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Specialist Care for Bones, Joints, Muscles, Ligaments, Injuries, and Movement Problems

At UNTH Clinics, our Orthopaedics Clinic provides specialist evaluation and care for conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, spine, limbs, and movement system.

The clinic supports patients with fractures, joint pain, back pain, neck pain, arthritis, sports injuries, limb deformities, walking difficulty, swollen joints, shoulder pain, knee pain, hip pain, foot and ankle problems, and injury-related concerns. Our approach focuses on accurate assessment, pain relief, safe treatment planning, restoration of function, and coordinated care where surgery, physiotherapy, imaging, or specialist intervention is required.

What Is Orthopaedics?

Orthopaedics is the branch of medicine focused on the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, nerves related to limb function, and the spine.

An orthopaedic specialist evaluates injuries, deformities, pain, swelling, restricted movement, and functional problems. Treatment may involve medication, immobilisation, physiotherapy, injections, surgery, rehabilitation, or referral for advanced care where required.

Core Services

Our Orthopaedics Clinic provides:

Specialist orthopaedic consultation
Bone and joint pain assessment
Fracture assessment and follow-up
Arthritis and joint swelling evaluation
Back and neck pain assessment
Knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, and foot pain evaluation
Sports and soft tissue injury assessment
Limb deformity and walking difficulty review
Post-injury and post-operative follow-up
Wound and cast-related review where applicable
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation referral coordination
Imaging referral for X-ray, ultrasound, CT, or MRI where required
Surgical assessment and referral pathway where indicated

Conditions We Manage

We assess and manage or coordinate care for conditions such as:

Fractures and dislocations
Sprains and strains
Joint pain
Arthritis-related symptoms
Knee pain
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Back pain
Neck pain
Sciatica-related symptoms
Sports injuries
Tendon and ligament injuries
Swollen joints
Foot and ankle pain
Wrist and hand pain
Elbow pain
Bone infection-related concerns where suspected
Limb deformity
Walking difficulty
Post-fracture stiffness or pain
Post-operative orthopaedic follow-up
Trauma-related limb injuries

Patients with severe injury, obvious deformity, inability to move a limb, suspected fracture, severe pain, open wound with bone exposure, or loss of sensation require urgent care.

When to See an Orthopaedic Specialist

You should visit the Orthopaedics Clinic if you have:

Persistent bone or joint pain
Pain after a fall, accident, or injury
Swelling around a joint or limb
Difficulty walking or using a limb
Suspected fracture or dislocation
Back or neck pain spreading to the arm or leg
Knee, hip, shoulder, or ankle pain affecting movement
Recurrent sports injuries
Joint stiffness or reduced range of movement
Arthritis symptoms affecting daily activities
Deformity of a limb or joint
Pain after previous fracture or surgery
Need for review after cast, splint, or orthopaedic procedure

Urgent attention is needed for severe trauma, limb deformity, open fracture, sudden inability to walk, severe back pain with weakness, or loss of bladder or bowel control.

Orthopaedic Tests and Examinations

Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may recommend:

Detailed injury and medical history
Physical examination of the affected area
Joint movement assessment
Muscle strength testing
Limb alignment and walking assessment
Neurovascular assessment where injury is suspected
X-ray referral
Ultrasound referral for soft tissue concerns where indicated
CT scan referral where complex bone injury is suspected
MRI referral where ligament, tendon, disc, or soft tissue injury is suspected
Blood tests where infection, inflammation, or surgical planning is required
Pre-operative tests where surgery is planned

These assessments help identify the cause of pain or injury and guide safe treatment, rehabilitation, or surgical planning.

Basic Equipment and Support Available

Our Orthopaedics Clinic is supported by essential clinical tools and hospital-based diagnostic support, including:

Examination couch
Blood pressure monitor
Stethoscope
Pulse oximeter
Gait and movement assessment space
Basic musculoskeletal examination tools
Splinting and immobilisation support where available
Wound dressing materials
Laboratory support
Pharmacy support
X-ray referral pathway
Ultrasound, CT, or MRI referral pathway where indicated
Theatre referral pathway where surgery is required
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation referral pathway
Emergency response support
EMR-based clinical documentation and follow-up support

Where advanced orthopaedic surgery, implant procedures, complex trauma care, or specialised rehabilitation is required, patients may be referred or co-managed through appropriate specialist pathways.

Treatments and Care Pathways

Our orthopaedic team may provide or coordinate:

Pain management and medication review
Fracture and injury follow-up
Splint, cast, or immobilisation review where applicable
Arthritis management planning
Joint pain treatment pathway
Soft tissue injury care
Wound and post-operative review
Physiotherapy referral and rehabilitation planning
Surgical assessment and preparation where required
Referral for advanced imaging or procedures
Emergency referral for severe injuries or neurological symptoms

Patients with orthopaedic conditions may require follow-up visits, imaging review, medication adjustment, physiotherapy, lifestyle guidance, or surgical planning depending on the diagnosis.

Why Choose UNTH Clinics?

Your visit may include:

Registration and medical history review
Discussion of pain, injury, symptoms, and previous treatment
Basic vital signs check
Physical examination of the affected limb, joint, or spine
Movement, strength, and walking assessment where required
X-ray, scan, or blood test request where needed
Diagnosis or orthopaedic assessment
Treatment plan, medication, physiotherapy referral, surgical planning, or follow-up schedule

Please come with previous X-rays, scan reports, operation notes, discharge summaries, current medications, and any records of previous injuries or procedures.

What to Expect During Your Visit

Your visit may include:

Registration and medical history review
Discussion of pain, injury, symptoms, and previous treatment
Basic vital signs check
Physical examination of the affected limb, joint, or spine
Movement, strength, and walking assessment where required
X-ray, scan, or blood test request where needed
Diagnosis or orthopaedic assessment
Treatment plan, medication, physiotherapy referral, surgical planning, or follow-up schedule

Please come with previous X-rays, scan reports, operation notes, discharge summaries, current medications, and any records of previous injuries or procedures.

Book an Orthopaedics Appointment

Bone, joint, spine, or injury-related symptoms should be assessed early, especially when pain affects movement, work, sleep, or daily activities.

To book an appointment with the Orthopaedics Clinic at UNTH Clinics, contact our front desk, visit the hospital, or use our available appointment channels.

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