DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS
The Department of Orthopedic surgery provides state of the
art treatment in all Orthopedic subspecialties and training
in Trauma & Accident surgery, Spine surgery, Joint
replacements, Sports medicine, Arthroscopy, Shoulder
Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Oncology, Hand &
limb reconstruction surgeries.
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The department presently, has three units each headed by a
Professor.There are a total of 18 teaching staff members
in the department. Each unit has its own area of special
interest in Orthopaedics. General Orthopaedic conditions
are dealt with by all units.
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The Department of Orthopaedics at Akash institute of
medical sciences, provides excellent patient care and
outstanding education in Orthopaedic surgery and
musculoskeletal medicine. The department is committed to
advancing knowledge related to the management of
musculoskeletal disorders through the sub-specialty units
renowned at National and International levels. We focus on
patient care in each of these Orthopaedic subspecialties:
spine surgery including corrections of scoliosis, knee
arthroscopy & sports medicine, complex trauma with
foot-ankle, shoulder surgery, complex trauma surgery and
joint replacement and pelviacetabular trauma. We have, in
addition, rehabilitation support by full-fledged
physiotherapy and occupational therapy services. The
artificial limb center with an inbuilt workshop and
manufacturing facility provides comprehensive orthotic and
prosthetic appliances.
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The department of Orthopaedics is an integral part of the
Trauma Triage. A team of residents from the respective
units are posted in the trauma centre on their admission
days.
