NEURO AND ORTHO : Neurology encompasses all aspects of medicine
and surgery, but is closer to Orthopaedic Surgery than many other specialties.
Both neurological deficits and bone disorders lead to locomotor
system abnormalities, joint complications and limb problems. The main neurological
conditions that require the attention of an orthopaedic surgeon are disorders that
affect the lower motor neurones. The most common disorders in this group include
neuromuscular disorders and traumatic peripheral nerve lesions. Upper motor neurone
disorders such as cerebral palsy and stroke are also frequently seen and discussed,
as are chronic conditions such as poliomyelitis.
The management of these
neurological problems is often coordinated in the neurology clinic, and this group,
probably more than any other, requires a multidisciplinary team approach.
Diagnostic approaches, management, rehabilitation and
Orthopaedic treatment
of these conditions,
with the exception of the peripheral
nerve injuries, which require a separate review.
COSH, MIOT, Apollo Hospitals,
Ortho & Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, Sundaram Medical Foundation, Vijaya Hospital
and Global Health City
are few options available for this
twin department.