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. Prithvi Mohandas, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Chennai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Prithvi Mohandas

Dr. Prithvi Mohandas is a recognized Orthopedic Specialist with over 20 years of experience.
He collaborated with the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, in determining the variables that affect hip implant design, the effect of load transfer in the femoral head, and minimally invasive surgery.
After obtaining his medical degree, he completed his obligatory three-year General Surgical training in Manchester.
He also completed a three-year fellowship in hip joint surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore.
He was appointed Director of Hip Arthroplasty at MIOT Hospitals, Chennai, in 2007.
In 2008, he became Secretary of the Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation. He lectured in the Atypical scenario of Indian hip surgery in Seoul, Beijing, Bangkok, Colombo, Manchester, and Rochester, Minnesota.
In 2010, he was appointed Joint Managing Director, MIOT Hospitals, Chennai.
After delivering the Keynote address on Indian Healthcare at the House of Lords in the Spring of 2011, he started the Indo-British Health Initiative (IBHI).
Dr. Mohandas organized the Diabetes Summit in January 2013, followed by the biggest ever Oncology Summit in India in September 2013 with 20 UK and 60 top Indian Oncologists in attendance, and the recent HIPEC Meet in November 2014.
He divides his time between training young Orthopaedic Surgeons in Hip Surgery and his administrative duties as Managing Director of MIOT International.
He lectured at the British Orthopaedic Society, The Royal Society of Medicine, and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.