About the Doctor
- 20 Years in Orthopaedics
- 11 Years in Best Consultant of UK
- Associate Specialist – University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, UK
- Locum Specialist – John Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford
- Consultant Orthopaedics – Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi
- Consultant Orthopaedics, Sant Parmanand Hospital, Delhi
- Consultant Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital, Noida
Specialization
- Primary, Revision & Complex Joint Replacement
- Arthroscopic Surgery (Knee, Shoulder, Ankle)
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Sports Injury
- Complex Trauma & Fractures
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopaedic Surgery
What are the common types of shoulder injuries?
osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, tearing of the rotator cuff, and shoulder fracture are some examples of shoulder injuries.
What is osteoarthritis?
It is a degenerative bone disease affecting people over 50 years and has no cure.
This is caused by the damage due to “wear and tear” of the cartilage. As a result of the worn out cartilage, the bones rub against each other and cause extreme pain.
What is inflammatory arthritis?
This is an umbrella term for a group of autoimmune diseases that have no cause. Autoimmune diseases are diseases that result when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues instead of foreign elements.
When is shoulder replacement surgery recommended?
Shoulder replacement surgery is recommended when there is shoulder pain which is severe and interferes with one’s daily activities, shoulder pain even during resting hours, weakness in the shoulder, and loss of motion of the shoulder.
What is tendon repair surgery?
A tendon repair surgery is a surgical intervention which is conducted to remove, replace, and/or repair a damaged tendon.
What are the risks of tendon repair surgery?
The risks associated with a tendon repair surgery are anesthesia allergy, loss of motion to a degree, scar tissue, and second tendon tear.
