Where does Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal practice?

Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal practices at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

What is the specialty of Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal ?

Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal ?

Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 17 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. Amit Kumar Agarwal , Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India - Appointment

About Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal

Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal is an Orthopedic Surgeon with an experience of 17+ years and his area of interest is arthroplasty and arthroscopy.
He is a Life Member of North Zone Chapter of Indian Orthopaedic Association (NZIOA), Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC), Indian Federation of Sports Medicine (IFSM), Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), Delhi Orthopaedic Association (DOA), and Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS).
He is also a Member of SICOT International (SICOT), National Academy Of Medical Sciences (NAMS), and International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA).
Dr. Agarwal has received various medals and distinctions during his career as a medical student.
He is the chair of MCh (Ortho) Programme at Texila American University, South America (MCI and WHO recognised).
He has several publications in indexed and non-indexed journals on various orthopedic subjects and he has also presented several academic lectures at various National & International conferences.

Hospital

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

Location

New Delhi, India

Special Interest

Invasive Vertebroplasty Cervical (neck) Revision of Spinal Surgery Scoliosis Complex Spinal Reconstruction Micro-Endoscopic Surgery Lumbar Spine Surgery Disc Replacement

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