Orthopedic surgery has a rich history. While the modern term orthopedics coined in the 1700s, orthopedic principles were beginning to be developed primitive times. The Egyptians continued these practices, and described ways to recognize and manage common orthopedic conditions. The Greeks and Romans subsequently began to study medicine in a systematic manner, and greatly improved our understanding of orthopedic anatomy and surgical technique. After a period of little progress during the Middle Ages, rapid advancement noted during the Renaissance, including the description of various injuries, improvements in surgical technique, and development of orthopedic hospitals. Collectively, these advances provided the foundation for modern orthopedics. Currently, orthopedic surgery is a rapidly developing field that has benefited from the works of numerous scholars and surgeons. It is important to recognize the successes and failures of the past. In order to advance research and practice as well as improve patient care and clinical outcomes. In general, orthopedists are skilled in the Diagnosis of your injury or disorder Treatment with medication. The Exercise, surgery or other treatment plans Rehabilitation by recommending exercises or physical therapy to restore movement, strength and function. Prevention with information and treatment plans to prevent injury or slow the progression of diseases Typically, as much as 50 percent of the orthopedist’s practice is devoted to non-surgical or medical management of injuries or disease and 50 percent to surgical management. Surgery sometimes needed to restore function lost because of injury or disease of bones, joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or skin. The orthopedist also works closely with other health care professionals and often serves as a consultant to other physicians. Orthopedists are members of the teams that manage complex, multi-system trauma, and often play an important role in the organization and delivery of emergency care. The department of orthopedic surgery at THQ Hospital. The Ortho Department established in May 2015. Dr. Abdul Rehman (FCPS Ortho) is the pioneer of this department. He deals in emergency department of the newly traumatized patients, out patients in OPD and doing operations of all types on fencer, T/F, Humane, R/u foot two ankle. Orthopedic surgeons treat problems of the musculoskeletal system. While orthopedic surgeons are familiar with all aspects of the musculoskeletal system, many orthopedists specialize in certain areas, such as the foot and ankle, spine, shoulder, hand, hip or knee. They may also choose to focus on specific fields like pediatrics, trauma or sports medicine. Some orthopedic surgeons may specialize in several areas.
Services
Enlisted Below are the main points:
- Hand and Upper Extremity
- Shoulder and Elbow
- Total Joint Reconstruction (Arthroplasty)
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Spine surgery
- Musculoskeletal oncology
- Surgical Sports Medicine