What is Orthopedics and Traumatology?
It is the branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of diseases affecting the human skeletal system, muscles and joints. Orthopedics and Traumatology includes both children and adults.What Does Orthopedics and Traumatology Look at?
It is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system disorders. They diagnose and treat congenital or acquired bone, joint, muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve problems.- They treat bone fractures and joint dislocations caused by falls, impacts or trauma.
- They treat sports injuries, tendon tears and muscle injuries.
- It looks at joint inflammations such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and cartilage disorders.
- They treat lumbar and neck herniated discs, scoliosis, spinal fractures and degenerative disc diseases.
- They treat skeletal system disorders such as hip dislocation and leg length difference that are present at birth.
- They treat infections such as osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
- They diagnose and treat bone and soft tissue tumors.
- They treat bone and joint problems that occur due to aging.
- They perform surgical procedures related to joint replacements, hip and knee replacements.
What Does Orthopedics and Traumatology Do?
Lumbar and cervical disc herniation, scoliosis, spinal fractures and degenerative disc diseases can cause serious pain and movement restrictions. Skeletal system disorders such as congenital hip dislocation and leg length difference can be corrected with early intervention and future problems can be prevented.
Musculoskeletal infections such as osteomyelitis and septic arthritis require prompt and effective treatment. Diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors are important because these tumors can be benign or malignant. Bone and joint problems due to aging cause joint pain and limitation of movement. Joint prostheses and related surgical procedures are performed to restore joint functions and reduce pain.
Orthopedics and Traumatology specialists create specific treatment plans based on patients' needs. It ensures that patients regain their health as quickly as possible.
