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 Senthil Kamalasekaran, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Chennai, India - Appointment

About Dr Senthil Kamalasekaran

Dr Senthil Kamalasekaran is among the leading Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeons with 26+ years of experience in the field.
His professional memberships with medical societies include, the Indian Orthopedic Association, the Tamil Nadu Orthopeadics Association and the membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (Glasgow)
He passed out of Madurai Medical College in 1996 with an MBBS degree. Then in 2001, did MS from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai and MRCS in 2010 from University of Glasgow, UK, followed by a fellowship in knee and hip surgery from London Knee Clinic in 2011.
Dr. Kamalasekaran is an expert orthopedist known to perform several orthopedic procedures such as, total hip replacement, minimally invasive knee replacement surgery, key-hole surgery, disc surgery, complex pelvis and hip reconstruction, shoulder/elbow replacement, ACL reconstruction and trauma surgery among a few other procedures.
He is also interested in the cartilage/meniscal transplants, robotic & pinless navigated knee replacements, and researching and promoting new modalities of treatment for osteoarthritis and cartilage disorders.

Medical Problems

For which Dr Senthil Kamalasekaran can be consulted