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. Aditya Sai Kadavkolan, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Mumbai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Aditya Sai Kadavkolan

Dr. Aditya Sai is a consultant in Orthopaedics specializing in Shoulder Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Aditya has been trained in the best of the institutes in India as well as globally, with his MBBS from the Madras Medical College and MS in Orthopedics from Seth GS Medical College & KEM hospital, both amongst the top institutes in the country.
He has undergone fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, sports medicine and knee arthroscopy abroad from Germany, Austria Singapore and South Africa with pioneers in the fields of shoulder surgery and sports medicine like Herbert Resch & Joe de Beer.
His main area of interest and specializations are Knee Arthroscopy, Joint preservation surgery including High Tibial Osteotomy, OATS and Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation, Meniscus preservation and Meniscus repair - Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction and repair, Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) repair and reconstruction -Multi ligament injury of the knee.
He has treated a number of sports professionals playing in the domestic and international circuit, including players from the Ranji trophy, ISL, Indian football team, local clubs.
The doctor has also treated a number of patients from the UK, UAE, Congo, Nigeria, Netherlands, Germany and Israel.
He is also the reviewer for many peer-reviewed international journals and has published a number of papers in the field of shoulder and knee surgery.
He holds lifetime membership of the Bombay orthopaedic society, Asia Pacific Knee arthroscopy and sports medicine society.

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