What is Orthopedics?
Orthopaedics is the branch of medicine concerned with the musculoskeletal system — bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. India's orthopaedic surgeons are among the world's most experienced joint replacement specialists, performing procedures at 60–70% less than UK private rates with equivalent or superior outcomes.
Types of Orthopedics
Joint Replacement Surgery
Total knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle replacement for end-stage arthritis.
Sports Medicine
ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and meniscal surgery for sports injuries.
Spine Surgery
Discectomy, laminectomy, and fusion for disc disease and spinal stenosis.
Trauma Surgery
Fracture fixation, dislocations, and bone infection management.
Paediatric Orthopaedics
Correction of club foot, scoliosis, and developmental hip dysplasia in children.
Types of Orthopedics Treatments
Total Knee Replacement
Resurfaces the damaged knee joint with metal and plastic components to relieve pain and restore movement.
Total Hip Replacement
Replaces the arthritic hip joint with a prosthesis — typically 90–95% patient satisfaction.
ACL Reconstruction
Rebuilds the torn anterior cruciate ligament using a tendon graft for knee stability.
Arthroscopy
Keyhole joint surgery for diagnosis and treatment of meniscal tears, labral tears, and loose bodies.
Possible Causes
- Osteoarthritis: Wear-and-tear degeneration of joint cartilage — the leading cause of joint replacement surgery.
- Sports & Trauma Injuries: ACL tears, fractures, and dislocations from sports or accidents.
- Inflammatory Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis cause progressive joint destruction.
- Osteoporosis: Weakened bones increase fracture risk, particularly in the hip and spine.
Conditions Treated
Common Procedures
Why is Orthopedics needed?
- Relieve chronic joint pain caused by arthritis or injury
- Restore mobility and function through joint replacement
- Repair sports injuries: ACL tears, rotator cuff, meniscal tears
- Treat fractures, dislocations, and bone infections
- Correct spinal deformities or disc-related pain
When should you see a specialist?
- Persistent joint pain that limits daily activities or sleep
- Stiffness that does not improve with physiotherapy or medication
- X-ray or MRI showing significant joint damage or disc herniation
- Sports injury not improving with conservative management
- Doctor recommendation for joint replacement or surgical correction
Precautions & Aftercare
- Follow pre-operative exercises prescribed by physiotherapist to strengthen muscles
- Lose weight if recommended — excess weight greatly increases complication risk
- Arrange home adaptations (grab rails, raised toilet seat) before returning from India
- Begin physiotherapy within 24–48 hours of joint replacement surgery
- Avoid crossing legs or bending the hip beyond 90° after hip replacement
- Report any calf swelling, redness, or breathlessness immediately (DVT risk)
Why Choose medmaxcare for Orthopedics?
medmaxcare is the UK's leading facilitator for joint replacement surgery in India. Total knee replacement costs £3,500–5,000 in India vs £12,000–18,000 in the UK privately. Our coordinators arrange physio from day 1 post-surgery and full rehab support on your return home.
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