Orthopedic surgery departments typically focus on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Some common areas of focus within orthopedic surgery departments include:
Trauma Surgery: Dealing with fractures, dislocations, and other injuries to the bones and joints resulting from accidents or trauma.
Joint Replacement Surgery: Performing procedures such as total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and shoulder replacement to alleviate pain and restore function in damaged joints, often due to arthritis or injury.
Sports Medicine: Treating sports-related injuries, including ligament tears (such as ACL tears), cartilage injuries, and stress fractures, and providing rehabilitation programs to help athletes recover and return to their sport safely.
Spine Surgery: Addressing conditions affecting the spine, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spinal deformities like scoliosis, through surgical interventions like spinal fusion or disc replacement.
Hand Surgery: Managing conditions affecting the hand and wrist, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, tendon injuries, and arthritis, often involving intricate procedures to restore hand function.
Pediatric Orthopedics: Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in children, including congenital deformities, growth plate injuries, and developmental disorders.
Orthopedic Oncology: Dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors, both benign and malignant, often requiring complex surgical procedures and collaboration with oncologists and other specialists.
Foot and Ankle Surgery: Addressing conditions affecting the foot and ankle, such as bunions, Achilles tendon injuries, and fractures, and performing procedures like ankle fusion or ligament repair.
Orthopedic surgery departments may also offer services in areas such as orthopedic trauma care, orthopedic oncology, and musculoskeletal research and education. The specific focus areas can vary depending on the expertise and resources available within the department.
