Orthopaedic surgeons manage and treat a wide variety of  diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system (ie. the spine, pelvis and extremities).  Many orthopaedic surgeons have a sub-specialty field, but would also be able to manage general orthopaedic conditions as well.

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Procedures Performed by Orthopaedic Surgeons

Procedures to the Knee:

• Knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy

• Knee arthroscopy and chondroplasty

• Knee arthroscopy and repair of menisci

• Total knee replacement (TKR)

• Knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

• Injections into and around the knee joint

Procedures to the Hip

• Hip arthroscopy

• Total hip replacement

Procedures to the Ankle and Foot

• Surgery for bunions and hallux valgus

• Ankle arthroscopy

• Ankle ligament reconstructive surgery for ankle instability

• Surgery for diabetic foot deformities and ulcer management

Procedures to the Shoulder

• Shoulder arthroscopy and decompression

• Shoulder arthroscopy and debridement

• Bankart operation, Putti-Platt operation for recurrent shoulder dislocations

• Rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization, stiff shoulder release

Procedures to the Hand, Wrist, Upper Limb

• Carpal tunnel release for carpal tunnel syndrome

• Injections for treatment of trigger fingers

• Repair fracture of radius, ulnar, humerus (open reduction internal fixation)

Procedures to the Spine

• Open and Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (decompression and microdiscectomy, fusion)

• Motion preservation surgery, including dynamic stabilization and dynamic fusion techniques

• Correction of spinal deformities

• Vetebroplasty / Kyphoplasty

• Artificial disc replacement

• Spinal (facet joint and pars inter-articularis) injections for pain relief