WorldOrtho

Welcome to WorldOrtho, the World of Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Sports Medicine.

WorldOrtho is an interactive web site, created and maintained by Professor RL Huckstep, Dr Eugene Sherry on a fast, regularly updated server featuring a wealth of information and services. We strive to provide the most comprehensive educational, research and patient care service in the world.

TRAUMA

This book provides a unique and comprehensive overview of the field of trauma, covering a wide range of non-orthopaedic trauma, as well as the more prevalent musculoskeletal injuries. After an introductory section defining the scale of the problem, the book describes the initial management and stabilisation of the patient. There then follow substantial chapters on injuries to each of the major body systems and to the musculoskeletal structure. Other physical injuries, such as electrical shock and bites, are covered, before a look at trauma in special groups, including children, the elderly and in pregnant women. The book concludes with a resource section including a dru gs formulary specifically for trauma and an online directory of related websites

Edited by Eugene Sherry, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Sydney, Nepean Hospital, Sydney, Lawrence Trieu, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, and John Templeton, Keele University and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford. Oxford University Press, 2003 (xx + 786 pp,) ISBN 0 19 263179 9.

TISSUE ENGINEERING/STEM CELL RESEARCH

In August 2004, Dr PH Warnke and his team published their description of an operation whereby a man’s new jaw was grown in his back and then transplanted to his face. Nature journal called it a “tailor-made jaw”. They proved that Tissue Engineering/Stem Cell Research could really produce clinical results. Now bone could be grown to order and one of the major problems facing orthopaedic surgery- bone stock loss- may well be solved.

Warnke PH… Sherry E … et al. Growth and transplantation of a custom vascularised bone graft in a man. Lancet. 2004 Aug 28-Sep 3;364(9436):766-70.

BONE IMMUNITY

Bone may have its own Immune System. We have found a previously unrecognized immune system in bone. This explains why we get new teeth and pull teeth in a contaminated oral cavity, without getting infections in bone.This paper is the first description of such antimicrobial peptides being found in bone.

TUBERCULOSIS

Tuberculosis remains a huge health problem. One third of the globe is infected. It is one of the greatest threats to world security and health. Current drugs, DOTS, just don’t seem to be working. We have developed an approach using Inhalational Phytochemcials(KielMix) which may be the answer and the first results are described here. Other researchers are adopting the same approach.

" Keep moving with confidence- trust your bones to us. "

Conditions We Treat

Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

About Us

Development of Orthopedics

Orthopedics is a field of medicine focused on treating musculoskeletal problems and injuries in both adults and children. Through history, orthopedic specialists have found innovative ways to treat people of all ages for conditions such as broken bones, sports injuries, congenital issues and diseases that affect the body’s bones, joints and muscles.

The Modern Era Of Orthopedics

Orthopedics has come a long way since its inception, with incredible advances in medical care and technology surrounding the field that have revolutionized patient treatment. We now have more effective, safer treatments than ever before to diagnose and treat conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. Procedures such as joint replacement, fracture repair, and spinal fusion are just a few of the ways that Orthopedics has become increasingly efficient.

Training for Orthopedists

Orthopedics is a rewarding field of medicine which demands extensive and specialized training. Orthopedists are medical professionals who diagnose, treat, and prevent injuries or diseases related to the musculoskeletal system, such as fractures and muscle pain. Orthopedic specialists rely on knowledge of anatomy and physiology to identify problems and develop remedies.

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Orthopedics Surgery

Orthopedics surgery is a specialty focused on the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in diagnosing issues related to these systems and providing medical and surgical treatments to repair or replace them. Orthopedic surgery can help people return to activities they once enjoyed while managing pain and improving joint function.

Common Orthopedic Procedures

Orthopedics is a field of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Common orthopedic procedures include joint replacement surgery, physical therapy, sports medicine, arthroscopy, spinal surgery, fracture management and other corrective surgery for disease or injury.

Hip replacement and revision surgery

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or diseased hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint. Revision surgery is a second surgery performed to replace a previously implanted artificial hip joint that has worn out or failed.

Knee replacement surgery

Orthopedic surgeons carry out knee replacement surgery in order to prevent or manage the debilitating pain caused by a degenerative joint disease. This form of surgery is a significant undertaking both for the patient and the medical team and requires careful preparation.

Carpal tunnel surgery

Orthopedics is a growing field with new procedures and innovative treatments for pain relief and improved quality of life. One such procedure that is increasing in popularity is carpal tunnel surgery. This minimally invasive surgery is used to alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which includes numbness, tingling, and sharp pains in the wrist and hand due to compressed nerves. Orthopedists can easily perform this outpatient surgery within an hour, providing immediate relief of pain symptoms.