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. Anandakumar Vellasamy, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Singapore, Singapore - Appointment

About Dr. Anandakumar Vellasamy

Dr. Anandakumar Vellasamy is an orthopedic specialist surgeon having more than 15 years of expertise.
Services provided by him includes complex foot and ankle conditions, lower limb trauma and sports injuries.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) awarded Dr. Ananda a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science (MBBS) degree in 2003. During his time working as a houseman in medicine, he won the Best Houseman Award. He continued his postgraduate training in orthopaedic surgery and earned his fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. In 2014, Dr. Ananda was in the final year of his orthopaedic residency when he was given the N. Balachandran Memorial Lectureship prize. He also received the renowned AO Trauma fellowship prize the following year, in 2015.
Dr. Ananda has further professional interests outside of medicine. He instructs family medicine residents, orthopaedic surgery residents, and medical students at the Duke-NUS Medical School and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He participated in the Master of Medicine in Orthopedic Surgery Committee, which oversaw the junior orthopaedic surgery residents' training.
The AO Foundation, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the European Society of Sports, Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, the Singapore Orthopaedic Association, and the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society of Singapore are among the international organisations that Dr. Ananda has held membership in and continues to hold.
Dr. Anandakumar Vellasamy is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Tamil.

Special Interest

Sports injuries, ligament injuries & tendinopathies Arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery for management of cartilage defects and impingement Forefoot deformity correction (Bunions and lesser toe deformities) Management of foot pain (metatarsalgia) Management of Diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot’s joints & wounds Management of fractures around the foot & ankle Correction of flatfeet & high arched feet Management of arthritis including Total Ankle Replacement and osteotomies

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