Orthopaedic – Overview

Orthopaedic surgery refers to surgical intervention in the case of diseases or injuries concerning the musculoskeletal system. After proper diagnoses and consultation, Orthopaedic Surgeons treat several conditions that affect the bones, joints, ligaments, nerves and muscles. Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Joint Arthroplasty

• Avoid physical activity
• Injury or damage to nerves around the replaced joint.
• Elevate
• Keep your incisions clean and covered
• Take pain medication

Joint Replacement

• Arthritis, specifically osteoarthritis.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Fractures, including a hip fracture.
• Joint abnormalities, such as hip dysplasia.
• Avascular necrosis (lack of blood supply to the bone).

Trauma Complex

• Long-term child physical or sexual abuse.
• Long-term domestic violence.
• Being a victim of human or sex trafficking.
• War.
• Frequent community violence.
• Having flashbacks or nightmares.
• Avoiding situations, places and other things related to the traumatic event.
• Heightened emotional responses, such as impulsivity or aggressiveness.

Spinal Cases

• Bladder and bowel (intestinal) function.
• Breathing.
• Heart rate.
• Metabolism, or the body’s process of converting food into energy.
• Muscle movement.
• Reflexes.
• Sensations.