Orthopedics and Traumatology

The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology deals with the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases. When the musculoskeletal system is considered in detail, the extremities (arms and legs), spine and pelvis regions, all joints, bones, muscles and related tissues (vessels, nerves, spinal cord) in the body are included in the study area of orthopedics and traumatology.

Damage caused by force applied from outside the human body is defined as trauma. In orthopedic terms, trauma is defined as fracture, fracture-dislocation and dislocation. If the damages resulting from such injuries are not treated in a timely and appropriate manner; Improper union or nonunion may occur. These undesirable consequences affect all aspects of the patient’s remaining life.

Elit Istanbul Medical Center Orthopedics and Traumatology Department provides diagnosis and treatment services for all diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, traumatic, congenital or acquired bones, joints and related soft tissues. In Elit Istanbul Medical Center Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, which has an experienced specialist doctor staff; More than one technique and treatment method is applied to get fast and effective results in injuries such as falls, collapses and traffic accidents, which are very common. In cases that do not require surgery, shorter, semi-rigid casting techniques that allow early muscle function are preferred instead of classical hard and long casting. Casts that are comfortable for patients and do not cause allergies or itching are used. With these casts, patients can easily take a bath and even swim in the sea or pool.

Especially in the treatment of stress fractures and small bone fractures; Bone stimulants are used that shorten the healing time by half.

In the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, all examinations of patients are performed using high-tech devices, and the treatment of the disease is decided after detailed examinations and physical examination. At Elit Istanbul Medical Center, where scientific and technological developments are closely followed, patients are treated by specialist doctors and patients are informed about all processes. The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology examines all diseases of the musculoskeletal system in solidarity and cooperation with all departments in our center and plans and applies the most appropriate treatment to the patients.