INTRODUCTION

The branch of orthopedic science has evolved  from a basic  practice of bone setting & massages to  a one which involve practical application of medicine and surgery for the management of ailments of the musculoskeletal system

Gone are the days when people after a  fracture  had  to cope up with a life of deformity & incapacitation . Orthopedics of the 21^st century is highly sophisticated & evidence based science which has  dramatically improved the life of those  affected by trauma , degenerative diseases or  any other disease which directly on indirectly  affects the bone and joints.

STATE- OF- ART  FACILITIES

The department of orthopaedics has to  its credit many ‘Firsts ’ or to say may facilities & procedures which were started here for the first time   & have reached a point of excellence in North India. To mention a few

• State of the art new operation theatre complex with latest Hepa  filters, LED lights and         OT tables.
• Major joint reconstructions after complex trauma.
•  Interlocking nails for management of  fractures.
• The latest locked plates  are routinely used  for treatment of  fracture  in which plating is required
•  Joint replacement of knee , hip , shoulder & elbow both primary as well as revisions.
•   Arthroscopy for treatment  of sports injuries & diagnosis of problem in various joints of the body.
•   Minimally invasive surgery for hip and knee joints.
•  The department has state of art 3 fluoroscopic machine which give very good results in the  management of fractures and spine surgery.
•   Spine surgery for both trauma cases and patients with disc problems & sciatica
•  Hand surgery, tendon repairs and treatment of hand deformities.
•   A dedicated physiotherapy department with an expert panel of Physiotherapists which guide and help in the postoperative rehabilitation .

 OTHER ACTIVITIES

1.      Regular camps in rural areas for screening of patients with orthopedic problem. At the same time  educating  people regarding prevention of bone and joint problem

2.      Seminars  at various  industrial  areas  for prevention of industrial accidents

3.      The department  has  recently collaborated  with Rubin  Institute  of Orthopedics , USA to start  “Operation Work”. In this  poor people in need  of will be offered  for joint replacement.

4.      Periodic press releases to educate the general public regarding the latest trends and advances in the field of orthopaedics

SPECIALITY  CLINICS :

• Sports Medicine- Arthroscopy Clinic
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinic
• Spine clinic
• Arthritis/ Joint Replacement Clinic
• Hand Clinic

SPECIAL INPATIENT  SERVICES :

·         Special packages for knee and hip replacement

·         Separate male and female orthopedic wards with dedicated staff

·         Private room  with trauma  staff for looking after  orthopedic patients

·         Physiotherapy under the supervision  of expert physiotherapyists

FUTURE PLANS

·         Computer aided  joint replacements.

·         Starting a bone bank.

·         Making “Operation Walk” fully operational.