Where does Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan practice?

Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan practices at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

What is the specialty of Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan?

Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan?

Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 16 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. Kalaivanan Kanniyan, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Chennai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan

Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan is a well-known Orthopedic Surgeon, practicing successfully in 16+ years of experience.
He has extensive experience in Complex Primary Hip, Knee, Shoulder Replacements, Periprosthetic Joint Infection & Revision Replacements, Orthopedic Oncology & Tumor Prosthesis, Computer Assisted Orthopaedic & Robotic Surgery, and Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedics & Health Science.
He completed MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College in 2005 followed by MS in Orthopedics from Government Medical College, Patiala in 2010.
He is actively associated with prestigious associations such as Delhi Orthopedic Association, Madras Orthopedic Association, European Bone & Joint Infection Society, Punjab Orthopedic Association, and Tamilnadu Orthopedic Association.
He has achieved his fellowship in Arthroplasty and Adult Reconstruction at Hiranandani orthopedic Hospitals, Mumbai and Bone oncology and infection at Queen Mary Hospital @ HUK University, Hong Kong.

Hospital

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

Location

Chennai, India

Special Interest

Complex Primary Hip, Knee, Shoulder Replacements Periprosthetic Joint Infection & Revision Replacements Orthopedic Oncology & Tumor Prosthesis Computer Assisted Orthopaedic & Robotic Surgery Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedics & Health Science

List Of Treatments

Total Hip Replacement
Acetabular Fixation
Cemented Total Hip Replacement
Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) Surgery
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
Both Hip Replacement together
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing BHR
BHR with stem
BMHR
Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing with computer navigation
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
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthrotomy
Arthroscopic surgery
Reduction of fractures open
Closed Reduction for Fracture
Arthroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Open or Endoscopic
Palmar Fasciectomy
Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor
Thumb Arthroplasty
Tendon Transfer
Internal Fixation of Fractures
Pollicization Surgery
Syndactyly (Webbing) Treatment
Repair of Digital Nerves
Synovectomy of Hand
Tenodesis tenolysis and tendon transfers and grafts
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Neurolysis Procedure
Ganglion Cyst Excision
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Open Reduction of Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Repair of dislocations
Shoulder Labral Tears Surgery
Surgical decompression
Extensor mechanism realignment
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Lateral Epicondyle Release (Tennis Elbow)
Fracture reduction and fixation
Osteotomy
Arthrolysis
Limb Lengthening
Sports Related Injuries
Trigger Point Injection (TPI)
Knee Meniscectomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Arthroscopic Debridement of Calcium Deposits
Leg Injury
Paget's Disease
Partial Hip Replacement Surgery - Unilateral Hip Replacement
Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction
Arthritis
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery
Knee replacement - Bilateral
Knock knee surgery

Dr. Kalaivanan Kanniyan

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

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MBBS, MS,

Works at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

16 years of experience

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