Orthopaedic operations

Some of the most common operations orthopaedic surgeonscarry out include:

• repairing fractured bones for more information, you can read about:
  - broken arm or wrist
  - broken ankle
  - broken collarbone
  - broken hip
  - broken leg
  - broken ribs
• arthroscopy a minimally invasive (keyhole) technique, where tools are inserted into a joint to diagnose and repair damaged joint tissue, such as cartilage damage
• repairingdamaged muscles, torn tendons or torn ligaments
• arthroplasty surgery used to replace or resurface joints, usually because ofarthritis; hip replacements and knee replacements are two widely used and highly effective operations
• surgery to correct bonydeformity procedures to correct deformities of the spine or limbs that either limit function or would cause long-term problems if left untreated. Examples are fusion surgery (wherebones are welded togetherto heal into a single, solid bone) and osteotomy (correcting a bony malalignment to help prevent degeneration of an adjacent joint)

The above links will take you to more detailed information about these conditions and procedures.