Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. C.B. Prabhu?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. C.B. Prabhu for Joint Replacement Surgery, Lower Extremity Wound Care, Foot Pressure/Vascular Assessment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. C.B. Prabhu?

Accepted Answer

Dr. C.B. Prabhu has been recommended by 1570 patients and has recieved stories from 338 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. C.B. Prabhu's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. C.B. Prabhu has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery.

Question 4

What does Dr. C.B. Prabhu specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. C.B. Prabhu specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Joint Replacement Surgeon, Spine Surgeon (Ortho).

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. C.B. Prabhu have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. C.B. Prabhu has an overall experience of 38 years. View where has Dr. C.B. Prabhu practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. C.B. Prabhu?

Accepted Answer

Dr. C.B. Prabhu is a Orthopedic surgeon,Joint Replacement Surgeon and Spine Surgeon (Ortho) and has an experience of 38 years in these fields. He completed MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, (KIMS) in 1988 and DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery from N R C H, New Delhi in 1994. He is a member of Indian Orthopaedic Association,Karnataka Orthopaedic Association,Bangalore Orthopaedic Society,(IGOF) Indo German Orthopaedic Foundation and SociÃ©tÃ© Internationale de Chirurgie OrthopÃ©dique et de Traumatologie (SICOT). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Joint Replacement Surgery,Lower Extremity Wound Care,Foot Pressure/Vascular Assessment,Foot Assessment and Neuropathy Assessment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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