Where does Dr Suresh Kumar B C practice?

Dr Suresh Kumar B C practices at Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk

What is the specialty of Dr Suresh Kumar B C?

Dr Suresh Kumar B C specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr Suresh Kumar B C?

Dr Suresh Kumar B C is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 10 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.

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About Dr Suresh Kumar B C

Dr Suresh Kumar B C is an Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +10 years of experience as an Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon in the field of orthopedic surgeries.
He holds professional memberships of the Indian Orthopedic Association and the Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association as a lifetime member. He is also a member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India and the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
Dr Suresh Kumar B C graduated in 2003, followed by a D.Ortho qualification in June 2009. He also earned a DNB qualification in December 2011. Between 2014-15, he earned fellowships in spine, scoliosis and cervical spine surgeries.
He has also earned several certifications in spine and scoliosis, cervical spine surgeries, cadaveric training, Ganga arthroscopic and spine course some of which are from South Korea and Japan.
Dr Suresh Kumar B C is an expert orthopedic surgeon specialising in total hip replacement, minimally-invasive knee replacement surgery, key hole, disc, bunion surgeries, lumbar spine, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, tumour surgeries, and bone grafts.
He has co-authored several research papers for medical journals.

Hospital

Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk

Location

Chennai, India

Special Interest

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Key hole surgery Disc surgery Bunion Surgery Bone Grafts

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