What is the specialty of Dr. Rudra Prasad?

Dr. Rudra Prasad specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Rudra Prasad?

Dr. Rudra Prasad is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 23 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. Rudra Prasad

Dr. Rudra Prasad is a well-acknowledged Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 23+ years of experience.
He is a life member of the Indian Orthopaedics Society and Indian Arthroscopic Society and member of Karnataka and Bangalore Orthopaedic Societies.
He has treated many complicated Orthopaedics cases and has been an expert surgeon in the area of Sports Injury, Arthroscopy and Paediatric Orthopaedics. He also deals with complex Knee procedures such as anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscal repairs, shoulder procedures like stabilization, rotator cuff tear, subacromial decompressions, etc.
He regularly operates on around 3 to 4 arthroscopic procedures a day.
Dr. Prasad has written articles and papers in reputed national and state journals.

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Developmental dysplasia of hips Congenital talipes equino varus Limb length discrepancy Bone and joint infections Rotator cuff tear Periarteritis Sub acromial decompressions

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MBBS, D.Ortho, MS,

23 years of experience

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