Question 1

Where does Dr. Rathan Kumar practice?

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Dr. Rathan Kumar practices at Bones & Joint Clinic - Basavanagudi.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Rathan Kumar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Rathan Kumar for Joint Replacement Surgery, Joint Dislocation Treatment, Fracture Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Rathan Kumar's education qualification?

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Dr. Rathan Kumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Rathan Kumar specialises in ?

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Dr. Rathan Kumar specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Rathan Kumar have?

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Dr. Rathan Kumar has an overall experience of 27 years. View where has Dr. Rathan Kumar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Rathan Kumar?

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Dr. Rathan Kumar is a Orthopedic surgeon in Basavanagudi, Bangalore and has an experience of 27 years in this field. Dr. Rathan Kumar practices at Bones & Joint Clinic in Basavanagudi, Bangalore. He completed MBBS from Bellary Medical College and MS - Orthopaedics from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, (KIMS). He is a member of Indian Orthopaedic Association and Karnataka Orthopaedic Association. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Joint Replacement Surgery,Joint Dislocation Treatment and Fracture Treatment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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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