Question 1

Where does Dr. S.Udhayashankar practice?

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Dr. S.Udhayashankar practices at Sims Hospital - Egmore.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. S.Udhayashankar?

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Dr. S.Udhayashankar has been recommended by 1 patients and has recieved story from 1 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

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

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Dr. S.Udhayashankar has the following qualifications - MS - Orthopaedics, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. S.Udhayashankar specialises in ?

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Dr. S.Udhayashankar specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

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

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Dr. S.Udhayashankar has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. S.Udhayashankar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. S.Udhayashankar?

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Dr. S.Udhayashankar is a Orthopedic surgeon in Egmore, Chennai and has an experience of 14 years in this field. Dr. S.Udhayashankar practices at Sims Hospital in Egmore, Chennai and SIMS Hospital - Nungambakkam in Nungambakkam, Chennai. He completed MS - Orthopaedics from Annamalai Universtiy in 2010 and MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai in 2006.. 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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