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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30 years of overall experience

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About Dr. Dharmaraj Yadav

Dr. Dharmaraj Yadav is a Orthopedic Surgeon in a Navi Mumba, India and is associated with many reputed hospitals.
He has in expertise of 24+ years in this field.
He has completed his education from Topiwala National medical College, Mumbai, India in 1993.
His clinical interests include Spinal Therapy, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement among others.
He is the member of various medical associations like Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bombay Orthopedic Society and Indian Orthopedic Association.

Special Interest

Arthroscopy, Spinal Therapy, Hip Replacement, Knee Braces For Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement

Skilled At

Revision Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
ACL Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthroscopic surgery
Arthrodesis

Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Osteotomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy

Location

Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai Mumbai, India

MS, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital

MBBS, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital

Mayo clinic Kelly award finalist, 2012 from the Mayo Clinic, US He is among the very few Indians to have received formal Subspecialty training in Shoulder Surgery in centers of excellence in France and US.