Where does Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan practice?

Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan practices at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai

What is the specialty of Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan?

Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan?

Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 38 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.

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About Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan

Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan is an Orthopaedist having more than 38 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes Joint Replacement & Complex Trauma, Major Fractures, Brachial Plexus Avulsion, Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Osteonecrosis, Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint, and many more.
Dr. Vijayaraghavan graduated from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in medicine. He graduated from the University of Madras with a Diploma in Orthopedics in 1979. He has also passed the National Board of Examination's DNB in orthopaedics. Dr. Vijayaraghavan graduated from the University of Liverpool with an M.CH. in orthopaedics. He received a diploma for successfully completing the Fulbright scholarship programme in 2015.
He has also completed a course in Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery in Australia.
He belongs to the Indian Orthopaedic Association, Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, Indo German Orthopaedic Foundation, Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, Indian Medical Association, and District Official Rotary International.
Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan is fluent in Tamil, and English.

Hospital

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai

Location

Chennai, India

Special Interest

Shoulder Arthroscopy Knee Arthroscopy Total Knee Replacement B/L Shoulder Replacement Ankle Fusion Surgery Carpal Tunnel Release Hip Resurfacing Surgery

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