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. Chetan Prakash

Dr. Chetan Prakash is a highly experienced Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +30 years of experience in the field.
He did his MBBS from Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut, followed by D.Ortho from KMC, Manipal, and DNB from St. Stephens Hospital, New Delhi.
Dr. Prakash then acquired advanced training in hip & knee replacements, hip resurfacing & revision surgery from Cleveland Clinic and Euclid Clinic, USA.
He even completed a fellowship from Kanto Hospital Bruderholz, Basel, Switzerland.
Dr. Prakash is an expert orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon who performs, hip & knee arthroplasty, revision surgeries, hip resurfacing, key-hole surgeries, deformity correction in poliomyelitis, ambulation and limb lengthening. He performs procedures for, interlocking nails for tibia, femur and humerus, and trauma.
His research works in reputed journals have been widely appreciated.

Special Interest

Sports injuries including Knee – Key hole Surgeries, Ilizarov external fixator in poliomyelitis, limb lengthening and trauma, Correction of deformities in poliomyelitis, limb lengthening and ambulation, Interlocking nails for femur, tibia and humerus, Revision surgeries, Hip resurfacing