Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K for Diabetic Foot Check-Up, Lower Extremity Wound Care, Heat Therapy Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Diploma in Orthopaedics.

Question 3

What does Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Micro Surgeon, Hand Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Abhishek Sugumar K completed MBBS and D.Ortho from M.S.Ramaiah Medical College (Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences) and DNB(Ortho) from Apollo Hospitals (NBE). He pursued his fellowship in hand and peripheral nerve surgery from Advanced Hand Surgery Center, Pune under the guidance of Dr Abhijeet L Wahegaonka,r and, microvascular training from Ganga Hospital Coimbatore. He has numerous publications to his credit in various indexed journals and multiple paper presentations in national and international journals. He specializes in the management of various hand, wrist, elbow, peripheral nerve pathologies, and orthopedic trauma. He has performed several small bone and joint fracture surgeries, nerve repair, reconstructions and tendon transfers, and upper limb ligament repair and reconstructions like TFCC, Scapholunate ligament, and elbow ligaments. Currently working at Apollo Hospitals as an Associate Consultant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is an Orthopaedist?

Accepted Answer

An orthopaedist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the skeletal system. An orthopaedic doctor attends to any disorder or condition or injury pertaining to the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments associated with the skeletal system. These medical professionals treat conditions like arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and leg and foot pain

Question 7

What is the difference between an Orthopaedist and an Orthopaedic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Orthopaedists are sometimes mistakenly referred to as orthopaedic surgeons. An orthopaedist deals with conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. He provides pre-surgical consultation and post-surgical follow up. An orthopaedic surgeon provides same care as orthopaedist, but performs surgery as well. He performs surgery to cure back pain, ruptured discs, bone tumours, carpal tunnel, arthritis and other injuries.

Question 8

Does an Orthopaedist treat foot and ankle related problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an orthopaedist deals with musculoskeletal problems within the body. Problems related to foot and ankle fall under this category. Common foot problems like bunions, ankle sprains, arthritis, and sports injury are treated by an orthopaedist. Diagnosis of foot and ankle related problems are done through imaging tests. The mode of treatment depends on the severity of the problem.

Question 9

Does one need a doctor referral to see an Orthopaedist?

Accepted Answer

One can consult an orthopaedist by booking an appointment. Consultation with the orthopaedist is conducted in his/her clinic or at a healthcare centre. In some cases, patients go to a general physician for any condition or disorder related to the musculoskeletal system. Once preliminary investigation is done, the general physician may refer the patient to an orthopaedist for further examination.

Question 10

Does an Orthopaedist treat sport injuries?

Accepted Answer

Sport injuries are mostly related to the musculoskeletal system. Injuries like ligament tear, sprains, fractures, muscle pull, or bruises are commonly encountered in sports. An orthopaedist is the right medical doctor to consult for sport injuries. After physical examination, the orthopaedist may ask for imaging tests for confirming the extent of damage and then treat accordingly.