Orthopaedic Surgery in Manjung: Restoring Your Musculoskeletal Health at Pantai Hospital Manjung

Foot procedures and surgeries available at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Bunionectomy (Hallux Valgus Surgery) / Bunion Removal Surgery

    Purpose: Corrects a bunion, which is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe.

    Procedure: Realigns the toe by removing part of the bone and soft tissue and may involve reshaping bones or fusing joints.

  2. Achilles Tendon Repair

    Purpose: Repairs a torn or ruptured Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.

    Procedure: Sutures the torn ends of the tendon together, sometimes using grafts for larger tears.

  3. Plantar Fascia Release

    Purpose: Treats severe cases of plantar fasciitis, which causes heel pain due to inflammation of the plantar fascia.

    Procedure: Involves cutting part of the plantar fascia ligament to relieve tension and reduce pain.

  4. Metatarsal Osteotomy

    Purpose: Corrects deformities or fractures of the metatarsal bones in the forefoot.

    Procedure: Involves cutting and realigning the metatarsal bones to restore proper foot structure and function.

  5. Flatfoot Reconstruction

    Purpose: Treats flatfoot deformity, where the arch of the foot collapses.

    Procedure: May include tendon transfers, osteotomies, and fusion of certain joints to restore the arch and improve stability.


Ankle procedures and surgeries available at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Ankle Arthroscopy

    Purpose: Diagnoses and treats various ankle joint issues, such as cartilage damage, loose bodies, and ligament injuries.

    Procedure: Involves inserting a small camera and instruments into the ankle joint through tiny incisions to perform the necessary repairs.

  2. Ankle Ligament Repair and Reconstruction

    Purpose: Repairs torn ligaments, often due to ankle sprains or instability.

    Procedure: Sutures the torn ligament or uses grafts to reconstruct the ligament for improved ankle stability.

  3. Ankle Fusion (Arthrodesis)

    Purpose: Treats severe arthritis or significant joint damage by eliminating movement in the ankle joint.

    Procedure: Fuses the bones of the ankle joint together using screws, plates, or rods to provide pain relief and stability.

  4. Total Ankle Replacement (Arthroplasty)

    Purpose: Replaces a damaged ankle joint, typically due to arthritis, with an artificial implant.

    Procedure: Removes the damaged bone and cartilage and replaces them with prosthetic components to restore movement and reduce pain.

  5. Fracture Repair (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation - ORIF)

    Purpose: Fixes broken bones in the ankle.

    Procedure: Realigns the fractured bones (open reduction) and secures them with hardware such as plates, screws, or rods (internal fixation) to promote proper healing.

  6. Tendon Repair

    Purpose: Repairs damaged tendons in the ankle, which can occur due to injury or overuse.

    Procedure: Sutures the torn tendon ends together to restore function and strength.


Common minimally invasive foot and ankle procedures available at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Endoscopic Surgery for Ankle Impingement

    Purpose: Removes bone spurs or soft tissue causing impingement in the ankle joint.

    Procedure: Uses a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions to perform the surgery with minimal tissue disruption.

  2. Percutaneous Tenotomy

    Purpose: Treats chronic tendon issues, such as Achilles tendinopathy.

    Procedure: Uses a needle or small incision to release tension in the tendon, promoting healing and reducing pain.


Foot and ankle reconstructive procedures available at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Charcot Foot Reconstruction

    Purpose: Treats Charcot foot, a condition often seen in diabetic patients that leads to foot deformities.

    Procedure: Involves stabilising the foot through surgery, which may include bone realignment, fusion, and the use of hardware to prevent further deformity.

  2. Microsurgical Reconstructive Procedures

    Purpose: Reconstructs complex foot and ankle structures damaged by trauma or disease.

    Procedure: Utilises microsurgical techniques to repair blood vessels, nerves, and tissues for optimal healing and function.


Knee procedures and surgeries available at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)

    Purpose: Replaces a damaged knee joint due to arthritis or injury.

    Procedure: Involves removing the damaged parts of the knee joint and replacing them with artificial implants (prosthetics).

  2. Knee Arthroscopy

    Purpose: Diagnoses and treats knee joint problems, such as torn meniscus, damaged cartilage, and ligament injuries.

    Procedure: A small camera (arthroscope) and instruments are inserted through tiny incisions to perform minimally invasive repairs.

  3. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

    Purpose: Repairs or reconstructs a torn ACL, often caused by sports injuries.

    Procedure: Uses tissue grafts to rebuild the damaged ligament and restore knee stability.

  4. Meniscus Repair

    Purpose: Repairs a torn meniscus (the cartilage between the knee bones), which can occur due to injury or degeneration.

    Procedure: Sutures the torn meniscus or removes the damaged part to relieve pain and improve knee function.

  5. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction

    Purpose: Repairs or reconstructs a torn PCL, which often occurs during high-impact injuries.

    Procedure: Uses a tissue graft to rebuild the PCL, similar to ACL reconstruction, restoring stability to the knee.

  6. Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Reconstruction

    Purpose: Repairs or reconstructs the MCL, typically injured during sports or falls.

    Procedure: Uses a tissue graft to repair the damaged ligament, restoring knee stability.

  7. Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Repair

      Purpose: Treats a torn LCL, which helps stabilise the outer knee.

    Procedure: Involves reattaching or reconstructing the LCL using a graft, often needed in severe knee injuries.

  8. Osteotomy

    Purpose: Treats knee arthritis by realigning the bones to shift weight off the damaged area.

    Procedure: A wedge of bone is removed or added near the knee joint to correct alignment.

  9. Chondroplasty

    Purpose: Smoothens damaged cartilage in the knee joint, often performed during arthroscopy.

    Procedure: A minimally invasive procedure that involves shaving or reshaping the cartilage to prevent further damage.

  10. Lateral Release

    Purpose: Treats patellar (kneecap) tracking problems and pain, often due to tight ligaments.

    Procedure: The lateral ligament of the kneecap is released to allow the patella to move more freely.

  11. Meniscectomy

    Purpose: Removes a damaged part of the meniscus in the knee to relieve pain and improve joint function.

    Procedure: Often performed arthroscopically to remove the torn portion of the meniscus.

  12. Cartilage Repair and Transplant

    Purpose: Repairs damaged cartilage in the knee, often needed for sports injuries.

    Procedure: Involves techniques like microfracture, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), or osteochondral autograft transplantation.


Spinal procedures and surgeries available at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Spinal Fusion

    Purpose: Treats instability or deformity in the spine caused by conditions like scoliosis or herniated discs.

    Procedure: Fuses two or more vertebrae together to prevent movement and reduce pain.

  2. Laminectomy

    Purpose: Relieves pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, commonly due to spinal stenosis or herniated discs.

    Procedure: Removes part of the vertebrae (lamina) to decompress the spinal cord.

  3. Discectomy

    Purpose: Treats herniated or bulging discs that are pressing on nerves and causing pain.

    Procedure: Removes the damaged portion of the intervertebral disc to alleviate pressure on the nerve.

  4. Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty

    Purpose: Treats spinal fractures, often caused by osteoporosis.

    Procedure: Minimally invasive surgery that stabilises the fracture using bone cement, sometimes with the insertion of a balloon to restore height.


Hand and wrist procedures and surgeries available at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Carpal Tunnel Release

    Purpose: Treats carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes numbness and tingling in the hand.

    Procedure: Releases the pressure on the median nerve by cutting the ligament pressing on it.

  2. Trigger Finger Release

    Purpose: Relieves the painful locking or catching of a finger caused by tendon inflammation.

    Procedure: Opens the sheath surrounding the affected tendon to allow smooth movement.


Spine Procedures and Surgeries (Additional)

  1. Foraminotomy

    Purpose: Enlarges the opening where nerve roots exit the spine, relieving pressure on nerves.

    Procedure: Part of the bone and other tissues around the nerve exit is removed to reduce compression.

  2. Spinal Decompression Surgery

    Purpose: Treats spinal stenosis, where narrowing of the spine puts pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

    Procedure: Involves removing bone, ligaments, or disc material to create more space for the spinal cord or nerves.

  3. Scoliosis Surgery

    Purpose: Corrects spinal deformities like scoliosis to improve posture and relieve pain.

    Procedure: Often involves spinal fusion, where metal rods and screws are used to straighten and stabilise the spine.

  4. Vertebroplasty

    Purpose: Treats compression fractures in the spine, often due to osteoporosis.

    Procedure: Bone cement is injected into the fractured vertebra to stabilise the spine.


Sports injury-related procedures performed at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Tendon Repair (Achilles, Patellar, and Quadriceps)

    Purpose: Repairs torn tendons, commonly due to sports injuries or accidents.

    Procedure: Involves suturing the torn tendon back together, often with the use of strong, permanent sutures to restore function.

  2. Labral Repair (Shoulder or Hip)

    Purpose: Repairs a torn labrum in the shoulder or hip, often due to repetitive sports motions.

    Procedure: The labrum is sutured back to the bone to restore stability to the joint.

  3. Biceps Tenodesis

    Purpose: Treats chronic biceps tendon pain or instability, often in athletes with overuse injuries.

    Procedure: Reattaches the biceps tendon to the bone to relieve pain and prevent further damage.


Trauma cases treated at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  1. Closed Reduction and Casting

    Purpose: Treats fractures or dislocations without surgery by realigning the bones.

    Procedure: The fractured bone is manually repositioned, followed by applying a cast or splint to keep the bone in place.

  2. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)

    Purpose: Treats severe fractures where the bone has broken into several pieces or cannot be aligned with closed reduction.

    Procedure: An incision is made to expose the broken bone, which is then realigned and fixed using metal plates, screws, or rods.

  3. External Fixation

    Purpose: Stabilises complex fractures using a frame outside the body to hold the bones in the correct position.

    Procedure: Pins or screws are inserted into the bone and attached to a metal frame outside the body.

  4. Intramedullary Nailing

    Purpose: Treats fractures of long bones like the femur or tibia by inserting a rod inside the bone.

    Procedure: A metal rod is placed inside the bone’s marrow canal to stabilise the fracture.

  5. Fracture Debridement

    Purpose: Cleans and removes dead or infected tissue from an open fracture to prevent infection.

    Procedure: Damaged tissue around the fracture is surgically removed, and the wound is cleaned.

  6. Tension Band Wiring

    Purpose: Treats fractures of small bones, such as the patella (kneecap) or olecranon (elbow), by holding the fragments together under tension.

    Procedure: A wire is looped around the bone fragments to pull them together, promoting healing.

  7. Skeletal Traction

    Purpose: Aligns and stabilises fractures, especially in the femur or spine, before definitive surgical treatment.

    Procedure: A pin or wire is inserted into the bone, and weights are applied to gently pull the bones into alignment.

  8. Hemiarthroplasty (Partial Joint Replacement)

    Purpose: Replaces part of a damaged joint, typically after a fracture of the femoral head in elderly patients.

    Procedure: The damaged part of the joint (usually the femoral head) is replaced with a metal prosthesis.

  9. Amputation

    Purpose: Removes a severely damaged limb that cannot be salvaged, often due to trauma or infection.

    Procedure: The damaged part of the limb is surgically removed, and the remaining tissue is shaped for a prosthesis.

  10. Soft Tissue Repair

    Purpose: Repairs soft tissue damage, such as tendon or ligament tears, caused by trauma.

    Procedure: Tendons or ligaments are sutured together or reattached to bone.

  11. Joint Dislocation Reduction

    Purpose: Treats dislocated joints such as the shoulder, hip, or knee by realigning the joint.

    Procedure: The dislocated joint is manually or surgically repositioned back into its normal alignment.

  12. Pelvic Fracture Stabilisation

    Purpose: Treats fractures of the pelvis caused by high-energy trauma.

    Procedure: External or internal fixation devices (plates, screws, or external frames) are used to stabilise the pelvic bones.

  13. Fasciotomy

    Purpose: Treats compartment syndrome, a serious condition caused by increased pressure within muscle compartments following trauma.

    Procedure: The fascia (connective tissue) surrounding the muscle is cut open to relieve pressure and restore blood flow.

  14. Bone Grafting

    Purpose: Promotes bone healing in cases where fractures have failed to heal (non-union) or to replace bone lost due to trauma.

    Procedure: Bone from another part of the body or from a donor is grafted into the fracture site to stimulate bone growth.

  15. K-Wire Fixation (Kirschner Wires)

    Purpose: Treats small bone fractures or holds fragments in place in conjunction with other fixation methods.

    Procedure: Thin wires are inserted into the bone to temporarily hold it in place while it heals.


Non-surgical orthopaedic procedures available at Pantai Hospital Manjung:

  • Physical Therapy: To strengthen muscles and improve mobility.
  • Orthotic Devices: Custom shoe inserts to support and align the foot.
  • Injection Therapy: Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections to reduce inflammation and pain.

Our team of orthopaedic specialists works closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive care and support throughout your recovery journey.

Our orthopaedic surgeons are trained in spinal surgeries, sports surgeries, trauma surgeries, foot and ankle surgeries and minimally invasive surgery, including arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery, which offer numerous benefits such as fewer side effects and shorter recovery times.

Choose Pantai Hospital Manjung for expert orthopaedic care in Manjung. Trust our experienced team to help you achieve optimal musculoskeletal health with the latest in orthopaedic surgery. We are here to serve all residents especially those living in Sitiawan, Manjung, Lumut, Ayer Tawar, Lekir, Segari, Pantai Remis, Pangkor Island, Teluk Intan and many more.

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