Question 1

Where does Dr. Prashanth KK practice?

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Dr. Prashanth KK practices at Sri Sai Ram Hospital - BTM Layout 2nd Stage.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Prashanth KK?

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Dr. Prashanth KK has been recommended by 20 patients and has recieved stories from 6 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Prashanth KK's education qualification?

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Dr. Prashanth KK has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Prashanth KK specialises in ?

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Dr. Prashanth KK specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Prashanth KK have?

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Dr. Prashanth KK has an overall experience of 23 years. View where has Dr. Prashanth KK practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Prashanth KK?

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Dr. Prashanth KK is a Orthopedic surgeon in Kanakpura Road, Bangalore and has an experience of 23 years in this field. Dr. Prashanth KK practices at Astra Superspeciality Hospital in Kanakpura Road, Bangalore,Sri Sai Ram Hospital in BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bangalore and Sri Sai Ram Hospital in Kanakpura Road, Bangalore. He completed MBBS from Rguhs in 2003 and Diploma in Orthopaedics from Rguhs in 2006. He is a member of Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) and KOA.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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Who is an Orthopaedist?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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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