Orthopaedic Conditions and Treatment
There are different specialties to treat multiple aspects of the human body. Orthopedics is a specialty dealing with skeletal and musculoskeletal parts of the body. In general terms, any disease or concerns regarding bones, joints, cartilages, and ligaments is treated by Orthopaedics. Bones are organs that protect other organs of the body.
There are possibilities that these parts can be damaged by an injury or a disease.
COMMON ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS
- Bone Fractures
- Back Pain
- Knee Pain
- Arthritis
- Sports Injuries
Every condition is diagnosed and treated in various ways. Diagnosis is as important as the treatment in medicine. In Orthopaedics X-Rays and Scans are widely used to identify the condition. Modern methods like Arthroscopy is also used to identify and treat specific conditions. Let’s discuss the treatment methods for these common conditions.
Bone Fractures
Bone fractures are breakages or cracks in bones. Treatment methods depend on the severity of the damage. Some of the treatment methods are
- Plaster Casts
- Braces
- Splints
- Surgery
Surgery is usually done to place or insert plates, wires, or rods to keep the broken pieces together so they can fuse naturally or they are placed just to support the bones. Our doctor is the best orthopaedic surgeon in Delhi for minimally invasive fracture surgeries.
Back Pain
Back pain is the most common condition amongst adults. There might be multiple reasons causing pain. It might be as simple as the body posture or a ruptured disk in the spine. Treatment methods include
- Pain Relievers
- Physiotherapy
- Cortisone Injections
- Surgery
Surgery involves the removal of bone parts or spurs that cause the pain.
Knee Pain
Knee Pain can be caused by stress, dislocation, or aging amongst other causes.
- Pain Relievers
- Physiotherapy
- Cortisone Injections
- Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery is a keyhole surgery where a camera is inserted in the knee and the bodies causing the pain are removed. Dr. Nadkari is one of the best Arthroscopic Surgeons in Delhi as he is immensely experienced in the procedure.
Arthritis
This is a condition where joint(s) develop swelling or tenderness. It is a common aging-related condition. Treatment methods include
- Medication
- Physiotherapy
- Surgery
Surgical procedures are carried out to repair or replace knees.
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are prevalent among athletes. Due to the physical nature of some of the sports like football, rugby, wrestling, etc, the participants are prone to injuries. Injuries can happen to any part of the body involving bones, ligaments, and cartilages. Like in other orthopaedic conditions, diagnosis and treatment methods vary depending on the injury. Some of the treatment methods are
- Pain relievers
- Injections
- Physiotherapy
- Surgery
Sports injuries are usually non-open injuries. Arthroscopic Surgery is effective to repair sports injuries surgically.
OTHER CONDITIONS AND TREATMENT METHODS
Other conditions like deformities are caused by birth or as a result of an injury. These deformities can be treated by various methods. For example,
Limb Lengthening Surgery is a surgical procedure where bone(s) are cut to create a gap and allowing the cut areas to grow and fill the gap, resulting in lengthening of the bone. This is a long process and the bones take time to grow.
Deformity Correction Surgeries are procedures carried out for deformity caused by birth, like Bow Legs or Knock Knees. In these surgeries, the limbs are surgically re-aligned and are allowed to heal.
Dr. Biren Nadkarni consults for the aforementioned conditions with care and great expertise. He has in-depth knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment methods that gets patients rid of apprehensions and worries.
With his immense experience as one of the best orthopaedic and arthroscopic surgeons in Delhi, Dr. Biren Nadkarni makes the healing process seamless and your health is in safe hands.
