Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Akshaj Sharma?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Akshaj Sharma for Joint Pain Treatment, Meniscus Injury, Neck Pain Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Akshaj Sharma's education qualification?

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Dr. Akshaj Sharma has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics.

Question 3

What does Dr. Akshaj Sharma specialises in ?

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Dr. Akshaj Sharma specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Spine Surgeon (Ortho).

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Akshaj Sharma have?

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Dr. Akshaj Sharma has an overall experience of 8 years. View where has Dr. Akshaj Sharma practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Akshaj Sharma?

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Dr. Akshaj Sharma is a Orthopedic surgeon and Spine Surgeon (Ortho) and has an experience of 8 years in these fields. He completed MBBS from G S Medical College, KEM Hospital Mumbai in 2016 and Diploma in Orthopaedics from Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre in 2020. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Joint Pain Treatment,Meniscus Injury,Neck Pain Treatment,Disc Prolapse and Tailbone Pain Treatment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

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 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?

Accepted Answer

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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