Types of Orthopedics

Orthopedic treatments fall into two categories: non-surgical and surgical. Non-surgical treatments, like physical therapy, pain management, medications, injections, and assistive devices like braces, aim to alleviate symptoms and improve function. However, in more severe cases, surgical interventions such as joint replacement, arthroscopy, fracture repair, spinal surgery, or deformity correction may be required. The chosen treatment depends on the severity of the condition, always aiming to restore patient functionality and quality of life.

• Sports medicine – Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. When combined with sports medicine, the focus expands to cover diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries specifically related to sports and exercise, including those that may be chronic or acute. This could include stress fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, strains, and more. Orthopedic sports medicine physicians use both surgical and non-surgical treatments to restore function and movement, relieve pain, and prevent future injuries.
• Joint replacement includes procedures like hip replacement, knee replacement, and shoulder replacement, often due to arthritis or injury.
  • Knee Replacement Surgery – or knee arthroplasty, is considered a highly effective treatment for those experiencing significant knee pain, stiffness, inflammation, and reduced knee function due to degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis or other forms of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
• Pediatric orthopedics is a specialized field of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in children. This may include bone and joint issues, growth abnormalities, and other orthopedic issues that affect children. The doctors in this field are called pediatric orthopedic surgeons.
• Spine surgery is a medical procedure that aims to treat a variety of issues affecting the spinal cord or surrounding structures. It is typically considered when non-surgical treatments have not provided adequate relief, and the patient’s quality of life is significantly impacted. 
• Foot and ankle surgery – Specialists in this area treat various foot and ankle disorders, including fractures, ligament injuries, and bunions.

• Arthroscopy: A procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. Commonly performed on the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip, and wrist.

• Hand Surgery: For conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and other hand and wrist problems.
• Trauma and Fractures: Treatment for acute injuries like bone fractures, ligament tears, and dislocations.

• Orthopedic Oncology: Treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the bone and soft tissues.

• Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain.

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation: This involves physical therapy and exercises to help patients recover mobility and strength after surgery or injury.

• Pain Management: Treatment plans to manage chronic pain due to various orthopedic conditions.

• Non-Surgical Orthopedics: Use of non-surgical methods like medication, physical therapy, and other non-invasive treatments for musculoskeletal conditions.

• Osteoporosis Care: Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.