Orthopaedic
The medical specialty that deals with the treatment of bones, their abnormal growth, damage, or bone-related diseases is Orthopaedics. Orthopaedic surgeons focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, and they perform surgeries to repair and fix these structures.
Bone problems can occur in patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. Athletes may face injuries requiring immediate attention from an orthopaedic doctor or surgeon. Many emergency accidents also require orthopaedic treatment to restore physical movement.
Orthopaedic doctors often collaborate with physiotherapists to improve patient quality of life, enabling patients to live independently and carry out daily activities.
When to see an Orthopaedic:
Sports injuries- Back pain, disc prolapse, and spinal stenosis
- Bone tumours
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, hand arthritis, and hand injuries
- Club foot, bow legs, and hip dysplasia
- Orthopaedic trauma
- Non-union fracture (infective/non-infective)
- Limb lengthening
- Achilles tendon injuries, bunions, and foot and ankle injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis