Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Purushotham Lal R?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Purushotham Lal R for Fracture Treatment, Musculoskeletal Infections, Osteoporosis Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Purushotham Lal R?

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Dr. Purushotham Lal R has been recommended by 51 patients and has recieved stories from 43 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Purushotham Lal R's education qualification?

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Dr. Purushotham Lal R has the following qualifications - Diploma in Orthopaedics, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery.

Question 4

What does Dr. Purushotham Lal R specialises in ?

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Dr. Purushotham Lal R specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Orthopedist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Purushotham Lal R have?

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Dr. Purushotham Lal R has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. Purushotham Lal R practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Purushotham Lal R?

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Dr. Purushotham Lal R is a Orthopedic surgeon and Orthopedist and has an experience of 20 years in these fields. He completed Diploma in Orthopaedics from J.S.S Medical College, Mysore in 2005 and DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery from Minakshi Mission in 2007. He is a member of Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States (OASIS),Medical Council of India (MCI) and Indian Orthopaedic Association. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Fracture Treatment,Musculoskeletal Infections,Osteoporosis Treatment,Limb Deformities and Limb Lengthening 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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