What is the specialty of Dr. Basanta Behera?

Dr. Basanta Behera specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Basanta Behera?

Dr. Basanta Behera is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 44 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. Basanta Behera

Dr. Basanta Behera is a highly experienced and skilled Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with an extensive experience of +44 years.
He has several professional affiliations with medical societies. Some of which are, life memberships of the, Odisha Orthopedic Association,the Bombay Orthopedic Association, the Indian Orthopedic Association and the Indian Arthroplasty Association. He also holds memberships of the, Orissa Council of Medical Registration and the Indian Medical Association.
After completing MBBS from SCB Medical College, Dr. Behera did his MS in 1972. He also did his DNB.
His surgical expertise includes performing primary and revision joint revision surgeries of the hip and knee, ACL reconstruction and shoulder and rotator cuff surgeries. He also treats complicated trauma and prosthesis for bone tumor patients.
Dr. Behera holds many records to his credit. Some of which are, he is the first orthopedic professor to perform total knee replacement surgery, first bilateral total knee replacement surgery, first surgeon to start dedicated ultramodern laminar airflow joint replacement OT at KIMS Odisha and the first doctor to perform RPF High Flexed knee in Odisha.
He has contributed to medical journals by writing research papers in his area of expertise.

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Location

Bhubaneswar, India

Special Interest

ACL reconstruction Shoulder and rotator cuff surgeries Complicated trauma Prosthesis for bone tumor patients.

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Work Experience of Dr. Basanta Behera

Consultant, AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar

DNB, Diplomate in National Board

MS, 1972, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack.

MBBS, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack.

Best Doctor in KIMS and Felicited by KIIT University, 2011. Rotary Club & IMA Bhubaneswar for contribution to joint replacement surgeries in Odisha, 2013. Services in Orthopedics and Joint Replacement Surgeries, 2014.

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