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.

Dato’ Dr Shahrulazua Bin Ahmad, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Appointment

Skilled At

Revision Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
ACL Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthroscopic surgery
Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Knee Arthroscopy
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Osteotomy
Limb Lengthening
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy

Location

ParkCity Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

, 1997, University of London (St.Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospitals School of Medicine), England

MRCS, Edinburgh

, M.Med Ortho (USM)

, Master of Advanced Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Pahang Yang Amat Di Mulia-Peringkat Kedua Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (D.I.M.P) (27th July 2017). “Sonnabend Award” for the best paper during the Australian Biennial Shoulder & Elbow Society Conference (5th - 9th November 2014) APOA (Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association) “Young Ambassador” traveling fellowship grant (22nd October – 1st November 2014) “Students Choice of Clinical Lecturer” in conjunction with the “Hari Citra Ilmu 2009” organized by the USM Doctors Alumni (PADU) and the School of Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia 26th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Junior Travelling Fellowship grant (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia) (25th May- 29th June 2008).

Accredited Basic Surgical Training rotation programme, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Accredited Basic Surgical Training rotation programme, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics, University Hospital Southampton, England
Master Degree in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Surgery, Medical Division of the Armed Forces of Malaysia
Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Surgery, Medical Division of the Armed Forces of Malaysia
Fellowship in Trauma Surgery, Innsbruck University Hospital (AO Trauma Centre), Austria
Fellowship in Trauma Surgery, Innsbruck University Hospital (AO Trauma Centre), Austria
Fellowship in Hip and Knee Surgery, Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Master of Advanced Surgery in Orthopaedics (Knee and Shoulder), The Australian School of Advanced Medicine , Macquarie University, Australia
Clinical Guest Fellow in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany (2014)
Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) (American Board of Independent Medical Examiners)
Aesculap Academy Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management, Daradia The Pain Clinic, Kolkata, India
Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedures, Centre for Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Sushruta Hospital for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Miraj, India