ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedics is the branch of medicine dealing with injuries and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system including congenital deformities. Conditions affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves come under the orthopaedic specialty. Orthopaedic surgeons are involved in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of these injuries or disorders.
Symptoms of Orthopaedic Problems
- Pain, ache, soreness of muscles and joints
- Discomfort, cramps, contractures, spasms of muscles and joints
- Limitation of movement, stiffness, weakness
- Swelling, lump, mass and tumors
- Backache
- Neck Pain
- Wrist and hand pain
- Numbness of arms or legs
Common Conditions Treated by an Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Sports injuries
- Congenital abnormalities
- Traumatic injuries
- Inflammatory conditions
- Infections and growths
- Osteoporosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Arthritis treatment
- Removal of cysts, tumors and skin lesions
- Microsurgical reconstructions
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