Orthopedist

Conditions Treated

• •Osteoarthritis — Wear-and-tear degeneration of joint cartilage, most common in knees, hips, and spine.
• •Fractures — Broken bones from trauma, falls, or osteoporosis. Most common in wrist, hip, and ankle.
• •Slip Disc (Herniated Disc) — A spinal disc bulges or ruptures, pressing on nearby nerves causing pain and numbness.
• •Ligament Injuries (ACL, MCL) — Tears in knee ligaments, common in sports and accidents.
• •Frozen Shoulder — Gradual stiffening of the shoulder joint with pain, limiting arm movement.

Health Tips

• •Get 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise daily
• •Ensure adequate calcium and Vitamin D intake
• •Maintain a healthy weight
• •Use proper posture while sitting and lifting
• •Warm up before exercise and sports
• •Don't ignore joint sounds with pain

When to See a Specialist

An Orthopedist (Orthopaedic Surgeon) specializes in conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Consult an Orthopedist when you have musculoskeletal pain or injury that a GP cannot resolve.

• •Bone fracture or suspected fracture after an injury
• •Joint pain lasting more than 2 weeks
• •Back pain or neck pain not improving with rest and medication
• •Knee pain, especially difficulty climbing stairs or squatting
• •Sports injury — ligament tear, muscle strain, dislocated joint
• •Numbness or tingling in hands/feet with neck/back pain
• •Difficulty walking or limping
• •Swollen, stiff, or deformed joints

Seek emergency care for open fractures (bone visible through skin), inability to move a limb after injury, severe spinal injury, or joint dislocation.