Understanding the Roles of the Best Orthopaedic Surgeons in Kolkata

Orthopaedic surgeons treat the muscular and/or skeletal problems of patients. They help to control, prevent or manage different issues related to bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, nerves and other related areas of the body.

My 14 years of experience working alongside the top 10 orthopaedic surgeons in Kolkata have deepened my understanding of this role.

Who Is an Orthopaedic Surgeon?

An orthopaedic surgeon is a highly qualified doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating your joint, bone, ligament, muscle, and nerve issues.

Moreover, he/she is also a specialized medical practitioner who can diagnose and treat multiple musculoskeletal conditions using both surgical and non-surgical procedures.

What Conditions Do Orthopaedic Surgeons Treat?

They can treat multiple conditions.

The most common conditions that they treat are:

• Muscle/bone injuries and related trauma.
• Bone, muscle or ligament degeneration, e.g., back pain, sciatica, arthritis, etc.
• Sports injuries.
• Disorders of the spine.
• Body growth and development issues.
• Bone or tissue tumours.
• Other bone-, muscle-, or nerve-related conditions.

What Are Their Common Treatments and Procedures?

As surgeons, their most important specialization is surgery. However, for most normal issues they use therapy and medications.

Personally, as an orthopaedic surgeon, I make my patients do certain exercises, provide applicable medications, and suggest diet plans. However, for more complex issues, I perform:

• Join replacements
• Fracture repair with plates/screws
• Reconstructive surgery
• Spine surgery

When Should You Visit an Orthopaedic Surgeon?

There are some specific situations when you definitely need to visit an orthopaedic surgeon.

• When you are facing continuous joint pain for months.
• When you have experienced severe injury and are unable to move.
• When your bone/muscle issue is pausing your daily life.
• When you have chronic pain and physical conditions.

How to Choose the Right Orthopaedic Surgeon?

As a medical practitioner myself, I always ask people to check these things before consultation:

• Proper medical certification.
• Years of experience.
• Affiliations with reputed hospitals.
• Patient reviews.
• Availability, reliability and trustworthiness.

Conclusion

I have provided the above information as per my personal experience after working alongside the best orthopaedic surgeons in Kolkata. I am Dr Saubhik Ray, a dedicated orthopaedic doctor.