Dr Yasir Bhatti / Orthopedic Surgeon /Contact No 03343794394

 How do you choose an orthopedic surgeon?

A vital decision that a person has to make before an orthopedic surgery is choosing a licensed and accredited surgeon from a competent professional association.

It is important to check that a surgeon:

• is a graduate of an accredited medical school
• has completed a residency in orthopedic surgery
• has certification with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS)
• has the experience and sufficient professional training to perform the procedure
• works only in accredited medical facilities
• adheres to medical education requirements, standards in patient safety, and a strict code of ethics

• Diagnosis

  The process of diagnosis will also involve the orthopedist:

  • asking about the person’s symptoms
  • reviewing the person’s medical record to gather more information about their medical history and overall health
  • carrying out a physical examination
  • reviewing any X-rays that the person underwent before the appointment

  The orthopedist may also order additional diagnostic tests. These may include:

  • an MRI scan
  • a CT scan
  • a bone scan
  • an ultrasound
  • nerve conduction studies
  • blood tests    
  • Types of orthopedic practices

  • An orthopedist may specialize in a particular branch of orthopedic medicine. These branches are called subspecialties.

    Some orthopedic subspecialties include:

    • hand and upper extremity
    • foot and ankle or podiatry
    • orthopedic oncology, including tumor and cancer care
    • pediatric orthopedics
    • sports medicine
    • spine surgery
    • trauma surgery
    • joint replacement surgery