The Department of Orthopedic Surgery deals with injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, cartilage, muscles, and nerves). Patients treated in the department of orthopedic surgery may be hospitalized due to damage or bone fractures, deformities of the spine or ribs, or chronic diseases such as osteoporosis. Specialist doctors – our orthopedists treat children and adults.Most orthopedic surgeons work both with patients requiring emergency care and those who have procedures scheduled. Their diagnostic process usually takes a similar course:Diagnosis: X-ray, clinical blood tests, other testsTreatment of traumaOrdering rehabilitation or physiotherapy to restore fitness, strength and functionality Some surgeons specialize in the treatment of specific diseases associated with one area of the body. Orthopedic surgery: Treatment of fracturesA broken arm, wristFractures kneeFractures of the collarboneHip fractureLeg fractureRib fractures Arthroscopy - minimally invasive method in which the doctor inserts a tool and a camera with a light source into the joint through a small incision in the skin. The surgical field is visible on a monitor.Treatment of injured muscles, tendons and ligaments. Arthroplasty - an operation which consists of replacing or rebuilding a damaged joint usually caused by destructive arthritis. These include ip replacement…