Understanding Orthopedics – What is it all about

Orthopedics is the branch of medical science that deals with proper functioning of musculoskeletal system. Musculoskeletal trauma and other problems related to joints and bones are treated by orthopedic surgeon. Medical science has developed a lot from early times of surgeries. The specialist who operates treatments is known as orthopedic surgeon and he used to perform diagnosis and preoperative, operative and postoperative treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of diseases which affects bones, joints, muscles and ligaments. Now Joints and bones is the base of body which must work perfectly every time but if any one got wrong placement of bones then he can suffer with this as a lifetime disease. So if you have any disorder related to orthopedics than must visit an experienced specialist. These types of joint’s diseases are occurred commonly in aged person or in babies because their bones are not strong as an adult. An old person can talk and he will tell that from what he is suffering but babies are not sensible like adults. He doesn’t know how to talk and explain his/her problem to the surgeon. So there is a specialist of babies or teens known as Pediatric Surgeon. Pediatric surgeon is the special orthopedic for newborns an teens. He is specially trained for take care of babies and understand what they are suffering from?

An orthopedic surgeon commonly faces joint replacements like kneejoint replacement or elbows and hands’ joint etc. But on other side he has to treat some major problems too. These major problems can be:

·         Arthritis

·         Cerebral Palsy

·         Knee knocks

·         Club foot

·         Fractures and strains

·         Bone tumors

·         Osteoporosis

·         Spine disorders and various muscle damages.

When somebody joins this profession of joints and ones he must be specialize in Arthroscopy, foot and ankle, hands, Joint replacement, pediatric, rehabilitation, shoulder and elbows and spine etc. Once he got mastered in these areas he can go for Government doctor or private orthopedic centre from where he can treat and make patients smile.

Now if you are in Chandigarh and got an injury then you can visit joint pain doctor where Manu Mengi is providing their services to provide relief for patients. Dr Manu Mengi is MBBS in Orthopedics and fellowship in Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy. He also got degrees in Rheumatology and dry needling.