Orthopedics and Traumatology is a branch of medicine that deals with bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Doctors specializing in this specialty diagnose, treat and prevent medical problems related to musculoskeletal problems.
Orthopedic surgery involves the surgical treatment of musculoskeletal problems. This may include joint replacements, spine surgery, bone fractures and deformities, surgical treatment of degenerative joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and other surgical procedures.
Traumatology is a subfield that deals with injuries, fractures and other traumatic injuries. Doctors specializing in this field deal with the treatment of fractures, the repair of certain joint and muscle injuries, and the treatment and rehabilitation of traumatic injuries to bones and joints.
Orthopedics and traumatology doctors offer treatments for health problems of people of all ages. They can specialize in many areas such as spine diseases, joint diseases, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, shoulder and elbow diseases, foot and ankle problems, hand and wrist problems.
What are the most common orthopedic procedures?
The most common orthopedic procedures include:
Joint prostheses: It is performed especially in cases of deterioration of the knee and hip joints due to abrasion, trauma, infection or rheumatoid arthritis.
Treatment of sports injuries: Muscle, ligament, tendon or bone injuries that occur during sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and skiing are treated.
Spine surgery: These are surgical procedures performed for the treatment of diseases such as spinal fractures, disc herniations, scoliosis or spinal stenosis.
Fracture treatment: These are the procedures especially for the proper alignment and fixation of the broken bones.
Tumor surgery: These are surgical procedures for the treatment of serious conditions such as cancerous bone tumors.
Foot and ankle surgery: It is especially performed for the treatment of ankle sprain, Achilles tendon injury, heel spur, hammer toe, sole of the foot and other foot ailments.
Hand surgery: It is performed for the treatment of many hand ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist fracture, tendon injuries, swelling in the hand.
Shoulder surgery: These are surgical procedures performed for the treatment of diseases such as shoulder fractures, shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff injuries.
Pediatric orthopedics: Surgical procedures for the treatment of childhood-specific disorders such as congenital hip dislocation, flat feet, and scoliosis treatment in children.
These procedures can be applied with different techniques and methods according to the patient’s condition and needs.
