Orthopaedic Treatment In Thane
What is Orthopaedic ?
Orthopedic is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of disorders, injuries, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This involves bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. As such, it represents a very wide range of conditions, from fractures and sprains to chronic conditions like arthritis and congenital deformities.
What is an Orthopedic Doctor?
An Orthopedic doctor is an orthopaedist or an Orthopedic surgeon who deals with problems in your musculoskeletal system. A doctor who specializes in Orthopedic medicine is trained to treat a wide range of issues, from acute injuries to long-term degenerative diseases. This is why Orthopedic doctors are able to both use surgical and non-surgical approaches to improve the lives of their patients.
How Can an Orthopedic Doctor Help You?
Depending on your condition or even injury, an orthopedic physician can help you in many ways. Some of those real key roles or, in other words, services that orthopedic doctors can extend surely include the following:
Diagnosis and Evaluation: Orthopedic physicians correctly diagnose musculoskeletal conditions by using a proper combination of medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic imaging – which may include X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
Non-Surgical Treatment: Most of the conditions within the spectrum of orthopedic care do not need surgical intervention.
Orthopedic physicians are capable of recommending
Physical Therapy: QUID exercise programs to enhance strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
Medications: Pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or corticosteroid injections may be prescribed to reduce symptoms.
Orthotic Devices: Braces, splints, or special shoes might be recommended to support injured limbs or joints.
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Lifestyle Modifications: Activity modifications, weight management, and ergonomic adjustments can be recommended to lessen strain and prevent re-injury.
Surgical Treatments: In cases that require surgical measures, orthopedic surgeons can do the following:
Joint Replacement: Total hip or knee replacement for pain relief and restoration of function in arthritic or damaged joints.
Arthroscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure that utilizes a small camera for the diagnosis and treatment of problems occurring in a joint.
Fracture Repair: Any broken bones are surgically fixed using plates, screws, or rods to ensure proper healing.
Spinal Surgery: Various procedures for problems like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and the like.
Sports Injury Repair: Torn ligaments, tendons, and other sports-related injuries are repaired surgically.
Rehabilitation and Recovery: This is followed by post-operative care and rehabilitation to ensure successful recovery. The orthopedic surgeons also assist physical therapists with specially designed rehabilitation plans by which individuals can get back to their strength, mobility, and function.
Why Choose life care hospital for Orthopedic Care
Our orthopedic department at life care hospital is manned by a well-trained and experienced orthopedic team of doctors and surgeons who are focused on rendering excellent care to patients. We are ably supported with ultramodern facilities and cutting-edge technologies that ensure you get the finest possible care for musculoskeletal conditions. We are ever committed to offering individual care on par with your needs and getting you on the fast track of recovery and successful rehabilitation.
Meet Our Experts
Dr. Vivek Nikhumbha
Senior Consultant Orthopaedic
Specialty
Orthopaedic
Education
M.B.B.S, MS
Dr. Aditya P. Apate
Senior Consultant Orthopaedic
Specialty
Orthopaedic
Education
M.B.B.S, MS Ortho, DNB Ortho, FIIDC, MRCS Edinburgh, MNAMS, FIJR
Dr. Pushkar Khandekar
Senior Consultant Orthopaedic
Specialty
Orthopaedic
Education
M.B.B.S, MS Ortho, DNB Ortho, FIJR
