Question 1

What do patients say about Dr. Harshad Sonawane?

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Dr. Harshad Sonawane has been recommended by 69 patients and has recieved stories from 63 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Harshad Sonawane's education qualification?

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Dr. Harshad Sonawane has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics, Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. Harshad Sonawane specialises in ?

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Dr. Harshad Sonawane specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Spine Surgeon (Ortho), Spine And Pain Specialist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Harshad Sonawane have?

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Dr. Harshad Sonawane has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. Harshad Sonawane practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Harshad Sonawane?

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Is a Spine Surgeon, Orthopedist and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Airoli, Navi Mumbai and has an experience of 8 years in these fields. Practices at Krypton Heritage Healthcare Hospital, Airoli. Completed MBBS from Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai in 2009, MS - Orthopedics from LTMMC and Sion Hospital, Mumbai in 2014. DNB - Orthopedic Surgery from University of Mumbai in 2015. Member of AO Spine International Board. Services Provided are: Sciatica Pain Treatment, Lumbar Canal Stenosis, Spinal Tumours, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion Procedure, Minimally Invasive Knee Correction, Fracture Treatment, Soft Tissue Reconstruction, Deformity Correction, Total Hip and Knee Replacement and Illizarov Limb Reconstruction Surgeries. 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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