Orthopedics Department
Our orthopedics department specializes in orthopedic medicine, a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. While some diseases that we manage are present from birth, others can develop as a result of trauma or aging-related wear and tear, among many reasons.
Our orthopedic team frequently collaborates with a larger orthopedic team that may also include nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational or physical therapists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Together, they aid in the identification, therapy, and rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal disorders or injuries. Our whole staff of orthopedists undertook rigorous training to become licensed physicians. To keep it, they must pursue continuing education and training.
What To Expect
Considered the best within the Acholi sub-region, the units under the Gulu Hospital Orthopedic department offer a variety of orthopedic consultations. When necessary, the general Orthopedic surgery staff at Gulu Hospital will refer you to other specialists and services within the facility. You will receive the precise attention you require thanks to our patient-centered care approach. Nearly all services are offered under one roof and are largely free. Among the many specialized services that we offer here includes:
- Orthopedic oncology, including the treatment of tumors and cancer,
- pediatric orthopedics,
- Sports medicine,
- Spine surgery, trauma surgery,
- joint replacement surgery, etc.
At Gulu Regional Referral Hospital Orthopedics department, we also work with national referrals in areas such as replacement of joints, Arthroscopic procedures
repair of complicated fractures, etc., to mention but a few.
