Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialists

Dr Sri Subanesh Narayanan MBBS (India), MS Orth (UKM), AM (Mal), Fellowship in Joint Replacement (Singapore), Fellowship in Adult Pelvic	Dr Sim Chaw Shian B.Sc. (MED), M.B.,B.S., MS (ORTHOPAEDIC) UKM, Fellowship in Spine Surgery, NU H, Singapore

Definition

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal (muscle and bone) system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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