About the Doctor
Dr. Rakesh Mattoo is senior Orthopaedic surgeon with over 22 years of experience in Orthopaedics. He has worked as an Orthopaedic consultant with some of the premier hospitals in Delhi / NCR including Apollo, Max, Fortis, Nova and Rockland hospitals. His area of interest is Joint Replacements – especially the knees. He has trained in India & abroad and perfected the technique of total knee replacement using computer assisted pinless navigation. He has also worked with the customized patient specific Knee Replacement. He has long experience in management of complex Fractures and deformities.
Specialization
Orthopaedics / Bone & Joint Surgery
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.
