Orthopaedics

About the Specialty

Empowering Motion, Enabling Lives: Discover Unrivaled Orthopaedic Excellence at MGMCH's Orthopaedics Department

Orthopaedics

The Department of Orthopaedics at MGMCH treats patients with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. The experts here diagnose, treat, and prevent patients with disorders related to musculoskeletal disorders or injuries. Every patient reaching out to us is treated with holistic care and compassion.

Our department takes pride in providing the best diagnosis for musculoskeletal disorders or injuries using cutting-edge medical technology and techniques.

We aim to offer top-grade orthopaedic services to our patients. Driven by innovation in the technology and field, our personalised treatment plans are targeted to deliver the best patient outcomes.

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HOD Massege

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Mathur

HOD, Professor

Department of Orthopaedics

Through compassionate care, personalized attention, and advanced medical techniques, we aim to exceed our patient’s expectations and help them regain mobility, reduce pain, and achieve optimal musculoskeletal health.

We are committed to continuously advancing our knowledge and expertise in the field of orthopaedics, ensuring that our patients receive the most innovative and effective treatments available.

Our mission is driven by a dedication to excellence, integrity, and a deep understanding of the impact that orthopaedic health has on overall well-being

Specialty Clinics

Joint Replacement

We specialise in joint replacement procedures. Examples of such surgeries include knee, hip, and shoulder replacements. Our surgeons employ state-of-the-art techniques and prosthetic implants to restore joint function, alleviate discomfort, and enhance mobility.

Sports Medicine

Our sports medicine experts cater to athletes and active individuals with comprehensive care. We offer diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for sports-related injuries, including sprains, strains, fractures, and ligament tears.

Paediatric Orthopaedics

We understand that children have specific orthopaedic needs, and our paediatric orthopaedic specialists possess extensive experience in treating congenital issues, growth-related disorders, fractures, and sports injuries in children. Our goal is to ensure the best possible musculoskeletal outcomes.

Spine Surgery

Our orthopaedic spine surgeons are well-versed in addressing a diverse range of spine disorders, such as herniated discs, spinal deformities, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc diseases. We offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments to alleviate discomfort and enhance spinal function.

Trauma and Fracture Care

Accidents can happen, and when they do, our orthopaedic trauma team is prepared to deliver immediate care for fractures, dislocations, and other orthopaedic injuries. We provide prompt evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to ensure the best possible recovery.

Arthroscopy

We diagnose and address joint issues using minimally invasive arthroscopic methods. For problems like ligament tears, cartilage damage, and joint inflammation, this procedure involves smaller incisions, leading to less pain and faster recovery times.

Core Competencies

Patient Care

Our team delivers paramount patient care with compassion, effective and apt treatment of health problems faced by our patients. We have a commitment towards promoting health and wellness.

Medical Knowledge

We have a comprehensive team of experts who demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate sciences and the application of that knowledge to patient care.

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Our Experts have to investigate and evaluate their patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve their patient care practices.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

We have a team of experts who showcase the best interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their families, and professional associates.

Professionalism

Our team is committed to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.

System-Based Practice

Our team provides exemplary services through high responsiveness to the larger context and system of healthcare and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

Orthopedics

Diagnostic and Clinical Services

  • Diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, which might include surgery, or use of orthopaedic frames or braces.
  • Surgical procedures such as :
    • Joint Replacement
    • Joint Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopy
    • Fracture Repair
    • Soft Tissue Repair
    • Osteotomy – Surgery to Correct bone Deformity
  • Rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, including recommending exercises and physiotherapy

Aims and Objectives

The field aims to improve the overall musculoskeletal health of individuals and enhance their quality of life . To achieve this overarching goal, orthopaedics has several specific aims and objectives.

  • Diagnosis and Assessment: To accurately Diagnose musculoskeletal conditions through a combination of clinical evaluation , imaging and laboratory tests. To assess the severity and extent of musculoskeletal disorders , identifying contributing factors and potential complications.
  • Treatment and Management: To Provide appropriate and timely treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions , which may include conservative therapies (such as physical therapy , medication and lifestyle modifications) or surgical interventions. To develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs , considering factors like age , activity level and overall health.
  • Pain Management: To alleviate pain and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal conditions , enhancing patients over well-being and functional capacity. To employ a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, which may involve medications, physical therapy , interventional procedures or alternative therapies.
  • Restoration of function : To educate patients and the general public about musculoskeletal health , injury prevention , and proper exercise techniques. To develop preventive strategies , such as recommending ergonomic changes in the workplace or promoting healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Research and Innovation: To engage in research activities aimed at advancing the understanding of musculoskeletal disorders and improving treatment modalities. To contribute to the development of innovative surgical techniques, materials , and technologies that enhance patient outcomes and minimize invasiveness
  • Continuous Improvement: To continually evaluate and enhance the quality of care provided by orthopaedic departments , incorporating evidence – based practices and staying updated on the latest advancements in the field. To actively participate in professional development and continuing medical education to maintain expertise in orthopaedics

Treatments and Procedures

Department of Orthopaedics of MGMCH, provides conservative and surgical treatment for various types of Ailments across various sub-specialities

Knee Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries
  • All arthroscopic surgeries of shoulder: recurrent dislocations stabilization, rotator cuff repairs, acromioclavicular joint stabilization and reconstruction, latarjet procedure, tendon transfers.
  • Arthroscopic treatment of all conditions around the knee: Arthroscopic Ligament reconstruction of ACL & PCL, multi-ligament injuries and fixations of avulsion fractures, meniscal repairs, root repairs, recurrent dislocation of the patella
  • Deformity correction of the knee: High tibial osteotomy, distal femur osteotomy
  • Advanced cartilage surgeries, including Autologous Cartilage Implantation
  • Sports injuries of ankle: ligament stabilization, osteochondritis dessicans, etc
Spine Surgery
  • Deformity correction, posterior instrumentation and fusion for scoliosis
  • Anterior decompression, posterior instrumentation and global fusion in tuberculosis of the spine
  • Open microdiscectomy and Minimally invasive discectomy
  • Open & Mini TLIF Surgery for spondylolisthesis
  • Stabilization of Fractures of the thoracolumbar spine
  • Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion
  • Reduction, stabilization & fusion of the cervical spine
Joint Replacement
  • Complex fracture fixation of shoulder and shoulder replacement; Hemi, Primary and reverse replacement Primary and revision joint replacement surgeries of hip, knee, elbow and shoulder
  • Tumour resection and limb reconstruction with megaprosthesis
  • Management of periprosthetic fracture and prosthetic joint infection
  • Fixation /replacement arthroplasty for fractures around the hip joint
Foot-ankle Services
  • Ankle Ligament reconstruction (ATFL , Lateral Ligament Complex instability) for recurrent ankle sprain
  • Management of Ankle & foot injuries and deformities(Flat feet , Cavus foot)
  • Management of repetitive stress injuries
  • Deformity correction (Hump bump/ Hagland Deformity, Hallux valgus, Hallux rigidus, Claw toes, Hammer toes)
  • Tendon Repair/ Reconstruction (Achilles insertional/ non insertional tendinopathy, Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, Peroneal tendon dysfunction)
  • Heel pain, Protocol based Treatment
Complex Trauma and Pelviacetabular Trauma
  • Polytrauma / open fracture / geriatric trauma management
  • Pelviacetabular and periarticular fracture fixation
  • Management of complications of fractures and dislocations
  • Minimal invasive surgery for trauma
  • Limb reconstruction surgeries

Facilities

All Healthcare Solutions Under One Roof

  • Daycare Services
  • 24X7 Pharmacy
  • 24X7 Clinical Laboratory Services
  • 24X7 Ambulance
  • OPD procedure (Slab/Cast application , k-wire removal, Intra-articular PRP/Corticosteroid Injection etc )
  • Health Checkups

24x7 Radiology & Imaging Services

  • MRI Machine – Advanced 1.5 Tesla MRI
  • CT Scan – 16 Slice CT scan
  • Computerized Radiography (CR) System
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Doppler Studies

24X7 Emergency & Critical Care Facilities

24 Hours Emergency & Level 1 Trauma Services with state of art emergency unit with a dedicated triage area trauma bay and cardiac emergency unit. Equipped with Ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and other point-of-care testing equipment (POCT); Mobile X-ray unit, ABG, round-the-clock Radiology, pathology, and pharmacy.

  • Strict infection control policies and protocols.
  • Collaborative and comprehensive super specialists team comprising of Neuro, Cardio, Ortho, Nephron, Vascular, Plastic, Gastro, Urologist, critical care, and intensivists.

Facilities For Teaching-Learning, Skill Acquisition

We have seminar room, instruments, charts and specimens, for teaching learning of students.

Apart from college library we have department library which have:

  • Over 170 orthopaedic books and 5 journals.
  • Over 108 e-journals on k-hub.
  • M-Library App: Students and Teachers are using it regularly.

ICU, HDU, CCU, NICU/PICU

24 Hours Emergency & Level 1 Trauma Services with state of art emergency unit with a dedicated triage area trauma bay and cardiac emergency unit. Equipped with Ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and other point-of-care testing equipment (POCT); Mobile X-ray unit, ABG, round-the-clock Radiology, pathology, and pharmacy.

  • 60 fully equipped state-of-the-art intensive care beds with wall panels.
  • Dedicated cardiac intensive care floor comprising of cardiac OT complex, Cath lab, CCU, and ICU.
  • Dedicated neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with state of art infant incubators, monitors, and ventilators.
  • A qualified, experienced, and talented team of Anesthetists/Intensivists for 24/7 services
  • Trained, Experienced, and caring nursing and technical staff.
  • Bedside X-ray, USG, ABG, infusion pumps, defibrillators, and dialysis points.

Our Associated Doctors

FAQs

Backache is the most common presentation in orthopaedic OPD . Other common presentations include Osteoarthritis of Knee and Hip joint , Fractures of long and short bones , Ligament tears , tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis etc.

Bone Health is a lifelong endeavor and treatment is age and individual specific. In general maintaining adequate calcium level and Vitamin D level in body , an active lifestyle with regular exercise and strength training and avoiding smoking and alcohol is sufficient to strengthen the bones.

Yes , physical therapy can be highly beneficial for managing and treating orthopaedic issues. Physical therapy is a non invasive and conservative approach to improving musculoskeletal function , reducing pain and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and injuries.

Chronic pain , deformity , muscle atrophy , disability , Arthritis , infection etc are some of the complications which can lead to reduced quality of life of an individual as a result of untreated orthopaedic problems.

Recovery time varies widely depending upon the type of surgery , the individual patient , extent of damage from disease and many other factors. Therefore , it is crucial to follow your orthopaedics surgeon’s post operative instructions and participate in recommended physical therapy and rehabilitative programs.

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