Orthopedics
Orthopedics, is the branch of medicine that focusses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves that collectively form the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedics use both surgical and nonsurgical options to tackle issues, from sports injuries and fractures to degenerative diseases, besides also cover a range congenital disorder.
Common conditions treated by orthopaedics:
- Fractures: Broken bones.
- Arthritis: Joint inflammation and pain.
- Sports injuries: Sprains, strains, dislocations, etc.
- Back and neck pain: Disc problems and spinal stenosis.
- Bone tumors: Benign as well as malignant.
- Congenital disorders: Clubfoot and Scoliosis.
- Infections: Related bones and joints.
- Joint pain: Caused by various reasons.
- Tendon and ligament injuries: Achilles tendon ruptures and ACL tears.
Some of the common Orthopaedic Procedures:
- Joint Replacement:
Replacement of damaged joints (like hips, knees, shoulders) with artificial implants to improve functionality.
- Arthroscopy:
A minimally invasive procedure with an arthroscope that helps diagnose and repair joint damage.
- Fracture Repair:
Fixing broken bones with procedures like Casting, Internal fixation (pins, plates), or external fixation.
- Spinal Procedures:
Treatment of Spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or scoliosis deploying techniques like fusion, decompression, or disc replacement.
- ACL Reconstruction:
Repairing a torn ligament in the knee known as anterior cruciate
- Rotator Cuff Repair:
Surgical repair of torn tendons in the shoulder.
- Carpal Tunnel Release:
Relieving pressure on the nerve in the wrist called the median nerve thereby ease the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Hip and Knee Replacement:
Replacing damaged hip or knee joints with artificial implants made of materials like metal, ceramic or plastic to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Specialists
Dr. Vinith-M-Oswal
