What is Orthopedics and Traumatology?
The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology deals with congenital and acquired diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedics and Traumatology is one of the fastest developing, changing and even increasing branches in the light of technology and scientific advances. Rich Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Units provide services with experienced academic staff, diagnostic and treatment units equipped with advanced technology and multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
Which Diseases Does Orthopedics and Traumatology Treat?
The diseases that orthopedics and traumatology departments are generally interested in can be listed as follows;
- Bone fractures
- Neck hernias
- Lumbar herniated discs
- Leg inequalities
- Congenital hip dislocations
- Meniscus injuries
- Joint pain
- Rheumatism
- Nerve compression
- Sprains and strains of the joint ligaments
- Trigger finger disease
- Joint arthritis
- Heel spur
- Cartilage injuries
- Tennis elbow
- Fiber breaks
- Bone inflammations
- Sciatica
- Dislocations in different joints
What are the Treatment Methods Applied in Orthopedics and Traumatology?
- Treatment methods used in orthopedics and traumatology diseases can be generally listed as follows;
- Arthroplasty surgery (joint prostheses)
- Robotic prosthetic surgery
- Knee replacement
- Hip replacement
- Half knee replacement
- Sports traumatology
- Pediatric orthopedics and traumatology
- Hand surgery and microsurgery
- Height growth and leg inequalities
- Shoulder and elbow surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Stem cell therapy
- Arthroscopic Surgery (Knee, ankle, shoulder arthroscopy
- Mosaicplasty (Cartilage trosedi)
- Meniscus anterior cruciate ligament surgeries
