Orthopaedic, Spine & Joint Replacement
- Orthopaedics, Spine, and Joint Replacement are specialized fields of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of disorders affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and the spine.
- Orthopaedics covers a wide range of conditions including fractures, sports injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, congenital deformities, and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Spine care deals with problems such as slipped discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal fractures, degenerative disc disease, and spinal cord compression.
- Orthopaedic surgeons use both non-surgical and surgical approaches including physiotherapy, medications, minimally invasive surgery, and advanced orthopedic procedures.
- Joint replacement surgery helps restore mobility and relieve pain in patients with severely damaged joints, most commonly the hip, knee, and shoulder.
- Modern joint replacement techniques include partial and total replacement, revision surgeries, and minimally invasive methods for faster recovery.
- Spine surgery involves procedures such as microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, and minimally invasive spinal stabilization to relieve pain and improve function.
- Sports medicine within orthopaedics addresses ligament tears, tendon injuries, cartilage damage, and rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals.
- Pediatric orthopaedics focuses on conditions like clubfoot, limb deformities, developmental hip dysplasia, and scoliosis in children.
- Trauma orthopaedics provides emergency care for fractures, dislocations, complex bone injuries, and accidents requiring immediate surgical intervention.
- Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) is used to diagnose and treat joint problems with minimal incisions, leading to quicker healing and less pain.
- Orthopaedics, Spine, and Joint Replacement care work together to improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore quality of life through advanced treatments and surgical expertise.