Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics is a medical speciality that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities - disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and skin. Once devoted to the care of children with spine and limb deformities, orthopaedics now cares for patients of all ages, from new-borns with clubfeet, to young athletes requiring arthroscopic surgery, to older people with arthritis.

How can an Orthopaedic Doctor help you?

Orthopaedic Doctors or ortho surgeons are qualified to diagnose orthopaedic problems, perform or prescribe treatments, and assist with rehabilitation. They diagnose and treat injuries caused by sports or physical activity, help you manage conditions that usually get worse over time, like arthritis or osteoporosis and help you avoid pain and discomfort from using a muscle or joint too often (also called “overuse injuries”).

Orthopaedic doctors specialize in treating the hand & wrist, foot and ankle, knee, shoulder and elbow, neck, back, hips. It is a common misconception that orthopaedic doctors always recommend surgery to treat bone and joint problems. In most cases, surgery is a last resort. Instead, your orthopaedic doctor will most likely recommend these non-surgical treatments –

• Rest
• Physical therapy or rehab
• Medications/injectionsLifestyle changes (when your doctor helps you find other activities that don’t aggravate your injury)

Common illnesses treated by Orthopaedic Doctors

The common illnesses that are treated by orthopaedic doctors are-

• Acute injuries, such as traumatic bone fractures and dislocated joints.
• Arthritis, which is joint inflammation causing pain, joint damage, and loss of joint function.
• Bursitis, which is the inflammation and irritation of a bursa. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs inside joints that cushion ligaments, tendons and muscles as they move over bones.
• Muscle Atrophy, which is the loss of muscle tissue causing weakness and difficulty moving. It can occur with lack of use, such as being bedridden, or from damage to the nerves controlling the muscle movement.
• Orthopaedic Autoimmune Diseases, which occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly starts attacking its own healthy cells and tissues like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma.
• Osteomalacia, which causes an adult’s bones to soften. It results in muscle weakness, bowed legs, bone pain, and fractures. Vitamin D deficiency is the most common cause of this condition.
• Osteomyelitis, which is an infection in the bone
• Osteoporosis, which is the loss of bone density making the bones weak and brittle increasing the risk of fractures.
• Pinched nerve, which is when a spinal nerve root becomes compressed or irritated. A nerve root is where a spinal nerve branches off the spinal cord and exits the spine between two vertebrae. Spinal disc problems are the main cause of a pinched nerve.
• Tendinitis, which is inflammation and irritation of a tendon. It is a form of overuse injury from repetitive motions or forces.

What is the procedure for online Orthopaedic consultation?

To book a video call consultation with an Orthopaedic Surgeon, go to www.amazingcareclinic.com and click the ‘Book Video Consultation’ button. Once you have done that the process is as follows-

1. Select a Doctor

From the list of doctors provided, choose a particular Orthopaedist that you want to consult with.

2. Book Video Consultation

You will be taken to a page where you can see the schedule of the particular Orthopaedist and the available appointment slots will be displayed. Depending on your convenience, select a time slot for the appointment.

3. Enter Patient Details

You will be shown a form to fill up. Please fill the form with accurate information about the patient so that the doctor has complete clarity before starting the session and submit it along with payment of consultation fees.

4. Consultation with the Orthopaedic Doctor

During your appointment, the doctor will perform a thorough examination by asking specific questions and requesting you to perform some actions. Based on your response to their exam the doctor will prescribe the right medicines to ease your problem or will advise you regarding the further steps that need to be taken.

5. Follow Up

After you finish the course prescribed by the doctor, you can set up a follow-up appointment to ascertain that your problem has been solved and also ask further queries to the doctor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are your online doctors qualified?

Yes, Amazing Care Clinics has rigorously vetted the doctors on the platform, so you needn’t worry about their credibility or the quality of their care. Our team manually verifies necessary documents, registrations, and certifications for every doctor.

Is the prescription availed through online consultation valid?

Yes, prescriptions given through Amazing Care Clinics Video Consultation are valid and compliant with the Electronic Health Records standards of India.

Will I get a refund if the doctor doesn’t respond?

Of course, you will get a refund in the unlikely case where Amazing Care Clinics is unable to set up the Orthopaedic consultation for you.

Conditions Treated

Arthritis. Shoulder Pain, Fracture, Difficulty in Climbing Stairs, Knee pain, Twisted Ankle, swollen wrist, Swollen Joints, Ligament tear, Back pain. Joints pain.