“General Orthopaedics” refers to the broad field within orthopaedic (or orthopedic) medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. This includes:
Main Areas of General Orthopaedics:
Bones – Fractures, bone infections (osteomyelitis), bone tumors, osteoporosis, etc.
Joints – Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis), dislocations, joint pain, etc.
Muscles – Strains, tears, and myopathies.
Tendons and Ligaments – Tendinitis, ligament sprains, ACL tears, etc.
Nerves – Entrapments like carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, etc.
Spine – Common issues like back pain, herniated discs, scoliosis, etc.
Pediatric Orthopaedics – Conditions like clubfoot, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), etc.
Common Conditions Treated in General Orthopaedics:
Fractures and dislocations
Sports injuries (e.g., meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries)
Arthritis and joint pain
Tendon and ligament injuries
Bursitis and tendinitis
Back and neck pain
Bone tumors (benign and malignant)
Treatment Modalities:
Non-surgical: Medications, physiotherapy, braces, injections
Surgical: Fracture fixation, arthroscopy, joint replacement, tendon repair
Diagnostic Tools:
X-rays
MRI
CT scans
Ultrasound
Bone scans
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