Does Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor consult online?

Yes, Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor does online consult. Patient can select Tele-consult or At Hospital while submitting the appointment request.

What is the specialty of Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor?

Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor?

Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 36 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.

Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India - Appointment

About Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor

Dr. Sudhir K Kapoor is an Orthopedist practicing successfully for over 36 years.
He is extremely skilled in Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroplasty, Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedic procedures.
He has been associated with teaching since 1981.
As a professor, he was associated with LNJP Hospital and MNMC, New Delhi, LHMC, ESIC, PGIMSR, New Delhi.
Currently, he is the Dean of ESIC, PGIMSR.
He had also delivered Guest Lectures and Chaired Sessions in National and Regional Conferences.
He was an Invited Faculty in National Conferences and has presented White papers on various topics.
He had organized seminar on Orthotics and Prosthetics in Amar Jyoti Research & Rehabilitation Centre, New Delhi in 1992.
He was the Treasurer of Delhi Orthopaedic Association, 1996-2003.
He was the UG & PG examiners for various Universities since 1996 and MCI inspector since1998.
He has organized various important conferences that include 3rd International Conference on Trauma & Critical Care held in MAMC in 1999, Annual Conference of DOA & BLS/ATLS Workshop in 2005 and basic Spine & CTEV Workshop during IOANCON at LHMC, in 2006, Cadaveric Knee Arthroscopy Workshop in LHMC in 2007 and14th IOAICL & Cadaveric Fracture Fixation Workshop, 2008.
He has held several important posts during his long career that include Hon Secretary of Delhi Orthopaedic Association from 1999 to 2005, National Board Examiner/Inspector/Appraiser since 2003, Hon Treasurer of Indian Orthopaedic Association from 2003 to 2008, President of Delhi Orthopaedic Association, 2008 and Hon Secretary of Indian Orthopaedic Association 2009 till date.
He is the visiting Professor to Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, 2010 till date.
He is the Member Board of Studies (Orthopaedics), BHU, Varanasi, 2010 till date and Member Board of Studies (Orthopaedics), AMU, Aligarh.
He is a member of several associations like Delhi Orthopaedic Association, Kerala Orthopedic Association, UP Orthopedic Association, Andhra Orthopedic Association, Secretary of Indian Orthopedic Association, Member of AO Trauma and Member of SICOT.
He has published 28 papers so far to his credit.
He had attended and presented various papers in International, National, Regional and State conferences.
He did his MBBS from University of Delhi in 1976 and MS in Orthopaedics from the University of Delhi in 1981.

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Location

New Delhi, India

Special Interest

Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroplasty, Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedic procedures

List Of Treatments

Total Hip Replacement
Acetabular Fixation
Cemented Total Hip Replacement
Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) Surgery
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
Both Hip Replacement together
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing BHR
BHR with stem
BMHR
Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing with computer navigation
ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthrotomy
Arthroscopic surgery
Reduction of fractures open
Closed Reduction for Fracture
Arthroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Open or Endoscopic
Palmar Fasciectomy
Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor
Thumb Arthroplasty
Tendon Transfer
Internal Fixation of Fractures
Pollicization Surgery
Syndactyly (Webbing) Treatment
Repair of Digital Nerves
Synovectomy of Hand
Tenodesis tenolysis and tendon transfers and grafts
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Neurolysis Procedure
Ganglion Cyst Excision
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Open Reduction of Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Repair of dislocations
Shoulder Labral Tears Surgery
Surgical decompression
Extensor mechanism realignment
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Lateral Epicondyle Release (Tennis Elbow)
Fracture reduction and fixation
Osteotomy
Arthrolysis
Limb Lengthening
Trigger Point Injection (TPI)
Knee Meniscectomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Arthroscopic Debridement of Calcium Deposits
Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment
Leg Injury
Osteoarthritis - Stem Cell Treatment
Paget's Disease
Partial Hip Replacement Surgery - Unilateral Hip Replacement

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