About the Doctor
Dr Mrinal Sharma is an Orthopedic Surgeon of International acclaim. He did graduation from Government Rajendra Medical College, Patiala. This Alma mater laid the foundation for his career as a medico. His mother suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and was bed-ridden for five years till she got her knees replaced and started walking soon. This was a turning point in the career of Dr. Mrinal Sharma, who initially wanted to become a general surgeon, was determined to become an Orthopaedic Surgeon(Joint replacement Specialist). He did his Masters from the prestigious Sawai Man Singh Hospital and Medical College, Jaipur. There was no looking back after that. He also did his DNB in Orthopaedics, MCH Orthopaedics and Diploma SICOT(Belgium).
Specialization
- Computer Navigated Knee and Hip replacement surgery
Awards
- First Ambassador of Indian Orthopedic Association to Singapore 2010
- SICOT India foundation Award 2014
- M P CHAPTER GOLD MEDAL 2010 at Cezcon, Jaipur for best paper presentation on ‘osteosynthesis for Radial head & neck fractures
- Certificate of honor at the doctor’s day celebrations on 1st July 2012, organized by senior citizen’s forum club 26 , Noida
- Fecilitation by Noida Diabetic Forum for providing free medical advice to poor.
- Sports Medicine Specialist for Indian Hockey League & Champions League.
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.
