Where does Dr. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin practice?

Dr. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin practices at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

What is the specialty of Dr. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin?

Dr. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin?

Dr. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin 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. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Appointment

About Dr. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin

Dr. Mohd Noor Azam Mohd Ithnin is a leading Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +22 years of experience in the field of performing orthopaedic procedures.
He completed his MD in 1999 from the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia and then in 2008, did an MS from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. He also did a fellowship in pediatrics from the Ministry of Health.
Dr. Ithnin is an expert orthopaedic surgeon who performs various spine surgeries, knee surgery, joint surgery and also treata paralysis and spine injuries.

Hospital

Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Special Interest

Spine surgery Knee surgery Joint surgery Paralysis Spine injury

List Of Treatments

Knee Replacement Surgery
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Foraminotomy
Kyphoplasty
Laminotomy
Revision Spine Surgery
Vertebroplasty
Cervical Spine Surgery
Spinal Disc Replacement
Spine Tumour Surgery
Knee Meniscectomy
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Knee replacement - Bilateral
Knock knee surgery

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