Question 1

Where does Dr. Bhaskar Shetty practice?

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Dr. Bhaskar Shetty practices at Deepak Hospital - Mira Road.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Bhaskar Shetty?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Bhaskar Shetty for Knee Replacement, Knee Braces For Osteoarthritis, Spinal Therapy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Bhaskar Shetty?

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Dr. Bhaskar Shetty has been recommended by 4 patients and has recieved stories from 5 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Bhaskar Shetty specialises in ?

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Dr. Bhaskar Shetty specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Bhaskar Shetty?

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Dr. Bhaskar Shetty is a Orthopedic surgeon in Mira Road, Mumbai Dr. Bhaskar Shetty practices at Deepak Hospital in Mira Road, Mumbai. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Knee Replacement,Knee Braces For Osteoarthritis,Spinal Therapy,ACL &PCL Reconstruction and Arthroscopy etc.. 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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