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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Dr. Behzad Enayati

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

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12 years of overall experience

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About Dr. Behzad Enayati

Dr. Behzad Enayati is among the renowned orthopedic and joint replacement surgeons with 12 years of experience.
His expertise includes orthopedic trauma surgery, traumatic hand injuries, nerve and tendon repair, wrist arthroscopy, and hip arthroplasty.
He has completed his Orthopedic Residency and Clinical Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Fellowship from the University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
He is a member of the Iranian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH).
Dr. Enayati has extensive clinical expertise in various orthopedic procedures, including treating fractures, hip fractures, dislocations, nerve injuries, tendon injuries, compression neuropathy, tendinopathy, rotator cuff injuries, congenital anomalies of the hand, soft tissue and bone tumors of the hand, ligament injuries, and joint replacements.

Special Interest

Treatment of stiff elbow and stiff finger, Treatment of congenital anomaly of hand, Treatment of soft tissue and bone tumors of hand, Treatment of ligament injury of upper extremity, Wrist Arthroscopy