Where does Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji practice?

Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji practices at NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi

What is the specialty of Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji?

Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji?

Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 15 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 H Sadashiva Somayaji, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji

Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji is a prominent Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 15 years of experience.
His special area of Interest is in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroscopy, and Sports Medicine.
He is a member of the Indian Medical Association, the Emirates Orthopaedic Society and the Emirates Medical Association.
Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji graduated from Gov't Medical College, India with an MBBS.
He obtained his MS from Bangalore Medical College, India.
He obtained MRCS degrees from the Royal Colleges of London as well as Glassgow in 2003.
He completed his training in Knee Surgery at the Wellington Knee Unit and the Royal Free Hospitals.
Dr H Sadashiva Somayaji has a Zimmer Knee Arthroplasty aside from ISAKOS Arthroscopy Fellowship both from the UK.

Hospital

NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Special Interest

Knee surgery, Arthroplasty, Trauma, Paediatrics Orthopedics, Sports Injury.

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
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Open Reduction of Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Repair of dislocations
Shoulder Labral Tears Surgery
Surgical decompression
Extensor mechanism realignment
Knee Meniscectomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Arthroscopic Debridement of Calcium Deposits
Leg Injury
Paget's Disease
Partial Hip Replacement Surgery - Unilateral Hip Replacement
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery
Knee replacement - Bilateral
Knock knee surgery
Single Hip Replacement

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