Question 1

Where does Dr. S. Prabhakar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. S. Prabhakar practices at Ortho & Trauma Clinic - Kolathur and 1 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. S. Prabhakar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. S. Prabhakar for Fracture Treatment, ORTHOPEDIC, Heel Pain. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. S. Prabhakar's education qualification?

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Dr. S. Prabhakar has the following qualifications - Diploma in Orthopaedics, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, MS - Orthopaedics, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. S. Prabhakar specialises in ?

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Dr. S. Prabhakar specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Orthopedist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. S. Prabhakar have?

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Dr. S. Prabhakar has an overall experience of 23 years. View where has Dr. S. Prabhakar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. S. Prabhakar?

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Dr. S. Prabhakar is a Orthopedic surgeon,Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Orthopedist in Kolathur, Chennai and has an experience of 23 years in these fields. Dr. S. Prabhakar practices at Ortho & Trauma Clinic in Kolathur, Chennai,Oneness Clinic in Vyasarpadi, Chennai and Abhijay Hospital Pvt Ltd in Perambur, Chennai. He completed Diploma in Orthopaedics from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 2007,DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery from DNB board, New Delhi in 2012 and MS - Orthopaedics from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 2012. He is a member of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Fracture Treatment,ORTHOPEDIC,Heel Pain,Knee Pain Treatment and Joint Replacement Surgery 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?

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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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