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. S K S Marya, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India - Appointment

Dr. S K S Marya

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

Director
MCh , DNB , MS , MBBS

4.8 (36 Ratings)

46 years of overall experience

Surgeries Performed: 15000+

Works at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi | Max Super Specialty Hospital, Gurgaon

About Dr. S K S Marya

Dr. Sanjiv K S Marya is one of the renowned orthopedecian in India.
He has a thriving experience of over 38+ Years & over 15,000 Joint Replacement surgeries to his credit.
He has done his MBBS from Maharashi Dayanand university & MS (Ortho) from the eminent PGI, Chandigarh. Following which he did his M.Ch(Ortho) from Liverpool and FRCS from England.
Dr. Marya has pioneered single sitting bilateral knee and hip replacement in Delhi and Gurgaon.
He has Introduced computer-assisted knee and hip replacement surgery.
He has been credited with Unicompartmental (Half Knee) replacement in Delhi and Gurgaon & has performed exclusive work on fractures in joint replacement.
He is an active member of renowned organisations such as Indian Arthroplasty Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society .Dr Marya specialisations are Joint Replacement Surgery for the joints of upper and lower limbs (Primary and Revision) and Trauma Management based on AO Principles.