Orthopedic Surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. It involves treatment of conditions ranging from minor dislocations and fracture bones to cases of trauma and multiple bone injuries along with sports injuries, joint replacement surgeries and bone conditions associated with congenital defects as well as wear and tear seen in old age.
The common procedures include:
Knee Joint Replacement
Hip Joint Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Arthroscopy
Arthroplasty
Treatment of Fractures and Dislocation of Joints
Spine Surgeries
Laminectomy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
An evaluation with an orthopedic surgeon consists of several components:
A medical history – Your orthopedic surgeon will gather information about your general health, extent of pain and ability to function
A physical examination – This will assess the various movements, stability, strength and overall clinical condition
X-Rays – These will help assess the extent of damange and / or deformity of the underlying bone
Other investigations – Blood tests, CT Scan, MRI, Bone Scan are some additional investigations that may be required to determine the modality of management required
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