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Orthopaedic Surgery for Bones & Joints

The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, joints, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. It plays a vital role in supporting the body, maintaining posture, and enabling movement.

Injuries or repetitive strain on the musculoskeletal system can cause damage that limits mobility and affects motor functions. Common symptoms include pain (acute or chronic), stiffness, fatigue, muscle twitches, and aches that may worsen with movement.

What is an Orthopaedist?

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of medicine that deals with diagnosing, treating, and managing bone, joint, and muscle problems. An orthopaedist (or orthopaedic surgeon) is a doctor trained to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life, using both surgical and non-surgical approaches.

At Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, orthopaedic surgeons are highly trained and experienced in treating patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly, for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Common Conditions Treated by Orthopaedic Specialists

Arthritis: A condition where your joints become inflamed, which leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling. There are different types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and gout.
Bursitis: Swelling and irritation of the bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac that cushions spaces around the bones and other tissues such as muscles, tendons, and skin.
Fractures: Bone fractures can be caused by trauma such as a fall or a car accident, and by medical conditions such as osteoporosis or tumors weakening the bone structure.
Muscle and tendon injuries: These injuries cover a bunch of problems like sprains, strains, tears, dislocation, tendinitis, and carpal tunnel.
Sports injuries: Orthopaedic surgeons also treat sports injuries such as ligament tears and muscle tears.
Degenerative conditions: These include situations that cause wear and tear on the joints, such as osteoarthritis and spinal conditions.
Congenital conditions/deformities: These include conditions that are present at birth, such as clubfoot and limb length discrepancies, which may require corrective surgery or rehabilitation.
Tumours: Orthopaedic doctors can also treat tumours of the bones, joints, and soft tissues, including benign growths and malignant cancers like osteosarcoma.
Bone cancer: E.g., osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, chordoma.
Spinal disorders: Common deformities of the spine include scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis, which may affect posture, mobility, and nerve function.

At Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, our orthopaedic surgeons utilise a range of diagnostic tests and imaging techniques to evaluate musculoskeletal pains, and determine their underlying condition. These tests may include physical examinations, blood tests, X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Musculoskeletal pains can be treated through over-the-counter medication, immobilisation, and physical therapy.

Orthopaedic Procedures & Surgeries

1. Joint & soft tissue surgery

Joint reconstruction, revision, and replacement (e.g., ACL reconstruction, total knee or hip replacement)
Arthroscopic surgery (minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat joint problems)
Tendon repair surgery
Ligament repair surgery
Shoulder surgery
Hand surgery
Foot and ankle surgery

2. Bone & fracture treatment

Fracture repair (casting, open reduction and internal fixation [ORIF], or external fixation)
Trauma surgery
Limb deformity correction
Congenital hand deformity correction

3. Spine & nerve procedures

Spine surgery
Microvascular procedures (e.g., nerve repair, nerve and muscle grafts)

4. Specialised orthopaedic care

Paediatric orthopaedic surgery
Sports medicine surgery
Tumour surgery for bone and soft tissue cancers (e.g., osteosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, soft tissue sarcomas)

Orthopaedic surgery plays a crucial role in helping patients regain function, mobility, and quality of life after musculoskeletal injuries or conditions. They often collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and pain management experts, to provide comprehensive care for you.

Orthopaedic Surgeons

If you are looking for the best orthopaedic care in Kuala Lumpur, book an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon today. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Orthopaedic Surgeons

If you are looking for the best orthopaedic care in Kuala Lumpur, book an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon today. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.