Where does Dr Harikrishna N practice?

Dr Harikrishna N practices at NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nadah

What is the specialty of Dr Harikrishna N?

Dr Harikrishna N specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr Harikrishna N?

Dr Harikrishna N is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 18 years of experience.

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 Harikrishna N, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr Harikrishna N

With 18+ years of experience, Dr Harikrishna N is the most eminent Orthopedic Surgeon in UAE.
He specializes in the entire spectrum of orthopedic conditions and trauma.
He has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
Dr Harikrishna has completed MBBS from Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, India.
He has also completed MS from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
He is also a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS).
Dr Harikrishna is well-versed in Hindi, Telugu, and English.

Hospital

NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nadah

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Special Interest

Joint Replacement Surgeries Arthroscopy Joint Reconstruction In Complex Articular Fractures

List Of Treatments

ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery

Dr Harikrishna N

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

Consultant

MBBS, MS,

Works at NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nadah

18 years of experience