Dr. S Ilavarasan

About Doctor

Dr Ilavarasan S is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with over 16 years of experience as a specialist. He is one of the best orthopaedic surgeons in Chennai, renowned for his expertise in treating various conditions related to the foot and ankle.

As a foot and ankle specialist, Dr Ilavarasan diagnoses and treats a range of conditions, starting from basic foot assessments to more complex lower extremity wound care, neuropathy assessments, and high-risk wound care. His areas of specialization include heat therapy treatment, diabetic foot check-ups, foot injury treatment, ankle-brachial index, and foot pressure/vascular assessment.

Dr Ilavarasan also has extensive experience in treating foot drop, a debilitating condition that causes difficulty lifting the front part of the foot, through specialized treatments such as ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), functional electrical stimulation (FES), and physical therapy.

His diagnostic techniques are vast and varied and include multiple tests such as X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and ultrasounds to determine the root cause of the problem. Dr Ilavarasan's treatment plans vary depending on the severity of the condition and may include medication or advanced therapies such as shockwave lithotripsy or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.

In conclusion, Dr S Ilavarasan is an expert orthopaedic surgeon with exceptional skill in diagnosing and treating various conditions related to the foot and ankle. With his extensive experience in treating rare orthopaedic conditions like foot drop and high-risk wound care coupled with his focus on patient-centred care, he is one of the most sought-after specialists in Chennai. As he says himself, "Every patient deserves individual attention to diagnose their specific condition accurately."