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 V G Rajan

Dr. V G Rajan is an orthopedist who specializes in knee surgery. He has been working in Bangalore since 2013, after returning from the United Kingdom.
Total Knee/Hip Replacement, Sports Injury-minimally invasive keyhole surgery, Cartilage, Meniscus Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Patella- Femoral Alignment Surgery, Partial Knee Replacement, Arthroscopy ACL Reconstruction, Cartilage Removal and Repair, Simple and Complex Ligament Repair and Reconstruction are among the treatments provided by Dr. V G Rajan.
During his time in the UK, he received fellowship training in arthroscopic knee cartilage surgery, ligament restoration, and all sorts of knee replacement surgery, in addition to successfully completing his FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedic training.
Dr. V G Rajan has continued to develop experience in specialist knee surgery, publishing multiple scientific publications in peer-reviewed international journals and teaching on surgical skills courses and training programmes in our country and abroad.
Dr. Rajan received Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS) in 2006 and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (FRCS Orth) in 2012.
He is a member of the Karnataka Medical Council, the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom, the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, and the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
He has multiple scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
He can communicate in languages like English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil.

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