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. Virender Kumar Gautam, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Noida, India - Appointment

About Dr. Virender Kumar Gautam

Having 39 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedics, Dr Virender Kumar Gautam is a respected and renowned clinical surgeon and academician.
With more than 1500 hip and knee replacement surgeries, Dr Gautam specialises in Arthritis, Rheumatology, and Joint Replacement Surgery.
He is a teaching faculty for under-graduates and post-graduates at the Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi on subjects like Surgical Skills Course and Instructional Course for PG Clinical training among other things.
He is invited to prestigious medical schools in the country like AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, Pune, Kolkata, Indore etc to speak on PG courses.
Dr Gautam also gets invitations as an examiner in DNB Orthopaedics and MS Orthopaedics medical colleges all over India.
He conducted training of young Orthopaedic surgeons in the art of knee replacement surgery for 6 years under the Delhi arthroplasty course (De-Puy international).
He is appointed an Inspector by the National Board of Examinations.
He has 32 national publications, 44 international publications, and contributed chapters in many medical books.
In 1999, he was elected to the National Academy of Medical Sciences due to his noteworthy contribution to his field.
He was also awarded the prestigious KT Dholakia travelling fellowship in Joint Replacement surgery by the Indian Arthroplasty Association in 2003.
Dr Gautam speaks English and Hindi.