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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36 years of overall experience

Works at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar

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About Dr. Sanjay Pai

Dr. Sanjay Pai is a renowned orthopedic surgeon having an experience of nearly 33 years.
He is the founder of unicompartmental replacement, bilateral simultaneous knee and hip replacements in south India.
He is the most experienced pelvic surgeon and adept in performing primary and revision surgeries of the hip and knee.
Dr. Pai has done more than 15000 joint replacement surgeries.
He is a faculty for teaching joint replacement fellowship at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore.
He is a member of various esteemed Associations like Indian Orthopedic Association and Bangalore Orthopedic Society.
After completing MBBS from Bangalore University in 1982, he did MS (Orthopaedics) from University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1984.

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Peri-Implantitis
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Location

Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar Bangalore, India

MS, 1984, University of Mumbai, Mumbai

MBBS, 1982, Bangalore University

Performed over 10000 joint replacement surgeries. Pioneer of bilateral simultaneous knee and hip replacements in southern India. Faculty for teaching Joint Replacement Fellowship at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore. Member of Indian Orthopedic Association Member of Bangalore Orthopedic Society