What is the specialty of Dr. Bhatiprollu S. Murthy?

Dr. Bhatiprollu S. Murthy specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Bhatiprollu S. Murthy?

Dr. Bhatiprollu S. Murthy is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 22 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. Bhatiprollu S. Murthy, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India - Appointment

About Dr. Bhatiprollu S. Murthy

Presently working as Associate Director and Unit head of Orthopaedics department at Max Hospital, Patparganj, New Delhi
Special interest include Hip Arthritis, Knee Arthritis, Joint Replacement of all joints like Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Elbow, small joint of hand and feet, arthroscopic Surgeries for Shoulder and Knee and Pelvic Fractures and Acetabulum.
Completed Fellowship in Joint Replacement from Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. He was also visiting fellow in Exeter England (UK), New Jersey (USA) and Anterp Belgium.
Member of several renowned organisations such as Indian Orthopaedic Association, International Society for Hip & Knee, Indian Arthoplasty Association, Delhi Orthopaedic Association.

Hospital

Location

New Delhi, India

Special Interest

Hip Arthritis, Knee Arthritis, Joint Replacement of all joints like Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Elbow, small joint of hand and feet, arthroscopic Surgeries for Shoulder and Knee and Pelvic Fractures and Acetabulum

List Of Treatments

Total Hip Replacement
Acetabular Fixation
Cemented Total Hip Replacement
Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) Surgery
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
Both Hip Replacement together
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing BHR
BHR with stem
BMHR
Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing with computer navigation
ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Bilateral Knee replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Both Knee Replacement together
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthrotomy
Arthroscopic surgery
Reduction of fractures open
Closed Reduction for Fracture
Arthroplasty
Arthrodesis
Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Open or Endoscopic
Palmar Fasciectomy
Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor
Thumb Arthroplasty
Tendon Transfer
Internal Fixation of Fractures
Skin Grafting
Pollicization Surgery
Syndactyly (Webbing) Treatment
Repair of Digital Nerves
Synovectomy of Hand
Tenodesis tenolysis and tendon transfers and grafts
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Neurolysis Procedure
Ganglion Cyst Excision
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Open Reduction of Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Arthrotomy
Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Repair of dislocations
Shoulder Labral Tears Surgery
Surgical decompression
Extensor mechanism realignment
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Lateral Epicondyle Release (Tennis Elbow)
Fracture reduction and fixation
Osteotomy
Arthrolysis

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