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Orthopaedics deals with conditions of bones, joints and muscles, forming the musculoskeletal system. An orthopaedic surgeon diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Common orthopaedic conditions include: Tendonitis: Inflammation in the tendon, a band that connects muscle to bone. It may cause pain and swelling. Sprain: A ligament's stretch or tear, a band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints. Fracture: A break in the bone. Joint Pain: A common condition that affects the body's joints. It can result from injury, arthritis, diseases, or normal wear and tear on the joints. Dislocation: The separation of a bone from the joint. Consult our Best Orthopedic Hospital in Delhi if you need treatment and care for musculoskeletal conditions.
Manipal Hospitals, Delhi, is the best multispeciality hospital in Delhi. We have the top orthopaedic surgery team who are proficient in complex surgical procedures. We offer world-class infrastructure and a dedicated theatre complex comprising ten operation theatres with highly trained staff, including technicians and nurses. Guest relation officers ensure complete patient care, and the hospital conducts regular interdepartmental meetings to enhance knowledge for better treatments.
Arthroscopy is derived from the Greek language and simply means "to look within the joint”. It is a type of keyhole surgical procedure, where orthopaedic surgeons use an arthroscope fitted with a camera and a bright light source to visualise, diagnose, and treat conditions of a joint.
Osteoporosis’ which means ‘Porous bone’ is a bone disease characterised by low mineral density. This condition makes the bone weak, and brittle and increases the risk of fractures due to trivial falls.
This is a surgical procedure that removes the Lamina, the rear side of the vertebrae. The surgery is also referred to as a decompression surgery and relieves pressure on the spinal cord caused by overgrowth of bone (bone spur) in the spinal canal. Laminectomies are more common among older people who are prone to developing bone spurs.
The removal of the cast is a very simple procedure, which takes only 15 minutes, and has no pain or side effects and will be performed by the doctor.
A total knee and hip joint replacement are a surgical procedure that involves replacing the worn-out or damaged joints of the knee and the hip with a prosthesis (artificial joint) made of metal, or plastic. The parts of a knee joint that can be replaced include the femur (the lower part of the thighbone), tibia (the upper part of the shin bone) and…
This is a surgical procedure to correct misalignment in the skeleton where a bone is longer or shorter than its opposite. The misalignment is corrected by cutting or reshaping the bone to bring it back to normalcy. An osteotomy is often done as a way to delay or avoid hip or knee replacement surgery in the future.
Treatment for this condition depends on the cause and severity of nerve compression. Typically, pinched nerves are treated with physiotherapy, steroids (NSAID's corticosteroids, etc. However, in some cases, orthopedic surgery may be required to remove scar tissue or any other obstructive material that is interfering with the nerves.
This condition is also known as a ruptured or slipped disc. It irritates nearby nerves and results in pain, weakness or numbness in the leg or arm. The treatment for herniated discs is generally reduced activity, physiotherapy and surgical repair of the disc.
Advanced surgical procedures are carried out by specialists in the case of complex injuries in the muscles, bones, and ligaments that hinder the performance of professional athletes. Various techniques and specialised programs are developed to treat and avoid injuries related to sports. Specialists aim to restore complete functionality to patients…
What are Orthopaedic Conditions?
Orthopaedic conditions are those that affect the musculoskeletal system. These conditions may be congenital or develop due to injury, degeneration, or other factors. Common orthopaedic conditions include:
Arthritis: A condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. It can affect any joint in the body, but it most commonly affects the knees, hips, hands and feet. Many types of arthritis, including:
Osteoarthritis: The bone protecting cartilage wears with use causing friction between the bones and resulting in pain.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The body's immune system attacks joints and causes inflammation.
Gout: uric acid builds up in the bloodstream and crystallises into sharp crystals that cause inflammation in the joints.
Overuse Injuries: Overuse injuries result from repetitive motion over time. They can include a variety of problems, from tendinitis to stress fractures to carpal tunnel syndrome. Overuse injuries can occur in any body part, but some common areas are knees, shoulders, elbows and wrists.
Manipal Hospitals has the finest doctors for joints And musculoskeletal disorders in Delhi. Moreover, it offers comprehensive treatment for all Orthopaedic conditions:
Knee Joint Arthritis
Hip Joint Arthritis
Abnormal Anatomy(deformity)
Complex Trauma
Bone Loss
Compromised Soft Tissues
Paediatric Conditions
Sprengel Shoulder
Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Elbow/ Wrist Deformity
Radial Ray Anomalies
Macrodactyly
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease of Hip
Congenital Coxa Vara
Structural Deformities
Leg Length Discrepancy
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Rickets
Blount Disease
Knee/ Ankle Deformity
Club Foot.
Sports Injuries
Knee Injuries include:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Posterior lateral complex (PLC).
Hip Injuries
Dislocation
Impingement
Pain
Stiffness.
Shoulder Injuries
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Repeated Dislocation
Dislocation with Bone Loss
Frozen Shoulder.
Elbow Injuries
Damaged Humerus and Ulna
Stiff Elbow
Dislocation
Dislocation with Fracture.
Wrist Injuries
Hand Injuries
Pain or Numbness
Rupture of Flexor and Extensor Tendon
Curved Fingers Correction
Locked Fingers
Nail Bed Repair.
Foot and Ankle
Torn or Damaged Achilles Tendon
Ankle Equinus
Hallux Valgus
Mortons Neuroma
Flat Foot
Recurrent Ankle Sprains
Fractures
Cancer of Bones and Muscles
Diagnostic Facilities
X-ray
X-rays diagnose orthopaedic conditions. X-rays use tiny radiation doses to produce images of the bones in 2 dimensions.
CT Scan
CT (Computed Tomography) scan is a radiological examination that uses X-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the body. It diagnoses several orthopaedic conditions, including infections, fractures and dislocations, problems with joints, spinal cord injuries and degenerative spine disease.
MRI
MRI creates human body images using a magnetic field and radio waves. It diagnoses orthopaedic conditions, such as infections, fractures, tumours, ligament injuries, and Spinal stenosis. An MRI scan is painless, noninvasive, and does not involve X-rays or radiation.
EMG and NCS
EMG measures the muscles' electrical activities. NCS measures nerve conduction. It evaluates patients with orthopaedic conditions involving nerve involvements.
Treatment Facilities
Intra Articular Injection
Intra Articular Injection: injects medicine into the joints to treat orthopaedic conditions, such as Arthritis and Frozen Shoulder. Doctors inject the medicine into the joint space between the bones to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling in the affected area.
Cast Application
Casting is a standard procedure by orthopaedic surgeons in Delhi to treat various orthopaedic conditions, including fractures, dislocations, and joint injuries.
When a fracture occurs, the doctor will place a cast on the injured area to stabilise and allow the bone to heal correctly. The doctor removes the cast after the bone unites or the tissue heals.
Sports Injury Treatment
Sports injuries can be painful and may require a few days to heal. Treating a sports injury is essential to prevent further damage and promote healing.
Any sports injury that prevents movement needs immediate medical attention with treatment options as per the injury and severity. Many sports injuries require surgery and they are done using minimally invasive techniques. (Arthroscopy)
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement is required when the joint surface erodes and the patient suffers from pain and deformity with restricted mobility.
The diseased portions of the knee joint are removed and replaced with an artificial joint.
Surgeons conduct Total Knee Replacement surgery when other nonsurgical treatments have failed to relieve pain and restore function.
Total Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement is done in patients suffering from hip arthritis. The surgeon replaces the entire hip joint with an artificial one.
Primary Complex Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Primary Complex Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery replaces the hip or knee joint with an artificial joint. This surgery aims to correct severe pain and improve mobility for patients who cannot walk without assistance due to arthritis or injury. These are usually neglected cases.
Revision Total knee and Total Hip Replacement
Primary total hip and total knee replacement have a lifespan of their own. Occasionally a primary joint replacement may fail due to many reasons such as improper surgical technique, fresh injury due to fall, infections, etc. Such cases require revision surgery in which the old implant is removed and replaced with a new one.
Shoulder Replacement (Partial, Total or Reverse)
Certain shoulder injuries cannot give results to the patients even if fixed and require replacement. This depends upon the age, functional requirement of the patient and the mode of injury. Depending upon the factors the head of the humerus (arm bone) can be replaced with or without replacing the socket.
Limb Deformity Correction
Limb deformities are a common condition that can occur in children or adults, and they can cause significant pain and discomfort. These deformities usually occur as either the result of an accident or other trauma or are congenital. In some cases, an injury to one limb can cause problems in another limb, which makes treatment more complicated.
In most cases, limb deformity correction will require surgery. Surgeons identify the type of deformity to choose the best possible treatment option for each patient.
Orthobiologics
Orthobiologics are biological products used for treating musculoskeletal disorders. They are made from living cells and treat various orthopaedic conditions, such as Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis.
Orthobiologics are known to speed up the healing process.
Fracture Surgeries
Fracture Surgeries treat fractures in the hip, wrist, spine and other bones.
Fractures are injuries that occur when the bone breaks.
A fractured bone may not heal if left untreated, causing pain and instability in the affected area and long-term issues like arthritis.
To treat these injuries effectively, doctors will often recommend surgery to help fix the broken bone.
Laminectomy
Laminectomy involves the removal of a portion of the lamina, which is the tissue that covers the spinal cord. The procedure treats orthopaedic conditions, including Spinal Stenosis.
Pinched Nerves Treatment
Nerve Compression happens when compression or pinching in the nerve causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the affected body area. Causes of nerve compression include injury (trauma) to the spine, slipped disc, a tumour or cyst growing on or near a nerve.
Treatment for nerve compression usually depends on the cause. Physiotherapy and steroids may help relieve symptoms in cases of injury. At the same time, surgery might also be required.
Herniated Discs Treatment
A Herniated Disc happens when the gel-like centre of the spinal disc pushes out into the spinal canal, irritating nearby nerves and causing pain or weakness. The condition may also cause numbness in the leg or arm.
The treatment options are reduced activity under the guidance of a doctor, physiotherapy and surgery to repair the disc.
Facilities available at our Ortho Hospitals Delhi
Manipal Hospitals has the best musculoskeletal disorders doctor in Delhi, with facilities like:
Dedicated Theatre Complex with 10 Operation Theatres.
Joint Replacement Surgeries
Sports Medicine (Knee, Shoulder arthroscopy)
Complex Trauma Management
General Orthopaedics
Deformity Correction
Tendon repairs
Spine disorders
Paediatric Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy
After gathering general information about the patient's health, our orthopaedician will review the patient's medical history, and do a complete physical examination. Then the doctor might order the necessary investigations to determine the health of your body.
Yes, you can resume most of your daily activities such as walking, sitting, standing, driving, etc., after about 3-6 weeks of surgery. However, make sure to avoid high impact activities including jumping, sports, jogging, skiing, etc.
Trigger finger is a condition where the fingers catch or lock when bent or straightened most commonly affects the ring finger and thumb.
Babies with torticollis may:
Be unable to turn their head in one direction
Have difficulty in breastfeeding on one side
Prefer to be breastfed only on one breast
Develop a flat head from lying in one direction all the time
Develop a small bump or lump on the neck
If you notice any of the signs, visit the best orthopedic hospital in Delhi.
A multi-ligament knee injury is a complex form of injury involving two or more knee ligaments. It is considered complex because it may also lead to nerve and/or blood vessel damage. Get the best treatment at the top orthopedic hospital in Delhi.
Blount disease is a growth disorder characterized by bowing of the lower leg that may worsen over time. Get the best treatment at the orthopedic hospital in Delhi.
The treatment options for a fracture are:
Immobilisation: A sling, brace or cast keeps the injured part of the body still.
Surgery: Open/Closed reduction with fixation using implants
Yes, knee pain can be a sign of a disease. Many diseases can cause knee pain.
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are common diseases impacting the knee. Other causes include sports injuries such as ACL tear, Meniscal tear, etc.
A patient can return to physical activities after Total Hip Replacement surgery.
A doctor must evaluate the patient before they start any physical activity. Consult the top orthopaedic surgeon in Delhi at Manipal Hospitals.
Yes. Can be done surgically. The surgeon will shorten/lengthen the involved leg by breaking the bone and putting a frame around the limb so that the bones can be brought to the desired length. This process takes about six to twelve months to complete and requires physical therapy during this period to help with healing.
Having an orthopaedic condition like arthritis, ligament tears and cubital tunnel syndrome can affect the quality of life. Manipal Hospitals is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care and building long-term partnerships with its patients. Contact us to learn more about orthopaedic problems and book an appointment with one of our orthopaedic specialists today.