Orthopedic

Orthopedic surgery, often known as orthopedics, is a type of surgery that deals with musculoskeletal problems. Orthopedic surgeons treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital problems by both surgical and nonsurgical methods. Orthopedic problems affect large areas of the body. An orthopedist provides several therapies for displaced joints or bones.

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Before undergoing orthopedic surgery, you will consult with an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the sort of surgery you require. This initial encounter is referred to as a consultation or assessment. They’ll obtain your comprehensive medical history, check the area of your body where they want to do surgery, and analyze any imaging tests, such as an X-ray, to learn more about your condition.Nowadays, less invasive arthroscopic operations that promise shorter recovery times and less discomfort are competing with older treatments.

Joint Replacement Procedures: This most common orthopedic surgery, wherein knee and hip joint replacements are the majorly treated. These operations are among the most popular orthopedic treatments and replace a damaged joint with a prosthetic.

Revision Joint Surgery: It can be required to remove an old implant and place a new one if it has failed. When a patient has a faulty implant or an older implant has failed, revision operations are frequently necessary.

Debridement: When the bones are outgrown sometimes or are hampering regular activities, the bone is removed. Internal Fixation of Bones: This kind of surgery joins broken pieces of bone and secures them with pins, screws, or plates so that they can recover.

Osteotomy: This kind of surgery is required for children who have bone deformities to assist in rectifying the deformity and ensure proper bone growth.

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