Orthopaedics and Traumatology is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of disorders and injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. It’s a hands-on, high-impact field that blends surgical precision with biomechanical insight.

 Core Areas of Orthopaedics

1. General Orthopaedics

• Fractures and dislocations

• Joint pain and arthritis

• Bone infections (osteomyelitis)

• Congenital deformities

2. Traumatology

• Management of acute injuries from accidents, falls, or violence

• Open and closed fracture care

• Polytrauma and emergency orthopedic surgery

• Limb salvage and reconstruction

3. Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty)

• Hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow replacements

• Revision surgeries for failed implants

4. Spine Surgery

• Disc herniation, spinal stenosis, scoliosis

• Vertebral fractures and spinal cord injuries

5. Sports Medicine

• Ligament and tendon injuries (ACL, rotator cuff)

• Meniscus tears

• Overuse injuries and rehabilitation

6. Pediatric Orthopaedics

• Clubfoot, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

• Growth plate injuries

• Scoliosis in children

7. Orthopaedic Oncology

• Bone and soft tissue tumors

• Limb-sparing surgeries

8. Hand and Upper Limb Surgery

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Tendon repairs

• Fractures and deformities of the hand and wrist

9. Foot and Ankle Surgery

• Flatfoot, bunions, Achilles tendon injuries

• Diabetic foot complications

 Tools and Techniques

• X-rays, CT, MRI, bone scans

• Internal fixation (plates, screws, nails)

• External fixation devices

• Arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint surgery)

• Orthotic and prosthetic devices

• Physical therapy and rehabilitation