Where does Dr Kanniraj Marimuthu practice?

Dr Kanniraj Marimuthu practices at Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Vanagaram

What is the specialty of Dr Kanniraj Marimuthu?

Dr Kanniraj Marimuthu specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr Kanniraj Marimuthu?

Dr Kanniraj Marimuthu is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 13 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

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About Dr Kanniraj Marimuthu

Dr. Kanniraj Marimuthu is a leading Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +13 years of experience in the field.
He holds professional memberships of, the Indian Orthopaedic Association, the Indian Arthroscopic Society and the Indian Medical Association.
Dr. Marimuthu completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College & Govt. General Hospital in 2004, followed by MS from SMS Medical College and then DNB. He then earned a fellowship from the Australian Orthopedic Association.
He is an expert orthopedic surgeon with special focus on, total hip replacement, minimally invasive knee replacement, disc surgery, ACL reconstruction, knee osteotomy and hip replacement among others.
He has also co-authored a few research papers for medical journals.

Hospital

Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Vanagaram

Location

Chennai, India

Special Interest

Total hip replacement Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Key hole surgery Disc surgery Bunion Surgery Bone Grafts ACL Reconstruction Knee Osteotomy Arthroscopy Knee Replacement Knee Braces For Osteoarthritis Hip Replacement Fracture Treatment Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment Shoulder Pain Shoulder Dislocation Joint Replacement Surgery Physiotherapy for Sports Injury Rehabilitation

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