General information

Orthopaedics and traumatology treat diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Diseases include congenital limb malformations, developmental anomalies, inflammatory and degenerative conditions (osteoarthritis), tumours, and others. Musculoskeletal injuries (fractures, dislocations, and sprains) range from extremely severe to those with no consequences for the patient's life or limb function.

DCC VITA has an orthopaedics and traumatology outpatient clinic. The Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at VITA Hospital offers comprehensive treatment for:

• Sports injuries and trauma
• Musculoskeletal infections
• Fractures
• Bone deformities
• Joint injuries (cartilage defects, osteoarthritis, etc.)

In addition to conservative treatment methods and traditional surgical techniques, the Orthopaedic Department at VITA Hospital prioritises arthroscopic (minimally invasive) surgery. This type of minimally invasive surgery is highly effective for both the diagnosis and treatment of joint conditions.

In recent years, the focus in orthopaedics has shifted toward preserving the patient's own joints for as long as possible (rather than joint replacement). Various methods are used to this end, including chondroplasty, osteotomies, hyaluronic acid injections, and others.

VITA Hospital also offers computer-assisted surgery, as well as specialised hand surgery for: Trigger finger; De Quervain's syndrome; Tendovaginitis; Dupuytren's contracture; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Cubital tunnel syndrome; Epicondylitis; Conditions/complications following upper limb fractures; Nerve and tendon injuries — emergency and secondary reconstruction; Thumb osteoarthritis; Ganglia and cysts; Hand numbness; Congenital upper limb malformations in children from birth; Obstetric palsy.