Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic surgery or orthopaedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

The Orthopaedics Department at Sacred Heart Hospital provides management related to disorders of bone, joint and a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.

The department is also a centre of excellence for sports related injuries. It is proficient in handling shoulder, knee and ankle related injuries including ACL, PCL, meniscal, cartilage, rotator cuff and other shoulder injuries. The department receives and manages a number of sprains, strains, tendon injuries, dislocations, low back pain, sciatica, ruptured discs, bow legs, scoliosis, knock knees, hammer toes, bone tumors, congenital anomalies including club feet, cerebral palsy, growth anomalies, muscular dystrophies and multiple others.

A multi-disciplinary team of specialists that includes doctors, physiotherapists, nursing staff and other paramedical staff work together to ensure compassionate care and the best possible outcomes.