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Orthopedics is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system. This system includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissues that support the body’s structure and allow movement. Orthopedic care plays an essential role in helping individuals maintain mobility, reduce pain, and restore physical function when injuries, degenerative conditions, or structural abnormalities affect the musculoskeletal system.
Orthopedic specialists manage a wide range of conditions that may result from injury, aging, congenital abnormalities, or chronic diseases. Common orthopedic problems include fractures, joint arthritis, ligament injuries, sports-related injuries, spine disorders, and degenerative joint conditions affecting the knees, hips, shoulders, and other joints. Conditions such as osteoporosis, spinal disc problems, scoliosis, and bone infections may also fall within the scope of orthopedic care. These issues can significantly impact daily activities, causing pain, stiffness, limited movement, or difficulty performing routine tasks.
Diagnosis in orthopedics typically involves a combination of physical examinations, medical history evaluation, and imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and bone density studies. These diagnostic tools help specialists identify the exact nature and severity of musculoskeletal problems, enabling them to recommend the most appropriate treatment approach. Treatment plans are often tailored to the patient’s condition, age, lifestyle, and overall health status.
Orthopedic treatment may include non-surgical approaches such as medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation programs, and lifestyle modifications to relieve pain and improve mobility. When conservative treatments are not sufficient, surgical procedures may be recommended to repair or replace damaged joints, stabilize fractures, correct deformities, or restore joint function. Common surgical procedures include joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, fracture repair, and spinal procedures.
Advances in orthopedic medicine, including minimally invasive surgical techniques, improved implant technology, and specialized rehabilitation programs, have significantly enhanced treatment outcomes. With appropriate care and rehabilitation, many orthopedic conditions can be effectively managed, helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.
Explore procedures, recovery times, and what to expect from each treatment
Knee replacement surgery removes damaged surfaces of the knee joint and replaces them with artificial parts. It is most often used for severe arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Total, partial, and revision procedures exist, and recovery typically unfolds over several months.
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Hip replacement is surgery to replace a damaged hip joint with an artificial implant. It is used most often for advanced arthritis, hip fractures, and other conditions causing severe pain and stiffness. Several types, approaches, and implant choices exist; the right option depends on your diagnosis, anatomy, and goals.
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ACL reconstruction is surgery to rebuild a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the knee using a tendon graft. It is used to restore knee stability after an ACL tear, particularly in active people and those with combined knee injuries. Several graft choices and surgical techniques exist, and recovery centres on a structured rehabilitation programme.
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Shoulder replacement surgery, also called shoulder arthroplasty, replaces damaged parts of the shoulder joint with metal and plastic implants. It is used for advanced arthritis, rotator cuff arthropathy, certain fractures, and other conditions causing severe pain and stiffness. Several types and surgical approaches exist, and recovery typically unfolds over several months.
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Ankle replacement surgery removes the damaged surfaces of an arthritic ankle and replaces them with metal and plastic implants. It is used mainly for end-stage ankle arthritis and aims to relieve pain while preserving motion. The decision between replacement and ankle fusion depends on several individual factors.
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Robotic knee replacement is a form of total or partial knee replacement surgery in which a computer-assisted robotic system helps the surgeon plan and perform precise bone cuts and implant positioning. It is used to treat advanced knee arthritis when non-surgical options no longer control pain or restore function.
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Plantar fasciitis is irritation and degeneration of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot. It is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults and is usually managed with stretching, footwear changes, physiotherapy, and other non-surgical care, with surgery considered only in persistent cases.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve becomes compressed at the wrist, causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. Treatment ranges from wrist splints and injections to carpal tunnel release surgery, with the right choice depending on severity and how long symptoms have been present.
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Achilles tendon rupture is a complete or partial tear of the large tendon at the back of the ankle, usually caused by a sudden push-off or jump. Treatment may be surgical or non-surgical with structured rehabilitation, and recovery typically takes several months. The right path depends on the injury, activity goals, and a discussion with your surgeon.
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An ACL tear is an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, a key stabilising ligament inside the knee. Treatment ranges from physiotherapy and bracing for some partial tears to arthroscopic ACL reconstruction surgery followed by a structured rehabilitation programme lasting many months.
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Advanced hip osteoarthritis is the late stage of cartilage wear in the hip joint, causing persistent pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility. Management ranges from physiotherapy and medications to total hip replacement, with the right path depending on symptoms, joint damage, and a discussion with your orthopedic surgeon.
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Advanced knee osteoarthritis is the severe stage of knee joint cartilage loss, causing pain, stiffness, deformity, and reduced mobility. Treatment ranges from medications, physiotherapy, and injections to knee replacement surgery, depending on symptoms, joint damage, and overall health.
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Carpal tunnel release surgery treats carpal tunnel syndrome by cutting the ligament that presses on the median nerve in the wrist. It is one of the most common hand operations and can be done open or endoscopically. Recovery, outcomes, and timing depend on several factors discussed with your surgeon.
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Dupuytren's contracture is a slow, progressive thickening of tissue under the skin of the palm that can pull one or more fingers into a bent position. Treatment options range from watchful waiting to needle release, enzyme injection, and surgery. The right choice depends on the stage and impact on hand function.
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Fracture fixation surgery is an operation to stabilise broken bones using metal implants such as plates, screws, rods, pins, or an external frame. It is used when a fracture is displaced, unstable, involves a joint, or will not heal reliably in a cast. The right approach depends on the bone, the fracture pattern, and individual factors.
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Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the shoulder joint capsule becomes inflamed, thickened, and tight, causing pain and progressive stiffness. It moves through three stages and most cases improve with physiotherapy, injections, and time, though some need surgery.
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Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) is an overuse condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow where the forearm tendons attach to the bone. It affects athletes, manual workers, and desk-based professionals alike. Treatment ranges from rest and physiotherapy to injections and, in resistant cases, surgery.
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Hallux valgus, commonly called a bunion, is a progressive deformity of the big toe joint that can cause pain, swelling and difficulty with footwear. Care ranges from footwear changes, orthotics and physiotherapy to surgical realignment with several different techniques, chosen based on severity and foot structure.
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Hip resurfacing is a bone-conserving alternative to total hip replacement in which the damaged surface of the femoral head is capped rather than removed. It is used in carefully selected patients, often younger and more active adults, and involves specific considerations around bearing surfaces, candidacy, and long-term follow-up.
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A joint injection is a minimally invasive procedure in which medication is delivered directly into a joint to reduce pain and inflammation. It is used for conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and frozen shoulder. Several types exist, including corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
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Limb length discrepancy is a measurable difference in the length of two limbs, most often the legs. Causes range from growth plate injury and congenital differences to fractures and hip surgery. Management depends on the size of the difference and the patient's age, and includes observation, shoe lifts, growth modulation, and limb lengthening surgery.
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Limb lengthening surgery gradually increases the length of a leg or arm bone using a process called distraction osteogenesis. It is used to correct limb length differences, bone deformities, and short stature from congenital conditions, injuries, or growth disturbances. Several techniques exist, including external frames and internal motorised nails.
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Meniscus repair surgery is an arthroscopic operation to stitch a torn meniscus, the C-shaped cartilage cushion in the knee, back together. It is used when the tear is repairable and preserving the cartilage will protect the joint from long-term wear. Recovery is structured and takes several months.
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Non-union fracture repair is surgery for a broken bone that has failed to heal after several months. It uses techniques such as bone grafts, plates, screws, rods, or external fixators to stabilise the bone and restart healing. The right approach depends on the bone involved, the cause of non-union, and individual factors.
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Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, most often caused by bacteria. It can develop after injury, surgery, a diabetic foot ulcer, or through the bloodstream. Treatment usually involves several weeks of antibiotics and, in many cases, surgery to remove infected or dead bone tissue.
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Partial knee replacement, also called unicompartmental knee replacement, resurfaces only the damaged compartment of the knee while preserving healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments. It is used for arthritis confined to one part of the knee and typically allows a faster recovery than total knee replacement.
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PCL reconstruction is surgery to replace a torn posterior cruciate ligament in the knee using a tendon graft. It is considered for complete tears, combined ligament injuries, or persistent instability after non-surgical care. Recovery is structured and gradual, with return to sport typically taking nine to twelve months.
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A PCL tear is an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament, one of the main stabilising ligaments inside the knee. Treatment depends on the grade of the tear and whether other knee structures are injured, and ranges from bracing and physiotherapy to surgical reconstruction.
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Revision hip replacement is surgery to replace a previously implanted artificial hip joint that has loosened, worn out, become infected, or failed in another way. It is more complex than the original hip replacement and uses specialised implants designed to handle bone loss and instability.
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Revision knee replacement is surgery to replace a failed or worn-out artificial knee joint. It is used when a previous knee replacement has loosened, become infected, worn out, fractured, or become unstable. The operation is more complex than the first knee replacement and recovery takes longer.
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Rotator cuff repair is surgery to reattach torn shoulder tendons to the upper arm bone. It is used when tears cause persistent pain, weakness, or loss of arm function, and conservative care has not helped. Several surgical approaches exist, and recovery unfolds over several months of structured rehabilitation.
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A rotator cuff tear is an injury to one or more of the tendons that stabilise the shoulder. It causes pain, weakness, and difficulty lifting the arm. Treatment ranges from physiotherapy and injections to arthroscopic or open repair surgery, depending on tear size, age, and activity needs.
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Shoulder instability happens when the shoulder joint becomes loose, slips, or dislocates because the ligaments, labrum, or surrounding muscles are stretched, torn, or weakened. Treatment ranges from structured physiotherapy to arthroscopic or open surgical repair, depending on the type and severity.
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Tendon repair surgery reconnects a torn tendon — the strong tissue that links muscle to bone — so movement and strength can return. It is used for rotator cuff, Achilles, patellar, hand, and other tendon injuries. Approaches, recovery, and rehabilitation depend on the tendon involved and the type of tear.
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Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the tendons on the outer side of the elbow caused by overuse. Most cases improve with rest, physiotherapy, bracing, and time. Injections and, occasionally, surgery are options when symptoms persist.
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Trigger finger is a condition where a finger catches, clicks, or locks in a bent position because an inflamed tendon cannot glide smoothly through its sheath. Treatment usually follows a stepwise path from rest and splinting to steroid injections, with a minor surgical release reserved for cases that do not settle.
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