Question 1

Where does Dr. R Annamalai practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. R Annamalai practices at Ortho Clinic - Mogappair and 1 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. R Annamalai?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. R Annamalai for Out-patient fracture management by non-surgical methods, musculo-skeletal pain syndromes, Physiotherapy services. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. R Annamalai's education qualification?

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Dr. R Annamalai has the following qualifications - MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Diploma in Trauma and Ortho Surgery, Diploma in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Question 4

What does Dr. R Annamalai specialises in ?

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Dr. R Annamalai specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. R Annamalai have?

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Dr. R Annamalai has an overall experience of 36 years. View where has Dr. R Annamalai practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. R Annamalai?

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Dr R Annamalai Is Specialized In Conservative Orthopaedic Care (i.e Non-surgical Management Of Bone,joint & Spine Problems) And Has 25 Years Of Experience In This Field. He Is Running An Out-patient Orthopaedic Clinic In Mogappair Chennai Since 1994. 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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