Orthopaedics Notes

What are the key areas covered in Orthopaedics?

Some of the key areas covered in orthopaedics include:

Trauma and Fractures: Orthopaedic surgeons are experts in the treatment of broken bones and other traumatic injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including injuries resulting from car accidents, falls, and sports injuries.

Joint Replacement: Joint replacement surgery involves replacing damaged or diseased joints with artificial implants, such as those used in hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries. Orthopaedic surgeons perform thousands of joint replacement surgeries each year, helping patients regain mobility and alleviate pain.

Sports Medicine: Orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in sports medicine focus on the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. This includes injuries to the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, ankle, and other areas of the body.

Hand and Wrist: Orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in hand and wrist conditions diagnose and treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis, and fractures of the hand and wrist.

Spine: Orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in spinal conditions diagnose and treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other disorders of the spine. They may perform surgery to treat these conditions or use non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy and medications.

Pediatric Orthopaedics: Orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in pediatric orthopaedics diagnose and treat conditions in children, including congenital disorders, developmental disorders, and sports injuries.

Foot and Ankle: Orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in foot and ankle conditions diagnose and treat conditions such as ankle sprains, fractures, and plantar fasciitis.

Oncology: Orthopaedic oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumours, which may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.