Since May 1986, the Orthopaedic Unit has been providing a wide range of services for the clients of Penang Adventist Hospital. From managing simple fractures to major surgeries such as joint replacements, this unit has met the orthopaedic needs of all age groups.

Orthopaedic surgery

The Orthopaedic Unit which consists of two orthopaedic surgeons and supported by a well-equipped Physiotherapy Unit, promotes an effective program for our clients' optimum recovery. Dedicated ancillary support by the Radiology Unit, Laboratory and Pharmacy in order to provide total care. With such back up, our Orthopaedic Unit is able to provide complete care using the latest technology.

The orthopaedic surgeon utilizes special skills and the latest techniques in managing problems of the bone that are congenital or caused by disease, accidents or injury. Orthopaedic problems may be treated by medication, manipulation, physiotherapy, or surgery.

Orthopaedics

Most often the results of a mishap are not serious; however, many accidents do result in injuries ranging from minor to fatal. In such situations, the prevention of complications is of greatest importance and only a skilled specialist can detect early problems. An orthopaedic specialist is needed to assess and treat any person who is a victim of an accident. From the fractures in little children to replacement of joints in the elderly, an orthopaedic specialist is an important service provider in the medical field.

Anyone who has any lumps or bumps on the limbs, unexplained painfulness of the back or limbs and joint pains that last more than a week need to be checked out by an orthopaedic specialist. Besides arthritis and rheumatism, we now have another silent killer - osteoporosis, which is becoming more common in our society. The orthopaedic specialist provides detection and treatment of osteoporosis especially in the elderly.

Orthopaedic management includes rehabilitation of individuals recovering from skeletal injury, surgery or disease and is carried out with the assistance of the physiotherapist.

Emergency orthopaedic care is available 24-hours a day at the Emergency Room for all orthopaedic problems

Services

Listed are the services provided by our Orthopaedics Unit:

Diagnostic Modalities

Listed below are some of the diagnostic modalities offered: