Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics and traumatology: a guide to conditions, diagnosis and treatment
Orthopaedics and traumatology deal with bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and the spine.
Joints, bones and spine
Orthopaedics
Knee and hip replacement, arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction and herniated discs – when surgery is needed and how recovery works.
16 articles
Orthopaedics
Knee replacement: when it is needed, what happens and how recovery goes
Knee replacement is one of the most common planned orthopaedic operations.
Orthopaedics
Hip replacement: who needs it, the operation and recovery
Hip replacement is widely regarded as one of the most successful operations in modern orthopaedics.
Orthopaedics
ACL tear and ACL reconstruction: symptoms, surgery and rehab
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the knee's key stabilisers.
Orthopaedics
Herniated disc (lumbar and cervical): symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
A herniated or "slipped" disc is a common cause of back or neck pain that spreads into a leg or arm.
Orthopaedics
Shoulder arthroscopy: when it is used, what happens and recovery
Shoulder arthroscopy is keyhole surgery in which the surgeon examines and treats the joint through a few small incisions using a camera.
Orthopaedics
Knee replacement in Turkey: choosing a hospital and surgeon and what to expect
Many patients from Bulgaria and across Europe consider having a knee replacement in Istanbul because waiting times are short and the large private hospital groups are well equipped.
Orthopaedics
Osteoarthritis: symptoms, causes and modern treatment
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint condition and a leading cause of pain and stiffness in the knees, hips and hands from middle age onwards.
Orthopaedics
Osteoporosis: risk factors, bone density scans and treatment
Osteoporosis makes bones thinner and more fragile, and it usually causes no pain until a bone breaks.
Orthopaedics
Meniscus tear: symptoms, diagnosis and when arthroscopy is needed
The menisci are two C-shaped pads of cartilage in the knee that absorb load and help keep the joint stable.
Orthopaedics
Carpal tunnel syndrome: hand numbness, diagnosis and treatment
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve entrapment condition: the median nerve is squeezed as it passes through a narrow channel in the wrist.
Orthopaedics
Bunions (hallux valgus): causes, symptoms and surgery
A bunion, or hallux valgus, is a deformity in which the big toe gradually drifts towards the smaller toes and a bony lump forms at its base.
Orthopaedics
Lower back pain: causes, red flags and modern treatment
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor and a leading cause of time off work worldwide.
Orthopaedics
Scoliosis in children and adults: signs, diagnosis, bracing and surgery
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine combined with rotation of the vertebrae.
Orthopaedics
Hip replacement in Turkey: choosing a hospital and surgeon, stay and rehabilitation
Hip replacement is one of the most successful planned operations in orthopaedics, but it is still major surgery that needs careful preparation and committed rehabilitation.
Orthopaedics
Spine surgery in Turkey: when it is needed, choosing a surgeon and what to expect
Back and neck pain are very common, yet only a small proportion of people actually need an operation.
Specialist in this field
Op. Dr. Gökhan Tolga AkbulutOrthopaedic and trauma surgeon · New City Clinic
Orthopaedics, hand surgery and microsurgery
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