What are orthopedic conditions?

Arthritis, joint pains, swelling in adjoining areas, injuries and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system are known as orthopedic conditions. Although some may be common and widely experienced by elderly, others may not be as common, as these lead to chronic orthopedic diseases. Injuries in structures of the bone, damage to tissues and adjoining structures bones, nerves, ligaments, tendons and other such tissues is nothing to be ignored.

What are the symptoms of orthopedic conditions?

Symptoms that are related orthopedic conditions are as follows, and these should not be ignored:

• Muscle spasms and numbness
• Pain, swelling and stiffness
• Condition that worsens with movement
• Limited range of muscle motion due to joint stiffness
• Deformities of joints
• Weakness and tingling sensation
• Pain that is moderate to severe or even sharp, stabbing, burning, dull
• Redness in the injured area with warmth and inflammation

Causes of orthopedic conditions?

The following are the leading causes of orthopedic conditions:

• Ageing
• Degeneration of muscle, bones and tissues
• Injury or accident to the specific area
• Arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
• Bones becoming brittle over time
• Muscular wear and tear that worsens with time
• Poor lifestyle and poor diet
• Sports injury
• Chronic trauma to joints or muscles that worsen with time

Why consult an orthopedic?

If you or someone you know is experiencing orthopedic conditions like injury to the joint or disease associated with it then it is essential to watch out for the above mentioned conditions including degenerative diseases like arthritis, pain in joints and muscles. Orthopedic surgeon will help you with pain management; additionally a rehabilitation doctor will provide you with physiotherapy. Rheumatologist is trained for providing complete treatment for pain, fracture, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma accident, etc.

Treatment

Treatment is provided as per the condition and the problem after complete diagnosis of the patient that includes image scans and physical check-ups, after that the following will be done:

• Correction of the problem area and treating it for relieving pain
• Improving the quality of life for the patient
• Prevention of future injuries or problems
• Pain management, physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• Medicines and joint injections
• Surgery if required