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. Somasekhar Reddy. N, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Hyderabad, India - Appointment

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Somasekhar Reddy. N can be consulted

Fractures involving joints
Shoulder Pain
Craniovertebral Junction Abnormalities
Knee Arthritis
Joint Deformities

Medical Procedures

Performed by Dr. Somasekhar Reddy. N

Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Revision Joint Replacement
Arthroscopic Ligament Repair
Custom Titanium Implants for Bone Tumors

Location

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad Hyderabad, India

MBBS, 1984, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada

MS, 1989, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada

, 1993, Master of Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Liverpool, UK

Invited Designer of Custom Made Limb Salvage Prosthesis, MIDHANI, Hyderabad Invited Faculty Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers Visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon, Tanzania, On The Invitation Of Ministry Of Health Membership in Indian Orthopaedic Association, British Medical Association, Indian Arthroscopy Association, Indian Musculo Skeletal Oncology Society, and Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Consultant, Apollo Hospital, Secunderabad
Super Specialty Training & Practice, Teaching & General Hospitals in United Kingdom
Registrar, Vijaya Hospital, under Prof PVA Mohandas & General Hospitals in United Kingdom
Senior Resident, Govt. General Hospital under Prof G Venkatramaiah Hyderabad, Secunderabad