An Insight into Orthopaedics
Signs of Orthopaedic practice date back to ancient Egypt and Rome. In later years, it was used as a way to help prevent bone deformities in young children. The Greek name literally means to “correct/straighten” (orthos) and “child” (paidion). The name is also in close relation to the medical branch paediatrics. In later years, the techniques used in early orthopaedics to treat children were used as medical assistance to aid wounded soldiers in WW1.
Today Orthopaedic surgery has developed leaps and bounds and with the help of modern day science and technology, doctors are able to perform intricate procedures such as hip replacements and various surgeries to the spine, hands, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle as well as the treatment of orthopaedic trauma and orthopaedic oncology. Due to the vastness of Orthopaedics, many doctors in this field will specialize in a certain area for example, treatment of sports injuries, degenerative bone diseases, setting broken bones, infections within the bones, bone tumours, joint problems and more.
Specialised orthopaedic surgeons like Dr Read dedicate their lives to assisting individuals with overcoming and correcting any conditions pertaining to orthopaedics.