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 P Sharat Kumar, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Hyderabad, India - Appointment

About Dr P Sharat Kumar

Dr. P Sharat Kumar is a well-known and highly qualified Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Hyderabad who specializes in hip and sports surgery.
He holds 31 years of rich experience in providing joint replacement surgery, sports surgery, arthroscopy, meniscal surgery, knee replacement, and ACL reconstruction.
He received Global Healthcare Excellence Award and Apollo Academic Achievement Award.
He is the first Sports Surgeon of India who fellow of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine in Ireland and first in India to perform minimally invasive bilateral total hip replacements for fused hip joints.
He completed his MBBS from the University of Kashmir in 1987, MS in Orthopaedics from Gulbarga University, in 1992 and MCh in Orthopaedics, in 1999.
He got Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the UK in 2001, MFSEM, Faculty of Sports and Medical Science from the UK, in 2007, and FFSEM, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine from Ireland, in 2007.
He is an active member of the Indian Association of Sports Medicine and the Indian Arthroscopy Society.

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