5 Points To Keep In Mind When Visiting An Orthopedic Specialist In India

Orthopedics is the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures like tendons, ligaments and some muscles. It is involved with the musculoskeletal system. Musculoskeletal pain is the main reason for doctor visits according to many surveys. 

Broken bones, sports injuries, tumours, osteoporosis, arthritis, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, ankle, foot, back or neck pain,  are usually when orthopedic specialists are consulted. Orthopedics specializes in hips, knees, foot and ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand and spine.

Common orthopedic surgeries are knee replacement surgery, meniscectomy, shoulder Arthroscopy , decompression , carpal tunnel release Arthroscopy.

Orthopedic specialists in India fall into one of the highest paid categories because of increase in weaker bones and deformities in the bones of many people. Some things to keep in mind while visiting an orthopedic specialist in India:

Some are general orthopedic doctors while others are specialized

Orthopedics treat almost every part of the body including every single bone, muscle, tendon and ligament. Many orthopedic doctors are qualified to diagnose ailments pertaining to any part of the body. Few orthopedic surgeons specialise in a localised area as well, like the knees, joints, etc.

Orthopedic surgeons are different from orthopedic specialists

Orthopedic specialists are qualified, certified and knowledgeable enough to diagnose and prescribe drugs to patients. Not all of them conduct surgeries, only few of them are certified. All orthopedic specialists are not orthopedic surgeons.

How to communicate with an orthopedic specialist

• Tell them how you really got hurt, never lie to them about the source of the problem , no matter how embarrassing.
• Keep appropriate and realistic expectations once you start treatment.
• Don’t visit the doctor too early or late as there might be problems in diagnosis.
• Stop listening to friends and family. Their opinions aren’t valid in front of expertise.
• Ask questions but not too many. Stay cautious.    

The last thing orthopedic specialists suggest is surgery

Though orthopedic specialists in India make most of their money through surgery, it’s never their first choice of treatment. Apart from surgeries, urgent care for sudden injuries, physical therapy, rehabilitation non surgical procedures, physiotherapy and massages are considered before surgery. Surgery is usually a last course of action. 

   

Surgeries are the easiest part

Though surgeries come with risk, they are the simplest part of treatment. Post surgical treatments and tasks are the real challenge.

Some of the most famous orthopedic specialists in India are

• PK Sethi ,who famously perfected the 'Jaipur Leg' and was the doctor of Sudha Chandran 
• Dr. Karl Zeiss who formed the Gore stitchless spine surgery system. 
• Dr. Rakesh Rajput, 
• Dr.Niraj Vora, 
• Dr. Shekhar Agarwal, 
• Dr. Anurag Aswati, and 
• Dr.Lalit Modi among many others.

Max Super Speciality Hospital - Saket, New Delhi, Sancheti institute for orthopedic rehabilitation- Pune, Seven hills hospital- Mumbai, Medanta Hospital- Gurgaon are some of the best places for orthopedic treatment.

Orthopedic specialists are important for patients of all ages from newborn babies, young adults and athletes to older people. Everyone is at risk of injuring their bones and hurting themselves, regardless of their lifestyle, age, gender, and other factors. An orthopedic specialist treats your bones well, giving you a new life.