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Orthopedic

Overview

Orthopaedics (also called orthopaedic surgery) is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system. This complex system, which includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves, allows you to move, work, and be active.

Types of Diseases treated by Orthopedician

Joint Replacement Procedures. These procedures replace an injured joint with a prosthetic and are among the most common orthopedic operations. ...
Revision Joint Surgery. ...
Debridement. ...
Spinal Fusion. ...
Bone Fusion. ...
Soft tissue repair. ...
Internal Fixation of Bones. ...
Osteotomy.

Symptoms

Numbness.
Muscle pain.
Weakness.
Joint pain.
Warmth.
Stiffness.
Restricted range of motion.
Swelling.

Cost of Some Major Procedures

Procedure
Knee Replacement (Single) - with implants

Cost Range
$4000-$8000

Estimated Stay in Hospital
5-7 Days

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Procedure
Knee Replacement (Double) - with implants

Cost Range
$5500-$11500

Estimated Stay in Hospital
7-9 Days

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Procedure
Hip Replacement (Single) - with implant

Cost Range
$5100-$8500

Estimated Stay in Hospital
5-7 Days

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Procedure
Hip Replacement (Double) - with implants

Cost Range
$6400-$12800

Estimated Stay in Hospital
7 Days

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Procedure
ACL Reconstruction

Cost Range
$3200-$4500

Estimated Stay in Hospital
3 Days

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Procedure
Spinal Fusion

Cost Range
$5800-$10000

Estimated Stay in Hospital
5 Days

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Procedure
Laminectomy

Cost Range
$2800-$5700

Estimated Stay in Hospital
6-7 Days

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Note: Costing shown above may vary among hospitals. We can tailor the cost as per your budget and requirement.

Common Queries

Will I need surgery?

Although orthopedic surgeons are trained and experienced in providing surgery, they do not always prescribe this treatment. Non-surgical options like R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation), casting, physical therapy, and injections can be sufficient in many situations.

Surgical treatment options will vary depending upon your needs and may be used as a last resort. Arthroscopy, joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, fracture repair, and hand surgery are just some of the most common orthopedic surgeries.

What is arthroscopic surgery?

This surgery is a non-invasive diagnostic and treatment option that is especially popular in sports medicine. The surgeon will make a small incision with thin needles and use special tools to conduct the procedure. You can have this surgery in a hospital or outpatient facility and it usually doesn’t require more than a day.

How do injections work for orthopedic health issues?

Orthopedic injections aren’t like numbing shots from the dentist or a flu shot. These can be used for relief from pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Some common conditions they treat include arthritis, nerve pain, and tendonitis. Orthopedic injections can even be used to help diagnose health issues.

What do I need to know about joint replacement surgery?

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure, so it is not for those who could benefit more from non-invasive treatments. During this procedure, the orthopedic surgeon will replace the damaged joint with a prosthesis. These can be ceramic, plastic, or metal. Doctors typically recommend joint replacement surgery in cases of debilitating joint pain and damage where lifestyle changes, physical therapy, and injections don’t work.

What’s the difference between a sports medicine doctor and an orthopedist?

A sports doctor focuses on nonoperative and nonsurgical treatments of sports-related conditions and injuries. Sports medicine surgeons (or orthopedic surgeons that specialize in sports medicine) focus on nonoperative, nonsurgical, AND surgical treatments.

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