Where does Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan practice?

Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan practices at Gleneagles Hospital, Penang

What is the specialty of Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan?

Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan?

Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 12 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.

Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Penang, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan

Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan is a skilled Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Penang.
Her special interest lies in paediatric orthopaedic and have more than 12 years of experience.
She is a member of the Malaysian Medical Council.
Datin Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan has several publications, journals, and articles to her name.
She has completed an MBBS (1997) from Bangalore University, Karnataka, India.
She did MS (2006) from the National University of Malaysia, Malaysia.
She has done Fellowship (2009) in Paediatric Orthopaedic from Malaysia.
Datin Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan is well-versed in English and Bahasa Melayu.

Hospital

Gleneagles Hospital, Penang

Location

Penang, Malaysia

Special Interest

Paediatric Orthopaedics

List Of Treatments

ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Meniscectomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery
Knee replacement - Bilateral
Knock knee surgery

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