Orthopedics in Barranquilla, Colombia

What does orthopedics treat?

It is the medical and surgical specialty for the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves of the limbs and spine. Orthopedists treat everything from injuries and fractures to degenerative diseases and deformities.

What subspecialties exist?

Knee, hip, shoulder and elbow, hand, foot and ankle, and spine surgery, pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine and traumatology, joint replacement and orthopedic oncology. For specific problems, it is worth finding an orthopedist experienced in that area.

When should you see an orthopedist?

With joint, back or neck pain lasting weeks or limiting activities, injuries that do not improve, progressing deformities, difficulty walking, stiffness or loss of strength, and after trauma with significant pain.

Do they always operate?

No. Most orthopedic problems are treated first without surgery: medication, physical therapy, exercise, insoles, splints, injections or activity changes. Surgery is indicated when these do not work or when the injury requires it from the start.

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