Non Surgical Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic injuries often affect the joints including hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, and foot & ankle joints. Other orthopaedic injuries are sprains, strains and bone fractures. Orthopaedic injuries are caused by degenerative disease such as arthritis, traumatic injuries and sports injuries. These conditions may affect the bones & joints and impair the mobility as well as the quality of life of the patients. All these conditions require appropriate treatment, may be surgical or non-surgical to restore to normal activities. The non-operative orthopaedic treatment options include nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions. They are aimed at providing symptomatic relief and improving the quality of life of the patients. They can be used as a treatment option to treat certain conditions or to decrease pain as well as promoting functioning and quality of life after the surgical treatment.

Non Surgical treatments include:

• Casting
• Bracing
  
• Cortisone Injections
• Physical Therapy & Exercises (Rehabilitation)
• Activity Modifications