Where does Dr. Saraswati Viswanathan practice?

Dr. Saraswati Viswanathan practices at Sparsh Hospital (Yeshwanthpur) Bangalore

What is the specialty of Dr. Saraswati Viswanathan?

Dr. Saraswati Viswanathan specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Saraswati Viswanathan?

Dr. Saraswati Viswanathan is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 12 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. Saraswati Viswanathan

Dr. Saraswati Viswanathan is a Paediatric Orthopedecian with 12+ years of experience.
She is a celebrated member of organizations such as the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association and Pediatric Orthopedic Society of India.
She completed her MS Orthopaedics from KMC Manipal and underwent her fellowship training in Paediatric Orthopaedics in KKCTH, Chennai.
She has also completed AO international trauma basic and advanced fracture course.
Her special interests include congenital deformities, limb lengthening surgeries, growth-related issues, deformity corrections, and pediatric trauma. She also has a rich experience of dealing with cases of trauma, chronic bone, and joint pains in adults and children.
Dr. Viswanathan runs osteoporosis clinics in the Infantry Branch, which deals with the prevention of osteoporotic fractures.
She has authored many articles in peer-reviewed journals at both National and International levels and takes a keen interest in helping children with deformities by volunteering in the related community activities, not just in her professional life but also in her personal life.

Hospital

Sparsh Hospital (Yeshwanthpur) Bangalore

Location

Bangalore, India

Special Interest

Limb lengthening surgeries Growth-related issues Deformity corrections Paediatric trauma Hip Replacement Fracture Treatment Knee replacement and joint replacement

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