Orhopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgery is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Orthopedic surgeons are trained to treat a wide range of injuries and diseases affecting the bones and joints, from fractures to chronic conditions such as arthritis and scoliosis.

Orthopedic Surgery Specialties

General Orthopedics

Objective: To treat common musculoskeletal conditions, from fractures to chronic joint pain and ligament injuries.

Examples: Management of bone fractures, sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, and muscle injuries.

Sports Medicine

Objective: To diagnose and treat injuries related to sports and physical activity, focusing on rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Examples: Treatment of ACL tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, and tennis elbow. Arthroscopic surgery for joint injuries.

Joint Replacement Surgery

Objective: To treat severe joint damage or arthritis by replacing the affected joint with a prosthetic.

Examples: Hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, and total joint arthroplasty.

Spine Surgery

Objective: To treat conditions affecting the spine, including herniated discs, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis.

Examples: Spinal fusion, discectomy, laminectomy, and surgery for degenerative spinal diseases.

Pediatric Orthopedics

Objective: To address musculoskeletal conditions in children, including congenital deformities and developmental issues.

Examples: Treatment of hip dysplasia, clubfoot, scoliosis, and fractures in children.

Trauma Surgery

Objective: To treat traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, particularly those involving fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue damage.

Examples: Fracture fixation, repair of dislocations, and soft tissue reconstruction following trauma.

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Objective: To treat injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow.

Examples: Carpal tunnel release, tendon repairs, fracture management, and treatment of arthritis in the hands and wrists.

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Objective: To address conditions affecting the foot and ankle, including deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases.

Examples: Bunion surgery, Achilles tendon repair, and treatment of ankle fractures and sprains.

Orthopedic Oncology

Objective: To diagnose and treat benign and malignant bone tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, and other musculoskeletal cancers.

Examples: Surgical removal of bone tumors, limb-sparing procedures, and treatment of metastatic bone disease.

Arthroscopic Surgery

Objective: To perform minimally invasive surgeries using small incisions and cameras to treat joint conditions.

Examples: Arthroscopy for knee injuries, shoulder surgeries, and wrist joint problems.

Reconstructive Surgery

Objective: To restore function and improve quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal deformities or severe injuries.

Examples: Joint reconstruction after trauma, tendon or ligament repair, and hip or knee joint reconstruction.

Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease

Objective: To prevent and treat conditions related to bone fragility and metabolic bone diseases.

Examples: Management of osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, and other bone density disorders.

Department Doctor's

Dr. Ashraf Hafiez

Prof of pediatrics urology, Mansoura University

Dr. Mohamed sanad

Prof of cardiothoracic surgery, Mansoura University

Dr. Mohamed Hegazy

Prof of surgical oncology, Mansoura University

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