Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the spine. It helps restore movement, reduce pain, and improve quality of life after injury, degeneration, or congenital conditions.
Major Orthopaedic Surgeries
- Joint replacement surgery (knee replacement, hip replacement)
- Arthroscopic surgery (knee, shoulder, ankle)
- Fracture fixation (plates, screws, rods)
- Spine surgery (slipped disc, spinal stenosis, deformity correction)
- Ligament and tendon repair (ACL, rotator cuff, Achilles tendon)
- Sports injury surgeries
- Paediatric orthopaedic corrective surgeries
Orthopaedic care ranges from non-surgical treatments like physiotherapy and injections to advanced surgical procedures, chosen based on the condition, severity, and patient needs.