Question 1

Where does Dr. S S Sukumaran practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. S S Sukumaran practices at Ortho Clinic - T Nagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. S S Sukumaran?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. S S Sukumaran for Back Pain Physiotherapy, Neck Pain Treatment, Shoulder Pain. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Dr. S S Sukumaran has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics, MS - Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. S S Sukumaran specialises in ?

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Dr. S S Sukumaran specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

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

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Dr. S S Sukumaran has an overall experience of 36 years. View where has Dr. S S Sukumaran practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. S S Sukumaran?

Accepted Answer

Dr. S S Sukumaran is a Orthopedic surgeon in T Nagar, Chennai and has an experience of 36 years in this field. Dr. S S Sukumaran practices at Ortho Clinic in T Nagar, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Madurai Medical College in 1990,Diploma in Orthopaedics from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 2000 and MS - Orthopaedics from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 2007. He is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Back Pain Physiotherapy,Neck Pain Treatment,Shoulder Pain,Knee Pain Treatment and Physiotherapy for Sports Injury Rehabilitation 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?

Accepted Answer

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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