Orthopedic
Orthopaedics is a medical speciality that focuses on preserving and rehabilitating the skeletal system's function and associated structures, including spinal joints, muscles, and other bones. Orthopedists specialise in the treatment of a wide array of musculoskeletal disorders. These disorders may be present at birth or develop due to damage or normal ageing.
Orthopaedics is the science of the study of the human skeletal system. Orthopedists are medical professionals who specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problems. These problems may be present by birth or may develop due to harm or natural ageing. Orthopaedic therapy is a medical speciality that focuses on maintaining and rehabilitating the skeletal system's function and associated structures, including spinal joints, muscles, and other bones.
Several of the more frequent ailments that an orthopedist may treat include the following:
- Arthritis-related joint discomfort
- Fractures of the bones
- Injuries to soft tissue (muscle, tendon, and ligament)
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder discomfort and issues, such as bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Excessive use and sports-related injuries, such as tendinitis, meniscus tears, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Congenital disorders such as clubfoot and scoliosis treatment.
To assist in diagnosing a patient's ailment, the orthopedist will:
- Inquire about the individual's symptoms
- Examine the individual's medical record to learn more about their medical history and overall health
- Conduct a thorough physical examination
- Examine any X-rays taken before the appointment
The orthopedist can also prescribe additional diagnostic testing. An MRI, an X-ray, a bone scan, an ultrasonographic study of nerve transmission, and blood testing are examples of these procedures.
If an orthopedist cannot address a patient's issue in-office, they will explore the numerous treatment choices available.
Orthopedists may offer one or more of the following treatments for chronic musculoskeletal problems, such as back pain or arthritis: over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines, rehabilitation and physical therapy, home exercise programmes, injections, acupuncture, mobility aids, and surgery. However, surgery should be used as a last option. Some of the most common orthopaedic surgeries are Total joint replacement, Arthroscopic surgery, Fracture repair surgery, Bone grafting surgery, and Spinal fusion.
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