Movement system diseases can directly affect daily life. Early evaluation of complaints such as pain, movement restriction, and loss of function is important.
When to visit the Orthopedics and Traumatology department?
- Joint pain and movement restriction
- Knee, shoulder, or hip pain
- Sports injuries
- Pain after a fall or trauma
- Swelling, bruising, or sensitivity
- Suspicion of ligament and meniscus injury
- Difficulty walking
Which diseases does Orthopedics deal with?
- Bone fractures
- Ligament and meniscus injuries
- Joint sprains
- Sports injuries
- Bone and joint infections
- Spine and musculoskeletal system diseases
Surgical and interventional procedures:
- Primary procedures that can be planned for suitable patients:
- Arthroplasty (joint replacement) surgery (hip, knee, and shoulder prostheses)
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
- Hand surgery and microsurgery applications
How does the diagnosis and treatment process proceed?
- An orthopedic examination is performed based on the patient's complaints. Imaging methods and advanced tests are planned in necessary cases. Follow-up and treatment processes are shaped according to the findings obtained. A multidisciplinary approach is adopted with the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation unit when necessary.
Gazi Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology department aims to evaluate movement system diseases in the early stages and to plan appropriate treatment processes.
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