Question 1

Where does Dr. Prabaharan practice?

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Dr. Prabaharan practices at One Health Hospital - Vandalur.

Question 2

What is Dr. Prabaharan's education qualification?

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Dr. Prabaharan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics.

Question 3

What does Dr. Prabaharan specialises in ?

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Dr. Prabaharan specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Prabaharan have?

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Dr. Prabaharan has an overall experience of 9 years. View where has Dr. Prabaharan practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Prabaharan?

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Dr. Prabaharan is a Orthopedic surgeon in Vandalur, Chennai and has an experience of 9 years in this field. Dr. Prabaharan practices at One Health Hospital in Vandalur, Chennai and OneHealth Super Speciality Hospital in Vandalur, Chennai. He completed MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2017 and MS - Orthopaedics from Sri Rama Chandra University Porur in 2022.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

Does an Orthopaedist treat sport injuries?

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Sport injuries are mostly related to the musculoskeletal system. Injuries like ligament tear, sprains, fractures, muscle pull, or bruises are commonly encountered in sports. An orthopaedist is the right medical doctor to consult for sport injuries. After physical examination, the orthopaedist may ask for imaging tests for confirming the extent of damage and then treat accordingly.

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