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About Dr. Nikil
Dr. Nikil is a Orthopedic surgeon in Malad East, Mumbai …read more Dr. Nikil practices at Sanjeevani Surgical & General Hospital in Malad East, Mumbai.read less
Dr. Nikil is a Orthopedic surgeon in Malad East, Mumbai Dr. Nikil practices at Sanjeevani Surgical & General Hospital in Malad East, Mumbai.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.
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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
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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.