About Department

Orthopedic surgery is a branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
Scope of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgeons deal with a variety of conditions related to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Their expertise includes:
Fracture Care: Managing broken bones using casting, splinting, or surgical fixation.
Joint Replacement: Performing surgeries like hip, knee, and shoulder replacements to treat severe arthritis or joint damage.
Arthroscopy: Utilizing minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat joint problems, such as repairing torn ligaments and removing damaged cartilage.
Spine Surgery: Addressing spinal conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and spinal fractures.
Pediatric Orthopedics: Treating musculoskeletal issues in children, including congenital deformities like clubfoot and developmental disorders like hip dysplasia.
Sports Medicine: Focusing on injuries related to sports and physical activities, such as ACL tears, meniscus injuries, and rotator cuff injuries.
Trauma Surgery: Providing emergency care for severe musculoskeletal injuries resulting from accidents or violence.
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery: Treating conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow, including carpal tunnel syndrome and tendon injuries.
Foot and Ankle Surgery: Managing disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle, such as bunions, Achilles tendonitis, and ankle fractures.
Orthopedic Oncology: Treating benign and malignant tumors of the musculoskeletal system, including bone and soft tissue sarcomas.