Orthopedics and Traumatology
Orthopedics is the surgical specialty dedicated to the treatment of injuries to the Osteomyoarticuar System (Bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints) caused by accidents or degenerative changes.
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Some of the diseases that this specialty treats are:
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Bone fractures in various areas of the body (exposed or not)
Osteoporosis
Sports injuries of all kinds
Chronic pain in the spine
Traumatic spinal injuries
Herniated disc
Spinal canal stenosis.
Sciatic nerve treatment
Bone development disorders in children and adolescents
Clubfoot (Foot Bot)
Tendon rupture
Muscle tear due to exercise or various causes
Injuries caused by mechanical trauma
Soft tissue infections
Bone infections
Ligamentous finger injuries
Dr. Mario Alberto Hernández Acosta
Surgical Section
Within the orthopedics and traumatology surgical section of Hospital Las Américas, various surgeries are performed that allow the patient to improve their quality of life in the event of injuries to the Osteomyoartigular system:
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Some of the surgeries that are performed in this area are:
Acromyoplasty
Arthroscopy
Calcaneal block
Metal or pin removal
Halux valgus
Knee wash
Surgical wash
Osteosynthesis
Osteotomy
Surgical wound plasty
Shoulder plasty
Bunion plasty
Ligament plasty
Hip prosthesis
Knee prosthesis
Open shoulder reduction
Closed fracture reduction
Amputation
Carpal Tunnel
Doctors:
Dr. Mario Alberto Hernández Acosta
Dr. Arias Pulgarín