Where does Dr. Bipin Theruvil practice?

Dr. Bipin Theruvil practices at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi

What is the specialty of Dr. Bipin Theruvil?

Dr. Bipin Theruvil specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Bipin Theruvil?

Dr. Bipin Theruvil is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 20 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. Bipin Theruvil, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Kochi, India - Appointment

About Dr. Bipin Theruvil

Dr. Bipin Theruvil is a well-experienced Orthopedist.
He has more than two decades of experience in the field of Orthopedics.
He has practiced for 12 years in the UK out of which he has worked as an Arthroplasty Surgeon at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
He has worked at AIIMS for 5 years.
He is the only surgeon who was responsible for performing the first dual mobility total hip replacement in Kerela.
He has been invited to several national and international meetings.
He has over 16 publications in indexed journals.

Hospital

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi

Location

Kochi, India

Special Interest

Minimally invasive hip and knee replacements Revision hip and knee arthroplasty for infected failed replacements Pelvic- acetabular and complex fracture fixation

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