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What is Orthopaedics?

Orthopedics is a medical specialty that deals treatment of bones and muscles. Orthopedic surgery is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases, injuries, and musculoskeletal system conditions relating to the body's muscles and skeleton. It includes the joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

What do orthopaedic doctors do?

Orthopedic conditions may be treated by your doctor and healthcare providers. Several doctors from different medical specialties may be involved in the treatment simultaneously. It is important to manage the symptoms of an orthopedic condition, especially as many symptoms are long-term (chronic) and change over time.
Some of the more common medical professionals who take part in treating orthopedic conditions may include:

Primary care doctor

A primary care doctor has specialized education and training in general internal medicine family practice. Primary care doctors provide people with any of the following:

1.Routine healthcare (including yearly physical exams and immunizations)

2.Treatment for acute medical conditions

3.Initial care for conditions that may become more serious or chronic

Your primary care doctor may treat and diagnose your disease. They may also refer you to a specialist for more specialized treatment of certain aspects of a disease.

Orthopaedic Surgeon

This doctor specializes in orthopedic surgery. They may also be called an orthopedist. Orthopedists are educated in the workings of the musculoskeletal system. They can diagnose bone, muscle, joint, tendon, or ligament conditions. They can also treat an injury, provide rehabilitation, and advise on preventing further damage to a diseased area. Many orthopedic surgeons choose to practice general orthopedics. Others specialize in certain areas such as the foot, hand, shoulder, spine, hip, or knee. Others specialize in orthopedic care, such as sports medicine or trauma medicine. Some orthopedists may specialize in several areas and collaborate with other specialists, such as neurosurgeons or rheumatologists, to care for patients.

Primary care sports medicine doctor

Primary care doctor with extra fellowship training in musculoskeletal injuries and other athletes' problems. This doctor can manage many orthopedic problems while also recognizing which cases need surgery.

Rheumatologist

A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases that may affect joints, muscles, bones, skin, and other tissues. Most rheumatologists have a background in internal medicine or pediatrics and have received additional training in rheumatology. Rheumatologists are specially trained to identify many types of rheumatic diseases in their earliest stages. It includes arthritis, many types of autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain, and musculoskeletal system disorders.

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness, or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education, and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay at work while helping them remain independent for as long as possible.

The most common types of musculoskeletal pain include:

Bone pain: Injuries such as bone fractures or other musculoskeletal injuries cause bone pain. Less commonly, a tumour may cause bone pain.

Joint pain: Stiffness and inflammation often accompany joint pain. For many people, joint pain gets better with rest and worsens with activity.

Muscle pain: Muscle spasms, cramps and injuries can cause muscle pain. Some infections or tumours may also lead to muscle pain.

Tendon and ligament pain: Ligaments and tendons are strong bands of tissue that connect your joints and bones. Sprains, strains and overuse injuries can lead to tendon or ligament pain.

Symptoms of Orthopaedic Conditions
The symptoms of the orthopaedic condition will vary depending on the specific condition and body parts, and some of the symptoms include:

The unusual appearance of joint

Fatigue with joint pain and swelling

Joint stiffness

Muscle spasm

Numbness, tingling and weakness

Swelling of the injured area

Warmth and redness in case of inflammation

Orthopaedic injuries, such as bone fractures and joint dislocations, can lead to complications and require immediate medical attention.Symptoms that might indicate a serious problem include:

Deformity of a joint or bone

Difficulty moving a joint or extremity

Open wound

Bone striking through the skin

Severe pain or swelling

The risk factors for Orthopaedic Conditions Each specific orthopaedic issue has its own set of risk factors. In general, risk factors may include:

Ageing

Being overweight or obese puts extra pressure on bones, joints, and joint structures

Having a chronic disease, such as diabetes

Playing sports or participating in recreational activities

Smoking

Using improper lifting techniques and body mechanics

Working in a profession involving the same tasks every day increases strain on your body

Common causes of musculoskeletal pain include:

Bone fractures

Joint dislocation (when something forces a joint out of its proper position)

Direct blows to muscles, bones or joints

Overuse injuries

Poor posture

Sprains

Treatment provided by orthopaedic Specialists

A treatment plan will depend on the underlying cause of the musculoskeletal pain.Common treatments include: Acupuncture

Chiropractic adjustment

Occupational therapy

Pain relievers

Physical therapy

Splints

Steroid injections

Therapeutic massage

We also have the most advanced diagnostic equipment and the region's premier rehabilitation specialists. The level of care and service provided at Unittas Hospital Kelambakkam, Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery is unsurpassed in this region, as proven by our patients consistently providing us with the highest marks in patient satisfaction and overall medical experience.