Dr. Hari Mohan
Consultant Orthopaedic Specialist
Dr. Hari Mohan is a Consultant Orthopaedic Specialist dedicated to restoring mobility and improving musculoskeletal health. His areas of expertise include fracture management, trauma care, arthritis treatment, sports injury rehabilitation, joint pain management, and spine disorders. He believes in combining modern orthopaedic techniques with patient-focused care to achieve faster recovery and long-term wellness.
Frequently asked
Questions patients ask.
What does an orthopaedic specialist treat?
An orthopaedic specialist treats problems of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and spine. This includes fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, back pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, slipped disc, and more. Treatment can range from medicines and physiotherapy to advanced surgical procedures.
When should I see an orthopaedic doctor?
Consider a visit if you have ongoing joint pain, stiffness that does not improve, swelling, difficulty walking or climbing stairs, after a fall or injury, persistent back or neck pain, or restricted movement of any joint. Early evaluation usually means simpler, faster treatment.
What is arthritis?
Arthritis means inflammation of one or more joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. The most common types are osteoarthritis (wear and tear with age) and rheumatoid arthritis (an immune-system problem). Both can be well-controlled with the right treatment — surgery is needed only in selected cases.
Can knee pain be cured without surgery?
In most cases, yes — especially in early stages. Weight management, specific exercises, physiotherapy, pain-relief medicines, and sometimes joint injections can dramatically improve knee pain. Surgery is considered only when these measures fail or when there is severe damage to the joint.
How are fractures treated?
Treatment depends on the type and location. Simple fractures are treated with a plaster cast or brace for 4 to 8 weeks. Displaced or complex fractures may need surgery with plates, screws, or rods to hold the bone in place. After healing, physiotherapy helps restore full strength and movement.
What is the treatment for back pain?
Most back pain improves with rest, posture correction, targeted exercises, physiotherapy, and short-term pain medicines. Persistent pain may need an MRI to check for slipped disc or nerve issues. Surgery is rarely needed and is considered only after conservative treatment has been tried thoroughly.
Are sports injuries serious?
They can range from minor sprains to major ligament or cartilage tears. A small injury that is ignored can become a long-term problem. Early evaluation, the right rest period, structured rehabilitation, and a gradual return to activity are the keys to full recovery and avoiding re-injury.
What is physiotherapy and do I need it?
Physiotherapy uses specific exercises, manual techniques, and modalities like heat or ultrasound to restore strength, flexibility, and function. After most fractures, joint replacements, or sports injuries, structured physiotherapy is essential — it often makes the difference between an okay result and an excellent one.
Does every joint pain need an X-ray or MRI?
No. Many simple joint problems are diagnosed by examination alone and treated without imaging. X-rays are added when fracture, arthritis, or alignment problems are suspected. MRI is reserved for soft-tissue problems like ligament, cartilage, or disc issues. We order only what is genuinely needed.
How long does a fracture take to heal?
Most simple adult fractures heal in 6 to 8 weeks, though full strength returns over a few months with rehabilitation. Children heal faster (3 to 6 weeks). Healing time also depends on the bone involved, age, diabetes, smoking, and how well instructions are followed.
People also ask
Other questions frequently searched.
What are the first signs of arthritis?
Early signs include joint stiffness in the morning, a dull ache after activity, mild swelling, and a feeling that the joint is "not as smooth" as before. Catching arthritis at this stage gives the best chance of slowing it down with simple measures — long before any surgery is even discussed.
Can knee replacement surgery be avoided?
Often, yes — particularly in early arthritis. Weight loss, regular low-impact exercise (cycling, swimming), physiotherapy, and certain injections can postpone or even avoid surgery. Knee replacement is offered only when pain severely affects daily life and other treatments have stopped working.
Why do my joints hurt more in winter?
Cold weather can stiffen the muscles and tissues around joints, and lower air pressure may make sensitive joints ache more. People are also less active in winter, which adds to stiffness. Warm clothing, gentle stretching, and staying active indoors usually helps a lot.
Is cracking knuckles or joints harmful?
Occasional cracking is usually harmless — the sound comes from gas bubbles in the joint fluid. However, if cracking is associated with pain, swelling, or loss of movement, that needs to be checked. Compulsive, forceful cracking is best avoided.
What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is wear-and-tear damage, usually affecting weight-bearing joints (knees, hips, spine), and worsens with age. Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune disease where the body attacks its own joints — it often affects smaller joints (fingers, wrists), comes with morning stiffness, and needs immune-modifying medicines.
How can I prevent back pain at work?
Sit with your back supported and feet flat on the floor, keep your screen at eye level, take a short break to stand or stretch every 30 to 45 minutes, lift things with your legs (not your back), and stay generally active. These small habits prevent most office-related back pain.
Are calcium supplements good for bones?
Calcium and vitamin D are important for bone health, especially in older adults and post-menopausal women. But supplements should be taken only when there is a real deficiency or risk — not blindly. Too much calcium can cause kidney stones. A blood test guides the right dose.
Can a fractured bone heal without a cast?
Some stable, well-aligned fractures (like in fingers or certain ribs) can heal with just a brace or strapping and rest. But most fractures need a cast or surgical fixation to keep the bone steady while it heals. Trying to skip this step usually means the bone heals poorly or not at all.
What is frozen shoulder and how is it treated?
Frozen shoulder is a painful stiffness of the shoulder joint, often seen in people with diabetes or after an injury. It progresses through phases and usually responds to physiotherapy, stretching exercises, anti-inflammatory medicines, and sometimes an injection. Surgery is rarely needed.
Is walking good for joint pain?
For most joint problems, yes — walking strengthens the muscles around the joint, improves flexibility, and helps with weight control. Start with short, comfortable distances and good shoes. If walking causes sharp pain or swelling, however, get it evaluated before continuing.
