal is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain.

Certifications :

  • AO Fellow (Germany)
  • Spine fellow (Edinburgh, UK)
  • Ranawat Arthroplasty Fellow (NY, USA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Orthopedics)
  • MS (General Surgery)

Hospital Address :

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

What is the medical expertise of Dr P K Agarwal?

  • Dr PK Agarwal has over 35 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He has expertise in arthroplasty, trauma surgery, spine surgery, hip and knee replacements, and finger joint replacements.
  • Dr Agarwal is a Ranawat Arthroplasty Fellow(NY, USA), AO Fellow(Germany), and Spine Fellow( Edinburgh, UK).
Dr. Rahul Shivadey

, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Bone and Joint Specialist • 15 years experience

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Hindi English
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Dr. Rahul Shivadey 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 15 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Dubai.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement from Uszoki Hospital, Budapest, Hungary

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ortho)

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohamed Farouk

, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Bone and Joint Specialist • 20 years experience

English Arabic
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Dr. Mohamed Farouk 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 13 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohamed Farouk is part of:

  • Association for the Study of Internal Fixation

Certifications :

  • Certified in Advanced Trauma life Support (ATLS) as well as Basic Life Support (BLS).

Qualifications :

  • MBMCh
  • M.Sc.

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mohamed Farouk?

  • Dr Mohamed Farouk has more than 13 years of experience in fracture and trauma management, muscle pain, lower back pain management, joint mobilization, sprains, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and soft tissue injuries.
  • He is a respected member of the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation and has completed certification in advanced life support(ALS).
Dr. Ahmet Alanay

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bone and Joint Specialist • 29 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Ahmet Alanay is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Altunizade, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Alanay is part of:

  • Spine Society of Europe Spine / Advisory Board Membership
  • European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
  • American Bone and Joint Society
  • Spine deformity /Editorial Board Membership
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Turk Orthopedics and Traumatology Union Association
  • Scoliosis Research Society
  • North American Spine Society

Certifications :

  • Visiting Professorship, UCLA School of Medicine, Comprehensive Spine Center, USA Spine Research Fellowship on Spinal Deformity, University of Kansas Medical Center, USA

Qualifications :

  • Bornova Anadolu High School Ankara University School of Medicine Hacettepe University School of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ahmet Alanay?

  • Dr Ahmet Alanay has 29 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He is skilled in performing surgeries for Scoliosis, Spinal deformities, and Kyphosis.
  • Dr Alanay has special interests in adult and pediatric spinal disorders. He has the requisite skills to perform a range of advanced orthopedic surgical techniques such as neuro motorization for scoliosis, vertebroplasty for vertebral fractures, and anterior thoracoscopic tethering techniques for treating scoliosis.
  • He is the Chair of the Education Council of one of the most prestigious spinal societies in the world, the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr Alanay is also one of the founding members of the renowned European Spinal Study Group(ESSG). He holds professional memberships in organizations such as the European Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology, the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, and the North American Spine Society.
  • Owing to his impressive credentials and vast knowledge in the field of orthopedic surgery, Dr Alanay serves as a member of the Editorial Board of several reputed journals such as the JBJS Reviews, Spine Deformity and the European Spine Journal. He is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Spine Surgery.
  • He completed a Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Ahmet has published more than 85 research articles in well-known journals and books. Some of his publications include:
    1. Building clinically actionable models for predicting mechanical complications in postoperatively well-aligned adult spinal deformity patients using the XGBoost algorithm.
    2. Does the use of postoperative brace help prevent mechanical complications following adult deformity surgery?
    3. Operative differences for posterior spinal fusion after vertebral body tethering: Are we fusing more levels in the end?
Dr. Ata Can Atalar

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bone and Joint Specialist • 19 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Ata Can Atalar is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Maslak, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ata Can Atalar is part of:

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
  • Turkish Sports Injuries
  • Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)
  • European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC / ESSSE)
  • AO Trauma (Association for questions of osteosynthesis)
  • Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 2016 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Professor Doctor
  • 2010 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Associate Professor Doctor
  • 2003 European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery SECEC, ESSSE (European Society for Surgery of Shoulder and Elbow) Scholarship
  • 2001 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • 1995 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
  • 1989 Istanbul Boys High School

Hospital Address :

Dar

Dr. Aziz Kaya Alturfan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bone and Joint Specialist • 37 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Aziz Kaya Alturfan is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Fulya, Turkey. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Fulya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Aziz Kaya Alturfan is part of:

  • Turkey Sports Traumatology,
  • Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)
  • Turkey's National Olympic Committee (NOC)

Qualifications :

  • 1975 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • 1969 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Dikilita Mahallesi, Acbadem Fulya Hastanesi, Hakk Yeten Caddesi, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Aziz Kaya Alturfan?

  • Dr Aziz Kaya Alturfan is a prominent orthopedic surgeon with 37 years of experience. He has expertise in traumatology and arthroscopic surgery.
  • He is a part of renowned international and national organizations such as the Capa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics , the Turkish National Olympic Committee (NOC), Turkey Sports Traumatology and the Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association( TUSYAD).
Dr. Fahri Erdogan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bone and Joint Specialist • 30 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Fahri Erdogan is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Taksim, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Hospital Taksim.

Certifications :

  • Orthopedics and traumatology at the Bradford Royal Infirmary in the UK and at Tokyo Nihon University in Japan

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology

Hospital Address :

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What is the medical expertise of Dr Fahri Erdogan?

  • With over 30 years of experience, Dr Fahri Erdogan is a well-known orthopedic surgeon. He is an expert in performing procedures such as hip and knee replacements, bone fracture surgeries, and arthroscopic surgery. Over the course of his career, he has performed more than 5000 hip surgeries. Dr Erdogan also provides effective treatments for conditions such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and joint dislocations.
  • Dr Fahri has published his research in different reputed international and national scientific journals. His research articles include the following:
    1. Demir MT, Pirinççi Y, Salih M, Erdoğan F, Güney N. The midterm and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protrusion cages in acetabular revisions for patients with acetabular bone deficiency. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2015;49(6):597-605.
    2. Kovalak E, Can A, Stegemann N, Erdoğan AÖ, Erdoğan F. Total knee arthroplasty after osseous ankylosis of the knee joint. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2015;49(5):503-7.
    3. Botanlioglu H, Kaynak G, Ozsahin K, Caliskan G, Guven M. F, Erdogan F, Bilsel N. The role of total hip arthroplasty in the correction of posture in patients with coxarthrosis related to ankylosing spondylitis. Minerva Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2013 June;64(3):325-31.
  • Dr Erdogan completed his orthopedic surgery training at the Bradford Royal Infirmary in England in 1984 and at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty in 1991.
Dr. Oguz Okan Karaeminogullari

, Turkey, Ankara

Bone and Joint Specialist • 28 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Oguz Okan Karaeminogullari is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. Oguz Okan Karaeminogullari is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • AO Spine
  • International Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery
  • Turkish Spine Surgery Society
  • Spine Society of Europe

Qualifications :

  • Specialization Training Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology medical School Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

Dr. Salim Ersozlu

, Turkey, Konya

Bone and Joint Specialist • 25 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Salim Ersozlu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 25+ Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty 1993
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine 2003

What is the medical expertise of Dr Salim Ersozlu?

  • Dr Salim Ersozlu is a reputed orthopedic surgeon with over 25 years of experience. His areas of expertise include arthroplasty, trauma surgery, knee surgery, osteoporosis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • He has more than 20 high-impact publications to his credit. These include:
    1. Ersozlu S, Sahin O, Ozgur AF, Akkaya T. Sciatic neuropathy from a giant hibernoma of the thigh: a case report. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2008 May;37(5):E103-6.
    2. Ersozlu S, Akkaya T, Ozgur AF, Sahin O, Senturk I, Tandogan R. Bilateral staged total knee arthroplasty in obese patients. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2008 Feb;128(2):143-8.
    3. Ozturk C, Ersozlu S, Aydinli U. Importance of greenstick lamina fractures in low lumbar burst fractures. Int Orthop. 2006 Aug;30(4):295-8.
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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

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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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Which are the countries where we can find Orthopedics Specialist?

Popular Orthopedics Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Orthopedics Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

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

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Orthopedics Specialist Worldwide?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Orthopedics Specialist Worldwide are as followed:

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